Nursing/Postpartum Tuesday: Wide-Leg Cropped Maternity-to-Nursing Jumpsuit
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If you’re not a dress person, jumpsuits are the perfect alternative with the same ease and simplicity. Here’s a great summer option for moms-to-be who aren’t feeling another empire waist maxi dress.
This floral jumpsuit from maternity/nursing-wear favorite Seraphine has a shirred bodice, flattering square neckline, and wide straps (perfect for hiding those similarly wide nursing bra straps).
Most importantly, there’s a discreet lift-up top for easy nursing or pumping access. Add some sandals for a summer outing or a cardigan for a casual office look.
This jumpsuit is $99 at Seraphine and comes in U.S. sizes 2–16.
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Does anyone here have a combo nanny/light housekeeper, and willing to share what tasks you have them do besides childcare? Yes I will also search the web, but looking for some examples from this trusted community! We are just starting a search for such a person, and I realize it is going to be hard because I gather most nannies don’t want to take on non-childcare work. We only need about 20-25 hours of childcare (aftercare for elementary), so may end up just hiring someone for those hours, but hoping to be able to find someone full time who is willing to pick up extra tasks in the morning before school lets out. Not looking for deep cleaning, will have someone else doing that, more just the day to day things. So far thinking make kids lunches, unload/load dishwasher, maybe some laundry (depending on if we can get cleaning service to do that), errand running, maybe dinner prep for us.
Just returned from our beach trip and wanted to share some finds that match frequent requests if anyone is looking for rec’s on swimsuits, travel toys!
– BELT BAG. Was on the fence about carrying one; bought the lululemon mini belt bag and it was a *game changer* to have all of my stuff (keys, wallet, phone, headphones, mini stick sunscreen) on me in the airport, for walks, on the beach.
– Nutty Toys Pop Tubes – put in with our travel toys and my 2.5 yo LOVED these. Got a lot of reuse too.
– Hilor Crossover Swimsuit (Amazon) – flattering, supportive, chic!
– Kona Sol tie-front coverup pants (Target) – so comfortable & dry fast – look great w the swimsuit above
– Camel Crown Skort (Amazon) – lightweight, flattering!
If you had the choice between half day and full day kindergarten and childcare weren’t an issue, what would you do? Kiddo has been in daycare for years, so theoretically should be fine, but I’ve heard from a lot of people that full day K is very different from full day daycare or play-based preschool. She’s very loud and high energy and doesn’t sit or be quiet very well. She has done ok with large group times at school but that’s 30 minutes of quiet listening, not an entire day. In addition, I believe the US introduces formal academic learning too soon, and like the idea of her only being in school for half days at this age.
On the other hand, her daycare teachers say she’s well-prepared for K both socially and academically, and she’s very extroverted and loves to be with other kids. I think the ideal scenario would probably be morning K and then an extracurricular activity that is active and/or social every afternoon, but I’m not sure we can find enough stuff to keep her happy. It seems like most people who do half day K are SAHMs and their kids mostly just chill at home or the park with the occasional playdate. I also know that first grade is much more academic than K in our district, and I worry about making the half day to full day transition at the same time we make the transition to more academic schooling.
My potty training kiddo had an accident, which resulted in a lot of pee on his shoes. I cannot seem to get the pee small out of the shoes. They’re Keen sandals. Any ideas?
I’m doing a staycation in a few weeks! My first real vacation in way too long. Any recs on funny or inspirational books to read or movies to watch?
I was thinking about leaving my job, but just got promoted a few weeks ago (a promotion I applied for). I still want to leave. What is the sort of minimum “grace period” i should stick around so that I don’t ruin my reputation by getting a competitive promotion and then immediately quitting?
I had a dress from Seraphine in a very similar print and I loved it!
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Do your preschools expect the kids to apply sunscreen themselves? It seems pretty c r a z y to me, but ours does and my just turned 4 year old apparently stuck a big glob of sunscreen in her eye yesterday while trying to sunscreen her face. Poor kidoo, her eye was still so red and irritated this morning. I’m also a little concerned about sun protection, because I’ve never met a 4 year old who can actually apply sunscreen correctly and cover all the areas that need to be covered, at least not without heavy adult supervision.
Funny kid moments?
I was chatting with my son about our days and I said I was nervous about a meeting where I’d have to tell a student he messed up and wouldn’t get to do something he wanted to do and he might be mad/sad. My son replied “Hmm….that is a tricky one, would you like some advice? If he gets sad, say a big sorry, if he gets mad, say a big sorry, I think that’s how you make it better! Do you need any more advice? I have lots of advice!” and now I’m just imagining him setting up his Lucy-style “Advice, 5 cents” booth on the playground.
Do your preschools expect the kids to apply sunscreen themselves? It seems pretty crazy to me, but ours does and my just turned 4 year old apparently stuck a big glob of sunscreen in her eye yesterday while trying to sunscreen her face. Poor kidoo, her eye was still so red and irritated this morning. I’m also a little concerned about sun protection, because I’ve never met a 4 year old who can actually apply sunscreen correctly and cover all the areas that need to be covered, at least not without heavy adult supervision.
My friend just had an emergency c-section. Any ideas for things I can send to help make the next couple weeks better for her? Relevant – I live far away, so I can’t physically be there to help and she and her partner are basically all alone (no family nearby). I’ve never had a c-section, so I am not sure what the recovery process is like
This is a long shot, but are there any academics/professors on this board? Have you (or anyone you know) ever had baby in the early/middle of the semester? What did you (or they) do?
The timing is obviously far less than ideal, and to top it off I’m new. Everyone I know managed to have late semester or summer break babies.
Tips for solo travel with a 1yo? Taking my daughter to visit friends this weekend. I’m excited for her first flight but a little nervous about doing it on my own. Would also love any thoughts on fun things to do with a toddler in NYC (near Central Park)!