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Lauren McDonald

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4 weeks of you Imogen Rae ☀️

The longest 4 weeks of our lives and you’re still not supposed to be here yet!

Even at 33 weeks, you’ve shown us you’re strong, brave and full of fight.

In amongst the exhaustion of hospital visits, we’ve tried to make the most of the sun still shining, Isla’s excitement at being a big sister and telling each other on a daily basis “well done for today” because this is tough!

Without sounding like a walking cliche, despite everything, we’re feeling so grateful. Grateful that Imogen’s arrived safely, grateful that we have a village of people around us who are making it possible for us to get through this and grateful for the nurses who are most definitely angels on earth.

Keep on smashing it gorgeous girl 💛 by @laurenmcd1985

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1 week of you 💛

Isla Jessica McDonald
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4 years ago

You had me at “My name’s Harry” 😍

What a joyful, jumpy, all round good vibes show that was! I’d do it all over again and then some.

Isla’s favourite song at the moment is American Girls and I change the lyrics just for her so I thought it’d be rude not to do it live 🤷🏼‍♀️

One for the memory bank 💛 taken in Wembley Stadium by @laurenmcd1985

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4 months ago

Posting about a weekend break we went on a few weeks ago whilst currently on another one…who do I think I am?!

Went down to Somerset on probably the hottest weekend of the year to stay at one of the prettiest places I’ve ever been…The Newt.

Cotswold style buildings, cream tea every day, outdoor pool and best of all, golf buggies to drive around the estate. Maybe that’ll be the reason I take it up in my old age 🤔

A proper, very much needed, switch off 💛 taken in The Newt in Somerset by @laurenmcd1985

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4 months ago

When your friend owns a restaurant…the party follows 🤘🏻
What an amazing night celebrating one of the best there is @faymorehen

Side note, if you’re ever in Cheltenham, get yourself to @thewoozypig because the food is epic! taken in The Woozy Pig by @laurenmcd1985

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6 months ago

Happy 3rd birthday to our wonderfully chaotic little ray of sunshine ☀️

May you continue to be the loudest voice in the room, greet your friends with the kind of excitement that makes them feel so incredibly loved and sing like you really mean it.

You’re one of a kind Isla, never change 💛💛💛 by @laurenmcd1985

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7 months ago

Happy birthday to me! Turns out being 40 is pretty great 🤷🏼‍♀️ by @laurenmcd1985

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10 months ago

What.A.Night!!!!

Not much to say other than I have the best friends and family in the world…FACT!

Somehow turning 40 doesn’t seem so bad when you’ve got this many wonderful people around you 😍

Is there anything better than dancing in a room with your faves?!

Special shout out to the maker of my dream dress that I’ve wanted to own forever @tallulavintage I hope I did it justice ✨

And for one night only, I went bougie and got myself a cheeky blow dry. @alicetaylorhair you continue to work wonders 😘 taken in Brighton by @laurenmcd1985

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10 months ago

The last month in my thirties 😭

1. Isla’s first taste of Christmas (in the local carpet shop window).
2. I now want her hair clips as well as her wardrobe 🍓
3. Date night with @laurzstreet at @carnehove 👌🏻
4. GLADIATORS!!!
5. Childhood dream 😍
6. Isla’s point of view cause apparently she takes photos now 🤷🏼‍♀️
7. My best to date!
8. Date day, complete with free ice cream…yes please 🍦
9. Monthly meal with the day ones
10. Best Christmas sandwich, thank me later!
11. When the girls escape the kids 🥂
12. Home for the start of the 40th celebrations.
13. Not the most flattering cupcake toppers 🤔
14. Looking like every parent watching their child holding a sparkler
15. Isla’s first taste of it 😬
16. Love 🥰🥰🥰
17. Cutie!
18. LOML
19. Living for this partnership 🔥
20. Babes! by @laurenmcd1985

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10 months ago

A very belated post of our family holiday to Greece in September 😍

10 days of sun, sea, incredible food and chasing a toddler around.

Holidays are definitely different now but I wouldn’t change a thing. Isla is a complete vibe and my obsession continues 💛

Stop growing so fast little one! by @laurenmcd1985

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a year ago

After years of bitterness at not being able to watch them at Glastonbury years ago, I finally got to tick this one off the list and see Coldplay live.

Just as emotional, intense and colourful as I imagined ❤️💙💜💛💚

#coldplaywembley by @laurenmcd1985

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a year ago

Brighton Pride 2025….you were immense!

The parade, Mariah, me singing over Mariah, the most incredible outfits, Will Young doing Evergreen (what?!) and all the glitter that I’ll definitely be finding for days.

Until next year…

#brightonpride #brightonpride2025🏳️‍🌈 #loveislove taken in Brighton by @laurenmcd1985

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a year ago