Jenn x. posted an article on jenn.nu - Feb 9, 2012, 10:19 pm
Lately Alyssa has just been awesome. AWESOME. Of course, she’s always awesome, but lately she’s been especially awesome. And this post shall consisted of oversized bulletized blurbs of text outlining some of her awesomeness. She can navigate basic computer processes/programs and the interwebs o...
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Jenn x. posted an article on jenn.nu - Feb 9, 2012, 9:16 am
What the fuck, body? I didn’t go to bed until a little after midnight, so there is no reason why I should have woken up as early as I did, as quickly and fully as I did, when I simply had to use the bathroom (in an effort to flush out whatever drugs are left in my system from the surgery1, and mak...
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Jenn x. posted an article on jenn.nu - Feb 8, 2012, 10:12 pm
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Jenn x. posted an article on jenn.nu - Feb 8, 2012, 7:02 pm
One of my incisions opened up. I have four incisions this time around, all in completely new areas, of course (four laparoscopic surgeries = a stomach that has its very own constellation if you were to take the time to draw lines from one incision scar to another). And of course the incision that op...
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Jenn x. posted an article on jenn.nu - Feb 8, 2012, 5:44 pm
I intended for this post to be a Wordless Wednesday one, since Dan came home with several glazed and heart-sprinkled donuts after reading my tweet. But while he and I were taking a much-needed nap (me because I’m still in a decent amount of pain and haven’t been sleeping well; him because he has...
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Jenn x. posted an article on jenn.nu - Feb 5, 2012, 7:59 pm
Not pregnant. Just post-op from a small bowel resection. I can’t wait until I feel like myself again. The residual grogginess and fogginess from the anesthesia and initial crazy doses of IV-strength anti-nausea medication, Morphine, Dilaudid, and Percocet went away by Friday, but I’m still in e...
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Jenn x. posted an article on jenn.nu - Feb 4, 2012, 8:16 pm
On Thursday afternoon Dan helped Puff take his belongings out to the car, then drove him an hour away to a special residential program set up just for teenagers (I’m not sure if it’s just special-needs teenagers, or if “normal” teenagers are also accepted into the program) that need assistan...
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Jenn x. posted an article on jenn.nu - Feb 3, 2012, 11:59 pm
Pain meds. Sleep. Helped out of bed. Helped into bed. Helped into chair. Helped out of chair. Pain meds. Protein shake. Sleep. Benadryl & calamine lotion for itchy, burning, blistered, oozing incision sites. Pain meds. Sleep. Thank you for subscribing to Jenn.nu's RSS feed! ♥ Jenn | Flickr: kiss-m...
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Jenn x. posted an article on jenn.nu - Feb 2, 2012, 10:57 pm
The official name for the type of surgery I had is small bowel resection. But what my surgeon specifically performed was a hunt & fix (and by fix I mean snip, clamp, and remove small pieces) for candy cane syndrome, with a side of searching for, finding and stitching a few more small voids (small, o...
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Jenn x. posted an article on In My Bag - Feb 2, 2012, 10:28 pm
Sometimes…I get a little self-conscious about my house. Not about is location, its size, or even the somewhat mis-matched furniture that we have in it (which is a combination of FreeCycle finds, hand-me-downs, and new purchases from a variety of department stores and furniture websites), but becau...
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Jenn x. posted an article on Mamahood - Feb 2, 2012, 9:34 pm
I have fond memories of tie-dying t-shirts and tote bags as a child, with my Girl Scout troop. Tie-dye is something I never did at home with my mom, which, as a mom myself now, I don’t understand, because unlike other activities, tie-dying can be rather low-maintenance in terms of the mess it make...
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Jenn x. posted an article on kitty.nu - Feb 2, 2012, 9:14 pm
One small “perk” to having serious surgery is getting a free pass to sleeping whenever and wherever, depending on how I’m feeling and where I’m at. Right now I’m up after crashing on the couch for about an hour, and even though I’m feeling quite alert helping a friend pick out stock the ...
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Jenn x. posted an article on Mamahood - Feb 2, 2012, 4:33 pm
I had abdominal surgery on the 31st. I went in for surgery sometime around 10:30am, and came out around 1:00pm, though I only vaguely remember waking up – but not being able to open my eyes – sometime around 2:00pm, and when I was asked about my pain level, I responded with “15″ on a scale o...
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Jenn x. posted an article on jenn.nu - Feb 2, 2012, 10:55 am
Disclaimer: this review contains content that is adult in nature. Every girl needs a bullet vibrator. Bullet vibrators are small, discreet, usually need no more than 2-3 AA or AAA batteries, and for the most part are little powerhouses that kick out vibrations in varying intensities. Some bullet vi...
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Jenn x. posted an article on kitty.nu - Feb 1, 2012, 6:57 am
This is my pitiful excuse for a coupon binder. I am by no means an extreme couponer of course (would you believe that I threw out the majority of the coupons that came in last week’s Sunday paper?), but I still like a good deal. The other day I went to Target and managed to save $8 on a $214 purch...
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Jenn x. posted an article on Mamahood - Jan 31, 2012, 11:36 am
Valentine’s Day is just two weeks away – are you ready? Well, if you’re not, EdenFantasys can help! With fast shipping, discreet packaging, and $5.95 flat rate shipping and free shipping on all orders of $59 or more, you’ve got it made in the shade. And as always, EdenFantasys has plenty of ...
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Jenn x. posted an article on In My Bag - Jan 31, 2012, 9:49 am
I have a desktop computer and a laptop computer (as well as a small netbook, which I am using right now), and I love both, and I also appreciate them for their advantages, and understand their disadvantages. If you’re in the market for a new computer and haven’t decided whether you’d be intere...
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Jenn x. posted an article on Mamahood - Jan 31, 2012, 9:43 am
Back in October of 2007 I decided that I wanted contact lenses. I had worn glasses for so long, and I was so tired of them. So I got contact lenses. And I loved them, and wore nothing but contacts for several months. But I slowly discovered that there were advantages to prescription glasses after al...
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Jenn x. posted an article on In My Bag - Jan 30, 2012, 9:00 pm
The winner of the Android tablet giveaway is… Tara Add In My Bag to your Google+ circles Congratulations! Please check your email.
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Jenn x. posted an article on Mamahood - Jan 29, 2012, 11:53 pm
A few Christmases ago our friend Jason gave Ryan his very first train track set (Thomas the Tank Engine, of course). Since then he’s gotten 4-5 more sets for birthday and Christmas gifts, and the occasional standalone piece/train in between. The result? WAY TOO MANY TRAIN TRACKS. But he loves them...
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Jenn x. posted an article on kitty.nu - Jan 29, 2012, 1:48 pm
Sunday Stealing: The 99′er Meme: Part 1 1) Put your iTunes on shuffle. Give me the first 6 songs that pop up. Backstreet Boys – Hey Mr. DJ Toad the Wet Sprocket – Walk on the Ocean Lady Gaga – Teeth Lady Gaga – Bad Romance Indigo Girls – Ghost 2) If you could meet anyone on this e...
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Jenn x. posted an article on In My Bag - Jan 29, 2012, 10:37 am
EdenFantasys has so much more than sex toys. Over the past few months they have been busy adding to their lingerie collection, expanding it to include bra and panty sets, and plenty of club wear items. But more excitingly for yours truly, who works from home and thus doesn’t go clubbing, and who a...
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Jenn x. posted an article on In My Bag - Jan 29, 2012, 8:00 am
... , which is more of a yellow light like what you would find in homes. While cool lighting can certainly have its place in homes (such as in bathrooms, kitchens, and garages), I’m a fan of warm ... The 4W power consumption is equivalent to that of a 60W incandescent bulb, and is perfect for li...
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Jenn x. posted an article on Mamahood - Jan 28, 2012, 6:54 pm
I read a blog this morning whose owner wrote about collecting stamps and coins with her son. Honestly, collections have never been my thing, and they don’t seem to be an interest of my kids, either. I know that some people get uber excited about the next release of silver eagle at Golden Eagle, bu...
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Jenn x. posted an article on Mamahood - Jan 28, 2012, 6:35 pm
I grew up in a big city. I knew nothing of cows, chicken coops, and horses, except for what I saw on television or read about in books. Then, when I was 13, we moved to a very rural area. And by rural, I mean that nothing is in walking distance except for the mailbox (and even that may be down the r...
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Jenn x. posted an article on kitty.nu - Jan 28, 2012, 6:32 pm
In elementary school, middle school, and high school I was in chorus. I wasn’t in chorus because band was full, or because I loved reading music. On the contrary, I’ve never had an interest in playing an instrument (besides, have you seen the cost of things like guitar necks?!), and I wouldn’t...
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Jenn x. posted an article on In My Bag - Jan 28, 2012, 6:15 pm
I’m kidding, mostly. I can sing. I can’t sing exceptionally well, and I’m hopeless as a soprano (I was always alto, thank you very much), but I can sing decently. Now, when it comes to playing instruments? Forget it. I taught myself to play “Mary Had A Little Lamb” and “Silent Night” o...
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Jenn x. posted an article on kitty.nu - Jan 28, 2012, 1:38 pm
Via: Wpromote It’s amazing to think how search engine optimization has changed the world, and even my life – I live and breathe both search engine optimization and social media optimization, since I liberally indulge (read: bury myself, heh) in both for both business and pleasure.
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Jenn x. posted an article on Mamahood - Jan 28, 2012, 1:33 pm
I’m having laparoscopic abdominal surgery this coming Tuesday morning. I’d say it’s exploratory, but it’s not. My surgeon knows where to go, what to look for, and what to fix, so hopefully it’ll be a quick-in, quick-out kind of deal. But hopefully not too quick, if you know what I mean –...
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Jenn x. posted an article on Mamahood - Jan 28, 2012, 1:07 pm
Identity theft is scary. When someone manages to steal enough of your personal information that they can steal your identity, there’s a part of you that has been violated. No, you have not been physically violated; nor have you had any of your physical property damaged, broken into, or stolen. But...
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Jenn x. posted an article on Mamahood - Jan 28, 2012, 10:36 am
My son, my precious baby boy, is slowly but surely becoming too big, too tall, too heavy, too ungainly, for me to pick up, let alone carry for any length of time. I don’t know if it’s because I am so much lighter than I used to be (when he was born I weighed a little over 300 lbs; when I had my ...
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Jenn x. posted an article on kitty.nu - Jan 28, 2012, 10:36 am
My motto for 2012 is being On Top Of My Shit, and my word for 2012 is Accomplish. The two go hand in hand nicely, don’t you think? So far, I’m doing good. I use Gmail for both my personal email accounts as well as my work ones, and its awesome labeling, archiving, and filtering features are real...
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Jenn x. posted an article on In My Bag - Jan 28, 2012, 9:30 am
Smart & Sexy is a manufacturer of sexy sleepwear, lingerie, sexy sleepwear, bridal wear, bras, panties, bra and panty sets, swimwear and other “intimate” apparel items that are all worth checking out if the idea of sexy, comfortable, wearable, and affordable intimate apparel appeals to you. Smar...
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Jenn x. posted an article on In My Bag - Jan 27, 2012, 11:30 pm
In an effort to be more eco-friendly, I’m cutting down on the amount of plastic bags I use. When I do bring home plastic bags for grocery stores, I re-use them as liners for the bathroom trash cans, rather than purchasing separate, smaller-sized garbage bags for that purpose. But still, there’s ...
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Jenn x. posted an article on In My Bag - Jan 27, 2012, 6:24 pm
Tiny Prints is an online retailer of greeting cards for holidays and special occasions, as well as business cards, and personal/business stationery. Tiny Prints has an amazing selection of Valentine’s Day cards., and I’m pleased to be able to offer one lucky In My Bag reader fifty (50) free Vale...
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Jenn x. posted an article on In My Bag - Jan 26, 2012, 11:32 pm
Yandy is an online retailer of sexy lingerie. And as I found out when I was about 75 lbs heavier, they also carry a decent selection of plus size lingerie. In fact, it was their generous selection of plus size lingerie that made them so appealing. Too many retailers of plus size lingerie have a bad ...
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Jenn x. posted an article on kitty.nu - Jan 26, 2012, 2:24 pm
I am super super busy, between kids and husband and housework and work. So one thing I insist on doing every night is taking a shower. I usually use whatever shampoo or conditioner or body wash I’ve happened to buy at Target or Sephora, but recently I’ve been using a few of the items I purchased...
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Jenn x. posted an article on kitty.nu - Jan 22, 2012, 6:12 pm
Now that I’m no longer in plus size clothing (size 12-13 in bottoms, and M-L in tops, yeah baby!), I’ve really sat up and taken notice of just how mainstream plus size has become. Even as recently as two and a half years ago Target and other popular retailers only had a limited selection of plus...
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Jenn x. posted an article on kitty.nu - Jan 22, 2012, 12:53 pm
Jewelry can be a pain to organize – earring mates can be lost, bracelet charms can fall off, and necklaces can become hopelessly tangled with one another. I try to take good care of my jewelry, even if a lot of it isn’t gold or silver custom designed rings. I have a small train case that opens u...
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Jenn x. posted an article on kitty.nu - Jan 21, 2012, 3:34 pm
Saturday 9: Home 1. Do you live close to where you grew up? Why? I live about 60 miles from my hometown. I don’t know why – I just do. 2. Have you ever been so angry that you almost lost control? Yes. Who hasn’t? 3. Are you a fan of a musical act that slightly embarrasses you? Nope – i...
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Jenn x. posted an article on Mamahood - Jan 17, 2012, 12:55 pm
Tonight is one of those nights where I won’t be sitting around blogging, writing articles on tungsten wedding bands, or watching TV. First, I have to pick up Alyssa and her friend (my neighbor’s son) from school at 5:00pm. Then we’ll rush home and have dinner, and then rush back out at 6:00pm ...
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Jenn x. posted an article on Mamahood - Jan 17, 2012, 8:48 am
Alyssa has never been interested in doing anything with her hair, other than letting it hang free and wild. Then she complains about the knots that I have to sit and carefully and painstakingly work out of her hair. Yet she doesn’t like short hair. I’ve been threatening her with bowl cuts (how m...
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Jenn x. posted an article on Mamahood - Jan 16, 2012, 8:55 pm
Yesterday a few of my friends came over for several hours. One of them, Amanda, has been around my kids a lot (we’ve kid-swapped for sleepovers and such), so she knows that one thing Ryan does (related to his autism/sensory issues) is go pants-less most of the time he’s home. It’s funny, the f...
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Jenn x. posted an article on Mamahood - Jan 16, 2012, 4:35 pm
This is a year in which I am trying to be efficient. Efficient with money, but efficient with other things, too. Like food! Gone are the days of throwing out containers of sour cream or bushels of green onions that went bad because they went unused. I’m making more stews and casseroles and am even...
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Jenn x. posted an article on Mamahood - Jan 15, 2012, 8:17 pm
The kids are off from school tomorrow because of Martin Luther King Day. Fair enough – Martin Luther King was an important figure in our history, and deserves acknowledgment each year (I did take the time to explain Martin Luther King to Alyssa and Ryan today, since they asked). But then the kids ...
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Jenn x. posted an article on Mamahood - Jan 15, 2012, 9:29 am
EdenFantasys has recently started carrying makeup, and one of the items I purchased for myself (as an early Christmas gift) is the Bella in Bloom Eye Shadow Palette. This palette, which is available in three different color shades (I have all three – Annabelle, Lola, and Peony) features eight diff...
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Jenn x. posted an article on Mamahood - Jan 14, 2012, 3:36 pm
Saturday 9: I Know I’m Losing You 1. Have you ever still been in a relationship that you knew was ending, but you hung in with it anyway? If yes, why? No. 2. Tell why people around the world should be completely enthralled by you. Because I’m sparkly. 3. Other than where you live, what’s...
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Jenn x. posted an article on Mamahood - Jan 12, 2012, 10:22 am
Thursday 13: 13 things I want to do with the kids this year Go to the YMCA indoor pool at least once a week Go to our local outdoor pool (the one that is only 10 minutes away instead of 15; and has an active diving board that kids are allowed to use) at least twice a week Go rollerskating (I hope t...
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Jenn x. posted an article on Mamahood - Jan 8, 2012, 1:31 am
Ryan’s Saturday started out well enough. He had some anxiety in the morning about having time to eat toast and play after taking a quick bath, but he settled down quickly and held mostly still while I wet and lathered and rinsed him. He enjoyed it when Dan’s grandparents came over to visit, and ...
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