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Maternity Fashion: Old Navy Summer Maxi Dresses

May 16, 2013 By Lauren 2 Comments

I frequently browse Old Navy’s maternity selection (seriously, like multiple times a week) just to see if they will add new pieces to their maternity line. While there are only a few pieces of the line I really like (you know how I feel about maternity fashion), it’s the price that always locks me in because hello, why spend crazy money on something you will only be wearing for a few months! And since purchasing this awesome black maternity maxi dress and wearing it ALL THE TIME, I’ve been on the look out for more cute ones.

Well guess what? Happy belated Mother’s Day moms to be because they’ve added two SUPER cute dresses this week!

Old Navy Maternity Striped Halter Maxi Dress

Old Navy Maternity Ombre-Tube Maxi Dress

So cute, right? I’m particularly a fan of the navy striped halter! So fun with a nautical flair for the summer months! Except…is it even worth me purchasing when I’m due in a matter of weeks?! WEEKS PEOPLE. I’m not sure, but definitely scoop one up if you’ll be pregnant the majority of the summer!!

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My Shabby Chic Baby Shower

May 15, 2013 By Lauren 6 Comments

I’m calling this my “shabby chic” baby shower because it was decked out in burlap, toile, hydrangeas and everything that reminds me of the shabby-chicness I love

One of my best friends threw me such a gorgeous baby shower a few weekends ago. I’m still overwhelmed by it’s amazingness! It was so wonderful seeing my friends (who I haven’t seen in quite some time now since being put on bed rest), and I so enjoyed celebrating my little man. And the best part? My husband and friend surprised me with a visit from one of our other close friends who lives in Florida! I haven’t seen her in over a year, and miss her terribly so it was quite the surprise! I cried, she cried…it was so so wonderful

I enjoyed spending the days after with her as well..like old times!
Here are some photos of the day!

The cake was handmade by my friend and was the most delicious chocolate raspberry cake ever! There were yummy lemon frosting cupcakes for dessert as well, along with a chocolate fountain, the most AMAZING cookies (Carol, I’m looking at you!), and mini strawberry shortcakes!

Take home favors included my favorite sugary snack (gummy bears!) and an Essie nailpolish in two different shades of blue! So cute!

Burlap, hydrangeas, and lace lined the tables.

Four close friends, three of us being pregnant at the same time! So fun!

Outfit details:
Dress: Target
Necklace: Groopdealz (so cheap!)
Shoes: Victorias Secret (old)
Bracelets: Stella and Dot (Julep Bangle, Renegade Cluster Bracelet)
It has been so fun celebrating the Little Man!! A huge thank you to my friends for a BEAUTIFUL shower! I am feeling so blessed to be surrounded by such wonderful people in my life

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34 Weeks

May 13, 2013 By Lauren 4 Comments

Wooooo, chalkboard is back! Room is almost completely put together! PROGRESS!!!

How far along? 34 weeks, 4 days
Total weight gain: 12 pounds
Maternity clothes? Just the maxi dress and tank tops, and this dress from H&M I’m wearing
Stretch marks? Nope!
Sleep: Crappy. But again, it’s good baby prep.
Best moment this week: Being told I can come off modified bed rest and be on “light activity!” Which truthfully, is probably what I was doing anyway. I still can’t go back to work because my job is labor intensive, but basically I don’t need to lay on a couch all day. Woo hoo! Also…..THE NURSERY IS PAINTED!!!!!! AND, I completed my registries so we now have everything we need for this little man and I’m feeling MUCH more prepared. Yay!
Miss Anything? Bending over.
Movement: Lots and lots of movement!
Food cravings: Watermelon!!!!!! Finally a real craving. And a healthy one at that! Speaking of which, I need to buy more.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope!
Gender: BOY!
Labor Signs: No. This needs to stay that way until 37 weeks. Then, I’m fine with him coming.
Symptoms: Charlie horses have improved! I’ve tried to increase my calcium intake and it seems to have helped.
Belly Button in or out? Out for the most part.
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Much happier this week.
Looking forward to: Finishing up the nursery!!!! FINALLY.