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Ombre Maxi Dress

July 20, 2015

Splendid Ombre Maxi 5 Splendid Ombre 3 Splendid Ombre Maxi 2 Splendid Ombre Maxi 8 Splendid Ombre Maxi 4 Splendid Ombre Maxi 7  Splendid Ombre Maxi 11 Splendid Ombre Maxi 12Splendid Ombre Maxi 10  Splendid Ombre Maxi Dress 1 Splendid Ombre Maxi 6

Dress: c/o A Pea in the Pod
Shoes: Jack Rogers
Necklaces: The Silver Wren

Yesterday it was in the 90s. 90s! I usually love 90s, but I do not love 90s while I’m pregnant. It was freakin’ hot! After work, I came home and slipped into this gorgeous ombre maxi dress by Splendid. This is another one of those dresses that can be worn pregnant or not, so I love that I’ll have it for future summers. I’ve been loving this little knot trick lately, too, because it adds a little something to look at. And these Jack Rogers sandals were my recent purchase from the Amazon Prime sale! I’ve been eying them for a while now, so I was psyched when they went on sale!

I read an article recently about a mom who suffered a previous infant loss, and her response when people asked her if her new baby was her first baby. This has been hitting home a little bit for me lately. Pregnancy naturally invites people to ask questions…How many weeks? Do you know what you’re having? When are you due? Do you have a name picked out? Which leads me to…..“Is this your first?” I caught myself saying, “This is my fourth” the other day. Because it is. She is my fourth baby. But that usually invites other questions, which then require some explanation and often leads to an awkward conversation. So I’ve found myself just answering with, “This is my second.” And then I feel guilt, as if I’m not acknowledging my two lost babies. I suppose this is something many moms who’ve experienced pregnancy or infant loss go through.

Regardless of how I may respond given the situation, this will always be my fourth baby. And I truly cannot wait until she joins her brother with us here on Earth. But I also cannot wait until I get to meet my other two waiting for me in Heaven.

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  1. Katherines Corner says

    July 20, 2015 at 11:27 am

    You look so beautiful my friend, the dress is pretty too. I pinned to my maxi board xo

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    • Lauren McBride says

      July 22, 2015 at 9:21 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Melissa @deloom says

    July 20, 2015 at 1:33 pm

    Beautiful photos!! …you are GLOWING! I love the knot at the bottom of the maxi dress. I’ve never seen that before and wouldn’t think to do it. Thank you for the inspiration! xo

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    • Lauren McBride says

      July 22, 2015 at 9:18 pm

      Thank you Melissa!

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  3. Lanae Bond says

    July 27, 2015 at 1:00 pm

    What a touching post and heartfelt post! You have a beautiful way of viewing your loss.

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  4. Abby says

    July 28, 2015 at 10:42 pm

    Wow! This ombre maxi is a stunner… hands down, you’re the prettiest and most stylish pregger I’ve ever seen!!

    xo,
    Abby of Life in the Fash Lane

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  5. jess says

    August 1, 2015 at 2:42 pm

    I think you have the best maxi dress collection! I need a few, beautiufl ombre colors!

    Thank you for linking up with Turning Heads Tuesday!
    jess xx
    http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com

    Reply
  6. Happiness at Mid Life says

    August 3, 2015 at 1:38 am

    Oh this is such a a beautiful maxi dress and the paring of the druzzy necklace is so perfect!

    Thank you for joining TBT Fashion link up and hope to see you Thursday.

    Alice
    http://www.happinessatmidlife.com

    Stop by for a chance to win up to $75 credit to Jord Watch!

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  7. EE says

    August 3, 2015 at 3:25 pm

    LOVE this!! You look so beautiful!! Stunning maternity look!!

    xx,
    EE

    http://www.sparkleandslippers.blogspot.com

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    • Lauren McBride says

      August 4, 2015 at 10:07 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  8. Megan Ballard says

    August 6, 2015 at 8:53 pm

    Awe Lauren such a sweet story. I’m sorry that this is such a hard conversation. You handle it beautifully. You look amazing and are the perfect pregnant momma. Thanks for linking up for Style Saturday. xo~ Megan The Fashionista Momma

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    • Lauren McBride says

      August 9, 2015 at 10:34 pm

      Thank you Megan 🙂

      Reply
  9. Ellen from Ask Away says

    August 7, 2015 at 8:53 am

    What a beautiful dress!
    XO Ellen from Ask Away
    http://www.askawayblog.com

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  10. Ellen from Ask Away says

    August 7, 2015 at 8:53 am

    What a beautiful dress!
    XO Ellen from Ask Away
    http://www.askawayblog.com

    Reply
    • Lauren McBride says

      August 9, 2015 at 10:33 pm

      Thanks Ellen!

      Reply

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