Washable Wednesday: Drape Front V-Neck Top
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Neiman Marcus is having some crazy sales right now — lots of nice brands marked down to mall store prices. This draped V-neck top doesn’t explicitly say it’s machine washable, but I’d be shocked if it weren’t — all of my Three Dots jersey pieces are. They’re soft and just a bit more lux than regular jersey. I like the two colors it’s offered in (plum and black), and I like the sale: the blouse was $98, but is now marked to $32. Three Dots Drape Front V Neck Top
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Update: Note the crazy flash sale at Carter’s, with an extra 40% off clearance prices. I just bought a few things for the boys and had that rare thought right after I did the final click on the order: I shoulda bought more.
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?
I pumped three times a day, at about the same time, and I think I pumped to empty. But, I was a pretty fast pumper and it all took about 15 minutes (door that locked, close fridge). My husband worked evenings at first and would bring my son in at lunch and try to feed, so sometimes I just did two, but inevitably he was interested/distracted by my office and wouldn’t eat. Then I’d have to kick them out early so I could pump. We stopped trying after a few weeks, or just visited at lunch with the baby instead of trying to feed. We have some pretty cute pictures of my little six month old sitting on my office chair.
You aren’t asking-but I would add to be kind to yourself whatever your nursing goals are. I wanted to make it a a year and I actually ended up making it 18 months. But around month 8 I had to start sending mixed bottles of bm and formula to daycare. Then I stopped pumping at 12 months and just fed morning and evening at home (I was surprised I could make it through the day without pumping and my supply hung around for those feedings). It all worked out and I was happy and a little sad to wean. I think many of us have a hard time with an all or nothing approach-when I started supplementing I really didn’t feel like I’d failed-I’d fed my kid bm for a while and he was still getting some milk. I think it’s just really important to be kind to yourself about all of this.
This is a beautiful pick Kat. They didn’t have my size but I considered purchasing! Anyone know if it is as nursing-friendly as it looks?
For those who pump at work: Do you try to pump at the same time every day? Different times depending on when the baby last ate? Do you pump until “empty” or just until you have enough milk for that feeding?
I try to go home at lunch for one feeding, so I don’t want to get too far off the baby’s eating schedule, which seems to be flexible by 1-2 hours depending on when she wakes up. I also have plenty of milk, so I am afraid to pump until I am truly empty because I don’t want to stimulate too much milk. Any thoughts or experiences? I am also going to talk to an LC, but wondered about what works for people generally.
We are meeting with our pediatrician to get to know her before baby #1 comes. What questions would you ask? We plan to stay with her unless it goes really terribly, so it’s less of an interview that might be typical. Thanks!