Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, South Hamilton, Massachusetts
I've started buying clothes that will double as maternity clothing. I know this is about the most ridiculous thing ever, and I haven't bought these clothes specifically for that purpose. But I really like "comfy" clothes and have found myself gravitating towards and purchasing more and more tunics. Whenever I do, I find myself thinking, "Oh this is cute now and it will be great when I'm pregnant!" And then I get a little thrill. Last week, I almost bought my first piece of clothing with maternity truly in mind. I was at Anthropologie looking for a dress for Trey's Baccalaureate dinner. I found a nice dress for the dinner, but also tried on a stretchy dress that would be really unusual for me now. I was pretty bloated that day and my normal stomach pooch looked a little more baby-bump-like than normal, and I realized the dress would look amazing on a pregnant woman. I couldn't think of a time or way to wear it not pregnant, so I didn’t end up buying it, but now I'm doubting myself because it would have made the cutest maternity dress.
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