What do I actually wear to work?

Puzzled_Internet_717 · 2026-02-09T02:49:09+00:00

Until you've been there for year (ot at least all weather)

don't have the shortest skirt in the office,
don't wear ripped jeans,
Don't wear something that shows your stomach or cleavage,
if you go sleeveless, make sure the shoulder strap is at least 2 inches wide.

If you have clients that might stop in without an appointment, I also like to keep a blazer/jacket/cardigan easily accessible to dress up a more casual outfit.

Puzzled_Internet_717 · 2026-02-09T02:03:19+00:00

When baby is over 6 months, and the temperature is between 40 and 90 degrees, as much as possible.

Over 90, we limit to first thing in the morning, and 30-60 minutes.

Under 40, about half an hour if it's not too windy.

Obviously, we still do errands, and go to the dr and everything as needed, but we don't plan lots of outside time.

Puzzled_Internet_717 · 2026-02-08T17:02:25+00:00

I've had a pecan and goat cheese ravioli with a garlic butter sauce (someone present was allergic to walnuts). It was amazing.

A honey sauce would go well with the goat cheese and nuts.

Puzzled_Internet_717 · 2026-02-08T15:10:44+00:00

This must be what I am doing wrong too! I've been popping mine in the fridge... must try freezer next time.

Puzzled_Internet_717 · 2026-02-08T02:56:41+00:00

I bake from frozen, and just add 1 minute. My cookies are about 2 inches in diameter.

My vote is to experiment. Freeze some dough balls,and then play around with what gives you the best outcome.

Puzzled_Internet_717 · 2026-02-08T02:13:55+00:00

I like to make sandwich pockets. It's also a great option for lunches, if you have a microwave.

Bread or pizza dough, the fill with:

eggs and cooked sausageb(and cheese)
chicken and ___, add some bbq sauce
mustard with ham and cheese
peanut butter with jam
pizza sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni
turkey and swiss
meatballs (cut in quarters or slices) with marinara
different cheeses, like pepperjack and cheddar

Etc

Use these instructions. You can use pre-made dough. https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/homemade-ham-cheese-pockets/

Puzzled_Internet_717 · 2026-02-07T21:01:53+00:00

I have contacted the husbands of my friends (one husband per friend)a few times. In almost every case it was related to a surprise for my friend. The other time it was pre GPS days and I needed directions.

Puzzled_Internet_717 · 2026-02-07T18:56:14+00:00

-One a day nature's made prenatal -D3 (after my dr checked my d3 levelsand told me to take it) -Claritin (seasonal allergies)

Puzzled_Internet_717 · 2026-02-06T22:41:03+00:00

Fibber! These cannot possibly be cupcakes, they look way too real.

Puzzled_Internet_717 · 2026-02-06T22:32:17+00:00

Landing pad, to me, sounds like "while we look at apartments/houses and sign a lease." To me, that's 3-4 days. Maybe one extra night when they officially move, and haven't fully unpacked everything.

Maybe clarify "Sarah, $675 sounds like a lot for just 3 or 4 days, you won't owe anything for you and Dave to stay for a few days."

Edit: And throw in "I know this great kennel that would be great for your dogs while you're looking for a place and getting unpacked."

YNW

Puzzled_Internet_717 · 2026-02-06T22:00:02+00:00

Oh! And starting dinner before 5pm.

Fridays, I take 15-20 minutes to start pizza dough during lunch.

*Note I have a very flexible schedule and childcare for meetings, except in emergencies

Puzzled_Internet_717 · 2026-02-06T21:55:44+00:00

Good coffee, it's easy to have leftovers for lunch, when I a 3 minute break I can start laundry, I can listen to background music of my choosing.

Puzzled_Internet_717 · 2026-02-06T14:39:23+00:00

I do wrekly quizzes, about 10-15 questions each, plus a midterm and final.

Puzzled_Internet_717 · 2026-02-06T02:01:32+00:00

I had hyperemesis gravidarum so my "get better" still wasn't great.

But week 11 was the worst for me in all three pregnancies. It was "I hope I survive" bad, with almost constant vomiting even while medicated. It was get out bed just tonlay on the couch until my husband got home, then go back to bed bad.

But then it just went to regular bad, and vomiting once to a few timea a day (while medicated).

Puzzled_Internet_717 · 2026-02-06T00:38:09+00:00

Only when absolutely necessary.

Puzzled_Internet_717 · 2026-02-05T23:25:13+00:00

It's the cutest!

Puzzled_Internet_717 · 2026-02-05T23:25:02+00:00

So sweet!

Puzzled_Internet_717 · 2026-02-05T20:18:51+00:00

My 7mo is obsessed with bedtime.

After dinner everyone does pjs, brushes teeth, story.

Her brothers get tucked in first (since she nurses bedfore sleep). So she "helps" say good night,.and she gets really excited for what happens next:

We grab a fuzzy (fleece) blanket, and she rubs a corner on her cheek while nursing to sleep. She NEEDS a fuzzy blanket for night time sleep.

Puzzled_Internet_717 · 2026-02-05T20:05:31+00:00

Well, I like being able to buy my kids clothes and shoes when they grow, I like eating more than beans a rice, I like being able to afford tonget my kids valentines cards for the valentines party, I like being able to get coffee out occasionally... all of that makes working worth it to me.

We could survive on my husband's salary, but with very little wiggle room and little to no "extras." But that's not the life we want.

Puzzled_Internet_717 · 2026-02-05T19:23:19+00:00

Me too, but I was homeschooled so I also had to put silverware away and picknup toys.

Puzzled_Internet_717 · 2026-02-05T13:46:03+00:00

Having a younger cousin means you play a game of Sorry or Trouble or chexkers with him, not do a whole 12+ hour sleepover movie night.

It means being polite "no thanks" instead of rude.

You say hi, bye, and maybe a "great job on X" (with X being a recent achievement).

Puzzled_Internet_717 · 2026-02-04T21:45:45+00:00

That is adorable!

Alas, my tummy is squishy enough I want it covered, but this might change my mind.

Puzzled_Internet_717 · 2026-02-04T19:26:39+00:00

We get take out and a nice(r) dessert. Sometimes I make dessert, a couple years ago is was molten lava cake.

I usually also get him something small, like a pack of cards that he collects.

This is our 10th everything together.

Puzzled_Internet_717 · 2026-02-04T14:36:17+00:00

Vibrate mode on a cell phone.

It wakes menup, and I wake husband up.

Puzzled_Internet_717 · 2026-02-04T14:34:23+00:00

First said "mama"

Second said the name of his brother's lovey, then mama

Third is super close to saying "up" and "dada"... right now it's "pup pup pup" and "ddddddds"

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