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Homemade Ricotta Cheese – Recipe
What You Need Ingredients: 1/2 gallon whole milk, not UHT pasteurized 1/3 cup lemon juice (from 1 1/2 to 2 lemons), 1/3 cup distilled white vinegar, OR 1/2 teaspoon citric acid (I used lemon juice) 1...
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The “Me” I Never Thought I Would Become and The Stain Infertility Leaves On...
Infertility indelibly leaves a horrid stain on your spirit. It is an experience so lonely, only those who have gone through it could possibly understand. It is a pain so deep, it changes the fabric...
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Bourbon Ganache Smores – Recipe
Ingredients: 2 (4 ounce) bars dark chocolate, broken into pieces, divided 4 fluid ounces organic heavy whipping cream 2-3 tablespoons bourbon 1 (10 ounce) package regular-size marshmallows 2 graham...
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Drama Drama and more Drama PLUS CD 39 and STILL no Aunt Flo – The 411
Today is Cycle Day 39 ! So…. 9 days ago, this little heifer affectionately names AUNT FLO, did not show up as she was told to. She has taken another vacation ! I am not sure if it is because of...
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Blog Update – The 411
I have been under the weather since the weekend, as I developed a nasty head cold. I knew on Thursday of last week that something was a bit off because my throat was a bit scratchy. I ended up with...
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Life Can Suck And Be Great At The Same Time – The 411
A lot has transpired since my last post. I am just getting in from my trip to Washington DC and New York. I had an amazing weekend at “hubby’s” promotion celebration events. On Friday, “hubby” had...
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Found TWO Donors – The 411
I logged into my patient portal today (I have been away for a week and left my laptop at home) and the donor egg coordinator sent me a message informing me of a new black egg donor who had been added...
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Helping Someone After A Miscarriage – the 411 (article sharing)
Helping Someone After a Miscarriage When we offer help to someone through this time, they are often in such shock they don’t know what they need. The objectives are to encourage the venting of their...
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Embryo Glue – Does It Work? – The 411
Embryo glue – does it work or not? Does embryo glue really work? We were initially sceptical. A low-cost product that helps your embryo to implant? It sounded too good to be true. For fertility expert...
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Valerie’s Awesome Coffee Can Pumpkin Bread – Recipe
INGREDIENTS 4 large organic eggs 3 cups Extra Fine Granulated Sugar 3 1/2 cups all-purpose organic King Arthur flour (*see note below) 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 teaspoons...
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The Pain Infertility Causes When You Should Be Overjoyed – The 411
There are things that happen in life that SHOULD fill your heart with joy. There are times in life that you should be able to celebrate with others. Infertility robs you of the ability to do those...
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Caramel Apple Dessert Biscuits – Recipe
Caramel 2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup water 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 to 1 cup organic heavy cream Spiced walnuts 1 tablespoon organic sweet cream butter (unsalted) 1 cup walnuts, coarsely...
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Cheddar Bacon Herb Muffins – Recipe
Ingredients: 6 tbsp organic unsalted butter, cubed, at room temperature 2 tbsp sugar 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt 3 large organic eggs 3/4 cup King Arthur Organic all-purpose flour 3/4 cup cornmeal 6 tbsp...
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Understanding Immunologic Factors and How They Can Affect Fertility
source: http://www.Nurtureacupuncture.com There are two types of immunologic reactions involved in conception and infertility: Autoimmune disorders are more common, contributing to over ninety percent...
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Only 105 More Days – The 411
Can you believe how fast time is flying by? In 105 more days, it will be 2016 ! And do you know what that means? My donor begins cycling in January and by the end of the month, I will be back at...
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Smothered Country Steak – Recipe
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose organic flour or gluten free baking mix 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 pound organic grass fed beef cubed steaks...
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Valerie’s Vanilla Soy Waffles
Ingredients: 1 cup soy flour 1 Tbsp baking powder 2 Tbsps granulated organic cane sugar or Splenda 1/4 tsp Grated Vanilla Bean (optional) 1/2 tsp kosher salt 4 Tbsps organic heavy cream 3 large...
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71 More Days !! The Update or The 411
In 71 days…. I will embark on my next IVF cycle ! YAY ! I am so excited ! I am ready !! I have my funds together !! It is time to make two little Valeries !!! I have had a somewhat crazy past...
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Homemade Condensed Cream Of Chicken Soup – Recipe
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups organic chicken stock 3/4 cup organic whole milk 1/2 cup King Arthur organic all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. freshly-ground black pepper...
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Oh My God Sweet Baby Jesus ! This JUST Got REAL ! – the 411
That moment when you speak to the nurse coordinator about your upcoming cycle and learn that since today is CD1, the very next CD1 is the first day of your IVF cycle ! OH LAUD !!! After starting my...
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