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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have been attempting to wear my pre-pregnancy clothes as much as possible during this pregnancy, but there are some scenarios that just don't work. Work pants and jeans fall into that category as I haven't been able to zip up my pants since the end of my first trimester (I blame it on this being my second pregnancy). Thank goodness for those stretchy panels! I can still pull off non-maternity empire-waisted dresses with looser bottoms, but if I want to wear a dress that is fitted in the third trimester, I just suck it up and buy maternity. Thank goodness for Asos and their affordable options. I mean, $18?? Such a steal! The ruching is quite forgiving for the growing belly, as evidenced by the fact that I can wear this dress easily at 29 weeks and 34 weeks pregnant. The first set of photos are from a wedding I attended at 29 weeks pregnant, and the second set are from a date night with Dr. S at 34 weeks pregnant.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1st look at 29 weeks pregnant: Nude wrap up heels: Schutz. Cross-body bag: Ferragamo. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2nd look at 34 weeks pregnant: Embroidered clutch with pom-poms: from travels in Thailand. Gold and tan wedge sandals: Loeffler Randall. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Shawl cardigan: Anthropologie 'Chamonix Cocoon Cardigan'. White top: Anthropologie (old). Maternity jeans: Indigo Blue. Tan/gold tie necklace: Anthropologie. Gold framed cross body bag: <a href="http://bit.ly/28MjtRo">Carven Saint Sulpice bag</a>. Gold and tan wedge sandals: Loeffler Randall. </span>lifebyappointmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10007757809542990665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471981404519996344.post-79196285599633057652016-06-06T20:12:00.000-07:002016-06-06T20:12:15.029-07:00Off the Shoulder at 30 Weeks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I purchased this dress as a cover up while on a mini staycation. I don't love forking over money for trendy items so places like Forever 21 (where this dress is from) and H&M are great when I want to just test out the waters. I sized up to an M, and I'll definitely wear it post-pregnancy too since I tend to like my cover ups a little loose. An added bonus is easy access for nursing/pumping with the elasticized neckline! Sure, at 30 weeks pregnant, it's not the most flattering piece. I kind of look like a big rectangle since it doesn't have a fitted empire waist, but it was still fun.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">On a side note, this was the first time I wore these white sandals even though I bought them nearly TWO years ago. I remember the day vividly since it was the day I was in labor with Baby Bear. After starting to have active contractions in the morning, I checked into the hospital but got sent away for not being far enough along. The nurse told me, "Come back when you can't talk through your contractions." Geez. I wandered around Westwood Village for 5 hours, ate a few slices of pizza, browsed the City Target, and bought these sandals on super sale for $10 at Urban Outfitters. I checked back in when the contractions grew more intense (thankfully, they let me stay), and almost exactly 24 hrs after I went into labor, Noa Bear was born!</span></div>
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lifebyappointmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10007757809542990665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471981404519996344.post-33776083111939956152016-05-06T01:14:00.001-07:002016-05-06T01:14:22.196-07:00Gilded Natural Baby Shower for Jen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I helped throw a baby shower for my good friend Jen (remember her <a href="http://lifebyappointment.blogspot.com/2014/05/breakfast-at-tiffanys-bridal-shower-for.html">bridal shower</a>?) <span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">recently</span>. <span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">W</span>e piled into a private room at <a href="http://www.zinccafe.com/">Zinc Cafe and Market</a>, a restaurant I had actually never been to but had been dying to try. I'm not really into vegetarian food but the food was seriously so delicious and so fresh. That avocado toast...drooool. </span></div>
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party planning SO much easier. Less slaving in the kitchen means more time to
actually enjoy the party! We could concentrate our efforts on the decorative elements like the florals and the dessert display. Early morning trips to the LA Flower Market can be a bit stressful, but it's so gratifying to put together your own florals. We always go in with a general game plan, but end up being surprised with what we find. This time we found these gorgeous, open, blush pink dahlias. I also happily used this party as an opportunity to trim down my mom's way overgrown succulent container as part of the party decor. I've been obsessed with succulents ever since my wedding (has it really been 6 years??), and my obsession hasn't waned. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Black lace overlay maternity formal dress: <a href="http://us.asos.com/Little-Mistress-Maternity-Lace-Overlay-Maxi-Dress/177x9v/?iid=5656782&r=2&mporgp=L1Byb2Qv">Little Mistress at Asos</a> (love these options too: <a href="http://bit.ly/1Z2heJD">option 1</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/1Y2Bdrq">option 2</a>). Bracelet: <a href="http://lifebyappointment.blogspot.com/2013/03/diy-mixed-metal-friendship-bracelets.html">DIY</a>. Lipstick: <a href="http://bit.ly/1Y2BQRP">Tom Ford Bruised Plum</a>.</span>lifebyappointmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10007757809542990665noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471981404519996344.post-29851746148540890482016-02-23T21:14:00.005-08:002016-02-23T21:14:54.906-08:00100 Layer Cake-let Feature<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Thanks to <a href="http://www.100layercakelet.com/2016/02/23/pink-feminine-korean-first-birthday-dol/">100 Layer Cake-let </a>for featuring Noa's 1st birthday party!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Eek! Has it really been almost a <i>year</i> since I last posted? This blog is supposed to promote making time to <i>live</i>, especially when things get busy, and I promise that I've been fulfilling this <i>offline</i> but I apologize to the few devoted readers out there that I haven't been present to share this with you. This past year has been a whirlwind as I try to navigate this new world of motherhood. There are so many resources out there on sleep training, breast-feeding, baby gear, etc. but no one prepares you for the mental and emotional struggles of this journey. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For me, surviving the first year was a big milestone. So to celebrate, we threw a winter wonderland themed party. Since Teagan's birthday is close to Thanksgiving, we decided to host the party back in Michigan and use this as a chance for us to introduce her to our extended friends and family. Planning from California was no easy feat but I was fortunate to find some great vendors to help my vision come to life. And I exercised one of the many lessons I've learned from motherhood - learning that <i>compromising</i> is not the same as <i>settling</i> - tough lesson for a person who has obsessive compulsive tendencies! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">On me: <a href="http://www.tedbaker.com/">Ted Baker</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">On Teagan: <a href="http://www.janieandjack.com/">Janie and Jack</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Long time, no post! I haven't <i>completely</i> forgotten about this blog. Life has just been busy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here are some photos from a baby shower I helped throw this past weekend for a good college friend, Kim and her husband Peter. Kim and Peter are some of the sweetest people I know. Peter has a <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/peter-s-joe-dds-south-pasadena-2">pediatric dentistry practice</a> and Kim has <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/wu-orthodontics-south-pasadena-2">her own orthodontics practice,</a> both in my home town of South Pasadena. Such a small world! I couldn't have put this shower together without the help of my friend Christy, Peter's aunt Carol, and Kim's sister Anita. Thanks guys! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have definitely been MIA and I am so lucky to have a great blogging partner in Sarah, who is single-handedly keeping the blog alive despite having her hands full with her adorable 9 month old daughter. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I welcomed my own bundle of joy right before Thanksgiving and am thoroughly enjoying all that motherhood has to offer. While on maternity leave, I haven't had much time to snap outfit pics (need to teach a newborn how to operate a dSLR) but I do want to share with you some items that have proved to be invaluable to me during my pregnancy and in the first few months postpartum.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Maternity leggings - Sarah got me these <a href="http://bit.ly/17cZuGA"><b><i>Ingrid and Isabel leggings</i></b></a> and near the end, they were the only "pants" I wanted to wear. I wore them to the hospital when I was labor and also when I brought my daughter home. The belly panel can be folded down early on in the pregnancy and then pulled up over your bump as your grow. The seamless feature really makes these the most comfortable leggings in the world - ask any pregnant woman - seams are the enemy! I actually purchased these <a href="http://bit.ly/1A1xQYm" style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Hatch Collection leggings</a> near the end of my pregnancy because I was desperate for a second pair of pants. I wish I had gotten them earlier because these would have been perfect in the first trimester and second trimester as well. I can see how the waistband may not be the most comfortable with the giant bump but I have been living in these pants postpartum. The thick knit material provides comfort while hiding all those lovely flabby lumpy parts of my postpartum body. What I love about Hatch Collection leggings is that they don't feel or look like maternity wear.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. <b><i><a href="http://bit.ly/1A1yR2v">J. Crew Minnie Maternity Pants</a></i></b> - These were a lifesaver for work. They are a bit of a splurge. Luckily, J. Crew has frequent sales and I picked these up in black and navy and wore them throughout my entire pregnancy.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. <b><i><a href="http://bit.ly/1A1yTrn">Mama Mio Tummy Rub</a></i></b> - Unfortunately, there is no magic cream or potion that can prevent or cure stretch marks. Sorry ladies. But I loved rubbing this on my growing bump every day. I took advantage of the time to talk to the baby and pamper myself a bit.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5. <b><i><a href="http://bit.ly/1FlDdVF">ASOS Maternity BodyCon Dresses</a></i></b> - Near the end of my pregnancy, I was having a hard time finding work appropriate attire. Regular clothing wouldn't cover my bump and maternity tops weren't that flattering on me. I relied on these ASOS maternity bodycon dresses. They were super comfortable and made me feel stylish and attractive when I was feeling the complete opposite.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">6. <b><i><a href="http://undercovermama.com/">Undercover Mama Nursing Tank</a></i></b> - Sarah has already raved about these tanks in a previous post and I could not agree with her more. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">7. <a href="http://bit.ly/1A1AdKO" style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Bravado Body Silk Seamless Nursing Bra</a> - I can't say enough about these nursing bras. If you are a nursing mommy, you need to get these. The end.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There you have it. My seven maternity and postpartum essentials. I'll be back with some outfit, DIY, and recipe posts soon but for now, I'm just enjoying being a new mommy. Happy New Year everyone!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Dr. S and I spent a rare dinner out on New Year's Eve with a couple good friends. It was our second dinner out without our baby bear since she was born 7.5 months ago (the first being Dr. S' birthday a couple months back). Those days when we would spontaneously go out to dinner for a date night seem like a lifetime ago<b>!</b> Luckily, our baby bear's sleep has become decently regular over the past couple months, and we gladly accepted my parents' offer to babysit for a few hours. Although the weather was a bit nippy by Southern California standards, I braved the chill in this hi-low multi-print number I picked up during the recent tag sale at Anthropologie. It's official - I've completely lost my tolerance for cold weather that I developed after being in the Northeast for 11 years. After dinner, we drove back to my parents house and watched the ball drop (albeit 3 hours later with the time difference) in our cozy PJs. With the birth of our daughter and starting fellowship, it's been an amazing and memorable 2014. Here's to an equally amazing 2015!</span></div>
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lifebyappointmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10007757809542990665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471981404519996344.post-6746847963685849612014-12-31T09:00:00.000-08:002014-12-31T09:00:03.360-08:00Smashed Squash Toasts with Cider Vinegar and Ricotta<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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baby girl started eating solids a little over a month ago. First, she
started with a rice cereal slurry, then moved on to smushed up avocado,
and then sweet potatoes. For most veggies, I end up steaming them
without any seasoning and then puree them smooth in my Magic Bullet. Plain
steamed broccoli may be unappetizing to me, but my 7 month old gobbles
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came across this squash toast recipe on one of my favorite food blogs,
Smitten Kitchen. The only major adjustment I made was using pre-cut butternut squash rather than buying it whole, to save on time. While I roasted most of the butternut squash in oil,
salt, pepper, and chili flakes for the recipe, I set aside a cup and
roasted it plain for my daughter. She <i>loved</i> the squash, and us adults were equally happy with our squash toasts. The vinegary caramelized onions balance out the sweetness of the squash and creaminess of the ricotta. The mint might seem random, but it just <i>works. </i>These are perfect for a New Year's Eve cocktail party, or even a weeknight meal in as the components can be made ahead of time and keep well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Adapted from recipe from <b><a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2014/10/squash-toasts-with-ricotta-and-cider-vinegar/">here</a></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">2 pounds of cubed butternut squash (I bought the pre-cut bag from Trader Joe's for $4.99)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1/2 c of olive oil</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1/3 c apple cider vinegar</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1/3 of a round of sourdough bread (I used the Trader Joe's cracked wheat sourdough bread for some extra texture)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1/2 c of ricotta</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Heat oven to 450 degrees. Toss the cubed butternut squash with 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tsp of salt, and the chili flakes. Roast on a foil lined baking sheet for 15 minutes, and then flip and roast until lightly browned, about 5-10 minutes more.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">While the squash is roasting, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and salt, and cook while intermittently stirring until lightly browned. Then add the vinegar and maple syrup, cooking for another 15 minutes until the onions are very soft and broken down. Combine the caramelized onions and the squash, smashing them all together.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I commemorated my baby girl's half birthday with a batch of pumpkin mini cupcakes. I figured that even though she couldn't have any (we have just barely started solids), they went well together in that they are both mini and sweet! The original recipe calls them "muffins," but given that I topped them with a tangy cream cheese frosting, that makes it a cupcake! I'm such a sucker for cream cheese frosting on anything - carrot cake, red velvet cake, etc. I cut down on the sugar from the original recipes in both the frosting and the cake itself, but they were still sweet enough in my opinion. They were super moist, and pretty much guilt-free since they're so small. That is, unless you are me and have five in one sitting!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Pumpkin Mini Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Adapted from <a href="http://lovelylittlekitchen.com/best-ever-pumpkin-muffins/">this recipe</a></span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Ingredients</span></i><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1 3/4 c all purpose flower</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">2/3 c white sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1/2 c dark brown sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1 tsp baking soda</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1/2 tsp salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">2 tsp cinnamon</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1/4 tsp ground cloves</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1/4 tsp nutmeg (fresh grated is best!)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">2 eggs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1 15 ounce can pure pumpkin puree</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1/2 c vegetable oil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1 tsp vanilla extract</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Whisk together flour, white and brown sugar, baking soda, salt, and spices in a medium bowl and set aside. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Combine the wet and dry ingredients and stir until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Place cupcake liners into muffin tins and fill each well until the top of the liner. Then bake for 13-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. For regular-sized cupcakes, you can probably bake for 20-22 minutes. Wait until they are cooled completely to frost.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Cream Cheese Frosting</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>Ingredients </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1 8oz brick of cream cheese, at room temperature</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1 stick or 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, at room temperature</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1 1/3-2 cups of powdered sugar </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The little baby bear is now 6 months (!!) old but I'm still either breastfeeding or pumping every 4 hours or so. As I mentioned in my last couple posts, the frequent feeds create some slight fashion hiccups. You can imagine that hoisting up a shift dress is not an ideal way to breastfeed a wriggly baby. </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Therefore, my wardrobe consists mostly of separates. Nursing camisoles allow for more wardrobe flexibility as you can throw over a shirt/sweater/cardigan. Once it comes time to nurse, you just take off your top layer, and then pull down part of the tank top, leaving your belly still covered. My favorite nursing tank top is from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003IYYEBQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1">Undercover Mama</a> and can be attached to any nursing bra. It's not as wide at the bottom as the Target or Bravado ones, so it's a bit better for when you are a few months out and want to suck everything in.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Green knit cardigan: Theory. Nursing tank: <b><a href="http://bit.ly/1AlnByJ">Undercover Mama</a></b>. Jeans: <b><a href="http://bit.ly/1Alnm71">J Brand 'Maria'</a></b> in Black Luxe Sateen. Patent leather slingbacks: Manolo Blahnik. Earrings: H&M. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Handbag: <a href="http://bit.ly/1rdGEUc"><b>Fendi 2Jours Medium Tote in 'Dove.</b></a>' </span></div>
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lifebyappointmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10007757809542990665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471981404519996344.post-62201185566275608442014-10-26T09:00:00.000-07:002014-10-26T09:48:58.464-07:00Maternity Shoot at 33 weeks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am so excited to share with you some highlights from my maternity shoot with the talented <b><a href="http://megsexton.com/">Meg</a></b>. I feel like I spent the majority of this pregnancy waiting for my bump to appear and when it finally showed up, it has been growing so quickly that I can hardly keep up with it! I'm amazed at what my body is doing but I'm still struggling with the added roundness and softness all over, not just to my mid-section. Thus, I was especially nervous about this photo shoot and whether or not I would be comfortable in front of the camera and happy with the results. Meg was simply amazing and helped me feel totally at ease and I am thrilled that I decided to capture this moment in our lives.</span></div>
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lifebyappointmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10007757809542990665noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471981404519996344.post-80967251953592653892014-10-15T06:00:00.000-07:002014-10-15T06:30:09.533-07:00Bump and Bucket Bag at 32 weeks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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lifebyappointmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10007757809542990665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471981404519996344.post-69909043841803072242014-09-16T12:00:00.000-07:002014-09-16T12:00:00.798-07:00Ladylike<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This past week marked my one year anniversary at my first "real" job post-training. This year has been filled with ups and downs and while overall, post-fellowship life is <i>way</i> better, it is not without its challenges. In medicine, the path is well-established with clear choices at each intersection -- first college then medical school, followed by residency and possibly fellowship -- hard work and good working relationships with peers and mentors can pretty much guarantee a smooth course. But when you near the end of this path, the future becomes a bit more fuzzy. As physicians, this is usually when the panic sets in as we undergo a delayed adolescence trying to figure what we really want to do with our lives -- private practice vs. academics vs. industry? Where do I really want to settle down? And how does the rest of your life fit into all of this? Often times, our personal lives have been on hold during training and now we are flooded with too many choices and decisions. This may not be how everyone feels, but these were certainly thoughts that plagued my mind when I was choosing my first job. And these were the same questions that continued to come up throughout the last year as I would periodically re-evaluate my current career path and goals. As a woman, it becomes even more complicated when we try to factor in when to start a family. A recent <b><a href="http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/07/30/a-mothers-ambitions/?_php=true&_type=blogs&smid=fb-share&_r=0">New York Times opinion piece</a></b> really resonated with me and I'm sure I will be reconsidering it all again in a few months when my baby girl makes her debut.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This anniversary also got me to reflect about why we started this blog in the first place. Life By Appointment is a reminder to make time to enjoy life outside of work. It serves as a reminder for me and Sarah but I also hoped that through the blog, we could reach out to women interested in medicine or in earlier stages of their training, as well as working women in other career paths -- a reminder for all of us that while our careers are certainly a big part of our lives, we are not solely defined by what we do for a living. The posts (and Instagram and Twitter feeds) have certainly slowed down because sometimes, I am simply enjoying life too much to stop and take a picture.</span><br />
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lifebyappointmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10007757809542990665noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471981404519996344.post-63115757674381652092014-08-17T12:00:00.000-07:002014-08-17T12:00:00.881-07:00Golden Gate Park<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hi everyone! Just wanted to say a quick hello since it has been a while. We spent Saturday playing tourist in San Francisco and visited the beautiful Golden Gate Park. We skipped the more popular and crowded attractions and instead explored Anglers Lodge, Bison Paddock, Park Chalet, and the Dutch Windmill. I kept warm and comfy in my trust Burberry trench and Chanel espadrilles - two of my favorite wardrobe staples! Hope everyone had a great weekend!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A couple weekends ago, Mr. J and I headed out for a date night, which will surely become scarce once baby arrives. Even though we live closer to San Jose, we hardly ever go downtown and usually opt to head up to San Francisco. But with Jersey Boys touring at the Center for the Performing Arts in San Jose, we headed south for dinner and a show. We're really trying to cherish our last few months alone before our world gets turned upside down.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The first trimester was all about hiding the pregnancy. While probably imperceivable to most, the early changes in my body were very frustrating for me, especially when trying to get dressed in the mornings. My closet is filled with tailored pieces that are more fitted and waist-defining. While there was no bump, my waistline was definitely expanding and everything was becoming a bit too snug. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For weeks, I was envious of Sarah's more bohemian style and closet full of flowy tops! </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fortunately, I was able to get by with the <a href="http://diymaternity.com/pants-skirts/the-rubberband-maternity-trick/" style="font-weight: bold;">rubber band trick</a>,<b> </b>wearing my silk button down shirts untucked, and accessorizing with big necklaces to draw attention away from the untucked hem. Reluctant to purchase too much maternity-wear early on, I also invested in some inexpensive shift dresses in a size larger than I normally wear since it may also be a while before I can squeeze myself back into my usual wardrobe postpartum. I'm hoping these will buy me some time while I find more sartorial solutions to dress this exponentially growing bump!</span><br />
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lifebyappointmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10007757809542990665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471981404519996344.post-91392722359261872772014-07-25T08:00:00.000-07:002014-07-25T08:00:00.085-07:00Simple Summer Outfit Post-Baby<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">About two months ago, my life was indelibly altered. Our little family grew by one tiny, feisty little being who filled us with overwhelming love and joy. My six weeks of maternity leave literally flew by, and before I could blink I was already back at work, finishing my last couple weeks of residency and starting my new fellowship. I spent the first 21 days of maternity leave on lock down at home, forbidden to leave the house - part of a Korean tradition where the new moms rest and eat bucketloads of seaweed soup as part of the healing process from the delivery. Over two months later, I still don't quite feel back to my normal self, but I feel unbelievably lucky to have a healthy, smiley little girl. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I wore this simple outfit to one of my best friend's baby showers, one of my first social outings since giving birth. I've quickly learned the hurdles of nursing wear, which similar to maternity wear has its own annoyances. I ended up bringing my baby bear, so a dress was out of the question because it would make it impossible to feed her. Hence, I ended up with separates with a loose top that could be easily lifted up. I'm still in my maternity bottoms but thankfully my pre-baby wardrobe had plenty of flowy tops.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Silk tank: Theory (old). Confetti skirt: Zara (old). Heeled sandals: Celine. Ring: <b><a href="http://www.cartier.us/collections/jewelry/collections/trinity-de-cartier">Cartier Trinity Ring</a></b>. Handbag: <b><a href="http://bit.ly/1rdGEUc">Fendi 2 Jours Medium in Dove</a></b>.</span></div>
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