Comments on: Weekend Open Thread

By: Clerky

Clerky — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:16:56 +0000

Alexis – thanks for the recommendation. Great deal at TJ Maxx, sadly I don’t want to spend $300 at Saks right now. I haven’t been to TJ Maxx in years, maybe I’ll check it out.

By: RKS

RKS — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:04:17 +0000

I was going to say the same — have a few sips of wine if you’re really nervous about people noticing you’re not drinking. A few sips, or even a glass, of wine here and there won’t hurt. And I say this as someone who’s become an expert in Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, courtesy of adopting a kiddo with it.

By: Alexis

Alexis — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:55:21 +0000

I searched and searched, and I LOVE LOVE LOVE my Tahari blazer. I think it’s this one, but I got mine at TJ Maxx for $100. Worth EVERY PENNY!

http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446234919&afsrc=1&site_refer=GGLBASE001&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=ParentItem0473019103497

By: Alexis

Alexis — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:41:18 +0000

If you haven’t bought yet, try Ross, Marshall’s or TJ Maxx. I frequently see really cheap Calvin Klein, Anne Klein, Nine West stuff at Ross… I’ve bought good stuff there for <$20…

By: Emily

Emily — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:37:47 +0000

I found out I was (unexpectedly) pregnant about 30 minutes before I went to an event with members of my family who would have noticed if I hadn’t been drinking. I sent my husband to the bar for a cranberry juice in a rocks glass. My sister even took a drink of it and didn’t realize there wasn’t any alcohol in it. If you don’t think anyone would think ill of you for having a “cocktail” instead of wine, I’d go this route. Once people realize you’re pregnant, the more “observant” of them might remember back to the holiday party and picture you with a glass in your hand – if it’s a wine glass, those people may think you were actually drinking wine. Plus, you can actually drink the cranberry juice instead of pretending to drink wine!

By: Momma x 2

Momma x 2 — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:37:03 +0000

At the risk of incurring the wrath of many, I will say that I’ve had a glass of wine, every so often, through two pregnancies. (Even when I’m huge and the waitress gives me a nasty look). Doctors have been fine with it, and March of Dimes photos are not a function of one glass…

I also drink during nursing time. This one’s been nursing for 16 months. If it came down to weaning, or not drinking for 25 consecutive months, well, I’d have a serious problem! : )

That being said, congratulations, best of luck, and do what *you* are comfortable with!

By: Delta Sierra

Delta Sierra — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:25:08 +0000

Not for work, IMO. Looks like a lady on a committee for a charity ball.

By: em

em — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:21:13 +0000

Thanks!

By: Delta Sierra

Delta Sierra — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:06:58 +0000

Try a higher-end consignment store. American Cancer Society thrift shops in wealthy neighborhoods often have amazing seldom-worn suits for almost nothing.

By: Delta Sierra

Delta Sierra — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:03:28 +0000

Good idea, Rachel. Fake-sip now and then. Keep the glass a little better than half full, and you won’t be offered refills. Or, declare yourself a designated driver. Watch out for drinking too much non-alc fizzy stuff, though, 3 babies + too much fizz = unhappy abdomen.