Doctor mom here, and I say make-up is a go! I use hypoallergenic make up or mineral makeup for the reason that Rachy mentioned. Even though my personal style and worksite is more casual than that of most physicians, I think it's important to look polished and professional. I can see a pleasant difference in your pics when you're wearing make-up.
I'm literally nearing the end of the "at home" child raising phase of motherhood. My DD just graduated from college and my DS will graduate from HS on June 17th and leave for college in August. The busy-ness continues in different ways from when they are little. I didn't start with make-up until I was in medical school. To be honest they brought in a color consultant and she taught us the importance of looking professional and wearing colors to flatter and proper makeup! I still have the color swatches from that consultation. They don't do that now, and didn't do that at any of the other schools in the state. I was trained in a different generation. They were pushing hard to generate more family physicians from our program, and there were very few female students in my class and entering medicine in general. The percent of women in medical school classes went up every year I was in my training until it was maybe 30%. My training took 9 years. My medical school class a had a 22% female composition. In the hospitals during clerkships female doctors and students were still unusual and it was rough, it was very male dominated. It was important to be professional, in control, sharp, and on your game, etc. I don't know any female physician from my generation that was not discriminated against or mistreated in some way. So, the color consultation was my medical schools way of trying to make sure that all the women looked the most professional, and presentable, etc. The consultation was done for any of the men who wanted it as well, but very few of them showed up.
So, now that everyone knows more than they ever wanted to know about medical school training, back to make-up! I never wear much. Just enough foundation to cover any redness if I have it. Eye liner, and some lip color. Mascara always because I have thin lashes. I have hooded eyes, and wear glasses, but I always do my eyes. I think it makes them stand out and my eye color is one of my best features. I also like lip color. I don't wear blush because my cheeks have color plus I think it makes me look clownish. IMO it's just enough to look polished. A little goes a long way.
I love all your posts Goldenpig! It reminds me of my life when my kids were younger. Happy days! Enjoy every minute! They are all so precious and wonderful.
