Anyway, so since I had to work, I started cooking days before. I'm notoriously bad at homemade stuffing, but I used a good recipe this year, and it turned out ok. I despair of ever cooking stuffing like my Mom does. She tells me time and time again how to do it, and time and time again it just turns out gross. Mom's is like a big meaty loaf of chicken and herby roasted bread. I LOVE IT. And I haven't had it in 5 years. sigh. I also pre-made dark chocolate Ghirardelli brownies. WAY worth it. More delicious than any brownie I've ever tasted. Seriously. My pumpkin pie is scrumptious and always a must. And finally, for the preparation extravaganza, I made homemade cranberry sauce that I found on The Pioneer Woman. It was PERFECT! I was incredibly happy with it, and so were it seems, my "guests." I already have another bag of cranberries in the freezer, ready to go for Christmas. Thank you PW!
On the day of, with the help of the wonderful Hub, the turkey breast went in and we made pole green beans with bacon bits, noodles and gravy and roasted garlic mashed potatoes. A delightful co-worker came over with some libations, and we all thoroughly enjoyed the spread. Then Hub and I continued to enjoy it for 4 days afterwards. Just as we were getting tired of it, it was gone. I LOVE HOLIDAY FOOD.
And finally, though my fatigue continues, I've been feeling so balanced emotionally and hormonally. Peace hasn't lasted this long for me since before puberty. I imagine Hub is giving thanks for that every single day... possibly every single hour. Could it be the Metformin? I don't know yet. But if it is, it's also caused another reason for giving thanks - I ovulated!!!
It didn't seem like the best ovulation ever with the best fertility signs, but it's a step in the right direction! I really do hope it's the Met so that I know once and for all that insulin issues are at the heart of my main problem. Nothing else seems to be the primary culprit. I guess we'll see if I keep ovulating and if my bloodwork shows improved blood lipid levels, testosterone and glucose scores.
I'm also so incredibly thankful for some truly wonderful family, friends and experiences. I feel like Hub and I have had an amazing life together and have seen and done amazing things. I'm very proud of who we turned out to be as a couple. I've made some great new friends the past few years that I hope to have for a lifetime as well. Even if we haven't hung out much, I'm so glad to have met and known you. Jen and Matt, a great group of girls from work, Kelly and Karl, Stephanie, Lisa, this great online community (including all of my links on the sidebar) - thank you all. You have helped to shape me and show me the way through this struggle.
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Thanks for stopping by my blog. :) Actually, I'm not Philipino but a "mutt" instead - I'm 1/2 Taiwanese and 1/4 French and 1/4 Spanish. Where in FL are you located?
It sounds like you had a great Thanksgiving meal! :)
Oh and congratulations on ovulation!! I used to chart (and even bought the Fertility Monitor) a long time ago, that is until we found out that we're male factor. Then I stopped charting and stopped looking for fertility signs, as we've been told that IVF/ICSI/PGD was the best chance we have. I never thought that we'd have 3 IVFs and 3 FETs under our belt. Anyway... Just wanted to wish you the best of luck!
ROCK ON! I'm like proud that you ovulated! (As if I had anything to do with it.) Now keep that temperature up! I hope it was the Met and that it keeps up every month. (Or stuff works and you don't ovulate anymore because your uterus would then be otherwise occupied. Remember how I am a huge optimist? In my mind, you already got pregnant this month.)
Your Thanksgiving food sounds really good! Hey, my stuffing recipe isn't great. After the holidays settle down, we should make your Mom's recipe over and over again until we get it right. I could use a good stuffing recipe. Hehe, maybe you can force your Mom to come down and teach us.
hehehe. I don't think I'd have to force very hard Jen. She's already half in love with you b/c she loves anyone who takes care of her "baby," and she loves to visit.
Thanks, now I'm really hungry. Still only three weeks until the Christmas stuffing.
Nice one on the ovulation.
Blessings on blessings - including feasting and ovulation - may more of what you most desire follow.
wow- that is an awesome ovulation chart you've got there!
Now send me some brownies!!!!!
xo
When you get done sending brownies to Calliope, send some my way. Those sound amazing! When you say pre-made, does that mean I can buy a mix somewhere and make them myself? Just in case you won't send me some.
Woohoo on ovulating!
wow, sounds like a wonderful, wonderful holiday with a side of ovulation to boot! you continue to sound so great! it is lovely to hear that from you!
i'll definitely have to find that brownie mix. mmmm...
Great chart!
To me, the leftovers are the best part of Thanksgiving!
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