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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
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Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
confession/whine
I am in such a "BLAH" phase. I feel so yucky. My face broke out, I have nothing to wear, I'm due for a haircut, I haven't had a chance to get my eyebrows done, etc.
I've been looking at pictures this morning and I don't think there is one decent picture of me since Liza was born. I always look blah!!!
Ok, I'm done whinning (is that how you spell it??) and I know I'll feel better once I put on a little makeup 
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Re: confession/whine
make up always does the trick! but i have to say you look great sarah. it is so hard to take care of yourself when you have kids. i have not had a mani or pedi ( i try to get the energy to file my nails once a week and slap on a light polish), eyebrow wax, or anything like that in YEARS! i only try to squeeze in a hair appt because i would be naturally gray by now! if i dont wear make up- which is usual - i look totally exhausted, but thats because i am totally exhausted and i cant hide it! anyway whenever i get like that i take a trip to ulta or sephora or maybe buy shoes or something online
Oh Sarah, there are no good pictures of me since almost Ben was born! I had a few good days here and there but usually I just look tired too. My hair is going so gray but I've had no chance to color it. Maybe this weekend finally? Who knows. My eyebrows get plucked once every 6 months when I can't take it anymore b/c there's no time for a waxing appointment. I haven't had a pedicure in 2 years.
Most days I'm lucky to shower, nevermind actually style my hair or put make up on.
Now that Maddy is turning one and getting more independent I think things might get a little easier. THe problem I have is that I want to get up early on work days and shower before the kids wake up but my husband showers super early too so I lose out :-(
Hang in there, by the time Ben was about 1 or so I finally started bouncing back - or maybe that was pregnancy glow b/c I was already pg with Maddy??? Who knows! Right now, with 2 little ones, I always look like crap. I managed to show up to Easter dinner with no makeup on :-(
"It's not a sprint, it's a marathon." - Alex & Ani bracelet
My blog: Dodging Acorns
Ugh, I know exactly how you feel! I barely have any pictures of M and me together since I don't want my picture taken I feel so gross most of the time! I've gained weight from the ppd drugs (hopefully going off soon and will drop some lbs!) and I was just complaining to my husband this weekend that whenever we have anywhere to go (it was a baby shower this time) I spend so much time making sure everything else is set to go, baby, dog, etc, etc that I literally have 20 minutes to shower, dress, hair & make-up so I always feel rushed and not put together. And it doesn't help that I live in a town where all the women look totally put together all of the time!
My mother's day gift to myself is to do something to make myself feel better. New haircut & some new clothes that fit and are flattering.
Great idea! I think I might make my present just a day of beauty - haircut, nails, eyebrows. Nothing expensive, just about me for a change. And I need to be better about making him prepare to leave the house - I end up doing all of it and I never leave time to get myself ready :-(
"It's not a sprint, it's a marathon." - Alex & Ani bracelet
My blog: Dodging Acorns
For what it's worth, Sarah, I think you look fabulous! But I do understand exactly what you are talking about. I definitely get into these ruts where I feel totally crappy. It doesn't help that I suffer from a little depression too. I've made it a point to shower, dress, and put on make-up on most days, especially on days that JJ is not in day care. It just makes me feel better, whether or not anyone notices. It's one of the reasons that I cut my hair so short. I actually HAVE to do something with it every day in order to look presentable.
Take a day for yourself. Even half a day. It'll make you feel better! AND you deserve it!
Sarah you look AMAZING! You always look fantastic and so put together at music class!
But I understand how you feel and I agree with PP take a day and treat yourself.
i know it's just a rut...i'll feel better after my haircut next week and once i get my insane eyebrows threaded tomorrow. i was just having a little pity party this morning! lol
thanks for the kind words, it's nice to know i'm not the only one
this is exactly! how I feel.
I have not been to any gtg's, haven't even tried to crash any.
I KNOW RIGHT?
I'm so blah it's not even funny. And it's rubbing off on my kid. Either that or we're both going bananas.
And that is why you are coming to see me Saturday. I promise there will be no blah pictures of you!!
But I totally understand how you feel!!!!
Haha! You're funny
Hopefully the rain stays away!!!