sorry about the late reply
i downloaded cleaninstaller to identify my hacks.
i had a huge spring cleanout of old downloads and hacks:
my new list of hacks follow:
marriagepostmortum.pkg
MQ_Teleport.pkg
nocorruptdeath.pkg
Numenor(Dizzy2)_GlobalHack_Smarter-lights_AllGames.pkg
Plastic Surgery for Teens.pkg
SharedIsChairABoothGlobal.pkg
SharedIsSofaASectionalGlobal.pkg
ailias_dresstowel_all_ResidentialOnly.pkg
satellitehack.pkg
telescopehacked.pkg
call-anyone.pkg
and one pending (it made my HDCU freeze)
LotFullofSims.pkg (I actually want to put this one in... any advice?)
With this new list my shopping problem is fixed, and my sims get pregnant.
BONUS:
i saw this http://sumomo.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=278072 and i am seriously considering it.
i am thinking of adding it onto my existing pleasantview (since i haven't started to play the other neighbourhoods ever since i reinstalled)
any advice?