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the positives of this pandemic

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// to keep my curls, i use the following //

Divine Mercy Sunday, Second Sunday of Easter

black dress, old

Giavitto Rossi - plexi pump, midheel

Ruby Woo lipstick my fave RED lipstick

Elisabetta: dress Old Navy, Toms

Lucia: dress, from the Philippines, Old Navy booties, ON cardigan

entering holy week {wiws}

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My dress, RP collection

my first pair of Christian Louboutin 4 years old now
similar here and here

Ruby Woo lipstick

Children dressed by my husband/stylist

Luci~ Old Navy dress and boots

Daniele~ Old Navy polo and khakis.  Adidas sneakers

 Sebastian~ J&J polo, Underarmour sneakers

Luca~ Polo Ralph Lauren hand me down, Old Navy pants

Elisabetta~ J&J blouse, ON jeggings, sandals c/o FP

Nash~ baby Gap polo shirt hand me down

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Face of a mom when she found out 👩🏻
School is closed 📖
E-learning has to happen 💻
She has to work 👩🏻‍⚕️

I’m not surprised that schools are closing to prevent the rapid spread of #Coronavirus. First it was #travelban of work related business travels, then the #universities cancelling face to face teaching. Then conferences and meetings in the #Medschool had to be done #viazoom. 
I worked all week this week. It felt like a #typicalweek at #rileyHospital. There’s panic outside the walls. But inside, #carecontinues. The sickest still needs care. It’s all covid in the news. But cancer, seizures, trauma, heart attacks, pneumonia, meningitis - we still have to treat those. 
Let’s not freak out.
Avoid the panic and hysteria. Focus on what’s important: why are we saying #stopthespread? It’s not just “so I don’t get sick” but so we don’t overwhelm and reach over- capacity of hospitals. Where will those kids with cancer and meningitis and respiratory failure and heart disease go when the hospitals are full? 
Wash hands.
#coveryourcough
#surviveElearning for 2-3 weeks
Think and pray for those moms and dads who still have to work.... think of those that DON’T have work because stadiums, ticket booths, concession stands are closed.
#itsucks whichever point of view you look at it.
#virusapocalypse
#pandemic
>>> if you’re bored and wanting to online shop, or if you want a break from being inside with your kids, I linked items here
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It’s been a long week guys.
Just a mere 8 days ago, I was worried about working all week at the hospital. ”exposing” myself since I’m covering the hospital #whereallthegermslive. 
God knows(knew) how to #settlemynerves. The #neurologyservice has #sickkids (not covid). I had to cover for a colleague (not a big deal) as it was just a #hiandbye type of thing. Then organized two meetings (#hellozoom 👩‍💻 👨🏻‍💻). 
I was busy being a #neurologist that I’m glad I wasn’t on #socialmedia much. I kept up with #nprnews and I received back to back messages from our hospital, university, kids’ school, #medicalschool. I wasn’t totally #offthegrid. 
During these tough times, I’m thankful for my #faith. I still have #freakoutmoments but then I #stepback and #lookatthebigpicture. 
God is #biggerthanthis. #pandemic doesn’t equal panic. I won’t be careless but I’m also #atpeace. (Or try and try to be!) let’s #factcheck and not #letfearwin. >>> #happyyellow for a #crazyweek. #birdies shoes but feel like #slippers! Linked here https://shopstyle.it/v/J5W #onlineshopping to avoid the crowds.






Y’all know I love a party! •
A party that involves dancing? •
A Party for a cause?
#forthekids
Yaaaas! #jagathon2020 >>> #blackcardigan and #redgoldengoose for @Iupui colors! https://shopstyle.it/v/JRT #camoprintleggings all linked for you!

@derrick49ers and I went for walks almost everyday when we were newlyweds. We did it several times a week during the warm months. All pre-kids. Then I started having babies. Call it #feelingtiredallthetime and #postpartumexhaustion or just plain #imafraidtogooutside solo.
There’s just so many reasons (like my seasonal allergies) I stopped going for walks. 
Besides school pickup, I’m trying to bring #letsgoforawalk back. 
☀️ sun
💨 fresh air 🍃 👦🏻 family time 👧🏻 >>> Belle’s #underarmour sneakers, my #adidasedgelux shoes and more linked here https://shopstyle.it/v/JAB

A new month.
How is it the third month of 2020 already? 🤯 
Covid-19 is creating hysteria in the country. At work, we are getting 3-5 emails daily regarding detection, testing, prevention. 
Let’s not forget that #influenza is still pretty deadly.
Covid-19 - 3000 deaths. Influenza 46000 deaths >>> https://shopstyle.it/v/JEL #zebrasweater #witandwisdom #nordstromskinnies #pumasocks all linked








So thankful for crop and straightening options on Lightroom. 🤣 
#myphotographeris4yearsold >>> it’s #hospitalweek so I’m wearing my trusty #dansko #pythonclogs https://shopstyle.it/v/JWR #topshopblack #skinnies are my #workuniform 🖤





The baby is everyone’s favorite. 👶🏻 >>> #sweaterdresses and #blanqisupportwear linked here https://shopstyle.it/v/JdN or go to bio link and find: #shopmyinstagram ❤️

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happy half birthday to me + cyber week deals {wiws linkup}

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Rayban sunnies, AF logo floral tee, Patagonia vest, AF jacket, Spanx faux leather leggings, Sorel dupes from amazon, Wildbird sling

what i wore sunday + life lately

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1. This outfit
I love a good chambray. Make it a shirtdress then it's definitely a win! I scored this one from Draper James and it's 100% cotton.

2. Who has seen Frozen II? Shhhh. Do not tell my children. I like the original better. I probably just need to watch (and watch and watch) it and then the songs will get ingrained in my brain and I will be brainwashed. Having said that, I still like the sequel and I highly recommend it.

3. Why watch a movie on opening weekend?
Anything for your children, right? We took our birthday girl and her friends to the movies. I am sharing  birthday party photos here on the blog tomorrow and on instagram. Be sure to come back.


4. I am consistently wearing this garmin steps tracker.   I received it after signing up on a research study. For somebody who has  avoided the fitbit for a decade (because I like my swatch watches and large MK watches), the garmin vivo fit 4 is good for entry level  activity tracker.  It covers the basics (steps + distance + watch + dates + timer + stopwatch + calories). There is no HR tracker.

5. Let's talk football.
Hubs' team SF 49ers are killing it. It is their time. They have been awful for the past few seasons. They had that one great year in 2012 but then did not make it to the Superbowl.
I have been thinking about Tua Tagovailoa, the QB of my fave Bama Roll Tide.  A hip dislocation is a serious injury. He underwent surgery and is recovering. It will be a long rehab...

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They say the #pinkdrink is good for nursing moms and #milksupply. Even if it’s not, I’ll keep drinking it. >>> #shopmylook using this link 

This may be the last weekend with the highs on the 80s. Mornings are in the 50s and full of #autumnfeels. But as soon as the 🌞 sun is out, it’s pretty warm. 😊 >>> I love finding 100% cotton items. Like these #chambrayshorts and top. Both are #jcrewfactorystyle you can shop here 

I need this photo today. I am dreading tonight. It’s my first night back in the call pool... Let me daydream the heat of the sun’s rays, the soft sand, (freezing) clear lake water. I live for these #summerdays with my #favoritepeople >>> Shop our look here

A colleague said I looked like #dorothyofwizardofoz with my curls and red shoes. What do you think? >>> outfit details here 

Here’s a #HeyMonday! Mondays for me: cuddling, cooking, “housemaking”, maybe napping, exercising (if I make it out of the cuddles) >>> outfit details linked here #exercise #athleisure with my @xomandysue #bekindshirt and #lululemon #alignleggings

If you think I have it all together ~ let me tell you a story:
Last year, I missed my child’s special person’s day in school because I cancelled the wrong clinic date. 🤦🏻‍♀️ I was proactive this year. Before I went on leave (3-4 mos ago) I cancelled the date 🗓 for this year. That was 7 mos before the event. #soproudofmyself
Tuesday night, my child who I cancelled clinic for just told me she is inviting a different special person 😳 👨🏻‍💻Hubs to the rescue: you should still take your mummy. She cancelled clinic for you. 👧🏻: ok. Can she bring baby??? So I was uninvited. Then re-invited as long as I bring Nash. (Who is the special person in this scenario??) 🤱🏻 The following day, I realized I canceled the wrong date for special person’s day! That’s two years in a row!
Bec of this #momfail, maybe I do need to be uninvited. 😆 >>>
Target dress in blush pink I have the honey brown color too 😉

Spray 🎨
This photo and my caption do not correlate. 🤷🏻‍♀️ I just want to update (and document) that I did survive my first call after #maternityleave. With all the drama last night on #instastories i did not combust... contrary to my melodramatic posts. I am now past the hump so my mood is significantly better. 😊 >>> https://shopstyle.it/v/BLk no wonder people (women) rave about #lululemonleggings! These truly hug you in the right places(!) plus I love the side pockets.I linked them here 

On call again? I mean come on! Who scheduled me two Wednesdays in a row???!!!! 🙄
Ha. It was me. I did the schedule. #callingmyselfout 😝 >>> wearing this cute @medthusiast shirt about a neuron and #actionpotential. 😉 I’ll be a neuron tonight. I have LOTS of action potential. 😆
Rest of outfit details are linked here  happy Wednesday, friends!
I was just kidding above. I knew it was me who should be blamed by the schedule all along. I didn’t forget. 🤗👩🏻‍⚕️

Ok. First, do not laugh at these photos. If you do, just don’t tell me. 😝
Second, I have fun posing ⚔️ when my children take my photos.
I’m late at this #GOT bandwagon. Believe me, I tried watching a couple of years ago and the opening scene with gore and beheading - I wasn’t prepared for all that. So I stopped watching and returned the dvd to the library.
Spring 2019, @jenniferfulwiler shared her #bingewatching #gameofthrones and I was “influenced.” Yet again. She shared @emilia_clarke’s brain surgery (x2!) after filming seasons 1 and 2. I decided I’m going to give this #hboHit a chance. I was also more prepared this time around. I knew there was a lot of killing and gore and guts and nudity. @jenniferfulwiler said if i make it past season 2, the nudity scenes go way down. I was still shocked 😳 watching the guts (think #battleofthebastards) and nudity (brothels, sex scenes) but I did make it past season 2. In fact I’m caught up and watched all the way to season 7 during my maternity leave.
I liked the story so much that I’m reading the novels 📖 (as I’ve shared this summer) and rewatching season 1 (just started this week). I’m a sucker for #foreignaccents and dark-haired heroes. Hello Robb Stark 🤴🏻👑 . Hello Jon Snow 🗡 🐉 🐺 . Hello superman (wait superman is not on GOT. Just testing if you made it this far on my caption)
How about you? Are you a game of thrones fan 🤴🏻A) from the very beginning B) yes but started halfway through the series C) late like me, watching it after the series ended or D) not interested. Count me out.
If you’re a fan, who are your favorite characters? >>> shop my look  sorry guys but my #Valyriansword is a church festival prize.

Whew. We all survived a Tuesday. Shout out to @spencercali for helping at the soccer fields. My husband (mr. superdad) was going to coach 3&4 yo soccer practice and watch the 2 yo and the baby and the three older kids. 😳 I know he could do it. But come on hubs. You make me look lazy.
My mom was my 👀 eyes out there while I was still finishing in clinic. Hubs didn’t want to ask for extra help but 😐 coaching with a 3 mo and 2 yo 🤦🏻‍♀️ Even superdads don’t have gazillion eyes to watch everybody. Thank you again @spencercali 🙏🏼 >>> I wore this @shabbyapple dress one more time before I say #seeyoulater in spring. I wore #blackaccessories with my bracelet and #moto flats for an edgy look.  outfit details here

It’s October! My anniversary month. The month of the Holy Rosary. Breast cancer awareness month. Down syndrome awareness month. Rett syndrome awareness month. Fall break. It starts with the #littleflower’s feast day. #stthereseoflisieux. In a couple of days, it’s #stfrancisofassisi.... Both saints are my daughters’ namesake.
I hope y’all have a great start of your October! >>> Shirt is @heypjk merch. Rest linked here 

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