Comments on: Weekend Open Thread

By: JatieptRibe

JatieptRibe — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 05:14:50 +0000

I had a very early ultrasound at about 6 weeks with my regular ObGyn, and based on that the doctor put my due date at April 21st. But I had another ultrasound six or seven weeks later, and then another today, both at a perinatology center – and based on those, the woman insisted that it looked like my due date was April 12th. Which should I believe? Everything I read suggested that the earliest ultrasound is the most reliable for dating purposes since there’s less variability (and I have a few other reasons for believing that’s closer), but the ultrasound technician was quite insistent about the earlier date.

Not that it matters much for anything besides figuring out when my last day of work should be – mostly just curious. I’d be perfectly happy with the earlier date.

By: Louise

Louise — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:50:41 +0000

Good choice. You can always dress up a solid color dark dress with sparkly jewelry or scarves. Rhinestones are holiday-appropriate and inexpensive.

By: Mel^2

Mel^2 — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:13:38 +0000

I like Merona tights from Target as well. They’re much more durable than the Assets brand shapewear I’ve gotten there. I had one pair that started to fall apart in the shapewear section during the first wear! I’ve also seen assets cropping up at places like AT Loft, but I am not sure if they have the tights or just the tank top/shorts.

By: lgw

lgw — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:47:55 +0000

The tights I have just don’t seem quite dressy enough to wear with a suit for the office. I can’t really explain it – they’re not sheer and smooth like the hose you would wear with a nice suit or dress. I guess I need to just go browse the hosery department at Nordstrom or Dillards and see what there is. Sorry I couldn’t be more specific.

By: Corporette Mommy To Be

Corporette Mommy To Be — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:01:11 +0000

I am pregnant with triplets.

That’s a great idea about mom’s groups. Thank you for all the wonderful advice. :)

By: Corporette Mommy To Be

Corporette Mommy To Be — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:58:46 +0000

Thank goodness!!! I’m glad to hear going back within 8 weeks is totally doable.

I intend on being completely positive to my coworkers and other personal throughout this, and be reachable by phone and email.

By: Gail

Gail — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:47:37 +0000

What are “dressy” black tights v. casual black tights?

By: DLS

DLS — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:38:39 +0000

Several weeks back, several posts related to wearing denim at the office. I, along with others, espoused the wonders of Joe’s Jeans for casual Friday. The sample sale website Haute Look (www.hautelook.com) has Joe’s Jeans on sale right now for more than 50% off retail prices. I just bought two pairs for $69 each. Quite a steal! You do need to be a member to shop, however membership is free.

By: DLS

DLS — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:34:31 +0000

I love Spanx tights — they come in a variety of sizes and they are quite opaque. Plus, they seem to offer the added shapewear benefit more than other tights I have tried. They are a bit pricey, however Spanx also sells a less expensive version at Target called Assets, which offer essentially the same opaqueness and shapewear benefit as the original Spanx (at least as far as I can tell).

By: DLS

DLS — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:31:47 +0000

If you are looking for real inclement weather boots, I ordered plain black Kamik Boots on Zappos and have been very pleased with them. They look more like rain boots than snow boots, however they are lined with polartec fleece. I have worn them through 2 Chicago winters (and I walk or take transit to work) and they have certainly served their purpose. Because they are plain black, I think they look more adult than some of the other boots out there. They are also wide enough that I can fit my pants in them on those awful weather days, and I typically have problems finding boots that accommodate my calves. I have seen these boots on Zappos this season as well.