It’s like someone said, “What would the Wives wear if The Handmaid’s Tale took place in Tampa?”

Yes! “Do cut your own hair, start small, practice and take control!” is exactly the right advice. I started doing my own pixie cut about a year ago. I’ve gotten better at it over time. It’s still not as good as when my stylist did it, but it’s fine and passable and free.

Sounds like you’re all over this!  Good for you, and sending lots of good nursing vibes your way. 

And, on the breastfeeding bit, check and see if your health insurance provides for a lactation consultant (they should under the ACA) and find one before you have the baby. I didn’t have one for the first and never successfully breastfed. Having one at the ready made it possible for the second and third. You should…

Oh, I am so sorry. I don’t know your situation, but here are some things we’ve done over the years to make life as a family easier and get our expenses down.

You’re definitely not.

No. Not ok.

I stopped wearing make up except for special occasions (like, maybe twice a year) and while I thought I looked bad the first couple weeks, eventually I adjusted my perception and now no makeup looks normal.

This. Call it whatever you want — the ability to breathe and focus your mind through pain WORKS. I sort of figured some of it out on my own as a way to manage asthma symptoms when I couldn’t get to my rescue inhaler right away—a combination of slow, counted breathing and learning to find and release areas of tension…

This. Thrift and consignment are the wave of the future. I recently decided to give up new clothes a la Jane Fonda and with internet thrift sites like ThredUp, The Real Real etc, it wasn’t even hard! Like, way easier than going vegan or flying less or other climate related lifestyle changes. Once the industry…

Ok, I’ll bite.

I am definitely the person who usually says, “Come on, man. A person died. Have some respect.”

Uh, yeah.  Depending on the context, it definitely can be.  Did you think it wouldn’t be?

RESPECT for exclusive pumping for 8 mos while working, and your company should be applauded for their support. I just got back from my first business trip after maternity leave for a mediation. Fortunately, when I raised my need to pump, they were able to accommodate, although the very elderly mediator made a couple…

Word. I read those “Product Diary” things and I’m blown away. Not just the time but THE MONEY! THE SO VERY MUCH MONEY!

The portion of the law that Buchanan is charged under is much different, Pettit ruled. It prohibits lewd behavior by both women and men in front of children, and also requires prosecutors to show that the defendant exposed themselves and knew their actions would either cause ‘affront or alarm’ to the children or ‘with…

Oh honey. Your pores are fine. Now I will play you some early 2000's Christina because I am old.

OMG.  This explains everything.

Just when I thought I couldn’t like Warren any more. I am A BELIEVER in minimal skincare. Cold water and a moisturizer with SPF. That’s all you need.

Exactly.  When he said “breakfast potluck”, he clearly meant brunch.  And when they said it wasn’t a breakfast potluck, he was just totally flummoxed.  “Wait, so not brunch?  Then I have no idea.”