https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pmwiw---first-day-of-leave Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 08 May 2026 08:03:37 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pmwiw---first-day-of-leave#post-1389939 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 20:25:18 +0000 Jenava 1389939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE hearing all your stories.&nbsp; I makes me feel so connected to all the other mommas out there!&nbsp; Deborah, I, too, am a late baby-haver at 35, so the friends in my life who want kids pretty much have them by now (a minority, TBH), and bless their souls, they are giving us lots of tips.&nbsp; I don't mind that, though, as I've always been the type to want to hear all about other's experiences, and I don't take their advice personally...I recognize that it's just their way of sharing their experiences and I love it.&nbsp; It helps me decide what I'd like to do, and makes me feel like I have more insight into what the future might hold than otherwise...but I feel more like, "hm, I wonder how I will handle that situation" than, "oh, gosh, I better do it exactly like Xyz friendly momma."&nbsp; (Ok, with the exception of getting your kids vaccinated and other strongly supported by science things...I have a hard time holding my tongue r.e. that stuff).</p> <p>I guess at heart I am just very stubborn in marching to my own drummer; I've always been like that, but I try not to shove it in ppls face because I want everyone around me to feel free to do the same...so sometimes people don't realize how completely stubborn and obstinate I can be once I've made up my mind about something!&nbsp; My husband is something of an angel, TBH.</p> <p>R.e. the questions about nesting - some ladies get a big surge of energy right before they go into labor....it's supposed to be a sign of approaching labor (along with diarrhea and bloody show.&nbsp; Ah, gotta love pregnancy.&nbsp; No dignity will be left after this.)</p> <p>The boots are like slippers once they're on, but I did have to spend about 10 mins putting them on (they don't zip to the top!&nbsp; why?&nbsp; why?) so they stayed on ALL DAY even though I usually take my shoes off in the house.</p> <p>Marlene, a friend at work had the exact same thing happen to her!&nbsp; LOL.&nbsp; Oh, geez, my house is such a wreck, I'm definitely not ready to go into labor quite yet.&nbsp; But I've promised myself that I'll be ready by next week, just to ease my mind.&nbsp; I am 80% certain I'll go late, but you just never know!!!</p> <p>Bella, whoo hoo for sleeping in!!!&nbsp; Although, sleep hasn't been so great for me lately.&nbsp; I've been resorting to half of a Unisom (do they have that where you are?) some nights when I just can't stand to stay awake any longer.&nbsp; I'm having a boy...what about you?&nbsp; Do you know the gender of your baby? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pmwiw---first-day-of-leave#post-1389776 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 16:48:41 +0000 bella 1389776@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Today was the first day of my maternity leave as well! I slept until 11:30 am You definitely did better than I&nbsp;, I didn't even change out of my lounge pants. :)&nbsp;<br />Are you having a boy or a girl?&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pmwiw---first-day-of-leave#post-1389768 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 16:25:30 +0000 Marlene 1389768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Two weeks off! &nbsp;HA HA! &nbsp;I attempted that same strategy...stopped working&nbsp;two weeks before my due date so I could get organized before the big arrival. &nbsp;Then my little bundle of joy arrived 2 weeks early. &nbsp;So I never really got ready. &nbsp;He turned 17 years TODAY (Happy birthday Baby!) and I like to kid that I am STILL not ready! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pmwiw---first-day-of-leave#post-1389758 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 16:17:07 +0000 Classically Casual 1389758@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look wonderful and healthy. So nice to see you again in maternity wear.<br /> We're having good nesting weather... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pmwiw---first-day-of-leave#post-1389740 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 16:01:28 +0000 Suz 1389740@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay for leave! And you are looking wonderful. Hoping the next few weeks are relaxing ones for you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pmwiw---first-day-of-leave#post-1389672 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 15:07:35 +0000 Meredith 1389672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like this color combination and I'm glad you told us the boots are blue. Unexpected! Love your sense of humor and hope the last few weeks go by without too many annoyances. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pmwiw---first-day-of-leave#post-1389665 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 15:03:26 +0000 Sara L. 1389665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look good in your skinnies and sweater!&nbsp; My first baby was two weeks late so I had to hear all the advice about how to go into labor (eat spicy food, have sex, go for a long walk, etc.) and&nbsp;comments about nesting (I never nested with any of them - I don't nest)&nbsp;for a solid month since, like you, it started about 2 weeks before he was due.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pmwiw---first-day-of-leave#post-1389638 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 14:34:56 +0000 jackiec 1389638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nodding along with Deborah. It just keeps going and going ;)</p> <p>You look fantastic! Enjoy your time pre-baby. Gosh I&nbsp;<i>so&nbsp;</i>remember the excitement and anticipation. Enjoy enjoy enjoy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pmwiw---first-day-of-leave#post-1389580 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 13:11:16 +0000 Windchime 1389580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great colors, and I love your boots! Way to handle all the clumsy comments! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pmwiw---first-day-of-leave#post-1389575 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 13:02:39 +0000 Anonymous 1389575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great! I love the boots.</p> <p>All those comments would drive me crazy too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pmwiw---first-day-of-leave#post-1389574 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 12:57:34 +0000 marianna 1389574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look beautiful, and I love your attitude! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pmwiw---first-day-of-leave#post-1389531 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 12:16:50 +0000 viva 1389531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the idea of being 9 months pregnant and wearing SW boots! It's just such a world away from where I was 20 years ago when I was ready to deliver. You look beautiful, and I love your "you are not the boss of this pregnancy!" attitude. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pmwiw---first-day-of-leave#post-1389518 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 11:59:40 +0000 Style Fan 1389518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the outfit.&nbsp; Great boots.&nbsp; What is nesting?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pmwiw---first-day-of-leave#post-1389508 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 11:50:26 +0000 krishnidoux 1389508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A very cute outfit for a busy mom to be. The red pants are cheering, flat boots are sensible, and smile is unstoppable.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pmwiw---first-day-of-leave#post-1389506 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 11:44:23 +0000 bj1111 1389506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i don't understand the concept of nesting in pregnancy...is it different from nesting in non-pregnancy?</p> <p>at any rate, you&nbsp; look so divine in stripes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pmwiw---first-day-of-leave#post-1389497 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 11:11:04 +0000 jenanded 1389497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look radiant and serene... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pmwiw---first-day-of-leave#post-1389496 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 11:04:55 +0000 Jjsloane 1389496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Enjoy this last bit of quiet time. Like Deborah said, just block it out. FWIW I never nested with my first - he took me by full surprise (11 days early) :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pmwiw---first-day-of-leave#post-1389402 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 06:09:57 +0000 kellygirl 1389402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! You are looking fab! Your maternity style quotient is through the roof!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pmwiw---first-day-of-leave#post-1389398 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 06:03:55 +0000 Beth Ann 1389398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're managing the end of pregnancy beautifully.&nbsp; Love the vibrant red and the quality boots.&nbsp; You look terrific.&nbsp; Such an exciting time! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pmwiw---first-day-of-leave#post-1389397 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 06:02:06 +0000 Deborah 1389397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a very cute outfit. The simple silhouette contrasts nicely with the lovely colours. </p> <p>Jenava, wait until you have the baby!! I was a late starter in terms of having a family and many of my friends and acquaintances already had children... the amount of unsolicited advice was outrageous and rather challenging to navigate:) Thankfully, I had a couple of very close girlfriends with kids and they were the ones I asked questions off and took heed of their advice. Everyone else... I just blocked out lol:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pmwiw---first-day-of-leave#post-1389395 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 05:57:28 +0000 deb 1389395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Too funny. You look great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pmwiw---first-day-of-leave#post-1389393 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 05:55:14 +0000 CocoLion 1389393@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, I thought "nesting" meant the urge to unpack as soon as you get to your hotel room! &nbsp;</p> <p>This is a simple and flattering outfit, I love the navy stripes + SW boots together. &nbsp;Thanks for posting and sharing your style and wit with us. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pmwiw---first-day-of-leave#post-1389362 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:57:27 +0000 Neel 1389362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You crack me up! Lol! Pregnancy is a challenge in itself! Much less for the one pregnant and more for the others *involved* ;)</p> <p>You look lovely and radiant. Fun color combo! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pmwiw---first-day-of-leave#post-1389351 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:42:15 +0000 Jaime 1389351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your attitude and your outfit! I won't offer advice but good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pmwiw---first-day-of-leave#post-1389348 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:40:41 +0000 Jenava 1389348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In the spirit of the Post More WIW's challenge, here is what I wore today.&nbsp; I didn't do much, as it was my first day of maternity leave.&nbsp; I'm due in two weeks.&nbsp; I did some errands and chores, that's about it!</p> <p>Red skinnies - maternity<br />Navy blue and green sweater - hand me down maternity (and honestly going to the Goodwill when I'm done with it - it's on it's last legs)<br />Navy suede boots - Stuart Weitzman</p> <p>I have not had any really annoyances with other folks giving me advice or asking me questions (no belly groping, except by my mother) until now...all my friends and family are diagnosing every pang and every move.&nbsp; If I grimace from a slight cramp or have trouble getting up from the couch, or if I do any chores AT ALL I'm accused of either being in early labor or nesting.&nbsp; I made meatloaf for dinner tonight, and my hubby told me I must be nesting.&nbsp; Jeez, it's just meatloaf!&nbsp; I told him I'm nesting when I say I'm nesting, and not a moment sooner, and he can just mind his own beeswax!</p> <p>ETA, my photo setup hasn't found a new home yet, since seemingly each spot now has baby stuff occupying it for the time being.&nbsp; We cleared a spot and hubby took this shot with his iPhone, so it shouldn't be too hard for me to compete with this on the next "better photography" challenge.&nbsp; (-:</p>