Retail Therapy AHOY!

[judecorp]

So I did what any warm-blooded American woman would do in a situation like this: I went out and spent a ton of money. This is something I never do; I'm called frugal on a good day and Cheapy McCheaperson on another. I forced myself to go to Target to get the toilet paper by convincing myself I would look at all of the pretty bed linens that I always avoid because I want them and they are too expensive. My bonus from work (go productivity go!) came in so it's not like these are desperate times, and hey, it's Target.

I fell in love with these gorgeous and silky sheets and a matching coverlet. They're light for summer (we have big bulky comforters) and the pattern was just gorgeous. Most of our linens are on the masculine side so it is a nice change (I just hope Jen likes them). I may even get some curtains to seal the deal.

I just read a couple of reviews on target.com (when I was looking for a link to show y'all the sheets) and I see that the trim on the sheets/blanket can run in the wash and ruin everything, so now I'm a little nervous about this but confident that if other people have avoided this problem with a cold water wash and maybe a little vinegar, I can, too. Besides, they're gorgeous.

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So I'm trying to come to some sort of internal resultion on this waiting game that we keep playing with the doctor (it didn't strike me how much waiting we've done until I talked to hope_persists and realized that we've been doing this since February and have only had TWO inseminations!). I am going to call them back on Wednesday and see if there is ANY way at all I can be squeezed in this month. But Jen and I are going to talk over the next several days about whether it makes more sense to stop putting off the move and our future to keep getting put on hold, and buy a house, get jobs, and resume TTC with doctors out there (provided we can get insurance coverage) while we can move forward on foster-to-adopt plans. The idea of staying here any longer than we have to, especially with Dad's house likely selling soon, is a painful one and not one we're terribly keen on.

We'll see what happens. In the meantime, I have pretty sheets!

Comments

[gabriellag.livejournal.com]

Those are beautiful!

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Thanks! They were soooo comfy to sleep on, too! :)

[kungfoogirl.livejournal.com]

We bought a king sized bed today. Oh my. They delivered it tonight, and it's wonderful. Lots and lots of money, but we're doing well, and we needed it. It's our first major purchase together.

But the reason I mention this is because we were at Target buying linens as well. We opted for some 400 count white ones and a very inexpensive comforter. The sheets are soooo comfy.

We're just waiting to finish dinner so we can go sprawl out on our amazing new bed.

How wierd that we were both shopping for linens today. I never do. I've had the same "Bed O' Doom" sheets and comforter since forever.

Those are very nice sheets you bought, though.

We also talked today about babies and moving to Massachusetts and all that jazz. We want to wait until we're done with school and a little more settled, but not TOO much longer.

I was thinking we'd come up to Boston in October, as the leaves are turning. Jenny's never seen a northern fall, and I'd like to show her.

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Well who knows? By October we may be in our own home out west and you are welcome to see the leaves on that side, too. Or we might be here. You never know. Life is like that.

Congratulations on your king-size bed. We definitely love having that kind of room... although I secretly like when we go to hotels or whatever and have to squeeze together on a full or queen. Cozy.

I'd love to see you and Ms. Jenny again. It's been too long.

[buddhafly4224.livejournal.com]

"In the meantime, I have pretty sheets!"

hahaha.

i'm going to let you in on a little secret: i am a big fan of the retail therapy. i spend absurd amounts of money compulsively and randomly to try and purchase my own happiness.

and usually, at least momentarily, it works.

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

See, I'm not that person. I was telling Jessica on the phone that I don't get that thrill out of buying stuff... mostly because clutter makes me exceedingly anxious and I know that buying stuff = clutter. I own as little as possible, unless you count photos, of which I have billions. :)

p.s. What's the plan for Sunday? What time is the concert, and shall I arrive early? Also, if it gets out late, can I stay with you so I don't have to drive at 2am? Let me know - I'm cool either way. xo

[tea-soaked.livejournal.com]

Retail therapy is good. For sure.

Everything happens for a reason (cliched, I know) - and I like that you are considering moving forward. Maybe it is a good idea to go where you want to raise this kid - and establish your life.

And - enjoy your sheets.

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Dude, the sheets are AWESOME.

I keep thinking that maybe this isn't the right time because it isn't the right place. There is a time and a place for what is going on now for sure - at the very least, we did get some valuable info and got insurance approval, which I think (hope?) would make it easier to get insurance approval again in the future. The idea of sticking around indefinitely to try to get this baby thing under control and THEN move sometimes sounds practical, sometimes sounds crazy. I do know that this is not the right place for our family long-term... so maybe it's not even the right place short-term. I used to really love my doctor's office but lately I haven't been too jazzed about their lack of support. If I'm going to consider switching doctors, I might as well consider switching doctors in a new town.

We'll see how things go. Tomorrow is another day.

[tea-soaked.livejournal.com]

You are right tomorrow is another day. And you always have options.

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

I like options. :)

[tea-soaked.livejournal.com]

Options = good.

:)

[(Anonymous)]

Oh - the waiting sucks! I have gotten into a bit of retail therapy of late too. We have lots of beautiful new furniture and no money in the bank :-( This is our IUI before having a break, so next month we can both be fretting about whether missing the month means we're missing our chance!
xxx Mermaidgrrrl

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Wishing you lots of luck with thie cycle and your new furniture. :)

[carina-s.livejournal.com]

YAY for pretty SHEETS!

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

YAY for PANTS!