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Today is “Amazon Prime Day,” where allegedly Prime Members get more deals than Black Friday… yet I must admit it’s a struggle to figure out how best to narrow the choices down and see the best deals. Have you ladies found any great deals today, either as part of the lightning deals or the general “Prime Day” sale? One of the big things to note is that many women’s clothes, accessories, and more are 30% off (discount taken at checkout), including this lovely washable dress from Lark & Ro. The brand is new to me but has a lot of affordable, good looking workwear — and most of the pieces I clicked on were machine washable. I like the print on this wrap dress, the work-appropriate length, and the price: it’s $69 before the discount, but comes down to $50ish after the discount. Lark & Ro Wrap Dress Psst: I do see that there are a lot of nice maternity and nursing bras in the sale — deep discounts plus an extra 30% off. Nice. (L-4)Sales of note for 4.18.24
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Ann Taylor – 50% off full-price dresses, jackets & shoes; $30 off pants & skirts; extra 50% off sale styles
- Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything; extra 20% off purchase
- Eloquii – 50% off select styles; 60% off swim; up to 40% off everything else
- J.Crew – Mid-Season Sale: Extra 60% off sale styles; up to 50% off spring-to-summer styles
- Lands’ End – 30% off full-price styles
- Loft – Spring Mid-Season Sale: Up to 50% off 100s of styles
- Nordstrom: Free 2-day shipping for a limited time (eligible items)
- Talbots – Spring Sale: 40% off + extra 15% off all markdowns; 30% off new T by Talbots
- Zappos – 29,000+ women’s sale items! (check out these reader-favorite workwear brands on sale, and some of our favorite kids’ shoe brands on sale)
Kid/Family Sales
- Carter’s – Up to 70% off baby items; 50% off toddler & kid deals & 40% off everything else
- Hanna Andersson – Up to 50% off spring faves; 25% off new arrivals; up to 30% off spring
- J.Crew Crewcuts – Up to 60% off sale styles; up to 50% off kids’ spring-to-summer styles
- Old Navy – 30% off your purchase; up to 75% off clearance
- Target – Car Seat Trade-In Event (ends 4/27); BOGO 25% off select skincare products; up to 40% off indoor furniture; up to 20% off laptops & printers
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FWIW says
Any advice on how to handle a high-stress pregnancy?
I have had intermittant spotting since 5 weeks which was initially attributed to a sensitive cervix and more recently to a placenta previa. I’m well into my 2nd trimester now, the baby has been growing and measuring just fine, and my doctor doesn’t seem overly concerned.
Despite all this, I find myself extremely anxious that something will go wrong. I’ve tried meditation and visualization, but I know some other women here have had pregnancies that were not what they imagined. Any other tips for coping?
Anonymous says
Acupuncture and prenatal massage were saving graces for me. I would also talk to the baby at night before bed and sort of reassure myself that we were still in it together. It may have looked nuts, but it helped a lot.
FWIW says
Thank you. I think a prenatal massage is a must. Along with that, I think I’ll start giving baby more pep-talks.
Anon for this says
I was very anxious for most of my pregnancy — even before I was pregnant, I was convinced I’d have complications due to age and family history. And then I had spotting and placenta previa, which didn’t help. Even though I passed all the tests (BP, glucose, etc.), I was always thinking worst-case scenario.
So I kept really busy (thanks work!) and tried to remind myself that it was out of my hands, other than staying healthy and eating well, what was going to happen was going to happen.
My stress did get better once I got past the second trimester/viability point and I could feel her move on a regular basis. Some of that was entirely personal — my little sister was premature by 3 months and survived, so I figured if it could be done 30+ years ago, my baby would also survive.
ETA — I also got regular (once every two weeks or so) massages. That was awesome.
B says
I could have written the above response — work distractions, massages, and being able to feel the baby move have all helped a lot. Also, I read books to baby. @29 weeks so far.
FWIW says
Thank you. Everyone here is making me feel less alone, which I really needed.
I think a big part of my stress is feeling like I’m doing everything right and things are still ‘going wrong’. I appreciate knowing that your anxiety went down around the viability point- gives me hope!
FPP says
I felt increasing anxiety during my pregnancy. I thought (and was told) that my feeling were normal and would go away postpartum. Instead, they got worse after my daughter was born. At the insistence of my ob at my six-week follow-up, I ended up seeing a psychiatrist, and I feel like my mental health is finally on the mend (w/o rx meds, fwiw — I’m not opposed to them, but so far, my psychiatrist hasn’t suggested them for me). I really wish I had started therapy while pregnant, because it would have made my pregnancy and early months of motherhood much more enjoyable, and I wouldn’t have experienced my labor and the neonatal period as so traumatic.
Based on my own experience, I would recommend that you spend some time now (while you arguably have spare time) finding a therapist with pre- and post-partum experience and with whom you connect. If nothing else, you can do a few sessions to get an assessment of your state and some coping skills, and then if you feel like you could benefit from follow-up later in pregnancy or postpartum, you will have your go-to person lined up, which will make you more likely to seek help then.
Hopefully your worry is mild and recedes on its own, but if it doesn’t, this will establish a path forward.
Good luck!
FWIW says
Something to consider. I had initially thought about therapy, but my fears seem to be driven directly by negative symptoms and not just overall terror. It’s something I should probably reconsider.
Anonymous says
Depression (and anxiety) LIES!!! Get a professional on your side so that if things get worse, someone is monitoring your mental health. Pregnancy and having a newborn are two very precious times, and being stuck in anxiety is unnecessary! (I started taking an antidepressant 4 months postpartum and it has been LIFE CHANGING.)
previa sucesses story says
I also had full previa and ended up with an uneventful C-section at 37 weeks 0 days, and a healthy baby. But getting the news and general first-time mom jitters were very stressful. I was on edge the entire pregnancy. My OB recommended a counselor who specialized in pre/post natal moms, and it made a world of difference. Good luck!
FWIW says
Thank you for sharing both your success story and your experience!
I was doing okay, but the (sometimes terrifying) symptoms related to previa have thrown me from happy pregnant lady to ‘Oh God- I should have hidden my pregnancy from EVERYONE for the whole time because what if something goes wrong??!?’
I’m going to ask about a therapist who specializes in pregnancy/postpartum issues and at least have that name in my back pocket for when I need it.
JJ says
My first pregnancy ended in a missed miscarriage at 14 weeks and a D&C. I had no signs something was wrong. So, when I started spotting with my second pregnancy at 8 weeks, I freaked out. I ended up having placenta previa and a sensitive cervix and spotted the entire pregnancy. It always stressed me out. But my baby was born happy and healthy.
The only things that helped were to immerse myself in work (at least to keep my mind off things) and to be kind to myself on days that I was spotting and anxious. For me, that mean unapologetically sitting on the couch and watching TV, eating whatever made me feel better, etc. Things really got better once I could feel the baby moving – I was reassured that even if I was spotting, I could still feel movement.
FWIW says
Thank you for sharing your positive outcome and I’m very sorry for what you’ve been through with both the stress and the mc.
I think I should baby myself a bit. The couch and some takeout sounds amazing.
JEB says
I had a great prenatal yoga class that started and ended with extended relaxation. I’ve never been good at quieting my mind, but the guided relaxation they taught really helped calm my anxiety and relax physically as well. I was actually looking back on it fondly this morning, for no apparent reason. I think prenatal yoga classes vary greatly in what they offer, so maybe try to find one that devotes a good portion of time to relaxation/guided meditation (I say guided, because had I been left to my own devices to “relax” for 10-15 minutes, it probably would have sent my mind into overdrive.)
I’ve said this before on this site, and I’m not sure whether it’s even helpful, but I eventually just had to give it over, so to speak. For me, this was a religious, faith-based thing. For others I’ve talked to, it has meant giving their worries over to nature and trusting their bodies to do what they’re supposed to do. Easier said than done…I had to revisit this several times throughout pregnancy. But somehow, it actually helped significantly.
I agree with others that regular movement is very reassuring. Although sometimes it was a double edged sword, in that I’d get anxious when I didn’t feel movement for a period of time. But each time I felt this way, I made a point to stop what I was doing, sit quietly (sometimes drink something cold or sugary), and I’d always feel the kicks. Definitely made the worries go away quickly.
Hang in there!
anon for this says
One thing that helped me with my anxiety was to try to re-frame it as my “mama bear” instincts kicking in (and perhaps still working out the fine tuning). As someone who wasn’t so sure about having kids to begin with and was not convinced I’d be cut out for this whole mothering thing, if I could take a step back in the moments when I was worked up and view my anxiety as coming from a place of fierce protectiveness of my baby, it helped both with (1) channeling that anxiety and helping it subside and (2) reassuring myself that I was in fact going to be just fine as a mom.
FWIW says
I am religious and praying has been helpful. I’ve been trying to ‘let go and trust’, but every time the spotting returns I go back to the dark place.
I’m right at that point where I get moments I think I feel movement, but nothing consistent. I am looking forward to the ‘ongoing reassurance’.
EB0220 says
I am underwhelmed by Prime Day so far. I browsed during my 4 am nursing session and my 10:30 am pumping session. I’ll go back and look at the clothes and accessories, though.
EB0220 says
OK, I did buy this necklace:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003YDYX3K?ref_=gb1h_tit_m-6_6222_f7bb1c51&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
rakma says
Also underwhelmed. Seems like a sale to get rid of things that haven’t been selling well. Most of the items I was interested in already have full wait lists, so I’ve written it off for the day.
EB0220 says
I thought the same thing! I think they are just clearing random items out of the warehouses.
Maddie Ross says
So far, the site keeps dying on me. Every time I put in a search phrase, I get an error. I’m still a huge amazon fan (I love their streaming, which is almost entirely kid stuff), but this prime day thing doesn’t seem really worth it.
JEB says
I totally agree! Although I have purchased a few things. I got a baby gate for the stairs for $17 and a lightweight stroller for $30. At the beginning of the day, I clicked through the list of upcoming sales. I found a few items I really wanted, and put the times in my outlook calendar. Otherwise, it seems like a mess trying to browse, since everything is either already sold out or completely random crap.
Mama2 says
Oh – a baby gate for the stairs? Can you provide some direction – I’m not sure how to gate the stairs. We have a wall with molding, and spindles on the other side. The spring-loaded gates don’t seem like they’ll work.
JEB says
I’m brand new at this and haven’t actually started baby-proofing (no crawling yet). I think they sell kits for spindles. And I’ve read that it’s safer to bolt the gate in, rather than use the spring-loaded ones. Other than that, I have no idea!
Bloom says
We just installed one at the top of our stairs. You need to get one specifically made for screwing into the wall. We also had spindles on one side and had to purchase an extra kit that went around the spindle, so you were not screwing into the actual woodwork. We purchased the kit on amazon, I believe the brand was Kid Co or something like that.
JJ says
You can also use military-grade zip ties to secure the gate to the spindles on the stairs. We’ve done it in two houses now.
Babyweight says
Got a maternity suit for work for under $100! (pants and jacket! And Maternal America, which has great quality in my experience!)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007422BWM?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_2&smid=A20YS3S7GIT562
Yes, I used three exclamation points. I’m totally jazzed about this find. I hope it fits. I wore out my suit from my last pregnancy and have to have something to wear to court.
Tunnel says
Great buy! Super cute!
Famouscait says
When traveling with an infant, does security at the Airport allow you to keep baby in the wearable carrier as you walk through the metal detector?
Pigpen's Mama says
I’ve been able to do this at the three airports I’ve been through with baby. They will swipe your hands, but that’s it.
NewMomAnon says
Yes. I just did it this weekend, and went through security twice with baby in a carrier. They should send you through the metal detector (not the X Ray thing) and they will swab your palms for explosives. I also found that security both times let me cut to the front of the line with baby in the carrier, which was so helpful.
Babyweight says
I’ve had to carry my infant in my arms through the metal detector. Just be prepared for that possibility.
Spirograph says
I’ve never had to remove the baby from the carrier. I did have to take my shoes off while wearing the baby on my most recent trip, though. First time I’ve been asked to do that. So much of TSA screening seems to depend on the individual agent’s mood…
Famouscait says
Thanks all!
Maddie Ross says
For comparison sake, I’ve never been allowed to keep my baby in the carrier going through security. They always make me take it off (for reference, several airports in the south and west).
anon says
I’ve been allowed to take him through in a sling-type carrier (k’tan). Not sure about a more structured carrier.
anon says
I did once, which made me sad. There’s nowhere to put the baby while strapping the carrier back on, so I put him in a grey bin.
Babyweight says
I’m laughing with tears in my eyes. Only because this is the reality of parenting. Before child: I would *never* do this. After child: shrug.
JJ says
I know it felt horrible to have to do that at the time, but your story basically sums up parenting. Doing what you can with what you have.
EB0220 says
You should be able to leave baby in the carrier, as long as you consent to having your hands swabbed for explosives residue. I have worn my kid in a soft structured carrier and a wrap in more airports than I can remember now. The only time I had to take her out was when I accidentally left my ergo somewhere and had to use a ring sling on a trip. Since it has metal rings, it couldn’t go through the metal detector.
ELL says
I’ve done it eight times in U.S. and Canada. Baby’s always stayed in. Hands were swiped.
I think if I were asked to remove him, I’d politely refuse and offer to undergo a pat down or whatever. Or ask for a supervisor.
Watermelon says
I had a false positive on the hand swab once (the TSA agent said it may have been due to hand sanitizer use shortly before) and then had to take my baby off for a particularly invasive pat down.
DC Mom says
Yes, I have been let through at multiple airports. One time, though, I was wearing a jacket under the carrier. It was a really light cotton layer, barely a jacket, I wore it because my baby likes to chew on the hoodie strings. Anyway, the TSA made me take the jacket off, which meant taking the carrier off, awkwardly trying to balance the squirming baby in one arm, and then walking through the detector. So, I would recommend avoiding jacket-like layers.
POSITA says
Can I just say that finding a daycare stinks? I thought I’d found one that seemed great and they said they would have availability in the two year old room that corresponded to our move. The director told us that kids were transitioning at exactly the right time and assured us that we could have a spot in that room when my daughter turns two at the end of August. We paid a deposit and I’ve been calling regularly to check with the business manager. I just called yesterday to see if we could get a start date so that I could schedule the moving truck and apparently they have filled the class and there are no spots for the fall.
The director said that they tell lots of parents there is room and they can’t keep track of who they make assurances to. They take no responsibility for having told us that we would have a spot because we hadn’t started paying yet. We had stopped looking at other daycares based on their assurances and now have no backup. All they could do is say that we are on the waitlist and they will call us when there is a spot. Ugh.
Mama2 says
That is awful. There is still a chance you’ll get a spot. If you don’t, at least be comforted that they don’t seem to have their act together anyway…
KJ says
Ugh, that suuuucks. I’m so sorry! I hope you find another daycare option that’s even better.
HSAL says
That terrifies me. We locked ours down at 3 months because I was nervous about it, and paid the deposit (which they say isn’t required until they can confirm there’s a spot for you). I hope we don’t get jerked around by them.
quailison says
Finding daycare is so frustrating. Seems odd that they would accept a deposit if they weren’t assuring you a spot. Basically you have to pay to stay on a waitlist? That totally sucks!
EB0220 says
That is not right and I wouldn’t want to send my child there. I have been to six daycares now (because of moves) and have never had one renege on an agreement like that.
POSITA says
If anyone knows of a daycare in North Arlington with a spot for a two year old starting in September, we’d love a lead. I think it may be impossible at this point.
I’d say that we’d rather go somewhere else on principle, but we really need childcare. The currently flaky daycare has to stay on the list since they seem to take good care of the kids. We don’t really have the option to be that sort of picky at this point.
Bright Horizons, Va Hospital Center says
Hopefully this wasn’t the flaky daycare, but BH at Virginia Hospital Center has been great for us. It’s technically in South Arlington, but just south of 50 on Carlin Springs. No idea on availability for a 2 year old, but they were responsive when I was looking and seemed like they had less of an insane wait list than other places.
PregLawyer says
So, I had my baby at the end of June. Yay! He’s wonderful. But does anyone find caring for a newborn just . . . really boring? He eats, then sleeps for a while, then is awake off and on and needs some stimulation, then repeat. I’m not quite sure what to do with these short bursts of down time. My house is spotless, we have lots of food from friends, I walk every day, but beyond that I don’t know how to feel like I’m accomplishing much each day. It’s such a different feeling from work.
rakma says
Yup, found it very boring and disjointed. I had a winter baby though, and was snowed in for most of my leave, so I got pretty stir-crazy.
I know Kat did a post about potential projects for maternity leave, with things like learning a new skill or organizing. I ended up knitting a baby blanket for DD during those first few months of eternal naps. Having something tangible where I could literally measure the progress was more satisfying than cleaning the counter for the 700th time.
rakma says
I think this is the post I’m thinking of, there are some suggestions in the comments too: http://corporettemoms.com/maternity-leave-projects/
k. says
Yes, very boring! I think maternity leave should be longer for a variety of reasons, but one of those reasons includes that you spend the first 4 months being bored out of your mind, but providing very essential care. And, then you should have several months after that when your kid is actually a bit fun to hang out with. My daughter is a year next week and she is starting to be tons of fun. But the beginning is not-in my opinion at least.
PPD help says
Hi ladies, if I think I might need screening for PPD, where should I go first and what should I expect? To my midwife/obgyn? I’m 7 months postpartum and just feel like I’m struggling and it’s not getting any easier. I don’t know if it’s “normal” struggles or something I need help with.
NewMomAnon says
I would talk to your OB or midwife – they are closer to the PPD stuff than a general practitioner and might be able to get you to the front of the line with a psychiatrist. They will also be more on top of “safe” psych meds for nursing moms and local therapists who specialize in maternal mood issues.
Good luck. It’s a slog, but worth taking the first step. I am so grateful that the fog seems to be lifting a little each month for me.
JJ says
Good for you for asking! And you’ll find so much support here. I think if you bring this up with your midwife or OB/GYN that they can refer you to someone that will help. Do you have a primary care doctor that you trust?
I will add that it gets better. But it’s so important to make sure that you take care of you.
mascot says
I wasn’t diagnosed until 7-8 months. I called my OB/GYN who immediately put me in touch with a counselor that specialized in new parents. The counselor worked extensively with referrals from that practice and my OB/GYN was available to handle any medication management. It may be a hard call to make at first, but you will feel so much better when you get some help.
NewMomAnon says
Mascot, question for you – I’ve been seeing a therapist who does not specialize in new parents or postpartum issues. I think he’s very good and very helpful, but I always have this little niggling doubt about whether I should have started working with someone geared toward new parents. Have you observed any differences between your therapist and a “regular” therapist? Mine specializes in psychoanalysis, if that is pertinent.
not mascot says
My therapist also specializes in PPD. For me, it is helpful to hear that in my therapist’s practice, a lot of other women have had a similar experience/feeling to me. But I think if I had another therapist who was otherwise a good fit and helpful to me, that I would not switch for the sake of switching.
mascot says
I didn’t see mine for very long, only a handful of visits. She explained to me that PPD was basically an adjustment disorder with a hormonal edge. So I think the techniques are probably interchangeable. The advantage may have been that she seemed more familiar with the things that were triggering my feeling anxious/overwhelmed. Example- my husband wanted reassurance/guidance on every decision such that I might as well have picked out the baby’s outfit myself. Typical new parent self-doubt/frustration. But her tools for dealing with them weren’t necessarily unique. Solution- reassure husband of his ability, clearly communicate what you need and then step away/cede control without comment or criticism.
Truthfully, the medication made a really big rapid difference and lasted longer than the therapy.