Ever since we started TTC, I have been adamant about not buying baby stuff for a baby that didn't exist yet.
Yes, it was often hard to walk through a store and pass the adorable, ruffled, frilly dresses with patent mary janes and matching headband, or the cute embroidered overalls with matching t-shirt and tiny booties. If you listen close enough, you can actually hear certain items almost call our names.
This past spring, my Mom had planned to visit. Our time together happened to have fallen shortly after I got a BFP from my second IVF and my progesterone started falling - so it was a time of cautious excitement and hopeful optimism.
It was a beautiful day and we took a ride to Boulder to walk around Pearl Street - an outdoor mall with funky and fun shops. Since my sister had a 6-month old, we decided to stop into a "boutique" baby store and browse. I mustered some of my willpower and walked out empty-handed, but I also remembered loving the store because the items they carried were unique and I liked that they were owned locally.
This past week, Living Social ran a 50% off promotion for this store that doesn't have to be redeemed until early September (and even longer considering you can use it to buy gift cards). Now that I know our baby is coming soon - either through this "hail mary" IVF or via adoption, I gave in and purchased the deal - big time.
A part of me feels like I sold-out, but I am also looking forward to going on a shopping spree. I guess either I will purchase something that I most likely wouldn't have normally - like an upscale crib, or some of my friends are going to get very nice shower gifts.
Maybe "acting as if" will make our destiny come true?
3 comments:
I think this is great! I have great hope that the promotion will be used to outfit YOUR baby's room! Can't wait for your FET in three weeks! I'm counting down the days with you!
I think we have to try to enjoy as much as we can every day - and if part of that involves shopping for beautiful baby outfits - so be it! You will have a very useful (and cute) collection when your time comes!
I hope you can use it for YOUR baby! During our third IVF cycle I started knitting a baby blanket. I called it my Good Baby Mojo blanket. It really helped me keep a positive outlook and kept my mind occupied throughout all the stress, appointments, shots, etc.
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