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The first week of pregnancy is officially counted from the first day of your last period. So, when you're one week pregnant, you haven't even conceived yet! What happens to your body during this stage and when will your egg actually be fertilized?
The Pregnancy Symptoms Calendar
Exploring each of the pregnancy weeks
Pregnancy is a time of rapid physical change - both for your body and your growing baby - it can be hard to keep up with the stages of pregnancy week by week. But, don't worry, we're here to help!
Welcome to our handy calendar, where we'll give you information on symptoms and your baby's development, as well as helpful tips and checklists each week from the very first week of pregnancy through to when you're finally ready to deliver.
Created by moms, for moms, we explain the different stages of pregnancy week by week and make sense of the doctor speak!
Simply click on any of the weeks below and we'll do our very best to tell you all you need to know about pregnancy at that stage.
2 Weeks Pregnant – The Waiting is the Hardest Part
Am I pregnant yet? The 2nd week of your official pregnancy is usually your fertile window. It's characterized by your attempts to conceive and then by the long wait to take the test. By the end of pregnancy week 2 you might just be lucky! What's happening to your body and your baby?
3 weeks pregnant – Changes and Developments
By pregnancy week 3, the sperm will actually have fertilized your egg and things will start to get real! What is happening to your little embryo? And when will the first pregnancy symptoms kick in?
4 Weeks Pregnant- The First Symptoms of Pregnancy
In pregnancy week 4, you may start to experience some of the earliest symptoms of pregnancy. The embryo is embedding in your uterus and the pregnancy hormones are running wild? Read more about pregnancy symptoms and fetal developments as you reach the end of the first month of pregnancy.
5 Weeks Pregnant – Things Start to Get Real
Tingling breasts? Morning sickness? Feeling tired all the time for no reason? Yep, these are all symptoms that often kick in around pregnancy week 5. You're one month pregnant already and there are huge changes going on for you and your baby. Read more about the symptoms and developments here.
6 Weeks Pregnant – Looking After Yourself and Baby
At six weeks pregnant, it's really important that you're looking after yourself (because looking after your body is looking after your baby!). There is still a risk of miscarriage – do you know the symptoms to look out for? Have you thought about seeing an obstetrician to check on your pregnancy health?
7 weeks pregnant – Your Blueberry-Sized Baby and Your Body
At 7 weeks pregnant your baby will start to look less like a tadpole and more like a baby – even though he or she is only the size of a blueberry! You won't be 'showing' yet, but y you may start to gain some weight. What are the symptoms and developments and how can you make sure you're looking after yourself?
8 Weeks Pregnant – Developing Fingers and Toes
AT the end of pregnancy week 8, you'll officially be two months pregnant! Your baby is still only tiny but is almost completely formed – right down to the fingers and toes. Read more about the symptoms and developments at this stage of pregnancy here.
9 Weeks Pregnant – Mood Swings and Tiredness as Baby Grows
By pregnancy week 9, your baby is well established in the womb. But there is still a risk of miscarriage so hold off on telling your wider circles of friends and family for another 3 weeks. You may find that the racing pregnancy hormones cause mood swings and/or fatigue – lots of exercise and good nutrition should help you stabilize these symptoms. Find out more about other developments and symptoms here.
10 weeks pregnant – Don't Mention the Pregnancy Hormones
At 10 weeks pregnant, your baby is about the size of a small lime. He or she is developing rapidly and your body is hard at work. This can mean that mood swings and fatigue continue. You may also still have early pregnancy symptoms like morning sickness to contend with, which can make things super tough. Cheer yourself up by reading about your baby's developments and changes.
11 weeks pregnant – Your Baby is Growing (and so are You)
By the time you're 11 weeks pregnant, you'll most probably notice your waistline thickening, even though you're not actually "showing" yet. Your baby is almost completely formed and the rest of your pregnancy will be spent developing systems and organ functions – as well as getting much, much bigger! Find out more about the symptoms and developments in pregnancy week 11 here.
12 weeks pregnant – Telling the World You're Expecting
Pregnancy week 12 is one of the most exciting milestones for many expectant parents. At the end of week 12 (when you're 3 months pregnant), the chance of miscarriage reduces significantly, which is why it's recommended that you wait until this stage before announcing your pregnancy. The moment has finally arrived! How will you share your exciting news?
13 weeks pregnant – The End of the First Trimester
At the end of this week, you'll have completed your first trimester of pregnancy. And, almost overnight, your belly may "pop out" and you'll begin to show. Hopefully, most of the unpleasant symptoms of trimester one are behind you and you can look forward to glowing skin and a burst of energy in the second trimester. What other developments can you expect in week 13 of pregnancy?
14 weeks pregnant – The Second Trimester Begins
By pregnancy week 14, your baby is about the size of a lemon. And, if you weren't showing last week, you'll almost certainly be sporting a little round belly in week 14 (although every woman is different!). Your baby is quickly developing and almost all of his or her organs are now fully functional. Find out more about pregnancy week 14 here.
15 Weeks Pregnant – Your Baby is the Size of an Apple
At pregnancy week 15, women often experience bleeding gums because of the hormones and increased blood flow. It can be a really good idea to book a trip to the dentist around this time to make sure your dental health's okay. What other symptoms and developments should you expect at 15 weeks pregnant?
16 Weeks Pregnant- Will You find out the Sex of Your Baby?
Another exciting pregnancy milestone arrives at 16 weeks pregnancy. You may be able to find out your baby's gender at an ultrasound (just don't be too disappointed if he or she gets shy and hides from the camera!). Have you and your partner decided whether to find out or keep Baby's gender a surprise? What other symptoms and developments happen at this stage of pregnancy?
17 weeks pregnant – The Glowing Stage of Pregnancy Begins
Week 17 of pregnancy is the beginning of a wonderful stage for many women. The uncomfortable symptoms of the first trimester wear off, your skin glows, and your hair grows quickly and shines with health. Your baby is also in an intense stage of growth. Read more about the symptoms and developments here.
18 weeks pregnant – Baby's Nervous System is Developing
During pregnancy week 18, your baby (and your belly!) continue to grow rapidly and you may need to invest in some maternity clothes if you haven't already. You should also make sure you're staying active and eating well. Read more about your symptoms and your baby's development when you're 18 weeks pregnant here.
19 Weeks Pregnant – Nearly Halfway Through Your Pregnancy
Sometime around pregnancy week 19, you'll experience the "quickening", when your Baby's movements become strong enough to feel. Your baby may start to put pressure on your spine and bladder and you may have backache and need to pee every 5 minutes! Read more about the symptoms and developments here.
20 Weeks Pregnant – You've Reached the Halfway Point
At 20 weeks pregnant, you're exactly halfway through your pregnancy and your baby should be about the size of a small melon. Baby's movements will be becoming much stronger and you should be feeling them regularly. You may also be feeling the odd cramp or pain. Have you thought about planning a baby shower? Time to call your bestie!
21 weeks pregnant – Can You Feel the Kicks and Somersaults?
By pregnancy week 21, the baby should become very active in the womb and even your partner will be able to feel the kicks and movements. You may also start to experience some strong food cravings and aversions. Don't "eat for two" – snack healthily and regularly to give your baby the very best nutrients. Find out more about the symptoms and developments at 21 weeks pregnant here.
22 Weeks Pregnant – Your Baby can Hear Your Voice
At week 22 of pregnancy, your baby's senses are very well-developed and he or she can even hear your voice. Try and spend lots of time talking and singing to your baby to start the bonding process. Find out more about what to expect when you're 22 weeks pregnant here.
23 Weeks Pregnant – Your Baby's Growth Accelerates
23 weeks pregnant marks the start of an intense period of growth and Baby's weight should double over the next month or so. You can expect an increase in symptoms because of this rapid growth – don't be surprised if you experience swollen feet and ankles, cramps or back pain, and the odd touch of insomnia. Find out more about what to expect at this stage of pregnancy here.
24 Weeks Pregnant – Your Baby's Facial Features are Fully Formed
In the 24th week of pregnancy, your baby should continue to gain about 6 ounces a week. You may notice changes to your belly on a daily basis and you should be able to feel lots of kicks and movements. Anxiety is common at this stage of pregnancy, so make sure you're communicating regularly about how you feel and that you're not afraid to ask for help when you need it.
25 Weeks Pregnant – Your Baby is Practicing Breathing
At around 25 weeks pregnant, your baby will begin to practice the survival skills he or she will need. Breathing reflexes are being developed and the baby will be sucking in and out amniotic fluid. You are now nearing the end of your second trimester – have you written a formal birth plan yet? Read more about what this involves here.
26 Weeks Pregnant – Your Baby's Brain is Going a Mile a Minute
At 26 weeks pregnant, your baby's brain is functioning at a really high level. The eyelids finally open and he or she becomes sensitive to light. Shine a torch on your belly and see if you can feel the kicks! Find out more about symptoms and developments at this stage of pregnancy here.
27 Weeks Pregnant – The End of the 2nd Trimester
Congratulations! You've reached the end of your second trimester and are now two-thirds of the way through your pregnancy. You may start to have some of the more uncomfortable late pregnancy symptoms around week 27. Do you know the difference between normal swelling (pregnancy edema) and the symptoms of preeclampsia? Find out more here.
28 Weeks Pregnant – The Final Pregnancy Trimester Begins
At pregnancy week 28, you enter the final trimester of pregnancy. Your baby's position may change as he or she drops lower down in the pelvis and prepares for birth (this happens at different times for every woman). The change in position can cause sciatica (shooting nerve pain) and pressure on your lower back and bladder. Find out more about the symptoms and developments here.
29 Weeks Pregnant – Make Sure You're Taking Care of Yourself
By the time you're 29 weeks pregnant, tiredness and discomfort can really set in. Anxiousness and even depression are common symptoms for women in this stage. Make sure you're getting lots of nutrients, exercising regularly, and grabbing some rest whenever you can. Communicate regularly with your partner, family, and midwife and seek help and advice when you need it.
30 Weeks Pregnant – Uncomfortable Symptoms Ahead
Only 10 more weeks to go! When you're 30 weeks pregnant, you're likely to develop a number of uncomfortable pregnancy symptoms. But which are normal and harmless? And which could be the sign of a serious pregnancy complication? Find out about pregnancy symptoms from week 30 here.
31 Weeks Pregnant – Your Baby is Getting Lots of Sleep in the Womb
At around week 31 of pregnancy, you'll probably notice distinct changes in your baby's movement patterns. This is because the baby settles into longer periods of sleep. As long as he or she also has times when they are intensely active, there's nothing to worry about. You could consider keeping a 'kick diary' to monitor Baby's movements and patterns more closely.
32 Weeks Pregnant – Have You Met Braxton Hicks Yet?
Sometime during week 32 of pregnancy, your body may start "practicing" for labor and your uterus may randomly contract in what's known as Braxton Hicks Contractions. Find out more about them, and other symptoms and developments in week 32 here.
33 Weeks Pregnant – Baby's Immune System is Developing
At 33 weeks pregnant, your baby is developing his or her smaller details and functions, like the immune system. And, he or she seems to get a little bit bigger every day! What are the other symptoms and developments at this stage of pregnancy?
34 Weeks Pregnant – Your Body is Practicing for Labor
At 34 weeks pregnant, you might really be starting to feel the strain on your body. Tiredness, insomnia and body aches can combine with other symptoms to make the days (and nights!) seem really long. But the end, and the moment you'll meet your beautiful baby are in sight. Only six weeks to go!
35 Weeks Pregnant – You are on the home stretch now
By week 35 of pregnancy, your body is busy preparing for childbirth. The hormones may cause some surprising symptoms such as blurry vision and itchy eyes. You may also notice that your breasts begin to leak colostrum. Find out more about the symptoms and developments at 35 weeks pregnant here.
36 Weeks Pregnant – Growth Slows and Your Baby Prepares for Birth
Up until 36 weeks pregnant, your baby has been gaining weight rapidly. But, around now, that growth will begin to slow down and Baby's energy will go into preparing for labor. You may be experiencing some uncomfortable pregnancy symptoms – and have a very noticeable 'waddle'. Hang in there – just four weeks to go!
37 Weeks Pregnant – Keep Anxiety at Bay – Ask for Help if You Need it
As you get closer to labor and delivery, your uncomfortable pregnancy symptoms and a niggling worry about the unknown experiences ahead can often lead to anxiety. Many women develop anxiousness, or even panic attacks, at around 37 weeks pregnant. Make sure you understand your symptoms and know what to expect.
38 Weeks Pregnant – Your Due Date is Just around the Corner!
At the end of pregnancy week 38, you will be considered "full term". Babies seldom pay attention to a due date on a calendar – your guess about when he or she will arrive is as good as anyone's! Do you know the difference between late pregnancy symptoms and the first signs of labor? Find out more here.
39 Weeks Pregnant – Your Baby will Arrive Any Day Now
Some babies seem eager to join the world and arrive at around 39 weeks pregnant, while others seem so happy and comfortable in the womb that they stick around for another 2 or 3 weeks. Which sort will yours be? Labor may start at any time – do you know how to recognize the earliest symptoms of labor?
40 Weeks Pregnant – Will You Make it to Your Due Date?
Congratulations! You've made it through the full 40 weeks of pregnancy. Now you just need to wait patiently (or impatiently!) for your baby to make an appearance! Don't be too surprised if labor doesn't kick off this week, though. Statistics show that nearly a third of pregnancies go beyond their estimated due date. Get as much rest as you can and reserve your strength for when labor finally starts.


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Projecting Which 10 Young MLB Stars Will Be Next Faces of the SportJune 12, 2013
Projecting Which 10 Young MLB Stars Will Be Next Faces of the Sport
When you think of the game of baseball, names like Derek Jeter, Justin Verlander, Albert Pujols and David Ortiz all come to mind.
However, these players won't be around forever, and MLB has already started the process of grooming the next faces of baseball.
While many of these upcoming stars are in the big leagues, some are close to making the show.
Here's a look at 10 players who are the next faces of baseball.
Yu Darvish
Yu Darvish is still relatively young, but he has shown he can be one of the best pitchers in baseball. Darvish dominated Japan's Central League before coming over to the U.S.
In his time in MLB, he has gone 23-11 with a 3.54 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP.
He's shown he has the capability to dominate for a long time, and I believe he will.
Bryce Harper
Bryce Harper is MLB's (and ESPN's) golden boy. Every time he does something, it becomes big news. While many people can grow tired of it, Harper has earned respect because he is a very good player.
He could develop into one of the game's best with the way he plays.
Some folks may not like it, but let's face it, Harper plays the game the right way at a high level. What more could you ask for out of someone?
Matt Harvey
Matt Harvey has already shown us what he can do this year with the New York Mets. He's gone 5-0 with a 2.10 ERA and 95 strikeouts.
While most in the organization have higher expectations for the other pitching prospect (Zack Wheeler), we've already seen what Harvey can do.
If he continues to pitch the way he has to start the season, he'll not only be New York's ace ahead of Wheeler, but he'll join the likes of Verlander and Felix Hernandez as one of the top pitchers in the game.
Yasiel Puig
I don't think any player has made quite the entrance into the big leagues as Yasiel Puig. And it came just in time for the Los Angeles Dodgers, as many fans were beginning to lose hope.
Puig is an exciting player to watch and has obvious passion for the game. Maybe it's because he realizes how much better he has it in the U.S. compared to Cuba.
Regardless, he's batting .486 with four home runs and 10 RBI and giving fans in Los Angeles something to be excited about.
If he can lead the Dodgers back into pennant contention, watch out.
He's a gold mine waiting to happen for baseball.
Julio Teheran
Julio Teheran was once one of the top prospects in baseball, but he lost that ranking when he struggled to win a starting job out of spring training in 2012. Then, he faltered at Triple-A, and many outside of the Atlanta Braves organization thought not much would come out of him.
Although Teheran had three rough starts to the year, he is now 4-3 with a 3.62 ERA and 58 strikeouts. He's commanding the zone a lot more and flashed his dominance against the Pirates (June 5) with an eight-inning, one-hit, 11-strikeout performance.
Mike Trout
If you didn't notice what Mike Trout did during his rookie season in 2012 with the Los Angeles Angels, then you missed a lot.
Had Miguel Cabrera not won the Triple Crown, I believe Trout would have taken home the AL MVP award last year. Still, a Rookie of the Year and runner-up for the MVP is not a bad way to kick off your career.
Trout is on an absolute tear once again this year, batting .297 with 12 home runs, 42 RBI and 14 stolen bases.
He is the closest to being named an official face of baseball. It's only a matter of time.
Gerrit Cole
Gerrit Cole made his much-anticipated debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday and got good results. He was the top pitching prospect in the game, and his performance showed why. Cole went 6.1 innings, giving up seven hits, two runs and struck out two.
While the strikeout numbers weren't as high as many would have liked, he still pitched well for his first appearance.
Given what he did in the minor leagues, there's no doubt Cole will put up big numbers throughout his career.
Billy Hamilton
I have a soft spot for guys who can steal bases.
When it comes to Cincinnati Reds prospect Billy Hamilton, there is none better. Hamilton set a minor league record last year by stealing 155 total bases across two levels. Now in his fifth year in the minors, Hamilton has stolen a total of 360 bases, including 40 already this year.
I'm going to go ahead and say that Hamilton will not only break the single-season stolen base record held by Hugh Nichol (138), but he'll also break Ricky Henderson's career stolen base record of 1,406.
Call me crazy, but I don't see either mark standing by the end of Hamilton's career.
Shelby Miller
Shelby Miller might be a surprise pick for many, but he's been one of the best pitchers in baseball this year. He is 7-4 this year with a 2.21 ERA and 81 strikeouts.
He's been a much-needed addition to the St. Louis Cardinals rotation after Chris Carpenter's career basically came to an end with more arm trouble.
The Cardinals have always had good pitching, and Miller is just another in a long line of solid pitching talent. But I believe he'll be best pitcher to wear a St. Louis uniform since before Carpenter and Adam Wainwright came on the scene.
Oscar Taveras
Oscar Taveras is another prospect to get excited about. He has all five tools and uses them very well. He hits for average and has a lot of power, as evidenced by his 23 home runs in Double-A last year.
Taveras is just an all-around player who will do a lot of things really well. He may never win an MVP, but he'll continually find ways to get the job done.

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text: "I Conquered it!" are the words printed on my medal from the Jay Peak trail race, these words are very appropriate for this race because anyone who completes it has surely conquered it. It is a very challenging race for anyone and considered one of the hardest in the country. 5,260 feet of elevation gain, in 25k and the extremely technical nature of the trail, made this race the most challenging I have ever done. I am absolutely thrilled I was able to do it! The course was made even more difficult because it was very wet. About 80% or more wet surfaces, consisting of lots of mud, wet tall grass, wet hay, wet rock slabs, wet moss covered rocks with water flowing over them on steep uphills as the only means of moving forward due to thick woods surrounding you, numerous stream crossings, and some rock climbing on some of the very steep single track covered in tall wet vegetation. It was so bad at one point I needed to lift my leg up near my shoulder height and grab a hold of whatever I could and hoist myself up on each rock as I climbed that stretch of single track. Every hill was a very steep uphill and downhill and being a mostly wet course, you really needed to be extra careful not to fall, in fact, the race director stressed it to us the night before in the meeting saying that many people have gotten hurt because it is so slippery and steep and that last year a very experienced runner broke his femur. The hills were so steep that you knew if you fell, you would likely keep falling. The race was on a mountain at a famous ski resort in Vermont and many of the trails were on the black diamond trails for skiing, which means it was on the hardest level of ski ability trails. It is one thing to go down a mountain, sliding, on skis, but it is whole other thing to go down it on wet surfaces, not snow covered, not on skis, but on your own two legs with no special equipment. I am thrilled I did this race. It is such a very powerful feeling to do something so very challenging. As I crossed the finish line, the race director and other people cheered me on loudly with great big smiles across their faces, calling my name out, shouting congratulations, something that many times does not happen in larger races. I felt so very proud, accomplished, powerful, and very emotional beyond words. It was the very best feeling that I will never forget. Life is meant to be lived, Make sure you fill your life with experiences and adventures and to live beyond your comfort zone because those are the memories that help make you feel fit forever. At the finish, I was absolutely on top of the world, and still am today, months later. I did this race last year on Labor Day weekend and it is now March, I love to think back to this race for many reasons. It is not only a great memory, but a great way to keep going, push myself, in training and in all areas of my life, because this race certainly proved that even in the most difficult situations, I have the power inside of me to do it. I don't think this feeling will ever leave me, the feeling that I conquered this huge challenging race. I did it. I feel amazing.


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There were so many amazing musical performances that it's a challenge to pick the highlights. There were some sets that totally knocked me out. Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings was the absolute top for me, and I bet for many others. The place went wild during her set! I couldn't stop dancing as I watched from the back of the field in front of the main stage. At one point I found myself jumping up and down. It's been awhile since that happened.
Andrew Bird, John Prine, Brandi Carlile, Horse Feathers, Dawes, Swell Season and Levon Helm were my other favorites, but EVERYBODY was great and once again the folks at Newport Folk outdid themselves on all fronts. The quality of the artist line-up, the sound, and the overall experience of being at the festival was absolutely top notch and that's what Newport delivers year after year. Listen to music from the festival here.


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Discussion in 'Ammunition & Reloading' started by sjmahe, Dec 20, 2014.
You'll have better luck selling or trading this powder in the classified section reloading.
Good luck with the sale
Where do you live???
Dundee, OR. If it's too far we could work something out.
Portland area??
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Saturday, June 30, 2012
Do and Don't: Don't Say Bad Words
Ever been to shops where you already know the chances of the staff being rude is high? Just the tone of their signs already gives off a signal of this. How sad many shop owners are unaware the power of their signs and how unwelcoming they can be.
DON'T: Hmmmm. The store wants customers to buy but God forbid they try something on. As if the pink paper and border ribbons will make up for "NO FITTING"!
Posted by Natalie Tan at 11:06 AM
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"Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers." ~3 John 2
"John greets his friend Gaius with a common Jewish blessing: May you be prosperous and healthy (in a wholistic sense, inwardly, bodily, socially, materially). It implies an interrelated understanding of human nature based on the Hebraic worldview of Shalom: Yahweh's wholistic peace and prosperity, health and harmony, experienced through right relationships. Beginning with Adam and Eve, we see throughout the biblical witness how fractured relationship with God, the source relationship, ourselves, each other and creation itself, leads to "the curse" -- the chaos of sin, sickness, demons and death. We also see how restored relationship (reconciliation) through Messiah's life, death and resurrection breaks the curse and leads to forgiveness, healing, freedom and eternal life. Shalom is God's reign of wholistic order and wellbeing, the opposite of disintegrating chaos and destruction, the rule of evil.
"Simply stated, a biblical understanding of disease is dis-ease--a lack of ease in the whole person. Sicknesses are disorders, the opposite of Shalom, a disruption of God's wholistic harmony and relational wellbeing in the human being. . .
". . . Healing is the event and/or process of restoring wholeness to the whole person. Healing is God's Shalom--experiencing and ministering God's wholeness, order and wellbeing. The New Testament word for this Shalom healing is 'salvation', God's work in saving us and creation from sin, sickness, demons and death . . ." ~excerpt from Doing Healing by Alexander Ventor
This blog is often devoted to nutritional health and healing. I believe God has provided for our health and healing in nature, his creation. However, complete health and wholeness can only come when it comes in every part of the person: body, soul, mind, spirit and relationships being set in right order. That is God's Shalom, to which Ventor refers above, and which only comes through right relationship with Jesus Christ.
So my greeting today is that of John and the early church:
May you prosper and be in good health, even as your soul prospers.


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|If only we could all have access to Dr. House & his diagnostic team...!
A recurring theme I often read in comments posted online by thyroid patients is that, when their lab results come back showing TSH within a 'normal' range, the doctor makes a sweeping statement to declare them 'fine.' The numbers on a piece of paper apparently overrule the symptoms we are oh-so-strongly feeling.
I, too, have been on the receiving end of this - rather lazy and quite frankly dismissive - 'but your TSH is normal so you are fine' diagnosis. I knew I was not fine at all. What I wished I could do was invite that particular doctor to try living with my symptoms for a week, and then tell me I was 'fine'.
After my post-op care had been completed and my scar was healing up nicely, I was handed over from the mightily capable hands of my surgeon, whom I trusted implicitly, to the hospital's in-house endocrinologist. Supposedly an expert in thyroid conditions.
From my very first referred appointment I felt uneasy with him, and I got the impression that the thyroid was probably his least specialised element of the endocrine system - perhaps understandable when living and working in a country with one of the highest rates of diabetes in the world. In my head I was questioning the logic he used at explaining away my symptoms; ok, I know I'm not anywhere near being a doctor and he has studied and practised for a very long time, but I have also done my due diligence into thyroid conditions and I'm not entirely clueless. But, it was still early days after my surgery, and I was willing to go along with his suggested course of action in the beginning, which was absolutely nothing. No medication. No treatment. No further testing.
Having thrown myself back into work, I tried to carry on as normal, but as the weeks passed I just knew I wasn't able to function as I previously had been. I was exhausted. ALL. THE. TIME. My motivation was zero. Even my appetite had waned immensely and my weight was dropping (not something you would expect in someone who should be hypothyroid).
I went back to the endocrinologist. Again, he told me my TSH was normal. I complained of having slightly dry skin compared to usual, and that my body hair - which had been banished months before through a successful course of laser hair removal - was growing back. He took these mentioned symptoms, without any further testing, and diagnosed me with PCOS (polycystic ovaries).
My gut instinct was that he was wrong.
I grappled with it in my head for a few days and did some more online research, before deciding to book an appointment with the very first General Practitioner I had seen at the start of my thyroid journey; the one who had discovered my nodule in the first place. He disagreed with the PCOS diagnosis immediately.
This was the first time anyone had even thought to test my Ferritin and Vitamin D levels, which, in fact, work hand-in-hand with thyroid function. The GP called me back later the very same day with the blood test results, saying he had to inform me immediately. "I think we need to enter you into the Guinness Book of World Records - this is the lowest Vitamin D reading I've ever seen in a living person," he said. Anything under 30 is considered a deficiency. 50-70 is normal. 70-100 optimal.
My Vitamin D level was 1.4.
Similarly, Ferritin - which should ideally be above 70 - was just 12.
These two simple blood tests produced two clear results and simple explanations to my symptoms. Thankfully, they also have simple treatments. Three lots of 300,000iu intramuscular Vitamin D injections were prescribed over the course of the next calendar year, as well as supplementing with a daily tablet of 10,000iu and weekly tablet of 50,000iu. An iron supplement helped to regulate the Ferritin. Within a matter of a month or so I could feel my energy levels returning to something close to recognisable, my motivation was up, and I was getting my sparkle back.
The point I want to make is simple, but not something I would necessarily have realised before going through this experience. And that is, the Doctor is NOT always right.
You have every right to research about your own condition and symptoms, and every right to challenge your doctor on what he or she is prescribing or suggesting. You also have every right to seek a second, third, fourth - as many additional medical opinions as you like. Until you find a diagnosis and treatment that you trust, you feel comfortable with, and you feel the benefit of.
I used to be shy about questioning anyone's authority or qualification, but not anymore. You are the only one living in your own body, and experiencing your own symptoms. You know when something is not right. Listen to your body - I have found that mine always has a way of showing me when it needs attention, and it should never be ignored.


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I personally think that it is absolutely absurd to make and market such a garment for a pre-pubescent girl. What are we really teaching little girls by telling them their underdeveloped bodies are not adequate to wear a bathing suit. By putting padding in the bathing suit you're telling her this is the way you're supposed to look when wearing a bathing suit. All this does is make girls feel inadequate and gives them complexes and body image issues at an early age. I think we have enough of this going on. I think its thinking and actions like this that cause girls to ask for boob jobs as graduation presents for high school.
Would you buy a push up bikini for your 7 year old child? What are your thoughts?
*peace love & couture*


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Choosing The Best Machine For You Personally: Computer Buying Tricks And Tips
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We took the girls to a pumpkin patch today. It was insanely hot. Like ridiculous. It should never be this hot in October. Ever.
So, we basically grabbed pumpkins, took pictures and left. Which was fine because there was nothing else there for us to do anyway.
I took tons more pictures on my camera. But, in true Lindsey fashion, I have yet to upload them on my computer. So you get an Instagram repeat. Oh wellsies. My girls are adorable either way.
We also ate at our new favorite Mexican place...Las Pinatas. So good. Al Pastor tacos. You're welcome.
And we stopped at the library, because obviously.
Then Adam and I got to go on a date tonight!! We rarely, if ever, get to go on dates anymore so when family comes to visit, we get away as much as we can when we have reliable and loving babysitters.
We went to see The Judge. I love me some RDJ, so clearly I had to see this movie. Then we went to a new sushi restaurant and it was delish. Finally...good sushi in Texas! Weird concept, I know. But it happened! We tried to go to one place downtown but it had a 45 minute wait so we put our name on the list and then left. Oops. Then, 8 minutes later we got a text saying our table was ready. Oops again since we were already at the other sushi place. HA!
And then I came home and went to sleep. Because tired. So very tired.


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After I am done with this post I am headed outside to catch up with the yard work and enjoy the sun. It has been such a glorious summer here so I want to take advantage of it whenever I can and I know winter will be here before we know it. The days are already noticeably shorter and the fireweed is almost done blooming which is a sign that summer is almost over and winter is fast approaching.
Any way back to the reason of this post which is I have a card to share:
The Shabby Tea Room , Material Girl for the colors (green and blue) and then they wanted us to use material ( I used canvas for the material) and flowers (flowers are in the pattern paper and I also used teeny green paper flowers)
Next I die cut the stand out of pattern paper, inked the edges with distress ink and pieced it together with the dress form and added it to the light green pattern paper with the stitched floral pattern which I thought fit the theme of my card very well. I distressed all the edges of my layers with my distress tool and inked the edges with Walnut Stain distress ink.
I love the fact that this card is flat even though it has lots of layers making it so much easier to mail.
And since this card has lots of distress going on I thought I would also play over at Lawnscaping.
Thanks so much for dropping by and have a great day everyone!


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If you're getting tired of me beginning every week's homeschool update with a report on how someone in the family has been sick, know that I'm just as sick of sickness reports too! I wish the kids would stop getting sick! My friend Nicci taught me to make my own elderberry tincture so when it's done in a few weeks I will have a good immune booster/cold fighter on hand.
The girls took turns having stomach flu during horse week but we still were able to enjoy some horseback riding and thankfully Ali was healthy again in time for her big "Pony Birthday" the weekend after horse week.
Jer thought riding Boppa's horses was the best thing ever! He declared it "funner" than snowmobiling, one of his favorite activities!
Ali was a bit timid around the horse and Justus was just plain scared so Jer did most of the brushing and riding. I didn't get any pics of when Ali rode the horse.
Grandpa saddled Banjo up for us and I led the kids around the pasture. It was great exercise for me for an hour!
Banjo is a huge horse; a Percheron/Quarter Horse mix.
It was cool to have my camera on hand when Crockett and Rico had a fight.
They are full-blooded brothers (Morgan/Percheron) and they are constantly at each other.
Now I know where the term "horseplay" came from.
They fight just as much, if not more, than my own boys!
Ali got a unicorn pillow pet for her birthday, which kind of fit in with the horse theme!
We played "Pin the tail on the pony" and had a pony race at the party
She got a couple of new pony/horse toys for her birthday
We had horse snacks! Mini-wheats, apples, and alfalfa/carrot smoothies!
For their binder pages they glued photographs of horses that I had taken onto their binder sheets. We talked a lot about obedience because our key words were "I obey right away." I think this was the week when the key words were most quoted by Mom to the kids! =)
The kids enjoyed learning the song "Trust and Obey" and we enjoyed many books from the library about horses.


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Well I tried but the tears started before we even arrived.Our guide and adoption facilitator smiling... she is very sweet and helpful.
Outside the civil affairs office where Hope was waiting for us.
TanTan had already arrived and was in the room when we arrived. I knew her recognized her immediately and the nanny then brought her around to us.
Jewell said this one is for you Misty...
Today has been incredible. God's peace that passes understanding has really kept our hearts and minds, including Hope, who we now know has been called TanTan by the nannies at the orphanage. We are calling her TanTan as of now and will gradually introduce the name Hope to her. She is a "mama's girl", although she will let me hold her for a while if Mama's not too far away. Hope was very calm at the civil office where we met her for several minutes, then had a complete meltdown with loud crying and profuse tears. After the nannies had calmed her a little, they slipped out without her knowing. One of the nannies was crying. We appreciate their care for Hope and the love that they feel for all of the children they care for, which has to be spread so thin.
We left the office a few minutes later and rode to the hotel and Hope was quiet and looking around at the city scenes and us. She has settled down amazingly this afternoon with only two crying episodes, once when she got her bath and shampoo, and again when the doctor came and examined her. She has a slight rash and some congestion in her upper chest. Other than that she is in good shape. Jewell and I walked to a nearby supermarket with Yisha, our guide for a few groceries. When we came back we met Becky and Hope walking in the hall. Thanks to everyone, friends, church family, and anybody who has been praying. We are amazed at how she is doing. We know that there are still hurdles ahead, but with your prayers and God's answers we will make it.


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Ladies and gentle-dreamwalkers!
Today is the day we can finally reveal the artwork for the new album for all of you, behold:
The album cover was made once again by Maarten Gunsing who translated my musical visions for the album into one striking image. Thanks a million man!
And here is the full album tracklist for all of you:
The Cynic – The Dark disc
1: Monolith – The Descent (7:20)
2: Aphrodisia (8:21)
3: Dirge (4:41)
4: Lest We Forget (23:16)
The Idealist – The Light Disc
1: The More We Remember (22:39)
2: Anthem (6:38)
3: Lovesong (4:39)
4: Monolith – The Ascent (7:20)
Bonus DVD
An Acoustic Night At The Chapel (Live at PPE 2016)
More information about the packaging and releasedate will follow in the coming weeks!
And finally, be sure to mark your calendars for the release show for the new album that is coming on the 2nd of June 2017 at Fort33 in Leusden! This will be the electric debut-gig for the band and it will become quite the spectacle to behold. And the special guests on the night will be The Aurora Project and Hillsphere, so that will make the whole experience even bigger and better! Hope to see you all there on that night!


text: Hi All, just to let you know Bravehearts Choir which consists of Cancer patients some ovarian, family and friends held their first concert at Bishopstown GAA Club on Sat 10th May. It was very successful and the choir sang ten numbers. Guest artistes also performed. However, all members wear light teal coloured scarves as part of the dress code. During the concert, it was brought to the audiences attention that Ovarian Cancer Day had been on May 8TH so hopefully this has spread the word out a little further in Cork.


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Thursday, July 10, 2008
If you should find me crouching n@ked...
I tried to get him back to sleep, when he woke up after only 25 minutes of napping, causing me to leave my lunch mid-bite and my novel-in-progress mid-scene, and started screaming as though his pudgy little toes were being eaten one by one by a hideous monster with needle-sharp teeth. He popped up, giggling maniacally, every time I tried to get him to lie down again. Fine. We'll get up.
Twenty seconds later, give or take, he is a puddle of screeching fury. "Jabber, what happened?"
Jabberwock bursts into a screaming fit of equal or greater proportions. "He's touching my jet!" he wails. At least, I think that's what he was saying.
"So what did you do to him?" I am shouting now, too, since it's the only way to be heard. Oh, did I mention I am trying to pee at this moment?
"NOTHING!" Of course. Why do I even ask?
"MOM! Monkey's climbing the step stool!"
Oh, shit. This is not the step stool Monkey regularly climbs, the one the kids stand on to brush their teeth. This is the three-step huge step-stool that Jabberwock and I had been using to paint the mural in his room while Monkey was at daycare this morning. I hurry up and finish up in the bathroom and rush into the bedroom almost in time to catch Monkey as he pitches off the stool onto the floor.
"Stay up here!" I shout to Jabber, over the screams. "I can't handle you two being together for a while, and I'm going to try to nurse him back to sleep on the couch!" Monkey is convulsing in tears. Jabber protests his banishment with tears, but I give him a squeeze and head downstairs.
We settle into our spot on the couch, Monkey eagerly latching on and even closing his eyes. I hold my breath. I slowly raise a hand to nudge the touchpad on my laptop, hoping maybe to add a sentence or two to my draft. Eyes fly open angrily. "UNH! UNH!" Monkey begins beating me about the head and chest, pushing me away from him.
Now he doesn't want to nurse. He wants a cup of milk from the end table. He takes a sip, screams. Now he must have my coffee. I deflect him, and he throws himself on the floor. He demands pretzels, which I give him. He takes a bite, throws the rest of the bowl down. Screams. Jabber comes downstairs, shouting about how he promises he won't fight with the baby. Five seconds pass, and he is pushing Monkey over for getting too close to a block tower he built. Monkey screams, go figure.
In search of revenge for this loss of his baby dignity, Monkey does several devastating turns about the living room--a small but deadly tornado. He settles on the cord for my laptop, which he grips in both hands while glaring at me defiantly.
"Monkey, no! No, No, No!" I calculate quickly. Which can I reach first, Monkey or the keyboard? I leap toward the keyboard, just managing to push Control-S before he yanks out the plug, sending my dead-battery craptop into an instant blackout.
I sigh, start up the computer again (this will take about ten minutes, if I'm lucky), and check outside. Sigh. Still raining. This is going to be a looooong haul till bedtime, folks!
6 comments:
- Shana said...
Ack! Did he ever go back to sleep? And I thought you were getting a new laptop?
I hope you all survived the afternoon! ;-)
- July 10, 2008 at 3:45 PM
- liss n kids said...
My new laptop ships tomorrow. Yay! The sun is out, now, so maybe we'll head out for a walk or something. David should be home soon...I hope!
- July 10, 2008 at 4:00 PM
- Amy Mullis said...
Take notes! Take notes! Today's temper tantrums are tomorrow's Chicken Soup stories.
- July 10, 2008 at 6:45 PM
I'm not laughing, really, I'm not! Okay, maybe just a little because it's all too familiar!
- July 10, 2008 at 6:48 PM
- CDP said...
I have had more than one of those days. Once, when my children were that age, we were all sick, and the weather was miserable, a friend with grown children told me that "childhood goes by very quickly, but some of the days go verrrry slowly". Exactement.
- July 11, 2008 at 9:14 AM
- Beverly said...
This might not seem helpful to you, but it helps me.
Sitting down to nurse, I'll think, "He's not going to fall asleep. He's going to nurse for awhile, wake up and fuss for the rest of the day."
Then if that happens, I feel smart. If it doesn't happen, I feel fortunate. "Expect the worst" sounds depressing, but maybe it's not?
- July 12, 2008 at 9:03 AM


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My name is Ryan and I know God loves you. Right now, we've lived our lives for so long, chasing after the shadow of God- and maybe we never even knew it. My chase began when I was two. I was dying of cancer in a Seattle hospital. One night I saw God in a vision- after asking me whether I wanted to live or not I woke up- soon I was fully recovered with absolutely no medical explanation. If you've ever wondered- or doubted- whether God loves you, He does.
After my family moved from Portland, Oregon to Albuquerque, New Mexico I was still chasing- I decided that I didnt want to believe in God or Christianity, if I wasn't convinced it was true. So I read the New Testament on my own over the course of a year. It resonated with me- and reminded me of the God I saw when I was two.
I firmly believe God has a plan and a purpose for us- and uniquely gifts us to change the world, through our hearts' cry with our love for God, others and ourselves. The Lord led me into public speaking and eventually radio.
My name is Ryan Freeman, I'm almost 23 and I'm still chasing the shadow of God. Because one day, I will see Him face-to-face again.
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Archaen Ministries is not your average ministry. It cant be summed up in a line or two. I have found that many people are not very sure where or how to begin changing the world. But one thing for sure is, we have dynamite ideas. We see things the Church misses- we see things which would change people's lives, if only they could hear them. Archaen Ministries represents a medium for the lives of people like you and I to meet, share and engage the world around us for Good. Bring to Archaen your talents- your hopes, your passion, your dreams- and see what the Lord does with them. For more, please visit our FaceBook fan page- lets talk- and then change our world, together.
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This sign is right in the middle of my daily walk to work, so I had to mock it sometime. Adding to the fun: the long German word on the bottom of the sign means "Business Consulting."
I can use the potty all by myself.
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Monday, September 26, 2011
Schlager-excitement - 2012
Every year since September we get a lot of schlager-rumors getting wild flowing around and collecting the most pop-actual artists into speculations lists of Aftonbladet and Expressen. As you understand loads of these rumours never happen but at the same time we get a solid bunch of artists which are later officially confirmed so at least half of final list is already expected.
We didn't get speculations season started quite long this year though (except previously discussed Nina Söderquist, Lili & Susie, Timoteij and H.e.a.t. with Erik Grönwall) but today Aftonbladet has revealed utterly exciting list of artists willing to participate in Melodifestivalen-2012.
- Charlotte Perrelli is eager to come back to the contest working this year with her previous Melodifestivalen-winning entry "Hero" songwriter Fredrik Kempe.
- Helena Paparizou who was haunted by Christer Björkman many years has finally sent few songs.
- E.M.D.'s Erik Segerstedt and Mattias Andréasson have sent solo-songs, it's not clear if Danny wants though. Seems like he didn't send any songs himself but doesn't mind to participate if he'll be invited by SVT.
- Rebound's Eddie Razaz and Rabih Jaber are also eager to participate solo and both have sent songs.
- Magnus Carlsson who sent entries recent years without any luck was working this time with new songwriter supposedly on Melodifestivalen-stuff.
- Another Alcazar-member Lina Hedlund was looking for songs to partiipate in Melodifestivalen with while band is on a hold since this summer.
- Martin Rolinski who was ready to partiipate in MF-2011 has refused when Christer Björkman wished him to change the song, it has opened a spot for Anders Fernette, now Martin is ready for comeback.
- Few songwriters have written songs for Ace Of Base's Jenny Berggren this year.
- Molly Sandén is looking for the right song to make comeback.
- September's participance is quite possible but depends on if her new material will succeed in USA as it's more important goal for her to work on.
You can check articles here and here.
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Why would Christer want Helena Paparizou in MF?She is just sooo an average singer.Sweden has thousands of singers better than Helena:).And one more thing- I would love to see Charlotte back:D
- September 26, 2011 at 12:55 PM
- Damian said...
I wouldn't agree Helena is average singer but however she has a name of Eurovision winner - already nice reason to chase her.
- September 26, 2011 at 1:19 PM
I would say she is average!And since foreigns are allowed in MF?
Anyway if she wins MF she will win this twice.And YES she is poor vocally:)
- September 26, 2011 at 1:24 PM
*she will NOT
- September 26, 2011 at 1:25 PM
- Damian said...
Foreign artists were allowed all the last years but as Helena was grown in Sweden, speaks Swedish and has apartment in Sweden I think she has Swedish citizenship.
- September 26, 2011 at 1:28 PM
Aha...smart girl.Still she didn't learn to sing as swedes do;)))
- September 26, 2011 at 1:30 PM
- Alexander Johansson said...
What are y'all talking about? Elena Paparizou is Swedish and therefore very entitled to participate in Melodifestivalen.
Foreign artists are too however.
- September 27, 2011 at 7:51 AM
hey "Anonymous" Helena loves Sweden! I'm from Greece and in all her interviews she always talking about her life, her friends and family in Sweden and her love for this country where she born and raised.In all her albums she collaborate always with swedish songwriters.Her parents and family are still living in Gothenburg.This summer was all the time there!Also she said that she wanna do something for Sweden about Eurovision she is not sure if she is going to participate again as a performer but as a composer for sure.Good luck Sverige this year! kram :) greetings from Grekland!
- September 28, 2011 at 12:58 AM


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Money greedy producers & vanity "artists" – are the poles of same ridiculousness. Ridiculousness powered by the blood of losers called "fans". A realm of so called Pop Culture. Self fulfilling vanity. Eternal attempt in putting (any) meaning in temporary vanity.
Here's the old story by the numbers out of Courtney Love's notebook and of course her ego: http://www.salon.com/2000/06/14/love_7/
Whole debate over this is – ridiculous.
Give/produce to the world if you can. Forget the money. Copying is not stealing.


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Excerpt of a speech from Sri Swami Vishwananda about Darshan:
"It's the same: to be among the Teacher, even if the Teacher doesn't even look at you or talk to you, you always receive something. You always receive because your soul is immersed with the Love of God.
This Love has everything into it. Always people say to me "Well, I want to talk to you." You know about it, huh? "I want to have a small minute with you..." And well I say "Later, later." Sometimes later doesn't come so quickly!
But you know when you come for darshan what you receive is much more than what your mind understands. What you are given just may seem a touch for you, but is much more than what you can talk about, because the talking is limitation. Even if you are bound by these three things: the mind, the matter and the spirit are like three strands of a rope, you know.
What you receive during darshan is the infusion of the knowledge inside of you, but for that you have to calm your mind. That is why I always say "Calm your mind. Open your heart."
Until your heart is not yet fully opened, until you have not come to this quiet state of yourself, you are still searching. But search not outside, search inside of you. Try to calm your mind. Try to go inside of you. You will see what you have received."


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The Top Christian Festivals That Are Celebrated Around The World
One of the most widespread religions around the world is Christianity. With so many followers around the world, it is one religion that encompasses the most diverse of cultures within its folds. As such, the Christian festivals are celebrated around the world with much pomp and grandeur with people of all religion taking part in it. The three top festivals of the religion are Christmas, Easter, and Lent.
The word Christmas has been taken from 'Cristes Maesse' or Christ's Mass. It is observed as a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. It is celebrated on the 25th of December every year. However, this date was always not set as such. The first instance of the celebration of Christmas was in 360 AD in Rome. It was not before 440 AD that the Christian church fixed the date at 25th. A grand mass or church service is organized in the commemoration of the festival. Lent is a significant festival that is observed as a preparation for Easter. It is a period of long fast during which people repent of their wrongdoings. They give up eating all kinds of rich food and practice self-discipline. The day before the starting of Lent is known as Shrove Tuesday.
Easter is another important festival of the Christians that celebrate the death and resurrection of the Christ. Jesus died for the sins of the mankind, and his resurrection is the sign that those who believe in him will have the gift of eternal life and health.
The popular food traditions that are closely related to Christianity
Christians have several traditions related to food, and that includes feasts and fasting that are enjoyed during the religious holidays. There is a certain food that has sacred meaning and connotation to it. The significance of most of these foods relates to the fact that they work well together and they are suited to the season of the particular festival during which they are having.
The most famous food related to Christianity is Bread and wine which is held as Lord's Supper. Jesus is said to have commanded his disciples to have the bread signifying his body and the wine signifying his blood. Milk and honey is the other food combination in which honey signifies goodness and truth while milk is related to wisdom and perfection. The legend says it that when Paul, a disciple of the lord, was beheaded by the soldiers, milk had started spurting out in place of blood.
The story of Noah and the Ark is where the significance of Olive comes from. A dove bore an olive branch to signal Noah that the floodwaters have receded. Olive is also said to be the tree of life that existed in the Garden of Eden. So that gives olive and olive oil spiritual significance for the Christians. The Christians most widely use olive oil.
A Christian meal is incomplete without having good desserts. There are a plethora of desserts that are traditionally prepared during the festivals like the Yule logs, cream puffs, bread puddings, pies, brandied cakes and so much more.


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Hiya friends, my gosh it has been waaaay to long since Ive been here. Its been one hell of a ride this past year, honestly I dont know where the time flew but on the other hand I dont know how the hell all that happened in such a short time. Anyways caps coming in the next few days.
Good to be back
Saturday, February 5, 2011
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Its Friday!!!! Normally I would be overly happy but since this is school vacation week, Friday means that its coming to an end. The school bags, lunch packs and uniforms will be back into existence before I know it. No more lazy mornings with second cups of coffee for this momma!
Well I have a lot to cover so lets get started! Today I decided to make my own pizza dough for a change. A few years ago my SIL, Jane and I took a bread baking class and one of the things we learned how to make was pizza dough. Super easy, people, it's simple to make and to work with! One of the things we learned was that when it comes to making any type of dough or bread, most things get weighed and not measured. So if you have a kitchen scale pull it on out.
Pizza Dough
- 2 oz. warm water
- 1 tbsp. active dry yeast
- 14 oz. bread flour
- 6 oz. cool water
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 oz. olive oil
- 1 tbsp. honey
- Stir the yeast into the warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes so it can do its thing and get all bubbly. Next, add the flour.
- Stir the cool water, salt, olive oil and honey into the flour mixture. Place dough in a stand mixer with dough hook attachment and let it knead for 5 minutes, until the dough comes off the sides and forms a ball.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover. Allow it to rise for 20 minutes in the warmest part of your home. Next, punch the dough down and if desired divide into portions*. Roll out into very thin rounds or you can store it in the fridge for up to 2 days.
* This recipe yields one very large pizza, 2 regular pizzas or 8 individual pizzas
And there you have it! For tonight's pizza I used one half of this dough recipe which makes 8 good size pieces.
Ready for the pizza recipe? Not so fast! hee hee For this recipe you will need a roasted pepper. I used a yellow pepper, you can use whatever color you want. Here's a quick way to roast a pepper if you have a gas stove, if not well then you'll have to roast it in the oven or buy a jar already roasted.
How to Roast a Pepper
Place your pepper directly on the stove over low heat. DO NOT walk away or get distracted in any way, i.e. cell phone. Trust me, I'm speaking from experience. That is all. lol
As the sides get nice and charred, carefully turn until all sides are done. Don't be alarmed by the smoke or the "camp fire" smell, as Jordyn called it. It's all good!
Now quickly put the pepper in a bowl and cover it tightly with plastic wrap. Let it sit so the steam can do it's work.
After about 20 minutes uncover and peel the skin off, it should come off very easily and leave you with a delicious sweet, roasted pepper. Mmmmm!
Now that we've got the star of our recipe ready lets get this pizza made!
Roasted Pepper Pizza
- 1 roasted pepper
- 1 medium red onion
- 6 cloves of garlic, 3 minced & 3 sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 3/4 cup provolone cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- pizza dough ( I used one half from the dough recipe from above)
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Roll out your pizza dough into a thin round. Slice roasted pepper, tomatoes and basil, place in a bowl. Slice onion into thin half moon slices and cook in a pan with the minced garlic over medium heat until onions are golden. Add onions and garlic to the bowl with the pepper mixture, add salt and pepper to taste.
- With the same pan you used to cook the onions, add a touch more olive oil and toss in the sliced garlic for 1 minute. Drizzle the garlic infused olive oil over the pizza dough. Top with the provolone and mozzarella cheese, then add the pepper mixture.
- Bake in oven until the crust is golden and crisp and the cheese is melted, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle some feta cheese before serving.
Yield: 8 slices
This pizza was amazing or as we say in our house, "it's a keeper"! The dough is thin and crispy, perfect to hold all those veggies. I love that its not all about the cheese with this recipe. The sweetness from the peppers, onions and tomatoes really stand out and I love the little bit of saltiness you get with the feta!
Want to know what I'm making with the other half of the pizza dough?! I'll give you a hint, it's something sweet!


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Washington Redskins coach Joe Gibbs can't wait for the NFL's new free agency plan to kick in. The possibilities are enticing: Imagine being able to add Reggie White to the defensive line, Tim McDonald to the secondary or Sean Landeta as a punter.
"It's something different, and we've got to take this and somehow make this a better deal for the Redskins," Gibbs said. "We've got to make this a better deal for the Redskins than it is for anybody else."
With the help of owner Jack Kent Cooke's open-checkbook policy, the Redskins have been able to operate that way in the past. But times are changing. Soon, NFL clubs will be facing a salary cap.


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The Red Mountain High School
Award Assembly 2010
Karli getting her 4.26 gpa award
Outstanding AA Sophomore English Student
I have to say this was a class that made me
loose lots of sleep with all the many projects
that she had there was nights she
never went to bed. Being the mom I
am I would get up at least a 1000 times
and tell her it was time for bed. One time
in getting up to tell her to go to bed I ran into
the wall and got a black eye.
Karli you ROCK!!!
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Thankful that Mom and Baby are doing great!
Thankful that we had an awesome doctor to take care of them.
Thankful for our wonderful friends and all their thoughts and prayers.
Thankful that so far Hudson has been a great sleeper.
Ready to sleep in my own bed tonight.
Ready to eat a real meal.
Ready to show Hudson off to family and friends.
Ready to get to know my new son!
I'm sure Ashley will kill me for posting this picture, but I like it.
Hungry little guy
Me and my son
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I've been at Disney since Saturday with my Dad and Vicki and my sister and her family. I was sad to leave my own family at home for this trip but I am so happy I decided to come!
We are staying at Art of Animation resort and it's adorable. We are staying in the cars area.
Here are some pics from our hotel.
Our first night here we went to Downtown Disney and we picked up my Dad an early birthday gift at Lego Lsnd
Sunday we headed to Magic a Kingdom (my favorite!) for a day of fun! Our first day was the last day they had their Christmas decorations up. I'm so glad we were able to see them!
We took some pics by Echo Lake
Tuesday the 13th was my birthday and we had a fun filled day at magic kingdom! We ate at Be our Guest for lunch. This is Ainsley and I in the grand ballroom.
For dinner we went to 1900 Park Fare at the grand Floridian which is my all time favorite dinner at Disney. I'm so happy we got to do it on my birthday. At dinner we got to meet Prince Charming and Cinderella. Ainsley was thrilled!
Wednesday we spent a full day at Epcot. We didn't go to Epcot last year so in glad we decided to go this time. We did it all at Epcot! We rode soarin', spaceship earth, mission to Mars, and test track and went around the world. The food was delicious and we loved, loved, loved soarin'!
Today we spent our last day at Magic Kingdom. We spent the day going on our favorite rides-big thunder mountain, haunted mansion and people mover and we did the Hall of Presidents. We finished our day with dinner at Tony's town square (the lady and the tramp restaurant) and did some shopping on Main Street.
Tomorrow we will have a relaxing morning at our resort before we head to the airport. I've had a great week!


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On my first post on March 9, 2012 I had just finished the nursery and Lucy had not yet arrived!
Now the nursery is full of Lucy's toys and clothes, not to mention our cruising little pile of joy!
Thank you for reading this last year and for many posts in the future!
PS... Fingers crossed, I will get back on track with my usual schedule of 5 posts a week soon!Pin It Now!


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But first I had to buy some. I go to the grocery store and see some white root looking things. Could they be it? No signage. I look closer and see "parsley root" - close but not quite. Eventually I find them (signed), looking like a pile of carrots that Bunnicula attacked. I realize that I don't know what to look for in a parsnip. They all look a bit blah. I pick out the firm ones with fewer obvious defects and bring them home...where they sit for over a week in my veggie crisper because I've been too busy or too out of town to cook.
I finally got some time to cook them (thankfully parsnips store well), but then the problem became - how do I cook them? Googling for parsnip recipes yields lots of soup recipes and parsnip purees, but that isn't what I'm looking for. I finally find a recipe on the Food Network site that at least gives me an idea. It involves orange and ginger flavoring. And ooh - it uses pomegranate, another ingredient widely available in Azerbaijan. Let's do it.
Modifications from the original: This recipe was one where you read it and knew right away it would need some modifications. First off - it practically called for more onion than other veggies combined. Also - pomegranate isn't in season around here right now, so instead of topping the dish with pomegranate seeds, my version of the recipe has you reduce pomegranate juice to create a "dressing" of sorts. It really worked well and gave the whole dish some neat red highlights as well as additional flavor. But I think pomegranate seeds would be best of all, so go for the real stuff, you folks in Azerbaijan.
Roasted Parsnip and Carrot Salad with Pomegranate
Serves 4 (as a side dish)
Adapted from Food Network Kitchens
Printable Recipe
2 large carrots (about 12 ounces)
2 parsnips (about 10-12 ounces)
1/2 medium red onion, chopped
Zest of 1/2 orange
Juice of 1 orange
1/2 cup peanuts
1 tablespoon ginger, peeled and grated
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (see note below re substitution)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 cup pomegranate juice OR seeds of 1 ripe pomegranate
Preheat oven to 350.
Peel parsnips and carrots and chop into pieces about 1/2 to 3/4 inch on each side.
Mix all ingredients except the cilantro and pomegranate, making sure the oil and spices are evenly distributed.
Pour into a roasting dish and put in oven. Cook for about 40 minutes or until parsnips and carrots are soft, stirring halfway through. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
While the veggies are roasting, pour the peanuts into a shallow dish (a pie tin works perfectly) and toast in oven for about 5 minutes, or until slightly browned.
To make the pomegranate "dressing" - Pour the pomegranate juice into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil until juice has at least halved in volume and begun to thicken. Remove from heat.
Stir cilantro leaves into vegetables. Top with the peanuts and drizzle with the pomegranate (or sprinkle pomegranate seeds on top). Serve while still slightly warm.
Verdict? Sweet, tangy and peppery good. Parsnips are a totally different taste than I expected, crisp with a hint of licorice (but just a hint - I don't like licorice but the parsnips are good). Next time I might consider omitting the black pepper and using cayenne instead, perhaps adding a bit of honey. But I certainly enjoyed it as is.
While eating the leftovers cold over a salad today, it struck me that a dollop of goat cheese might be nice on it as well. Just an idea~ Oh, and if you're one of those (weird!) people who don't like cilantro (it is genetic, I know, I just love the stuff), you might try substituting with flat leaf parsley.
Bonus ingredient tip: Ginger (in the root form you buy in the produce section) keeps well in the freezer. Just wrap it tightly in plastic and store inside an airtight bag. When you need to use some, peel the skin off of the frozen root using a paring knife and grate it with a Microplane or other fine grater. This way you'll always have it when you need it and won't waste money buying a whole root just to use a small amount.
Parsnip picture above by Gaetan Lee, used pursuant to Creative Commons License.


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( Positively my last post about football until next season !)
Now that the Super Bowl is over , football fans' thoughts turn to the 2012-2013 season and the perennial question : Can the champs repeat ? Some Giant players have already answered , saying that yes, they can. My own answer, as a diehard Giant fan, is that the Giants stand a slim chance but they probably will not repeat. In saying this , I am not being pessimistic , merely realistic.
It is more difficult to repeat as champs in pro football than it is in any other sport.There are many reasons for this but the biggest is that the NFL playoffs are sudden death affairs unlike pro basketball, baseball or hockey which are best of seven affairs. No matter how good a team is , one bad afternoon can spell the end of Super Bowl dreams. We saw what happened to the Packers and the Saints , in my opinion the two most talented teams in the playoffs this year.The Packers , the reigning champions , were coming off a great 15-1 season and yet were manhandled by the Giants in the playoffs.The same thing happened to the New England Patriots when they played the Giants in Super Bowl X LII, four years ago. No , it is very difficult to repeat.
Here are the reasons ( in no particular order) why I am not hopeful about the Giants chances next year:
1.The strength of the schedule . In the NFL , the more successful a team is , the tougher its schedule the following year. As Super Bowl champs , the Giants can expect a killer schedule in 2013.Not only that , every team will be laying in wait for them . There is nothing more teams love than to knock of the reigning champs.
2. The NFC East: The Giants will have a tough time , as always , merely getting into the playoffs because they play in the NFC East. The division has two other perennial contenders, the talent laden Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles.It also has the unpredictable Washington Redskins who seem to have the Giants number .All in all , the division is so balanced that it will be difficult for two NFC East teams to make the playoffs; they keep knocking each other off.
3.Free Agent Defections: Following a Super Bowl victory , players who are not locked up in long-term contracts always try to get more money elsewhere . Given the short span of most NFL careers , who can blame them for wanting to make hay while the sun shines? Still , this adds to the Giants problems. Osi Umeniyora was already unhappy with his contract and wanted it re-negotiated last year. I doubt that he will be able to get what he wants from the Giants. The Giants are loaded at the defensive end positions with Justin Tuck , Jean Pierre Paul and others and don't have the cap space to keep Osi happy. I look for him to leave this season. Brandon Jacobs , like Osi , has been unhappy with his contract and I, for one , would not be unhappy to see him go. For all his physical attributes, he is not effective for one of his size .Other notable free agents are punter Steve Weatherford who had a fantastic season , WR Mario Manningham ( who is almost certainly gone because he will want a starting role and a commensurate contract), CB Aaron Ross , aging veteran OL Kareem Mckenzie ,CB Terrell Thomas and MLB Jonathan Goff. The Giants are set at QB with Eli Manning , and on the defensive line, but there will be many changes around them as they try to hang on to some of their free agents and bolster their weak spots. Next year's New York Giants will have a number of new faces.
4. A lack of hunger: Inevitably , a team that has won the Super Bowl loses a little bit of its hunger the following year . And so small is the difference between winning and losing , that this can be fatal. Even for Tom Coughlin , who is in a class with Bill Belichick , as a motivator and a shrewd coach , it is going to be very difficult to keep the Giants playing at a championship level throughout the regular season and beyond.
5. New England Patriots:With two first rounders and two second rounders in the upcoming draft , the Patriots will be able to address their weaknesses and then some . Add to that the fact that many aging stars are eager to play for the Patriots in the hope of getting a ring. Bill Belichick is a shrewd judge of talent and they are already loaded at most positions . If they can get a WR receiver with breakaway speed and improve the defense , they have to be the favorites. In fact they already are ( see the odds below).
6. Peyton Manning: Eli's older brother seems to have reached the end of his Indianapolis career. With the Colts poised to take Andrew Luck and with Peyton due for a $ 28 million payday in early March , I look for him to be cut. If he is able to bounce back from his injury and if he signs with one of the contenders , say the San Francisco 49ers , he makes them instant favorites.
The oddsmakers seem to agree with my assessment of the Giants chances. The posted odds for winning the Super Bowl next year are as follows:
New England Patriots 5 to 1.
Green Bay Packers 11 to 2
Philadelphia Eagles & Pittsburgh Steelers ( tied) 6 to 1
New York Giants 8 to 1
New Orléans Saints & San Francisco 49ers ( tied) 10 to 1
San Diego Chargers & Houston Texans ( tied ) 12 to 1
I am more or less in agreement with these odds , but I would have picked the New Orléans Saints higher. The Saints, I thought, were the most complete team in this year' s playoffs and ,next year , the Super Bowl will be held in New Orléans . The Saints could wind up having home field advantage throughout ( including the Super Bowl) and they are well-nigh invincible when they play in the Dome.
Also , I don't feel the Chargers have any chance as long as Norv Turner is head coach.
However , all this is just pleasurable speculation. The Las Vegas oddsmakers are good at what they do but they are by no means prescient. This year the New England Patriots were listed at 9 to 2 but the Giants were only 25 to 1 and we all know what happened.
Giant fans , enjoy the off season and keep the faith.


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Saturday, September 1
Todays Menu
To Keep Your Coriander Longer:Wash,Roll in Clingfilm,Roll that into Aluminium foil,Freeze. It chops up very easy when unrolled!
Fried Spicy Potato Fried Spicy Potato and Scrambled Eggs with Cold Spinach-Yogurt Dip
Tuna in Rich Sauce eaten with Parathas
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I'm making parathas for lunch right now.
Your food looks so yummy!!!!!! Where are the pictures of the parathas? :-)
- September 2, 2007 at 11:02 PM
- Sultana said...
Yummm, i think this week has been the "paratha week" for me and my family! Everyday we have had dinner with parathas...Im thinking of making some stuffed ones later in the week inshallah...
I didnt take pics of them because i figured once youve seen one, youve seen them all,lol. I did post some in a post below this one for the Lamb in Rich Sauce...
- September 2, 2007 at 11:40 PM
Thanks! Yeah,more than one I suppose is overdone, I didn't see it before I posted that comment. :-)
- September 5, 2007 at 6:31 PM
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It's been several months since our last post. We just returned from a short weekend cruise with some friends as a belated celebration of the NEW YEAR! As a result we were able to get some great pics from our balcony. If you've ever been on a smaller cruise ship you know that the balconies are stacked diagonally as they descend, so anyone peering over the edge of the higher-up balcony can look straight down onto the balcony below them, and the one below that, etc.
As a result there were probably three or so surrounding balconies that could have caught sight of us at some point, as we spent A LOT of time naked out there. We had hoped to sneak away once we got to the beach and take some sexy pics in the waves, but it turned out to be a pretty small beach, so there really wasn't any opportunity to strip down without others (and our friends!) nearby. We also took some more shower pics from our tiny shower in our room (you know we love the shower pics).
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You would hardly expect the visionary author JG Ballard to pick Around the World in 80 days as the most memorable book of his travels. But would you expect him to have chosen the Los Angeles edition of the Yellow Pages instead? Well, maybe, if you knew a bit about him you would. But when Ballard was asked by The Guardian Review (you have to scroll down a bit, Ballard is the third author on the list) why he had chosen it his answer is a classic bit of Ballardian twistiness:
"What is interesting about the LA Yellow Pages is the picture it gives of real life in os Angeles, so different from the glitzy world of film premieres, stars and directors. There are more psychiatrists listed than plumbers, and more dating bureaus than doctors, and more poodle parlours than vets. Like the classified advertisements in newspapers, which provide a picture of the readership, the Yellow Pages of any great city reveals its true underside. The Los Angeles Yellow Pages is richer in human incident than all the novels of Balzac"


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