Expansions

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One thing I liked about our house was the face that there were no stairs to climb. Climbing the narrow staircase with such a large belly has proven difficult and I tire easily, but what sim wouldn't when they're carrying three babies in thier belly.

To pass the time and to get ahead of things, I've been working from home, writing articles for the paper and for STAR. Oh, I forgot to mention that! I am now a correspondant for STAR International Magazine, it pays a little extra simoleans which is always appreciated in this economy. So that job, my job with the paper, and the commission I recieve from my architectural designs manages to keep us with a nice nest egg. However I might have to give something up, I've been working so hard and with the babies I will need all the time I can get.


Speaking of babies, I went into labor in the middle of the night-why can't labor happen in the morning right after breakfast, per se. Tobi rushed me to the clinic where Julio performed a Csection and soon we had our triplets: Aaron, Ping and Simora.


They are all so precious. At first I could only help a little as the surgery left me sore. But soon I was on my feet, helping Tobi with those late night feedings. Which, when you have three mouths to feed seem like an endless cycle.

Nevertheless, Tobi and I made sure to leave time to enjoy ourselves. So we attended the grand opening of Jonagold Shoppes II (which I designed) for a few hours. The shoppes are directly behind our apartment so it was a short walk. We enjoyed a breakdancing performance and did a little shopping before returning home to the triplets.

A Little Down Time

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The beginning of the month was a welcome change from the cold winter that left us stranded indoors many simdays with the large amounts of snow. Finally it was spring and time for baseball season which would lead into basketball and football season. Speaking of which, I need to talk to Jesse about playing a game of flag football soon, now that the snow is gone.


Li and I settled into our new apartment. With the hood council mandate, all we could afford was a unit at Daniels Row. It's a bit small, our bedroom barely has enough room for our double bed, but it's comfortable. Li quickly got to work renovating it, as much as she could with her large belly, and preparing the nursery for the babies. It's a bit harder to decorate, so she says, since imports are greatly restricted. But she made it work and it looks great.

Work has been slow, the occasional vandalism of property or stolen newspapers. Nothing serious, thank goodness. With the influx of tourists and transient sims, many residents expected crime to increase, but it hasn't. Apple Valley Metro hasn't either.


I should have appreciated the downtime at work. Now that the babies are here, I spend every waking minute with them. Three little mouths to feed. Li was amazing, the delivery was quick. I admit, I was worried at first since this is Apple Valley's first triplet delivery, but Julio did a great job and after a few days in the clinic, the babies were ready to come home. Aaron, Ping and Simora keep us very busy to say the least. Thankfully, I managed to take a few days off to help Li care for them.


Even though we both had days off to care for the babies, we still crashed whenever we could. I barely see my wife awake and soon I will have to return to work and Li's maternity leave will be over. We'll have to see about getting a nanny or a babysitter soon, but I don't know if we can afford it.

Blast from the Past

Found some old wedding photos in a box, decided to post them.

Any Day Now

Any day now the babies will arrive. We're excited, but nervous at the same time. Can we handle three tiny lives. Three times everything. Bottles, diapers, cribs, education fees, clothes, everything!

Financial Strain

Yes, it's no secret that we're experiencing financial strain as of late. The IVF treatment was §5,000; then each doctor's visit is §500 and we still need to furnish the nursery and pay bills. It seems like the money doesn't stretch enough.

Ugh, rough

This pregnancy is so...uncomfortable. Ugh...not only physically, but financially as well. The fertility treatments were expensive, not to mention the continuous clinic visits. But good news is that we're having triplets! Yes, three babies! It will be crowded for a bit, but this is all we can afford at the moment.

We're Pregnant

Finally, we're having a family. I am beyond thrilled. I called my father and told him the great news and everyone was so happy. Anika Rose decided not to move to AV with us due to the upcoming birth. We're going to the clinic to find out if it's a boy or a girl. I am beyond thrilled!