Maternity Monday: ‘Sweetheart’ Maternity Dress
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I’m always a fan of Leota maternity dresses; they’re really cute, and for the most part, they’re washable. (This one is hand wash cold.) This is a really colorful, happy print while still appropriate for work — it doesn’t read “vacation” or anything. There’s a darker “smoldering” print and a nice one called “ember glow,” with black, green, and red. I think they look like lovely dresses for work or beyond, like a baby shower where you want to dress up. The dress is $158 at Nordstrom and comes in sizes XS-XL. ‘Sweetheart’ Maternity Dress
Psst: If you’re looking for maternity clothes, do note that the Nordstrom sale has a ton of great maternity workwear in the sale, with prices as low as $40. See all of our workwear picks from the Nordstrom Anniversary sale, here.
A few dresses, all priced from $40-$60, below:
Pictured: one / two / three / four
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Building a maternity wardrobe for work? Check out our page with more suggestions along both classic and trendy/seasonal lines.
Sales of note for 12.10
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Beauty deals on skincare (ends 12/14) including La Mer, Kate Somerville, Dior, Sunday Riley, Dyson, and gift sets — the deals include reader favorite lip balms Dior Addict, NARS Afterglow, and Clinique’s Black Honey, as well as Too Faced mascara and Sunday Riley’s Good Genes.
- Ann Taylor – 40% off your purchase, up to 50% off outerwear
- Banana Republic Factory – 50-70% off everything + extra 20% off
- Eloquii – Extra 50% off all sale + extra 25% off 2+ items
- J.Crew – Up to 60% off everything, with 40% off their newest styles
- J.Crew Factory – 50% off everything + extra 25% off when you buy 3+ styles
- Macy’s – 15% off beauty, including Tarte, Clinique, Dior and gift sets
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off, plus free shipping on everything (and 20% off your first order)
- Talbots – 50% off everything + extra 25% off when you buy 3+ styles
And — here are some of our latest threadjacks of interest – working mom questions asked by the commenters!
- The concept of “backup care” is so stupid…
- I need tips on managing employees in BigLaw who have to leave for daycare pickup…
- I’m thinking of leaning out to spend more time with my family – how can I find the perfect job for that?
- I’m now a SAHM and my husband needs to step up…
- How can I change my thinking to better recognize some of my husband’s contributions as important, like organizing the shed?
- What are your tips to having a good weekend with kids, especially with little kids? Do you have a set routine or plan?
Do you have any recommendations for a lunch box for my toddler? Looking for a cooler-type (like, stays cold w/ an ice pack) that is bigger than the Skip Hop one, but still sturdy and fun-ish. (Bonus if it is purple and/or owl themed!)
Has anyone used this to make parent friends? Experiences?
Any recommendations for maternity shirts that you loved in the 3rd trimester? I’m 34 weeks now and thinking of treating myself to one last item to get me through the home stretch. I’m relatively short (5’2″) and I’m carrying like I have a basketball sticking straight out under my shirt. Any ideas?
Help!
I’m appx 7 weeks pregnant (haven’t had first visit yet) and am vomiting 3 times a day. Well more than 3 times, but 3 “sessions” so to speak. The doc moved my initial appointment up to wednesday based on this, but suggested the following in the meantime:
Vitamin B6
Sea Bands
Did anyone have any luck with either of those for actual vomiting? If I remember correctly from Expecting Better, studies showed they helped with nausea, but not with actually getting sick. The thought of swallowing another vitamin makes me want to be sick, as does the idea of adding an errand to my day to pick up vitamins/sea bands, but if it actually helps I guess I’ll go for it.
I just made an amazing discovery! I’m barely 6 weeks pregnant but have been making sure to schedule some daycare tours and get on waitlists – we waited until 3 months with the first kid and are stuck in a mediocre daycare and probably will be until preschool. Just toured an awesome place and found out that people regularly get on the waitlist when they are in the “pre-planning phase” and haven’t yet conceived. I had no idea this was even an option. No wonder it’s impossible to get in anywhere. So yeah – those of you who are TTC, might as well get on waitlists now.
Did any of you experience postpartum derepression around 10 months after giving birth? I am anxious and stressing out about everything. I used to be joyful and smile a lot but now I am always tired and miserable. I sleep fine. I have a lot of help with the baby so that is not an issue for me. I am having my thyroid checked (I have hypothyroidism) and I am hoping this is the problem. If not, do I need to take medication? Do any of you have any suggestions to get out of this state without medication? I plan to drop the 6 pounds that have been bothering me. I hope to feel a bit better once my favorite clothes fit again. I do not work out consistently but I can squeeze in walking. I keep blaming myself for not being able to appreciate what I have and this creates a vicious cycle..
Has anyone had a kid suddenly start crossing and uncrossing their eyes at random times? Kiddo learned how to do it intentionally from a teacher at school, but it also seems to happen involuntarily while she’s talking, focusing on things very close to her face, and when she is wandering around daydreaming. It’s just started happening in the last week or two, and it isn’t often – maybe every other day.
It’s probably not rational, but it really freaks me out. I’m debating whether to call the pediatrician ASAP or whether that would be a hysterical overreaction. Also, why do I worry so much about being seen as hysterical when I call the pediatrician?
Any experience with toddler sleep training? My 20-month old son has never been a fantastic sleeper. We did Ferber when he was around 6 months, which certainly helped some but was not the magic bullet I had hoped. He’s made gradual progress over the many months, but lately it seems like things are getting worse, not better. He stalls at bedtime, wakes up way too early (like 5am), and frequently (probably twice a week) wakes in the middle of the night inconsolable unless we hold him, and then we can’t put him down without him waking. All of this is made more complicated by the fact that I’m pregnant with our second. I feel like we need to get the toddler’s sleep in some sort of shape before the baby comes in a couple months.
Any ideas? A Ferber-like approach doesn’t seem like it would work at this stage, when he’s so much more cognizant of what’s going on. Plus I do think some of the wakings are nightmare-induced, so I don’t want to just let him scream endlessly in the middle of the night. Are there sleep consultants that work with toddlers? My Googling shows that most seem to specialize in infants, and any reference to toddlers seems like an afterthought. But I’m desperate, so I’m open to all ideas!
Thanks.
I had this dress while I was pregnant and I absolutely loved it. I never hand washed it. I threw it in the washer and dryer with all the rest of my stuff and had no problem. Would highly recommend.
I’m 31 weeks pregnant with my second. A few evenings ago, I noticed a soreness in my stomach, crammed in that space between baby and chest. It felt very much like there should be a visible bruise there. In the morning it was fine, but every evening since I notice it. This makes me think it’s somehow related to a pulled muscle or other ache that just gets aggravated as the day goes on. Has anyone else had this?
I saw a midwife this morning for my regularly scheduled appointment and she seemed perplexed but not terribly concerned. She mentioned separation already in my abdominal wall (or something like that) and said I might just be more sensitive. I never met this particular midwife before and she was fine but I didn’t get the feeling that she has the experience level of some of the doctors. I see my favorite doctor in two weeks so I’ll bring it up again but your wisdom is appreciated!
My kid is 4 and keeps asking to have a playdate with her preschool friend, whose mom I don’t really get along with. Nothing particular, but we have basically nothing at all in common, different values/priorities, different personalities and are very far apart in terms of age. Please just send me some encouragement? I don’t want to get snubbed, and I’m 99.9% sure I’m just crazy, but I’m going to suck it up and try to schedule something for the kiddos. TELL ME SUCCESS STORIES where you sit through playdates for the sake of your child?
FWIW I’m going to start off suggesting we pick up their kid and take her somewhere, but leave it as *of course* let’s do it together if you want so she can have the option.
This weekend was just a really great weekend. We did all the fun stuff you want to do – pool, made jam, played in the backyard, took long walks, etc. I’m really struggling with being at work today.
It’s funny- I cut my maternity leave short because I was going stir crazy with a baby, and at the time swore I could never be a SAHM. Now that my kid is toddler-aged, there are just so many fun things to do! These are the days when I think, ‘yeah. I could stay home for a couple of years.’
I think the ideal for me would be like 70% time (TRUE 70% time) with one day WFH, but still keep all my favorite projects. Le sigh.
It’s my first day solo with my newborn and toddler and going into the office has never been so appealing. Props to the SAHM’s out there, but I am definitely not wired that way. Wish me luck!
Help me build my postpartum wardrobe. This is my second, so I have an idea of what my size will be. With my first the postpartum period was in the fall/winter, so I just threw cardigans and jackets over nursing tanks. This time it will be a hot, sticky summer and I want to feel a little put together when guests come over and when I have to take my toddler to the park.