I have not personally used them, but I have a co-worker who has. From what she’s said, it’s been a mixed experience. One time, she rented a formal gown for a work event - we work at a non-profit. - rent the Runway didn’t have that gown she ordered in stock and sent her what was supposed to be a similar dress “selected…

The amount of breastfeeding is actually laughable. 10 minutes? Try 30-45 for a 6 month old. 20 at the very least for a newborn, unless you to make your baby scream because you took her food away. Also, add in 10 minutes every time you need to change baby’s clothes, which when they’re tiny is a LOT.

Agreed on the exclusionary thing. My favorite “type” is tall, pale, dark hair, thin, preferably with a British accent. I ended up with a short Chinese American cutie and I’m glad for it. (Not the least because of our adorable happa baby.) Stick with only your “type” and may never find the right match.

In my experience (mom of a 11 month old), it’s all about time management. Your kid is going to sleep several times a day for at least 20 minutes. That’s enough time for a quick shower. Alternately, if you have a partner or spouse living with you, he/she should absolutely be capable and willing to take care of the…

This is all very true. My mom has been a travel agent for 25 years - working with everyone from immigrants without credit cards and internet access (and therefore are paying in cash for airline tickets) to the highest of high-end. Most of what she does now is provide a curated experience that is tailored to each…

The answer to your question is YES. That is all.

I’ve heard that that’s the case. Congrats on enduring! Having a 10 month old baby only adds to my psychological need to wash every day (baby food, various baby body fluids in my hair, etc...). I wish I had your fortitude.

I am SO glad to hear that there are other ladies with hair like mine. I had a new hairdresser recently who shamed me for washing it every day and I was like “HAVE YOU LIVED WITH MY HAIR? No? Then you have no idea how desperately it needs to be washed every 24 hours!”

Clearly someone did not go through the rigorous and traumatizing “parenting” exercise in 10th grade health class. No leaving your fake baby/egg/flour sack in a locker, backpack, or car. YOU GET AN “F” LADY!!

+1 on keeping the ring in sight. I stupidly gave mine to a supposedly reputable dealer after they promised that they could sell it on consignment for $4K-$5K (originally bought at $6K) within a few months. They yanked my chain for almost a year, once said they had sent it half-way across the country for a client to…

Florida? Ritualistic killing? I know someone who might be to blame.

Unless I am about to miss my flight, I think it’s a fight worth having. My kid deserves to have my milk if I am able to provide it for him, and errant TSA workers deserve to be educated about the rights of breastfeeding mothers. Of course, if I had an employer who would ship the milk home, I would likely take them up…

Ah. I imagine other countries might have different regulations? If you’re traveling domestic, you should not have a problem. Good luck!

Yes, you can pump in-flight, but unless you’re comfortable doing it at your seat, you have to do it in the bathroom, where the outlet may or may not work. Layovers require you to know the connecting airport in advance - if there are family bathrooms, for example, where you can pump. Very few airports have a specific…

I’m a nursing mom and the last time I flew, in February, you can bet that I had that page saved on my phone just in case I needed to whip it out. (Didn’t need to, thankfully!)

This is not true! The TSA website says you do not need to have a child with you. https://www.tsa.gov/traveling-form…

On the one hand, I’m not sure I’d trust any mail service to get the package to its destination on time or without it being a huge pain-in-the-ass (I’m looking at YOU UPS!) On the other, it would be such a huge relief not to have to worry about carrying enough ice packs or storage containers to make it through a…