Calling All Nursing Fashion Aficionados!

Yes, I still adore my Target nursing tanks, BUT I would love to find some nursing tops that have more coverage than a spaghetti strap on top. A tank with more shoulder coverage? A short sleeve top? A crossover top that doesn’t stretch out? ANYTHING?

I don’t mind wearing a regular shirt and hoisting it up around the house, but pulling up my shirt in public places (even with my nursing cover) leaves my back exposed and it drives me crazy. (Layering isn’t an option right now because it’s too hot.)

I like this for Fall, but we still have a couple months of heat around here.

$34.50, Gap

Any suggestions? I got excited about this simple, inexpensive top from Old Navy until I realized that the straps were spaghetti-width in the back. How does that work with a bra exactly? (Uh, it doesn’t.)

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Resemblance

Wito, 8 weeks.

Wita, 8 weeks.

My Thoughts on Infant Hair Accessories

From what I gather, some people don’t take too well to their offspring being identified as the opposite sex. I happen to think most infants look rather unisex, so this issue has never bothered me personally. Why, just a couple of weeks ago, a lady referred to Wito as a girl. HE IS FOUR. (What can I say? He’s purdy.) However, it seems that the baby-girl-being-called-a-boy thing is a much more prominent point of contention.

This must be why so many parents put horrific bow-type headbands on newborn girls. Look at meeee! I’m a girl! SEE MY PINK FLUFFY BOW??? Here’s what I’m thinking. If you don’t possess hair, you probably don’t need a hair accessory. Additionally, if a hair accessory needs to be attached with tape or velcro, you might want to reevaluate your decision-making process. Here, let me help you!

A headband to hold hair back and/or accentuate a hairstyle? GOOD.

A headband to cut off blood supply to a 3-month-old’s bald noggin? BAD.

(I feel strongly on the matter.)

(And don’t get me started on shooting stainless steel studs through a baby girl’s ears. GAH.)

The Greatest Gift

When we were preparing for Wito’s arrival, my very generous parents wanted to buy us something special for the baby. We decided on a lovely green Bugaboo which, although falling out of favor during Wito’s 3rd and 4th years for the much lighter Maclaren Volo, has made a huge resurgence with #2, Wita. Frankly, I can’t live without the Bugaboo/Graco car seat adapter bizness, considering Wita logs molto hours napping while being toted around the city.

Several times during this last pregnancy, my mom would ask (to no avail) what we would like for Wita’s gift. You know how it goes with subsequent children…you pretty much have everything you need…don’t have room for more stuff…blahdeedah. I couldn’t think of anything. When Wita was born, by our own account, we were still giftless.

Enter my parents’ most genius gift idea yet. They hired Wito’s former nanny (from when I was still working as a pharmaceutical sales rep) to work for me for 4 hours every day for 2 weeks. 4 hours! Every day! For 2 weeks! It was bliss. Bliss, I tell you! Mainly, her job was to keep Wito occupied while my little one continued her quest for The Longest Nursing Bender Ever.

(She’s still on that quest.)

(Seriously. She likes to nurse. Like All The Time. Wito was a huge eater; let me remind you that the boy nearly doubled his birth weight from 6lbs, 11oz to 11lbs, 15oz IN 6 WEEKS, but he was an efficient one. 5 minutes on each side, over and out. Dunzo. This little girl likes to eat a little, sleep a little, eat a little, sleep a little and her favorite daily activity, flicking my nipple in and out of her mouth at an extremely rapid rate. And as benign/tantalizing/interesting as that might sound to non-experienced breastfeeders, it is not any of those adjectives. Try MOTHEREFFING PAINFUL.)

Enough with the nipple talk. (My father is thanking Jesus right now.) The nanny! Well, it was wonderful. She helped with errands and Wito’s activities while I dealt with the precious leech. She even watched over the baby while I paid very close attention to the incredibly buff water polo players, er, I mean Wito, during his swimming lessons at the local high school.

Sad to say that her final day was last Friday and I’m on my own. This turn of events probably explains why my son is entering Hour 2 of Meteor and The Monster Trucks games on my computer and Wita is still in her car seat on the kitchen floor from the errands I ran over two hours ago. (Oh, relax. She’s sleeping in there. I mean, last time I checked she was.)

Thank you, mom and dad. You are the greatest. (And now you know what to get me for every remaining birthday and Christmas gift until the kids are in college.)

I Think I’m in Love — Tucker for Target at Gilt

See these blouses?

I can’t control the drool coming out of my mouth when I see Tucker blouses. Unfortunately, they cost a trillion dollars ($264) and I can’t rationalize purchasing one.

Turns out Tucker is the newest designer to join forces with Target! This could be HUGE, people.

That’s not all! Gilt (my very very very favorite shopping website in the whole wide world but you already know that since I never stop writing about it) is having a Tucker preview sale (as well as John Derian and Mulberry) this Friday at 9am PST. It could be the greatest sale ever.

You should check it out. Here’s a free invite to Gilt if you aren’t already a member.

(Come to think of it, DON’T check it out. More stuff for me to buy.)

Yo, Breastfeeding Runners! I’m Perplexed!

Feel free to answer one or many of these questions.

1. How do you hold those suckers down? Suckers…Heh.

2. What kind of sports bra works best? Do you double up?

3. Do you wear breast pads? (Obviously you need to wear breast pads, right?)

4. Do you feed/pump right before a run?

5. Any wisdom you feel you need to share?

As you can see, I need answers. I’m about to construct a running bra made of overnight maxi pads and industrial duct tape.

HELP ME.

Gap Gift Card Winner!

Congratulations to #123, Heather!

Your Gap Jeans gift card will be on the way shortly!!

I Think I’m in Love — Soap.com

I’m not sure if I ever professed my love for Diapers.com, but we buy all of our diapers, wipes and basically all things baby at the site. (I’ve even found cute clothes!) I’ve never been a crowd person, so ordering from a website keeps me from having to deal with the Hell That is Target and/or Costco. No crowds, free shipping on orders over $49 and next day delivery. NEXT DAY, DUDES. It rocks.

So you can imagine my little heart’s pitter-pattering when Diapers.com sister site opened up, Soap.com. Toiletries and household products galore. I’LL NEVER HAVE TO LEAVE THE HOUSE AGAIN. SOCIAL RECLUSES UNITE!

Anyway, use the code ‘whoorl’ to get 15% off your first order. (I think the code also works for your diapers.com order. Peace be with you.)

Gap giveaway winner will be announced tomorrow! Yeehaw!

What a Difference a Year Makes

OC Fair, 2009 and 2010

A Lovely Gift

D surprised me with the most beautiful necklace when Whoorlita was born. As much as I adore bold scarves and statement necklaces, when it comes to the jewelry I wear on a daily basis, simple is definitely better.

I love everything the two interlocking circles represent, and the “A” and “M” hand-stamped on each circle is the icing on the cake.

I don’t think I’ll ever take it off. Thank you, D!

Necklace by Jennifer Fisher Jewelry

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