Maternity Monday: Essential Maternity Blazer
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I have mixed opinions on maternity blazers, but I do like the looks of this one from Tart — the silhouette is versatile, and the fabric looks comfortable (and is machine washable). The ikat is a fun, on-trend print, but the gray will take you far. They’re both $128 at Nordstrom. Tart Essential Maternity Blazer
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Building a maternity wardrobe for work? Check out our page with more suggestions along both classic and trendy/seasonal lines.
Admin Q: For those of you familiar with the tech issues on both sites, how many problems on Corporette are also occurring on CorporetteMoms? Thank you guys in advance!
Sales of note for 3/21/25
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Spring sale, up to 50% off: Free People, AllSaints, AG, and more
- Ann Taylor – 25% off suiting + 25% off tops & sweaters + extra 50% off sale
- Banana Republic Factory – 40% off everything + 20% off
- Eloquii – 50% off elevated essentials + extra 50% off sale
- J.Crew – 25% off select linen & cashmere + up to 50% off select styles + extra 40% off sale
- J.Crew Factory – Friends & Family Sale: Extra 15% off your purchase + extra 50% off clearance + 50-60% off spring faves
- M.M.LaFleur – Flash Sale: Get the Ultimate Jardigan for $198 on sale; use code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – Buy 1 get 1 50% off everything, includes markdowns
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?
Kat, re Tech Issues: Seem WAY BETTER after whatever change was made around 11am today.
How can I distract my overdue and miserable pregnant sister, who is literally halfway around the world from me? Pics of kittens? Funny stories? Anything non-baby related!
So it has been brought to my attention that my 17 month old is a brat. I’m torn on what to do about it – on the one hand, I really admire that she has strong opinions, that she is persistent and assertive about what she wants, and that she is brave to the point of insanity. On the other hand, it’s exhausting and I’d like her to learn that “no means no.” Is this asking too much of a 17 month old? Anyone have any suggestions for how to teach boundaries and instill respect for danger without breaking her awesome bad-a** spirit? I read “Happiest Toddler on the Block,” and my pediatrician basically told me to throw in the trash (more politely than that, she is a very nice person).
My husband and I are going on a long weekend getaway and brining our almost four month old. We have a choice between a 1.5 hour flight and a six hour drive. The drive sounds painfully long, but honestly I don’t know how the trip would work out logistically if we fly.
We would have to rent a car. Either rent or bring her car seat. Bring her stroller. And my pump.
And then where does baby sleep? (First time mom…can you tell?) Right now she sleeps in a collapsible bassinet in our room. Easy to pack in the car, but how would we take in on a flight? Or would we check her pack n play? Hope the hotel has a decent crib? And this is all in addition to our luggage. It sounds awful!
So I guess I have two questions:
1–if given the choice would you fly or drive?
2–how the heck do you fly with an infant anyway? I can see it working if we were fly to visit family and they had the things we need. But how do you fly with a baby to just plain go on vacation?
Any recs for a midwife in Boston? I currently go to a practice in a different state with 4 doctors and 2 midwives on staff, and I rotate through all of them. A similar model would be nice.
I just found out I am pregnant and am leaning toward using a midwife. I just scheduled my first appointment (which will be at 10 weeks) and was told they wouldn’t do an ultrasound until 20 weeks. Is this typical? That seems really late and I am admittedly disappointed.
With all the sleep talk this morning….
Could it be that we have FINALLY turned a corner in terms of sleeping? My 17-month-old has only slept through the night a handful of times since she was born – until about a week ago. We finally started some halfhearted controlled crying sleep training about 10 days ago (I am not good at enforcing it), but lo and behold, for the past 5 nights she has slept all night, and the few times she has woken up, she has put herself back to sleep each time. I’ve had about 3 nights of 7 consecutive hours of sleep – something I had come to believe would never happen again. Plus, rather than waking up at 5am for a bottle, she’s suddenly started sleeping until at least 6. I have no clue how this has happened.
I don’t want to count my chickens, but – could it be – ?
If I gate check my umbrella stroller for a transatlantic flight, do I need to put it into one of those stroller bags? Or does it just go “naked”?
Did anyone have a strong preference for post partum shapewear? The sort of thing intended only to smooth out the extra belly/stretched out skin under more slim-fitting work outfits? All my dresses etc. fit again, but I’d like a little smoothing that I didn’t need before. I was going to try some Spanx shorts first, but figured I’d ask for any specific recs.
We’re expecting in October. Wondering – have any of you taken infant care or BF’ing classes? What about infant CPR?
These aren’t available in our small town, but if worthwhile, I could make it work by going to a nearby (1.5 hr drive) large city which has a ton of options. Personality-wise, I like the idea of taking classes, especially since I won’t have a lot of support locally after the baby comes. But, I don’t want to waste my time if the classes are generic or judgy or aimed at 16 year olds.
We are signed up for a 4-hour birthing class at the local hospital, which is the only thing available locally.
http://www.troublesometots.com/newborn-baby-sleep-survival-guide/
My LO is just starting to sleep longer at nights (5-6 hrs) at 9 weeks old. I’ve heard that baby’s usually regress at 4 months and at that point habits are hard to break (rocking to sleep, nursing to sleep, etc.). Wondering if there’s anything I should implement now that will make the regression or future sleep easier? Any good habits I can get into now? What seemed to work for you?