I haven’t been the most pleasant person to be around as of late. And therefore have been pushing my friends away in an effort to spare them the negativity that emanates all around me. But it’s more than just hostility… I genuinely feel like my life has been totaled, and it’s hard for me to fake a good attitude. I would be a terrible waitress.
This turbulence in our lives has brought Nick and I together on a deep and profound level. I didn’t know that my heart could love someone this much. Our time together is precious, especially now that we’re working a combined 115 hours each week in an effort to save money for InVitro. We’re on a rampage to save $12,000 to conceive a child, and as such, have banded together, working 2-3 jobs each, selling our possessions, living on the bare minimum. And when I’m hating my job or at the end of my rope, I just remind myself… ‘it’s for the baby.’ I tell myself that multiple times a day. Because I know in the end, it will be so worth it.
It’s amazing what you can live on if you want something bad enough. Nick and I are learning different creative ways to save money, clipping coupons, patching old jeans instead of buying new, buying generic everything… and only necessities, carpooling, eating less, taking leftovers for lunches, keeping the house at 60 degrees, and working as many hours as humanly possible. It will all add up! And hopefully sooner than later.
If you have any money saving tips… please share them!!!
Hi!
I’ve found your blog via YHL. I’m very inspired and saddened by your plight. My bro and sis-in-law went through IVF and I hope you are fortunate to get everything you desire! It’s a tough road ahead (I’m sure you are aware). I will be thinking and checking in on you as often as I can.
Money saving? I’m not so good about that kind of thing, but I would recommend looking into making your own cleaning supplies. I know it sounds crazy, but you could easily save yourself a boatload of money by doing so. The next time you run out of something, research formulas online for replacements (a lot of cleaning supplies can be made using simple ingredients like White Vinegar, Lemon Juice, H2O and a little bit of Castille Soap like Dr. Bronner’s).
Anyway, best of luck to you. I’m putting you on my blogroll, girlie!
The grocery game is an awesome way to save $. You have to buy a Sunday newspaper and the service costs $10 every 6 weeks but it is amazing!