The Story of Simzgirl

Turns out being bored at work can have its advantages! I finally found a site I have been trying to find for ages. I read about it awhile back and for the life of me could not remember where or what it was called. Then today I found it! Babes in Blogland is a site […]

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It is sad, and a little pathetic, I know. But I really miss my husband when he is gone. He is training out in New York City this week and I am stuck here in Oregon. Things could be worse. He could be gone for more than just a week. Or he could be clear […]

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I am not feeling so hot today. And I had such high hopes that today was going to be perfect. The weather is cool and crisp (for a couple days anyway). Starbucks brought back their Pumpkin Spice for the season so I stopped in for a Pumpkin Spice Chai (and a slice of pumpkin loaf, […]

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I just had my 24 week doctor’s appt and have this to report back:
Urine: Normal
Weight: 3 lbs (total gain)
Blood Pressure: Normal
Baby’s Heartbeat: Normal
Just the same ol’ drill. Except this time they sent me home with a little bottle of “Glucola” for the Glucose Screening Test at my next appointment. From all the horror stories I […]

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It’s been awhile since we have done this, so I thought I should post my 24 week (or SIX months–holy crap how can I be that far along already?!) belly shot. Looking at the pictures, it doesn’t really look any different than the 20 week belly shot (maybe that is because I am wearing the […]

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Last night Simeon and I finally met the J Team: Jared and Jenna. They traveled all the way out from Minnesota (you have to say it “Mini-Sota” or it is just no fun.) to come and see us. Sure they did have some business to attend to on the West Coast, but they did drive […]

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Ever since we found out we were having a girl, everyone has been asking us about her name. Scratch that. Actually, from the moment people found out we were expecting the questions came first of when the baby was due (followed promptly with “Oh…a Christmas baby.” Can you hear their disappointment? Yeah me too, and […]

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Well, it is official. My little girl is totally kicking me. The other day Simeon and I were driving home from Petco (we like to make sure we actually have enough food for our dogs or they would eat us out of house and home) when I suddenly felt something…strange. I held my breath for […]

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I think, I think, I just felt the baby move for the first time. I am standing by to make sure it is not just a case of gas bubbles. We had a follow-up ultrasound today and I think the technician must have really moved things around down there. Either that or my daughter enjoys […]

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I have found comfort and ease that I had forgot was possible. And it comes in the form of a pillow.
At first I was reluctant to buy myself a Snoogle. After all it did sport a hefty price tag for just a pillow. Plus there were the reviews that claimed it made sleeping worse because […]

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