Monthly Archives: January 2012

A Tale of Five Houses

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Sarah S @RunningOnWords

Yes, that’s right, we are on house #5. I’ve been told our experience is atypical at best, but this is getting ridiculous. We really thought #3 was a done deal, as I mentioned previously.  The sellers, however, seemed to think … Continue reading →

Posted in House, Medical | 15 Comments

11 things because I am too sick to breathe

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Sarah S @RunningOnWords

I got tagged for this sucker twice and I’m sick as all get out (I know, still, but seriously, my lungs decided I should eff off today).  So I’m going to answer both sets of 11 questions instead of coming … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Medical | 11 Comments

Pregnancy Week 26–99 Days to Go

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Sarah S @RunningOnWords

Week: 26 Inches Gained (Waist): Total 9 inches.  1 inch this week. Nonsensical item baby is supposedly the size of: an eggplant (again), an English hothouse cucumber (wtf, that’s strangely specific), a 2 liter of soda (I know she doesn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Medical, Pregnancy | 18 Comments

Llama drama, which is not the same as a drama llama

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Sarah S @RunningOnWords

We need a pet llama. I heard on the radio that there have been coyotes sighted in the northern suburbs (where we are moving) and that they’ve been on a small pet eating spree because they are mating.  I have … Continue reading →

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Pregnancy Week 25

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Sarah S @RunningOnWords

Week: 25 Inches Gained (Waist): Total 8 inches.  I think it’s noticeable.  A sweet Chinese girl I work with got back from her 6 week maternity leave and told me I had gotten big.  She’s too nice for me to … Continue reading →

Posted in Medical, Pregnancy | 18 Comments

That time I got to hold an Olympic medal and other shenanigans

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Sarah S @RunningOnWords

I need to be rich. Last night was a special ladies night at the Blue Jackets game (hockey for those of you who don’t know).  We got hors d’oeuvres, drinks, a t-shirt, a seminar on hockey, and club seats for … Continue reading →

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Confessions (I have run out of ideas)

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Sarah S @RunningOnWords

1.  I used to be a dirty hippie.  Like no animal product eating (or wearing), “no blood for oil” t-shirt wearing hippie.  I still showered more than once a week, though.  As we’ve previously discussed, I went to college at … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Confessions | 13 Comments

Pregnancy Week 24

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Sarah S @RunningOnWords

Week: 24 Inches Gained (Waist): Total 8 inches, +0.5 inches this week. Nonsensical item baby is supposedly the size of: a papaya (again), an ear of corn, a half gallon of milk (? that seems awfully big) Pregnancy Symptoms I’m … Continue reading →

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Blog malaise and a house

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Sarah S @RunningOnWords

We are officially in contract on house #3. Yes, that’s right, #3.  The people for house #2 remained batshit insane and I’m not willing to pay their bank an extra $5000 because they have pride issues.  Also, this house has … Continue reading →

Posted in Marriage, Pregnancy | 15 Comments

Pregnancy Week 23

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Sarah S @RunningOnWords

Week: 23 Inches Gained (Waist): Total 7.5 inches, no change this week.  Probably because she removed her arm from waist area recently (I can feel a hard ridge when it is there). Nonsensical item baby is supposedly the size of: … Continue reading →

Posted in Pregnancy | 13 Comments