Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Daily Deals 3/13/2012

Saveology Deals

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Zulily Events

Haley & the Hound
up to 50% off | Event ends 3/15
Pick a print. Brightly patterned girls' dresses and sets; personalized john johns for boys.

Good Lad
up to 70% off | Event ends 3/15
Best behavior. Classic dresses for girls, boys' suits, sweater vest sets and more.

Noppies Maternity
up to 50% off | Event ends 3/15
Fashionable fits. Sleek jeans, dresses and separates from this Dutch line.

Seda France
up to 60% off | Event ends 3/15
Très bien. Ironing board covers, laundry bags and storage essentials with Provençal style.

U.S. Toy Company
from $5.99 | Event ends 3/15
All for the bunny. Easter baskets, eggs, bunny suits and other spring treats for your tot.

Micro Me
up to 70% off | Event ends 3/15
Little rockers. Edgy polos, tees and bodysuits, plus ruffle skirts for your little gal.

Fairy Dreams
up to 50% off | Event ends 3/15
Wish come true. Pixie-perfect dresses with tiers of tulle and petite wings.

líllébaby
up to 70% off | Event ends 3/15
Norwegian design. Cozy baby carriers, lightweight buntings and sleek, unisex diaper bags

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Our Hope Place Bracelet


I have never been the strong silent type. Whenever anything bad, sad, wonderful, hilarious, frustrating or awesome happens to me, I talk about it. That’s just who I am.

A little while ago, my husband and I decided it was time to try for our first child. We were thrilled (and admittedly a little terrified) at the prospect of being parents. During Valentine’s Day weekend, on Saturday to be precise, I found out I was pregnant. To celebrate both the baby and Valentine’s Day, my husband booked a hotel room and took me away for the night. It was very sweet, but I could not shake the feeling something was wrong.

I told only a few very close friends and some family, and set an appointment for the following Monday to get checked out at the doctor before announcing it to everyone. On Sunday, I lost the baby. I cannot even begin to describe how I felt. It was a two hour drive home and I sobbed most of the way. I was shocked and wondered how to cope. I spent that night lying on the couch, crying and wondering how I felt so attached to a little baby I had only known about for one day, and how I was going to be able to function the next day, and the day after that. It was a horrible night.

I went to a free clinic Monday to make sure, and to see if I was ok. They confirmed it, I was no longer pregnant.

I also felt a lot of pain because several women who are very close to me are pregnant. Every time I see them or spoke to them, it was a fresh reminder that I was no longer a mommy. One of the pregnant women in my life is actually my own mother. She has been such a rock in my life, and especially now it is nice to be able to talk to someone who has been through this and knows what it feels like. One day last week, she gave me a bracelet that I have worn every day since. It is called A Bracelet of Hope, from OurHope Place. It is for women who have had a miscarriage and is a visible reminder that we aren’t alone. The two ladies who run Our Hope Place say, “Our goal is to allow people to smile again. To dream. To hope.”

So with this bracelet, I still feel devastated. When I see babies, I still feel a twinge of longing. When baby samples I signed up for come in the mail, I still cry. Sometimes, I just cry. But one thing I am not, is alone. Someone cares, and it’s not just my mother who got me the bracelet. The bracelet was just another reminder that God has a beautiful plan for our lives, I just can’t see the big picture right now. It makes me feel better to think that maybe my baby was just so precious and wonderful that God just wanted to keep him or her with Him. I don’t really know.

So, here I am talking about it. I bet somewhere else out there is a woman who thinks she alone, and if you are her I want you to know that you’re not ever alone. People do care, and most importantly God cares.

Thank you Mailman for the Free Stuff!

This week has been so busy! I just can't seem to catch a break. I was so excited to have all of these freebies come in the mail. My husband loves the Road & Track Magazine, and I am a huge fan of Living Simply. I am putting away the Baby Talk and Working Mother for after I get pregnant, it'll be nice to have some light reading material around the house for those days when I'm low energy, have to spend the whole day at the OB/GYN, or after the baby is born.

Did you get any cool freebies in the mail recently?


Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Daily Deals3/6/2012

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Zulily Events

AnnLoren
up to 60% off | Event ends 3/9
Two of a kind. Wildly styled outfits for your gal and matching numbers for her doll.

Eddie Marc & Co.
up to 40% off | Event ends 3/9
Summery steps. On-trend strappy and cuff sandals for your little angel.

Angel Beach
over 50% off | Event ends 3/9
Brilliant beachwear. Bright girls' swimwear in stripes, hearts and peace signs.

green sprouts & i play
from $5.99 | Event ends 3/9
Snack time and naptime. Waterproof bibs, green snackware and organic baby linens.

Madie Jane
over 35% off | Event ends 3/9
Playful patterns. Canvas mary janes that mix polka dots, stripes and paisley.