Finally Friday: Opal Pump

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Sam Edelman Opal Pump | CorporetteMomsSam Edelman is a brand that I had not heard of — or at least had not taken seriously — until a few years ago. Now, the Petty boots and Okala heels are almost standard issue, and it looks like these Opal heels aren’t far behind. They have 28 reviews on Zappos with a 5-star rating overall, and come in sizes 5-11. Sam Edelman Opal

Sales of note for 2/7:

(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)

  • Nordstrom – Winter Sale, up to 60% off! 7850 new markdowns for women
  • Ann Taylor – Extra 25% off your $175+ purchase — and $30 of full-price pants and denim
  • Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 15% off
  • Boden – 15% off new season styles
  • Eloquii – 60% off 100s of styles
  • J.Crew – Extra 50% off all sale styles
  • J.Crew Factory – 40% off everything including new arrivals + extra 20% off $125+
  • Rothy’s – Final Few: Up to 40% off last-chance styles
  • Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
  • Talbots – 40% off one item + free shipping on $150+

And — here are some of our latest threadjacks of interestworking mom questions asked by the commenters!

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Karma post- We hear about the mommy wars all the time. I, however, find that there are plenty of times where everyone is acting like a member of the “team parent” village. What are some of the nice things people have done or you have done to help another parent out? I’ll go first.
1) When my child was about 3 months old, we were shopping at a warehouse store. I walk out with a full buggy and hungry fussy baby and it is just a monsoon outside. It was clear when I went in so I have no rain gear with me. I must have looked really overwhelmed because these two women came up to me and said that I looked like I could use some help. The younger one introduced herself and her mom who was with her, and offered to go fetch my car for me so I didn’t have to get the baby soaked. (her mom and her buggy stayed with me as good faith that she was legit) My spidey sense (correctly) told me that this really was a good Samaritan, I handed her my keys, and 3 minutes later she and her mom are helping me load the car under covered loading area. I about cried with how generous this complete stranger was to help out a new mom and still remember her kindness.
2) I am also thankful for the SAHM that takes pictures of my kid’s class parties and field trips and shares them with all the parents who couldn’t come. It’s great to see all the kids and how much fun they are having
Experiences like these help me remember that we are all doing the best we can and sometimes you really should help a sister/brother out.

I’m thinking of getting a doula for 2nd childbirth, mostly because my spouse (husband) and I are not in a great stage of communication right now. My problem is how do I communicate this to him without making him feel like he’s a bad husband (he’s not) or like I’m taking away his New Dad Territory. Any advice appreciated.

We’ve been through a lot of recent transitions, and hit marriage counseling (ongoing, but not in chronic/emergency management stage, more like every month or 6 weeks). But also I’ve been in individual therapy that has helped me realize when Spouse and I are not on the same page. In the delivery room (and for some post-partum help) I want someone who will have to listen to me and also whose opinions/experience I trust. I’m anxious about telling him that I want a doula, I’m willing to pay for it (~$800) and making sure that I don’t hurt his feelings.

Alternatively, it has been suggested to me that husband/partners end up really appreciating doulas, so that they don’t feel like they HAVE to be the sole support for a woman in need – has this been anyone’s experience? I’ll probably talk to my spouse about it this weekend, I just wanted to ask the Hive. I really value your opinions and Mommy experience. Thanks.

Did anyone else see the headline and thought this was a new brand of breast pump?