Sunday, March 9, 2008

Secret Shopper


Okay...I have a confession to make...

I bought a diaper bag yesterday. But not just any diaper bag!! The "OiOi" charcoal dot tote bag...so totally cute and trendy and so totally on sale for $69.99 (regular up to $130.00!) It's big and beautiful - with lime green lining and all of the fun little accessories. But oooooh, I wrestled with my decision. Called Big Sis, who said that perhaps I shouldn't buy it for fear of jinxing myself...then called Mum at work, but she wasn't available. I carried it around the entire store for fear that someone else would snatch it up...and then I decided:

I'm going to buy it because it will give me hope.

I really want to be hopeful about this whole IVF thing - I want to believe that it's going to happen for us. I am going to concentrate all of my energies on making sure I do everything possible to make my first IVF my only IVF.

I have wrapped it up and tucked it away in the closet of the room that we were hoping would be our nursery. In my heart, I know it will be there, waiting for me. In my heart, I will have hope.



7 comments:

Jennielynn said...

Hi Springroll,
Just want to let you know that I love your blog. Keep up the good work!!!!
Also can you tell me where you purchased the diaper bag. I love it and would like to get one.

Thanks
Jennielynn

Springroll said...

Hi Jennielynn -
Thanks for your kind words - I am a totally newbie at this blogging thing, so it helps to hear from others! :)
To answer your question - where do you live? I live in Calgary, and I got my bag from Winner's!! If you are familiar with Winners - don't you love it there?!? If you're not familiar with Winners, it is similar (I think) to a TJ Maxx, where they sell designer goods for a fraction of the price! I have looked online, as well as in baby boutiques here in the city, and this bag retails for between $110 to $140!! So I was excited to get it for $70!
Good luck on your search! :)

Jennielynn said...

Hi Springroll,
Thanks for the information. I am in Southwestern Ontario and am all too familiar with Winner's and Homesense. I love those stores! I have searched quite a few of the stores but have not had an luck finding the diaper bag. I guess it was not meant to be.
I wish you the best of luck with your fertility.
I really enjoy reading your posts. It is nice to know that I am not the only one feeling this way about infertility.
Thanks again!
Jennielynn

Springroll said...

Hey Jennielynn -
If it helps, try to find a Winners store in your area that has the section called "The Runway at Winners" - some Winners have this section, which is supposed to be designer/couture fashions at low prices. The Winners that I found this bag at has that department in it. I don't know if that's the reason why it had the OiOi bags, but it's worth a try! :) Thanks for reading my posts - it's nice to know that I am reaching someone in this big cyber-world!
Have long have you been ttc?

Jennielynn said...

Hi Springroll,
Thanks, I will try to find that section in Winners.
We have been trying for just under 1 year. I know that techinically we are not classified as having a problem until the 1 year mark as I am under 35 years old, but I think it has been long enough. Our family doctor was really helpful and send us both for tests and I got a referral to an OB/GYN. However the OB/GYN wants us to wait until the full year is up before he sees us again. ARGGGGGGGG!!! So we are trying like crazy on our own until we see him in May.
Thank again!
Jennielynn

Jennielynn said...

Hi Springroll,
So I stopped into a local Winners that had the Runway section and guess what ... I got my diaper bag! It is the same as yours and I am so happy about it. Thanks for all of your help.
I am sorry that you have been having a tough time lately. I am sending positive thoughts your way! I am sure that everything will work out and you will be holding your baby very soon!
Take care!
Jennielynn

Springroll said...

Jennielynn - Congrats on the bag!!! Here's hoping you and I will get to use them very, very soon!
Take care! :)