tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59052195373653103152024-03-05T08:54:22.740-05:00Currently CovetingLittle bits of sparkle.Erin @ Currently Covetinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01713043531953876285noreply@blogger.comBlogger876125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905219537365310315.post-79376704088135745512020-08-03T19:55:00.001-04:002020-08-03T20:39:06.610-04:00Labor & Delivery Nurse Thank You Bags<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/80409313@N04/50186542137/in/dateposted/" title="Untitled"><img alt="Untitled" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50186542137_62f64e4e87_3k.jpg" width="580" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>The deets:</b> <a href="https://bit.ly/2ZvbDF0">Sweet Thymes muslin cloth bag</a> (5x7); Target thank you cards (<a href="https://bit.ly/2EFeovw" target="_blank">love these</a>); <a href="https://bit.ly/2CHD8SP">Plum Polka Dot customized hair scrunchies</a>; <a href="https://bit.ly/396aNSr">Vaseline Lip Therapy</a>; <a href="https://bit.ly/3eEmocN">blue sparkly silicone key ring</a>; <a href="https://bit.ly/2PiKOOJ" target="_blank">Blueberry LARA BAR</a>; <a href="https://bit.ly/39QCxL8" target="_blank">Ghirardelli sea salt caramel chocolates</a>.</div>
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When prepping for baby to come, as I did last time around (see the gifts I made for Isla's nurses <a href="http://www.erinscurrentlycoveting.com/2018/07/nurse-thank-you-bags.html" target="_blank">here</a>), I include nurse thank yous on my list of things to pack for my hospital bag. I know not everyone does them or maybe brings in some donuts or treats for the staff once they are there, which is also great! The only issue I heard about that is sometimes the staff rotates and then the people who were actually helping you don't end up getting them. I was really happy I had these bags on hand last time and loved knowing each of those angels that guided me through this huge scary painful (and kind of gross) life event walked away knowing I was so thankful for them! I wish I had stuffed MORE into them after seeing what they actually have to do for you. Nurses are the STARS OF THE SHOW. Your Dr. pops in literally to like catch the baby and then is out five minutes later. The nurses are there calming you down, easing your pain, checking your dilation, bringing you all the things, then cleaning you and your baby up, coming back hourly to make sure everything is going well, and in my case - saving your child's life multiple times from coughing up meconium swallowed in the womb. These little gestures are the absolute <i>least </i>I can do in return. I think it's a sweet surprise for the staff as well since it's not totally common to have individual bags.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">GIFT CONTENTS</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Silicone Key Ring:</b> these are all the rage right now since you can just slide on your wrist like a bracelet and go while you hold your books, baby, groceries, whatever! I saw these sparkly baby blue ones with gold rings and had to have them!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Silky Hair Scrunchies:</b> I mean scrunchies are having a major moment. I did hair ties last time but I see these everywhere I go now and I am pretty sure one of the bachelorette's has even started her own <a href="https://kaitlynbristowe.com/pages/scrunchies" target="_blank">line of them</a>. We had them personalized so recipients would know who they were from too.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Vaseline Lip Therapy:</b> Okay Vaseline is my ONE AND ONLY for rough skin. ALWAYS (see <a href="http://www.erinscurrentlycoveting.com/2015/12/the-perfect-stocking-stuffer-baublebar.html" target="_blank">this post</a>). I have tried all the things and its just the best hands down. I love their Rosy Lips and included them in Isla's bags but as pink was not going to go with my "theme" I went with the original. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Card: </b>This came as a suggestion from someone who is a nurse! They really appreciate a thank you note more than you know.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Blueberry Larabars:</b> I picked blueberry for the color but also it's my favorite flavor of them. Larabars are great because they are gluten free, vegan, and dairy free so you hit a lot of food restrictions. I heard that breakfast or meal bars are good for medical professionals working crazy hours.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Ghirardelli Chocolate:</b> This one is a just for fun. Who doesn't love sea salt caramel gourmet chocolates? Last time I made homemade chocolate chip cookies for them but figured that with everything going on COVID-wise, it might not be as well received and would be best to make sure everything came individually wrapped.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">SIDE NOTE! I would definitely call your hospital to make sure you can bring gifts in before assembling them. My hospital had just lifted their restrictions when I asked about a month ago. I also am extremely over prepared when it comes to packing/life events and I was worried about shipping times on Etsy with this pandemic going on, so these were finished up pretty early but I am not mad about it! I like to have my entire bag packed and ready to roll out the door by roughly 36 weeks just in case. </div>
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I also personally just enjoy putting these together, it's one of my favorite parts of preparing for baby's arrival. I can't resist a good theme anything so of course I went floral and pink with Isla and now full blue/navy for baby brother. I am who I am, folks. I'm just embracing it! Also how cute is my litter helper?</div>
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Lets just start by saying WOW what a change of scenery for us from the last ~100 days of quarantine life. It was so very needed and so good to get out of our bubble. We felt totally safe the whole time, we stayed in a big house with two other families that have been really careful and didn't really venture out anywhere but the beach which was across the street so I want to get that out of the way.</div>
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When a spot opened up in a beach house our friends were throwing together last minute we jumped on the opportunity to see Nags Head, NC for the first time. It was just a four hour drive from us which is basically the same as traveling to my family up in NJ so it didn't seem like to much of a task. Isla, however, is in a phase where she hates being in the car seat from the first minute we put her in so we attempted the <i>leave at bedtime strategy</i> which was actually pretty successful! The way home was torture since we didn't do the same. Also the swelling in my extremities is insane this pregnancy so after we emerged from the car I basically had no ankles - the cold ocean was a nice relief. </div>
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Isla was hesitant to say the least. Day one was a little overcast and she spent basically the entire time on a chair sitting on one of us but did have some fun floating in the private pool after. Day two was better she ventured off the towel and started putting sand on Mike and playing around with the beach toys and in little bits of water away from the shoreline. By day three she was still terrified of the ocean but would have us fetch her pails of water to play with at a safe distance. My goal is to have the family on the beach at least once a Summer since that's what I grew up doing and we initially were headed for Delaware in June but the trip was cancelled due to Covid. I am so happy we got here! Here are some pictures I took of days 2 and 3. So grateful for good friends and my little (growing) family.</div>
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Erin @ Currently Covetinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01713043531953876285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905219537365310315.post-37694072586864269062020-05-29T12:24:00.001-04:002020-05-29T12:42:30.649-04:00Baby #2 Coming October 2020!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b>The deets:</b> <a href="https://www.dillards.com/p/gal-meets-glam-collection-jasmine-tie-back-stripe-midi-dress/509178269?googleShop=Y">Gal Meets Glam Dress</a> on me; Isla's <a href="https://bit.ly/2XgzG9U">jellies </a>+ <a href="https://bit.ly/3dexpBn">sweater</a> (dress is old); photos by <a href="http://rebeccahoneycuttphotography.com/">Rebecca Honeycutt Photography</a>.</div>
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I am thrilled to announce that we'll be welcoming a new baby BOY into our family this October (see Isla's pregnancy announcement <a href="http://www.erinscurrentlycoveting.com/2018/03/the-size-of-avocado.html">here</a>)! We always planned to have another baby pretty close to Isla turning two for a multitude of reasons and got really lucky (we used this same <a href="http://www.erinscurrentlycoveting.com/2018/01/planning-for-future.html">tool</a>). They will be almost exactly two years and one month apart. I am happy I get to reuse all my same maternity clothes and we can also use some of Isla's neutral stuff for him since we'll be in the same seasons for size. </div>
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My morning sickness kicked off literally week 5-6 which is SO early but since I had been through this before I didn't have to wait until 10 weeks to chat with a Dr. and get some help. I have a lot of feelings about being pregnant/possibly giving birth during a pandemic but also found the one silver lining which is that I was spared my 50+ minute bus commute during much of my most sick weeks. Did I still vomit most days between 6-15 weeks? Yup, but at least I got to do it from the comforts of my own home and sweatpants, right? </div>
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While this pregnancy was pretty similar in how nauseous I felt (started to let up right around week 17 - <a href="http://www.erinscurrentlycoveting.com/2018/04/dressing-for-my-daily-food-baby.html">same as last time</a>) it was/is still so much different than my first in a lot of ways. With Isla, my sickness was steady all day. With baby boy, I would wake up feeling okay and then slowly decline throughout the day, peak vomit time being around dinner. I am also SO MUCH more tired. The Dr. says it's because I also have a toddler this time around but it really feels like much more than that. I physically can't keep my eyes open at some point in the afternoon no matter how much or little I do that day. I literally feel like I took NyQuil and need at least 45 mins to function (another COVID-19 silver lining - I usually can while Isla naps). My cravings are also so different! With Isla I couldn't get enough dairy, bread, and sweets. This time, while I still WANT those things, they make me feel so weird after I eat them. I crave brine-y/salty/spicy things. I actually wanted to DRINK the salty vinegar juice that a jar of hot peppers came in (WHAT, WHY?). I also was so grossed out by meat last time that I would wear a mask around the house when Mike cooked it, while this time I was into meat the whole time. Strange, right? I guess some of the old wives tales are true.</div>
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I am currently in my 20th week and can't believe baby boy is HALF WAY BAKED! It's going by so fast and I feel like I am not able to cherish this special time like I did before. Going to try to slow down a bit and enjoy it this summer since it's likely my last baby. </div>
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Erin @ Currently Covetinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01713043531953876285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905219537365310315.post-7884570831732687682020-02-18T09:09:00.001-05:002020-02-18T09:09:09.410-05:00We Bought a House!<div style="text-align: center;">
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So that empty plot of land I mentioned we bought <a href="http://www.erinscurrentlycoveting.com/2019/05/were-building-house.html">back in this post</a>, well, it's DONE! We closed on it January 2nd of 2020 and it was the best way to kick of the New Year. We <i>of course</i> had to have a little champagne to celebrate, and my husband was sweet enough to think of having the same exact kind that we had when we got engaged (he is truly the best sometimes). All in all it was much less eventful than we thought, just a lot of signing paper and then they handed us the keys! We both felt a little, "uh...they are actually letting us have this grown up house no questions asked...WHAT?" </div>
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Okay, so there totally were questions asked, obviously, during the approval for the loan, but it had taken place SO far in advance (house took eight months to complete with permitting taking about four of those months) that it felt like we just showed up and they handed us this awesome house. We thought there would be more drama involved since we had heard so many other stories that were the opposite experience but I guess that's when you are selling/buying at the same time and we were lucky enough to have all the time in the world to wait while we crashed at my in-laws who live 5 minutes from our new home. We actually just moved in a few weeks ago, really taking our time to fully transition.</div>
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It's a much (understatement) larger space than we come from so decorating has been a slow, expensive process. We still have empty rooms but I am happy to take my time and get things right that feel good instead of just throwing anything into the spaces to fill them. I'll share the rooms as they start to take shape. Our style isn't for everyone and I'm not a professional (don't want anyone to think I'm trying to be a home blogger) so I get intimidated to share things, especially when it feels like everyone lives in a picture perfectly designed house on Instagram, but it's a really fun process for me and 100% a labor of love so why hold back? It's exciting. They're just room outfits, right? </div>
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Anyway, this year has already been a really great one for my family. Glad to be able to share it and so thankful to you if you are reading this! </div>
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Erin @ Currently Covetinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01713043531953876285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905219537365310315.post-49264088647311348612020-02-14T10:18:00.001-05:002020-02-14T10:18:08.518-05:00Happy Valentine's Day<div style="text-align: center;">
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Oh, hello! It's me, Erin. If you're seeing this I'm the person you used to follow along with via this very blog. Then I had a baby, had to figure out what to do with said baby, realized babies are expensive AF, got super focused on my career, went through the process of building and buying a house, that baby turned one (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/tv/B2EhemagreD/">here</a> is a video I worked unnecessarily hard on of her first year), moved twice in the process (thank you in-laws), transitioned to suburban life, and here I am again. That baby is now almost 18 months! </div>
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I took a very, <i>very </i>long break from the blog. The longest I ever have (eight months!) because I needed it. My time was just split too razor thin to allocate out any more of it, and it still is, but I knew it wasn't a "goodbye forever," it was a "see you later." Whenever I break for a long time I eventually feel like I've lost part of my voice, my creative side starts to tingle and misses taking photos, editing them, and then sharing them paired with a little writing. I like having something to say, even if it's just about food, or clothes, or home decor (which I now am pretty consumed with). </div>
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I dusted off my camera, and with a small nudge from my mother-in-law, decided to do a little V-day shoot of my mini. I am embarrassed to say the last time I took real non-iPhone photos of her was when she was just <a href="http://www.erinscurrentlycoveting.com/2019/03/welcome-back.html">six months old</a>. I felt reluctant at first even to dig it out, almost as if I had betrayed a good friend or something ridiculous. As if a camera could hold a grudge! As soon as I started clicking it was like riding a bike, and I realized how much I missed it. </div>
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So here, without anyone asking for them, are some cute photos of my almost 1.5 year old daughter. She's as sweet as can be, this age is insanely exhausting because she is basically trying to kill herself every five minutes, but also so rewarding because they love you fiercely and are always learning new things. As all biased parents say, she's my favorite.</div>
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Erin @ Currently Covetinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01713043531953876285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905219537365310315.post-32693553634338866932019-05-27T11:44:00.001-04:002019-05-28T08:57:31.036-04:00We're Building a House!<div style="text-align: center;">
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We did a crazy thing. After starting a family last year we knew we would eventually need more space. After much back and forth about when to buy, where to buy, how much we could afford now v. later, being disheartened by the prices of things in our current location. Basically, everything that was aesthetically our style in Arlington VA is deep <i>deep </i>into seven figures and the ones that were within the tippy top of our price range would require a lot of work - which we would have little left to make happen. We came to the realization that we aren't really players for even semi-desirable homes in the Northern VA area, so we decided to do the thing we NEVER thought we would do and look our in the suburbs. Specifically at a planned community down in Stafford, VA. </div>
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We only knew about it because my in-laws live a short 5 minute drive from the community. We thought it would be fun to check out a model home or two back in January, not thinking too too seriously about it. We left Isla with her grandparents for the afternoon and ended up being blown away by one of the models that seemed to check all our boxes. We went back in February, multiple times and again in March. Having the knowledge that we could have a brand new beautiful forever home just 45 mins down route 95 was becoming louder and louder. By April we decided our dollars just went too much further down there to not move forward. It was the best decision for our family, and we were ready to buy. We had serious in depth meetings with the home builder representative so we knew the lot and model but when we got there, someone else had purchased the one we were looking at. We felt deflated...for about 30 seconds. Turned out the mirror image lot that was previously unavailable had just become available again and we were in luck. We reserved the lot, came back the next weekend to work out our structural plans, and here we are. We don't expect to break ground for a few months but we are so excited about this whole process I wanted to share the very beginnings here.</div>
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This next chapter is going to be a very new one for us with lots of learning to do. We have very little now as we live in a small one bedroom + den apartment so while moving to a big house is a dream, it's also very VERY intimidating. I can't wait to document the build, the design, and decorating process! Big things happening for the Soybel's in 2019.</div>
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Erin @ Currently Covetinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01713043531953876285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905219537365310315.post-47920191282364903842019-04-26T08:00:00.000-04:002020-07-14T10:46:13.824-04:00Easter 2019<div style="text-align: center;">
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The Soybel's "hosted" Easter this year which was probably as insane as it sounds since we live in a one bedroom apartment. Aunt Kaylin and cousin Hazel made the trek down from NJ and spent the weekend with us. We also turned Isla's bassinet into a standard size big baby crib the same weekend and I am slightly not OK about it. She is growing like a weed!</div>
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I got Hazel a matching <a href="http://www.erinscurrentlycoveting.com/2019/04/islas-first-easter-basket.html">PB Kids basket</a> and my sister and I filled them with extra cute baby stuff (they are only 8 months apart). We let them "open" them together in their matching bunny jammies. Getting a picture of them in the hats was literally impossible so I stopped even trying. Hazel had her first peanut butter cup and I it was so awesome it put her in a tonic state for about thirty minutes. After dressing them up in their Easter best we headed to my in-laws for dinner, dessert, and trivial pursuit. Me, Mike, and Isla did not forget to take our standard holiday family pic in the front yard, in case you were worried. Side note - I actually wore this exact dress <a href="http://www.erinscurrentlycoveting.com/2018/04/sunday-best.html">last Easter</a> with my little 18 week bump!</div>
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Erin @ Currently Covetinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01713043531953876285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905219537365310315.post-70487412497946832019-04-25T11:11:00.000-04:002019-04-25T11:11:43.241-04:00Isla's First Easter Basket<div style="text-align: center;">
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I know I am not a "blogger" anymore but I had to snap a couple shots of my baby's first Easter basket. Making a basket for a seven month old isn't challenging per se, but you definitely are limited as they don't yet partake in sweets or even know how to "hunt" for eggs. We filled Isla's with a PB Kids stuffed bunny, some Baby GAP bunny jammies (we also got some for cousin Hazel to match), an Old Navy straw hat, the cute H&M bunny ears are courtesy of Auntie Steph, and lastly, this fun little "That's Not My Bunny" book which was sent to me c/o <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebsreads/">Lauren Hawkes</a>. The book is part of a collection of adorable "touch and feel" books that have bright illustrations and patches of different textures on each page. We already have "That's Not My Panda" which I got as a shower gift and she loves to touch the pages (and honestly tries to eat each one - let's be real EVERYTHING goes in the mouth now). Make sure you check our her page (<a href="https://x6128.myubam.com/EventPicker">here</a>) to purchase these awesome baby reads! I also splurged on a personalized Easter basket from Pottery Bard this year because I think she will use it for a long time and it was too cute with the little bun bun ears. Being a mom of one makes you 100% #EXTRAAF but I love it!</div>
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Erin @ Currently Covetinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01713043531953876285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905219537365310315.post-91304486955076845562019-04-24T17:52:00.000-04:002019-04-25T10:45:58.501-04:00Cherry Blossom Season 2019<div style="text-align: center;">
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Sometimes I forget how much I love DC. We (well at least <i>I</i>) walk around bundled to the nose with our blanket scarves until what feels like MAY just trying to survive whatever winter vortex BS is coming at us on our morning commutes...and then springtime arrives and shakes us all out of our winter fog with the most stunning display of cherry blossoms. It's basically like the fancy nature version of the Met Gala to commence the best chunk of the year and in 2019, I was HERE FOR IT. I did a quick engagement shoot for some friends during peak bloom and got some photos of these babies in all their glory. We later had a little picnic with some friends who also have adorable babies and capitalized on the opportunity. Isla had a little love connection on the picnic blanket! You definitely don't need a real camera or to be into photography to capture their magic, I saw some amazing iPhone pictures of them this year but here are a few I was able to get last month. </div>
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Erin @ Currently Covetinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01713043531953876285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905219537365310315.post-43999947824104584292019-03-12T10:58:00.005-04:002019-03-12T11:07:52.244-04:00A Lazy Sunday Morning<div style="text-align: center;">
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After dusting off my camera to snap some shots of the family last <a href="http://www.erinscurrentlycoveting.com/2019/03/welcome-back.html">Saturday</a>, I realized I hadn't really used a new lens I purchased for myself late last year as much as I thought I would after having a baby. The iphone is just so much more convenient for photos on the fly. I decided to really just play with the manual settings until I got more comfortable with it and my little I made a great model for the occasion since we were just playing on a blanket on the living room floor in her jammies. I spent thirty minutes or so just snapping photos adjusting as I went, but I love how a few of these portraits came out of her just being her, eating her rattle and snuggling with her pink blankie (her security blanket). I have tons more to learn but feel excited about getting better at it and being able to capture her for years to come. Her eyes are so beautiful at this age, I hope they stay!</div>
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Erin @ Currently Covetinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01713043531953876285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905219537365310315.post-23969555407306484932019-03-11T12:42:00.003-04:002019-03-12T10:59:19.435-04:00Welcome Back<div style="text-align: center;">
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Hello and welcome to the new face of Currently Coveting. I know I have taken a lot of time off from blogging in the last few months and I would love to just blame it on the tiny human that is currently taking command of most of my waking hours but it's been more than that. My heart has weighed heavily for months thinking to myself over and over again.."what to do about the blog?"</div>
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My first thought was to just shut it down completely. I was very seriously thinking about throwing in the towel and calling it a good run, because it was. I love this blog and have poured countless hours of work and love into it over the years, but frankly, laying in my pajamas and snuggling with my child, attempting a new recipe from my Cravings cookbook, catching up with girlfriends, or even organizing my fridge are all things I would rather be spending my time doing over stressing about posting my next #ootd.</div>
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The time and energy it takes to first capture whatever I am wearing to an event or holiday, finding links to those things I am wearing, loading and editing the photos, getting the outfit post up in enough time for the links to still be current, then promoting the new post on Instagram & Facebook while attempting to keep up with hashtags only to have the whole process start again literally the day after you get something up is just not something I have the drive for anymore and I have come to really be at peace with that fact.</div>
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The stress about how much time had passed since the last post was just too much to bear and for what? It wasn't fun to be worried about it and also <i>so </i>unnecessary. I am not a full time blogger but felt this need to be doing the same things that women who do this as a full time job were doing, which is crazy. I would be overcome with a tinge of guilt each moment that slipped through my fingers that was "instagrammable" that I didn't capitalize on and I am done with that. I have no extra sliver of life left to waste with that emotion, especially since going back to work full time. Every moment outside of work is precious.</div>
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Then I thought about re-branding. For a long time I have felt this secret wave of <i>ickyness </i>when someone would refer to me as a "fashion blogger" because I truly didn't mean for it to turn into a fashion blog. I don't know what I am doing more than half the time, I know people in my immediate circle that are MUCH better at it (and don't blog about it) and I really have zero business telling anyone how to dress. I did try to simply showcase the things I happened to wear without coming off like I was some kind of fashion expert but the weird feeling was still there. I realized I didn't want to re-brand what was, I wanted to fully start over.</div>
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I needed to figure out a way to archive the old "Currently Coveting" (I couldn't full on murder her) while also creating a new space to begin anew. When I stripped away all the things that were making "blogging" unenjoyable for me I realized I was left with a love of capturing moments with my camera, editing those photos, and writing a bit about where/when I was in those moments. I don't know why it's taken me this long to figure it out but I clearly wanted to transition to more of a "journal/diary" space long ago where I could focus on my actual life, my family, my friends, my trips, our holidays, etc. So that is where we are now. I am so very happy you are here and would love for you to stick around. Please visit my <a href="http://www.erinscurrentlycoveting.com/p/faq.html">FAQ</a> page to get more insight on the transition and what changes you can expect.</div>
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Now about these photos...our little tribe of three was all set and ready to take little miss Isla to her second 1st birthday party of the month when we got a flat tire on the way. We made a valiant attempt to fix the issue by stopping at two separate gas stations for air but alas, the tire would not cooperate. Luckily, we were only a mile or so from our home so we turned around, settled back in on the rainy afternoon, and were left all dressed with no where to be. Mike decided to get back into his comfy clothes but since Isla was looking cute as a button in her little floral blouse I decided to dust of the old DSLR and snap some pics of her. She just turned 6 months old and is starting to hold her own weight very well. She can stand assisted and sit up on her own. I love this age and how cuddly she is. I could kiss that peach fuzzy head all day.</div>
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Erin @ Currently Covetinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01713043531953876285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905219537365310315.post-16371951900523847552019-01-25T11:29:00.005-05:002019-03-08T08:56:35.276-05:00..Late, But Still Merry!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b>The deets:</b> All of our jams are from <a href="http://bit.ly/2DA5VqB">Hanna Andersson</a>.</div>
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Hello. I know it's the last week of January but here are some photos of the family from Christmas. We spent a few days before in NJ with my family and stayed at the same hotel we stayed at when we got married. We then came home to have Christmas Eve just by ourselves and our little family of three and spent Christmas Day with the Soybel side. We got Isla some soft books and some little teether toys but that's really it since she wont remember any of this. It was the perfect way to end my maternity leave. Having all the magic of the holiday and being home with my sweet baby girl made the month of December pure joy. Also shout out to Hallmark Channel for being my therapy as I dealt with the idea of popping my bubble and coming back to work.</div>
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Life is going by so fast these days and honestly, getting out the door now that I am back at work full time feels like a medal worthy event. Child clean, changed, fed, and ready? Check. Makeup, hair, work outfit ready? Check. Do I have her bottles packed and labeled? Check. Do I have all the parts needed to pump at work today? Check. Out we go! Make it to the bus on time only to realize after daycare drop-off on the second form of public transit that I forgot my own lunch and the ice pack that fits in my breast milk cooler (palm to face emoji). After all of that I still need to have enough brain power to work a full day, make it back home with juuuuuust enough time to feed/bathe/put baby to sleep and whip up some sort of dinner before it's time to go to bed and wake up to the whole event ALL OVER AGAIN. Don't even get me started on the amount of bottles I wash thrown in there as well. It's a HUSTLE, folks. A hustle. I have so, SO much respect for working mothers now. Not that I didn't before, and I hear it gets easier, but right now in this infant phase it's just an iron man every day. If I could sign up for an IV drip of coffee I would. It also just makes focusing on anything else feel hard. Bless my friends for sticking with me through this season. I still love you I am just currently busy keeping 874356 balls in the air.</div>
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Blogging is time consuming. I just don't have the luxury of handing out as big a slice of my down time to it as it requires to be good or consistent so I am in the process of working through a major change here. I am not sure what is going to shake out but after years of doing the <i>should I or shouldn't I </i>dance, a decision must be made. Are occasional blogs a thing? Like an "occasional chair" in your home. You like that it's there but don't actually use it very often.<br />
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<b>The deets:</b> <a href="https://pashmina-collection.com/collections/fall-winter-18/products/rib-sweater-set-black">Pashmina Collection set</a>; Sam Edelman booties (<a href="http://bit.ly/2BrJyRK">similar</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/2T1gGau">similar under $100</a>); <a href="http://bit.ly/2S4VnEz">Something Navy </a><a href="http://bit.ly/2S4VnEz">headband</a>; <a href="http://bit.ly/2T1j29b">ASOS teddy coa</a><a href="http://bit.ly/2T1j29b">t</a> (low stock, similar <a href="http://bit.ly/2SYKXqo">here</a>); <a href="http://bit.ly/2Cm1ezW">MAC cherry lip p</a><a href="http://bit.ly/2Cm1ezW">encil</a>; <a href="http://bit.ly/2T1i8cz">Rebecca Minkoff crossbody</a> (<a href="http://bit.ly/2ComLbr">similar under $25</a>).</div>
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Let me start by saying I have owned this set for less than a month see all the pieces in the most recent collection <a href="https://pashmina-collection.com/collections/fall-winter-18">here</a>) and I have already worn it on three separate occasions. It's just the perfect comfortable and chic little black set that can be dressed up or down! Pair it with a wide brim hat for a more casual look, I have it paired here with some fun booties and a red lip & fancy headband for a holiday look (I wore this and took these photos right before our family Hanukkah dinner with my in-laws), and I totally plan on throwing on some black pumps with it for work. It does everything.</div>
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A couple reasons I love and support <a href="https://pashmina-collection.com/pages/our-story">Pashmina Collection</a> are because the pieces are locally sourced and produced right in the garment district of NYC (yay for small business), and Connie the owner and designer is a mom herself and all the pieces in the collection are specifically designed to be comfortable AND chic. Parent or not we all know how difficult it can sometimes be to be both of those things at once. </div>
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Erin @ Currently Covetinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01713043531953876285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905219537365310315.post-77192124950549990382018-12-15T10:24:00.000-05:002019-03-08T08:56:35.386-05:00..Potato Sack for the Win<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b>The deets:</b> <a href="http://bit.ly/2QY9g79">Topshop sweater dress</a>; <a href="https://www.fernwehboheme.com/collections/accessories/products/panama-hat">Fernweh Boheme hat</a> (sold out, <a href="http://bit.ly/2A2L1hB">similar</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/2QxRwTV">similar under $40</a>); <a href="http://bit.ly/2S8GbXm">Aerosoles boots</a> (<a href="http://bit.ly/2S2oNDn">similar under $85</a>); <a href="http://bit.ly/2zsX47S">J.Crew earrings</a>. <b>On Isla:</b> Gap <a href="http://bit.ly/2S8BMDP">undershirt</a> & sweater (<a href="http://bit.ly/2QzUO92">similar</a>); <a href="http://bit.ly/2QWsIUZ">Baby bling bow</a>; <a href="http://bit.ly/2PNbvNZ">Freshly Picked shoes</a>; <a href="http://bit.ly/2UdAh8q">Mini Boden pants</a>.</div>
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Hello. These photos are from Thanksgiving. Yes, it has taken me until the week before Christmas to post them but here they are. I always say I use this blog to document my life so I can look back one day sort of like an online memory book so I figured throwing these up here a little late won't make any difference in a few years. It was our first one as a family of three, spent at my in-laws house. I made my favorite butternut squash bake recipe and a homemade apple pie WITH a homemade crust which I haven't done before. It was delicious. Being on maternity leave over the holiday season has been exquisite. I get to put on Christmas music, light a fresh balsam candle, and wrap presents with Isla on the floor next to me cooing. It's the best. It's all the feel goods. It's basically holiday crack. She loves the lights on the tree and I just want to cuddle her all damn day!</div>
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Also this dress is an actual potato sack and I LOVE it. Was the best choice for a thanksgiving day feast post baby. Also cozy and under $100! Usually I have issues with sweater dresses and how they fit which has made me shy away from them in years past but this one is just the right shape and fit. One of my besties also purchased it and loves it too! Such an easy holiday <i>lewk</i>.</div>
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<b>The deets:</b> <a href="http://bit.ly/2R4XhVy">ASOS nursing dress</a>; (sold out but <a href="http://bit.ly/2R4L2bz">this one</a> is almost the same) <a href="http://bit.ly/2QUAgUR">Rag & Bone booties</a> (<a href="http://bit.ly/2PHQioR">similar</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/2PHfmfy">similar on sale for $60</a>); <a href="http://bit.ly/2QWGNys">Coach backpack</a> (<a href="http://bit.ly/2QZVBMX">similar under $20</a>); <a href="https://www.gigipip.com/collections/hats-for-women/products/black-stiff-wide-felt-fedora-hat">Gigi Pip hat</a> (<a href="http://bit.ly/2PDHY9o">similar under $20)</a>; <a href="https://jamesmichelle.com/collections/necklaces/products/made-of-stars-choker" style="text-align: center;">James Michelle necklace</a>; <a href="https://mejuri.com/shop/products/zodiac-necklace-gemini?utm_source=shopping&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Brand+-+US+-+Desktop&utm_term=&utm_content=839&gclid=Cj0KCQiA_s7fBRDrARIsAGEvF8RRKX7uW2eLFoehRQfAjHN74KYWTPHg-dbEgSYSpb249CjANhWwM9UaAtaVEALw_wcB">Mejuri necklace</a>.</div>
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I know, I know. Another maternity/nursing dress but hey, such is my life right now! Gotta have access to the milk makers and this dress does just that. I've worn it so many times and it's so nice to have in my closet for those days I want to feel fall-y but also comfortable enough to chill on the couch in because it feels like a t-shirt (let's be honest that's mostly what I do these days since I'm still on my maternity leave). Now let me talk about these booties...you probably clicked the link and were like WTF homegirl I would not pay $550 for black suede booties even if I were tripping on acid. I get it. They were a <a href="https://poshmark.com/closet/erinhabes">Poshmark</a> score! I nabbed them for under $150! Love that app almost as much as I love my child, definitely as much as I love my husband.</div>
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Erin @ Currently Covetinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01713043531953876285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905219537365310315.post-9239404760332971132018-11-05T23:09:00.002-05:002019-03-11T11:54:49.283-04:00..Flowy Army Green<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b>The deets:</b> <a href="https://www.zara.com/us/en/flowy-dress-with-buttons-p09479242.html?v1=6450818&v2=1074541">Zara dress</a>; <a href="https://www.fernwehboheme.com/collections/hats/products/panama-hat">FernWeh Boheme hat</a>; <a href="http://bit.ly/2D67uwt">Aerosoles boots</a>; <a href="http://bit.ly/2Pa6L4R">Rebecca Minkoff bag</a>; <a href="https://mejuri.com/shop/products/zodiac-necklace-gemini">Mejuri zodiak </a>necklace.</div>
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Hello again from my terrace! It's the easiest place for me to snap pics of my outfits so I hope you don't get too bored of this view. I purchased this dress back in August thinking it would be a good post baby dress because the front is flowy and forgiving and there are buttons down the front for easy boob access. Guess what? I was right! I throw on this lovely little piece all the time and it makes life easy. I wore it to my husbands birthday dinner in September and countless times since. I love that it has transitioned with me from the hotter end of summer days into fall with the addition of a felt hat and some boots.<br />
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<b>The deets: </b>All photos by <a href="https://emilybelson.com/">Emily Belson Photography</a>; My <a href="http://bit.ly/2ReroJs">dress</a>; Isla's <a href="https://shoplittlebirdies.com/products/hedgehog-smocked-bubble">bubble</a>; all nursery details <a href="http://www.erinscurrentlycoveting.com/2018/08/our-tiny-apartment-nursery-reveal.html">here</a>.<br />
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Hi! I haven't popped in in a couple weeks but hey, thats life with a new baby. We got our newborn shoot photos back a couple weeks ago and I love them so much I wanted to share on the blog! <a href="https://emilybelson.com/">Emily</a> did an awesome job! If you live in the DMV area you should 1000% book her for your family's special moments or events. She also did a blog post on our shoot you can read <a href="https://emilybelson.com/blog/2018/newborn-baby-girl-isla-dylan">here</a>. </div>
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Also instead of just posting a bunch of pretty pictures I wanted to make my case for why you should go ahead and book a newborn shoot because I know some people are on the fence about them. I also posted previously about why you should book an engagement shoot <a href="http://www.erinscurrentlycoveting.com/2016/01/our-engagement-shoot.html">here</a>.</div>
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1. You don't need to go the cheeseball <a href="https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/anne-geddes-photography-babies-interview_us_57bb577ce4b00d9c3a194517">90's Anne Gedde</a>s route (but you totally can if that is your thing). We wanted to just capture some really relaxed and natural pictures of us in this special time. We picked out a simple outfit we both loved for her in the last month of my pregnancy while we were out on a date in Georgetown which also felt really special. We placed her in her changing table basket for a few shots but the rest were just really simple. Our photographer just knew what we were looking for and was able to get natural shots that we love and feel truly represent this precious time.</div>
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2. Speaking of time - you can't really delay! Make sure you book your shoot before birth because most photographers need at least a month to figure out when to fit you in and I also learned that babies start to get less - well - <i>adorable</i> a few weeks after birth so you want to schedule it in that two week mark (ours were done on day 12). Their hair starts to thin out around their fast growing head and they get baby acne around week three sometimes so you want to get your pictures done before that starts to happen. I know it's a little vein but I'm being honest here!</div>
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3. The two weeks after you have your baby go by at an EXPONENTIALLY fast rate. It's all a blur! Isla is only 7 weeks old and her true "newborn" days feel like ages ago. I hardly remember her being that tiny already so I am so happy we captured her and our family that way. Even though I still have my postpartum bump showing, I look so tired in the eyes, and the swelling in my legs and feet had not gone away yet (and are all clearly visible in these photos) - I don't regret putting them out there one bit because it's all part of the experience and a true representation of that tiny magical slice of life. When I look at these pictures I want to tear up because I remember the love and excitement of getting acquainted with my little girl.</div>
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Okay so I know this post isn't for everyone but in case you are also a new mama who is breastfeeding or exclusively pumping (like I am) I want to share <a href="https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/232191/lactation-cookies/?internalSource=hub%20recipe&referringContentType=Search">this recipe</a> (it's not mine) because I feel like it works really well and they actually taste pretty good. I have been eating a couple a day since my milk came in and feel like they do make a difference. I also wanted to share some other tips I have gleaned so far from my pumping experience. I know the internet is flooded with tips and tricks but these are what truly helped me. I won't suggest an optimal schedule because that really varies from woman to woman (I pump every 4-5 hours during the day but I know a lot of ladies swear by every 3 hours). I produce between 30-33oz each day. The baby eats 24-30 and I freeze anything extra that day. Sometimes I can freeze 6oz sometimes I don't have enough to freeze anything but I always at least make plenty for the baby to eat!</div>
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<b>The deets: </b><a href="http://bit.ly/2OMMQYD">ASOS dress</a>; <a href="http://bit.ly/2O9x9rb">Sam Edelman heels</a>; <a href="http://bit.ly/2OeXgRq">Alexander Wang bag</a> (<a href="http://bit.ly/2OJCtos">similar</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/2PlfSf3">similar under $27</a>); <a href="https://jamesmichelle.com/collections/necklaces/products/made-of-stars-choker">James Michelle necklace</a>.<br />
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The friends we were meeting for dinner also have a sweet little one year old that they brought along so there wasn't any pressure to seem like we had it all together since they already know the deal -which was nice. Also the restaurant they picked was in our building so there was literally a top notch escape plan if needed. It all went pretty well until the end when my husband ended up having to change her diaper on a bathroom floor (us newbies didn't realize not all mens bathrooms have changing tables - we need to start some kind of feminist movement for this #dadsdodiaperstoo) and I didn't bring along enough pumped milk to satiate her in the last fifteen or so minutes so she had a full meltdown in the restaurant but luckily by that point everyone had at least eaten their meals and the check was en route. Over all it was a good learning experience and mama got to have her first postpartum margarita! </div>
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I was initially hesitant about doing this post (more on that here) but after doing a quick <a href="https://www.instagram.com/currentlycoveting/">instagram poll</a> asking if I should write about Isla's birth story, 97% of you (if you follow me on that social media channel) said you would be interested in reading about it so here we go.</div>
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My friends and coworkers could tell you that one of my biggest worries about the whole birthing process was the unknown, not the pain. You know this huge life changing event is going to happen to you within a few weeks but you don't know when or how or where. It could strike you at any time, which for a person as obsessed with organization as I am (I start to pack for trips months in advance sometimes), is like a form of torture. I feared more than anything else that my water would break in that dramatic movie fashion while on my morning metro commute and being that passenger that is the reason the whole train needs to deboard (if you are a metro rider you know that is like, the WORST). My friends, coworkers, and Dr. assured me that while your water breaking can happen it's almost never like in the movies and only takes place 10% of the time so not to worry. Most women experience contractions first and their water breaks or even has to be broken later on at the hospital, etc. </div>
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My due date was September 4th and it came and went while I felt zero signs of baby. The next day I had my 40 week appointment with my Dr. and she confirmed that I had made no progress since my 39th week appointment and the we should go ahead and plan an induction date. Since they don't do inductions on the weekend it was going to be on September 11th. I wasn't <i>thrilled</i> about the date but was even more bummed that I would have to possibly stay pregnant for <i>six</i> more days. At this point I wasn't able to sleep and was just over it. Each day feels like an eternity after your 40th week. I went home in a funk but made my peace with it. I then got a call a few hours later from my Dr.'s office that they would actually not be able to induce me until the 13th of September. THIRTEENTH?! I had a full-on hormonal, tearful, breakdown. I then consulted all my mom friends and the entire internet about what you do to induce labor and proceeded to do all the things. I bought dates, pineapple, spicy food (ate all of them at once), and got to walking.</div>
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Since I literally did all the things I can't say for sure which one did the trick but less than 12 hours later on September 6th at 6:30AM I was awoken from my sleep by a strong baby kick followed by a "pop." I immediately knew that my water was breaking and jumped out of bed to avoid the splash getting on my sheets or rug (priorities). Homegirl busted the the door open. The water came gushing out (sorry if that's TMI but it's the truth, you may want to stop reading here because it get's worse) in dramatic movie style fashion (the way I feared it would). I screamed for my husband to get up and grab a towel, I was shaking and in shock. I then called my Dr. and since the water was slightly dark they had me come in right away. I was so happy I had packed up everything I needed in a suitcase that was ready to roll away and didn't have to think about anything else but getting there. Mike quickly took the dog out, I attempted to rinse off, and we headed out the door. </div>
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The thing about your water breaking dramatically that no one tells you is that it just KEEPS BREAKING. Like, there was a waterfall coming out of me THE WHOLE WAY to the hospital. I left a river of water throughout the lobby and into my hospital room. It was <i>not</i> my fav and definitely not how I imagined the start of having my baby. I was also so worried the whole time I couldn't think about anything else but hearing her heartbeat so when they finally hooked me up to the monitor and I knew she was okay, only then did I register what was actually happening. There was some meconium in the womb which was what made it dark so she was fine but they decided to start me on Petocin to get things moving along instead of waiting for things to happen on their own. My Dr. said she expected the baby to come sometime on the 7th (the next day) so I should settle in and get comfortable.</div>
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Somehow it was now 9:30AM even though this all felt like the blink of an eye to me. I began feeling contractions but they were pretty tame. The drugs were doing their job. I for some reason thought you either had to be close to giving birth or in serious pain to get the epidural so I decided to try and wait an hour before asking for it (LOL). I made it to about 10:15AM, I was only 3cm dilated but I was already ready for some relief. I am someone who doesn't like even getting my blood drawn so I didn't love the idea of it and screamed so loudly when they put it in that I probably scared off the other patients but it was worth it because after that I didn't feel much until about 2:30PM. This stretch was pretty pleasant. I watched some TV, unpacked my iHome so I could listen to some playlists I had put together for the occasion, and ate some ice pops. I was able to tell when the contractions were happening but they weren't too painful until the early afternoon. Things got pretty intense after that, FAST. I asked the nurse to check on things down there and to both our surprise I was 10cm at 3:30PM. Now we just had to wait for the baby to come down. </div>
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Not going to lie the next couple of hours were a little rough, my contractions were strong enough that I was still pretty uncomfortable but by 5PM I was ready to push. Did the first couple of rounds in sets of three but the Dr. realized that my contractions were so long I could actually fit in four pushes so we did that the next couple of times (this was literally the hardest my body had ever done anything in my life) and she was out by 5:43PM. Born into the world to the song <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLWJSFJ7D1Y">"Thinkin Bout You" by Frank Ocean</a> (my playlist was still going). Crazy to think that it was just under twelve hours from my water breaking to me holding her in my arms. It was the wildest experience of my life! The whole time we spent at the hospital are all blurred together for me and feel like a dream I had except I really did get to take home a sweet little angel baby!</div>
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<b>The deets:</b> <a href="http://bit.ly/2zskMkI">J.Crew dress</a> (on super sale!) & <a href="http://bit.ly/2zsX47S">earrings</a>; <a href="http://bit.ly/2Od9V6C">Chanel sunnies</a> (<a href="http://bit.ly/2OacYwo">similar under $20</a>); <a href="http://bit.ly/2OTQk8J">Rag & Bone booties</a> (<a href="http://bit.ly/2OabHFC">similar under $80</a>); Kate Spade bag (<a href="http://bit.ly/2OeI6us">similar</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/2O6Nz6L">similar</a> on sale).</div>
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My second wedding anniversary was on September 17th of this month. We decided to celebrate a day early on the 16th so that my in-laws could watch the baby on a Sunday while we enjoyed our first post baby date! It was our first time away from her but by day ten we were ready. I know everyone is very different in this department but for us it felt good. We went to sushi for lunch since I missed it so much while I was pregnant followed by a matinee movie. We saw "A Simple Favor" because I love Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick (I dragged Mike to it but he enjoyed it too!). </div>
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This dress was one of the items I had purchased while pregnant and hidden away for myself for after baby. It's nice and loose with a busy pattern to distract from my post baby bod (you still have a weird bump for a while after birth). It's going to be a long way until I feel like I have my old body back but it's really not something I care too much about because it gave me my baby! I will get there slowly. I want to be super open about this part of having a child because the internet can make it seem really unrealistic. I also was still in some pain at this point (a week and a half later) so was very thankful for the reclining chairs in the fancy theater we were at.<br />
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<b>Baby deets:</b> Nordstrom Baby onesie (exact print sold old, other prints <a href="http://bit.ly/2OPfR2I">here</a>); <a href="http://bit.ly/2zt7K6u">Baby Bling bow</a>; blanket was a gift from my Grandma (handmade).</div>
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Hello! It's been a while since I've been able to get a blog post up here because I have been trying to give myself ample time to get to know my new little family member (also there may be a few more typos around here because mama is TIRED). Little miss Isla Dylan was born on September 6th, 2018 at 5:45PM, exactly two days past her due date. She was 7.4 lbs and 21 inches long. I still can't believe that I grew her inside of me and now she lives in the world, what a crazy concept to wrap your head around. Even though I just went through it, it still seems pretty unbelievable. She is very sweet so far, eats and sleeps well - and since that is basically all they do at this point I can't complain! We love her so much I can't stop kissing her little chunky cheeks. She looks just like her dad with lighter features - we aren't sure where they came from since we are both dark. These are some photos I snapped with my phone when she was 5 days old.</div>
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I know many bloggers write out a whole "birth story" but I am still on the fence about it - maybe I will do an instagram poll to see if that is something you guys would be interested in. My time is so precious now that I only want to spend the little bit I allocate for the blog on stuff that you want to read about. I LOVE my blog and will continue to do it as usual - I swear back to OOTDs and the like soon but wanted to formally introduce you all to my newest little homie. </div>
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<b>The deets:</b> <a href="http://bit.ly/2PMFNNb">Motherhood Maternity overalls</a>; J.Crew <a href="http://bit.ly/2Pj1xPM">tee</a> & <a href="http://bit.ly/2PLIfU6">earrings</a>; Kate Spade bag (<a href="http://bit.ly/2J2dGZO">similar</a>); <a href="http://bit.ly/2LDHdWX">Jack Rogers sandals</a>; <a href="http://bit.ly/2LdfyMR">Karen Walker sunnies</a>.</div>
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What could be more stereotypical than a 38 week pregnant lady wearing overalls? Well, let me tell you: a 38 week pregnant lady wearing overalls at a restaurant that has a PICKLE BAR. Yes, my sweet, dear husband drove me to an awesome authentic Jewish Deli about 30 mins away that had a homemade pickle bar. Basically, I was living my best life. I even took a couple home with me.</div>
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I know it's been pretty quiet around here but it's been hard working full time, prepping for baby, and then trying to also squeeze in time to blog. As I am writing this I am actually in my 39th week and have officially started working from home so at least the stress of riding the metro every day is gone. Just waiting for our mini now!<br />
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<b>The deets:</b> <a href="https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40275846/#/00275848">IKEA shelves</a>, <a href="https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00138432/">basket inserts</a>, & <a href="https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00314642/">drawer inserts</a>; <a href="http://bit.ly/2OpWOvp">Stokke crib</a>; <a href="http://bit.ly/2MizkLj">LittleMoosebyLiza crib sheet</a> (#6); <a href="https://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/rugs/rugs-usa-solid/snow-white/200OZAS01A-8010.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=pla&adpos=1o2&scid=scplp200OZAS01A-8010&sc_intid=200OZAS01A-8010&adpos=1o2&creative=198870028025&matchtype=&network=g&device=m&mkwid=OuTPFIip_pcrid_198870028025_pkw__pmt__pdv_m_slid__product_200OZAS01A-8010_pgrid_41324706697_ptaid_pla-323238385588_&pgrid=41324706697&ptaid=pla-323238385588&gclid=CjwKCAjw8r_XBRBkEiwAjWGLlLWulfyu4i8jiqq1r4mkN-4wLE4u4p6YypHkcalGHvhm3sjnVWGxwxoCMsgQAvD_BwE">RugsUSA rug</a> exact one also <a href="http://bit.ly/2MtWqeq">here</a>; Target <a href="http://bit.ly/2OnKhIM">mirror</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/2MdfGA5">wall paper</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/2vusyZ0">floor lamp</a>, and <a href="http://bit.ly/2Msuis9">elephant basket</a>; Anthropologie <a href="http://bit.ly/2OpYIMz">knobs</a> & <a href="http://bit.ly/2Mvk6zp">changing basket</a>; Amazon <a href="http://bit.ly/2OnKZWu">hangers</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/2M8Fuxg">changing cart</a>, & <a href="http://bit.ly/2Mi3sq8">shelves</a>; <a href="http://bit.ly/2vsbAuo">Overstock table lamp</a>; pot was made by me at a pottery place; Soybean sign was a baby shower decoration; <a href="http://bit.ly/2M7vkgx">PBK laundry basket</a> & <a href="http://bit.ly/2Me4ymo">night light</a>; <a href="https://www.cuddleandkind.com/product/avery-the-lamb/">Cuddle and Kind lamb doll</a>; <a href="https://blablakids.com/collections/knit-dolls/products/2615-doll-dog-pearl">Bla Bla puppy doll</a>; <a href="http://bit.ly/2Muk3DU">Ubbi diaper pail</a>; <a href="http://bit.ly/2OnbBa9">Hatch sound machine</a>.</div>
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Okay first off, let me say the word "nursery" is slightly over-stated for the actual situation I have created here but "baby wall/general baby area" didn't have the same ring to it. If you are a city dweller or small apartment lover like me and are trying to figure out how the heck to fit a baby into the picture then this is the post for you. </div>
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We all know how awful moving in a city can be and and my husband and I truly love the space we currently live in. I could seriously go on and on about all the things that make it my favorite place we have ever lived - the short walk to metro, grocery store, pharmacy, and restaurants, quick work commute, tons of natural light, <a href="http://www.erinscurrentlycoveting.com/2017/05/how-i-transformed-my-apartments-outdoor.html">a huge terrace</a>, it really is just a place with a happy vibe. We moved in the weekend after we got engaged and were the first people to live in the unit. We got married and came home here. We found out we were pregnant here. The thought of leaving it and throwing a new huge life change into the mix all in one year just seemed overwhelming and scary so we decided to try to make it work for at least one more year. That way we can tackle this new parent thing now and moving can be something we worry about later. </div>
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Seems like a great idea until you realize how HELLA STRONG those nesting emotions are. They came in HOT and all the sudden I needed the baby to have her own space and it had to be stylish and functional and not interrupt the apartment vibe too much. OKAY? Tall order, right? Just for reference, <a href="https://flic.kr/p/CUfExz">this</a> is what the space was before - your basic office/den. We tried to get the most out of the space by getting rid of the desk (we put <a href="http://bit.ly/2OjRXfa">this floating corner desk</a> in another part of the apartment), adding fun wall paper (the perfect square was a great candidate for peal and stick), swapped out the rug for something more crawl around friendly, and converted our beloved Kallax Ikea shelves that we have had for approximately 100 years into little closets using perfectly sized inserts and <a href="http://bit.ly/2MvD60w">these</a> rods. It worked out pretty great but we clearly still needed a changing space. The changing area spills into our bedroom - we just put a cart in the corner and added a changing basket to our dresser which is right next to the den/nursery so even though it's not in the den we think it worked out. Everything we purchased is pretty affordable (I don't think anything is over $100!) but we did splurge on the crib since it has wheels and can convert from a small bassinet size to a regular size crib (space comes at a premium in our apartment). It just seemed like the perfect fit for our current situation. For baby's shoe storage I just covered some cardboard boxes in some of the extra wall paper I had lying around. We are overall very happy with how the tiny space came out! We'll see how living in a place with no walls goes - will report back on that possible disaster choice later but for now the nesting monster inside me is satiated.<br />
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Okay, I know some of you may think this is #extra but I knew very early on that I was 100% going to be putting together thank you gifts for my delivery nurses and doctors. I definitely don't think it's something you have to do at all (they just care about you getting out of there safely with baby) nor do they expect anything for doing their jobs but for the amount of trust you have to put in them and how they much take care of you in your most precious life moments just makes me personally want to leave them knowing how much gratitude I have. Those jobs are so hard and so high pressure! I could never do it. </div>
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Since I knew I wanted to do them I just added it to my hospital bag to-do packing list and since I am pretty type A when it comes to being prepared (you guys know how I start preparing packing lists for trips months in advance) I actually already have my hospital bag 90% done and knocked out these thank you baggies this weekend too! I only have a few things we use everyday left to throw in there along with some fresher cookies. I baked these just for the photos (and my husband) but the homemade dough is ready and frozen in my freezer so I can make some the week leading up (currently 35 weeks pregnant). I know that might not happen if I end up being in an <i>on the fly</i> situation but in that case I have some boxed snacks I'll throw in instead since the rest of the bag contents are packed. </div>
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I know these are pretty girly but I didn't really see any male nurses my whole tour (and there are Starbucks gift cards I'll have on hand if that happens) but since I am having a girl I went with an "it's a girl!" pink rosey theme. If I were having a boy I also had plans to get the same kinds of items but in blue theme. I also added in the cards even though the hair ties say it already because when I was researching nurse thank you bags around the web a lot of actual nurses commented that they appreciated the handwritten notes the most. To be totally honest I just enjoy putting these kinds of things together and I am really happy with how they came out!</div>
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