tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53257934962870967842023-11-16T07:57:32.803-08:00Keep On SparklingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03104818738323523895noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5325793496287096784.post-9496671284914091852012-07-17T01:26:00.000-07:002012-07-17T01:26:23.054-07:00Mediterranean salad<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Ok I have had zucchini (or courgette in the UK) salad before at a friends house. She makes a really yummy one with vinegar BUT this Mediterranean Salad LOOKS beyond amazing! As soon as I saw it on <a href="http://detoxinista.com/" target="_blank">The Detoxinista </a>I knew I had to make it.</span></b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://detoxinista.com/2012/07/mediterranean-zucchini-salad/" target="_blank">how to make</a><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-size: small;"><b>When I get a break from work I am rushing out and am going to make this for dinner tonight, maybe with some salmon?? I will just add some apple cider and white vinegar to kick it up a notch. I just hope it doesn't ruin it.</b></span>Happy Tuesday everyone<br /><img align="left" src="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w351/laurenjh04/Hailey%20Raye/signature3.png" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0pt; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0pt; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0pt; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0pt; font-size: medium;" /></td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Ok get this....I am ALREADY feeling better since my post a few hours ago.
The reason for this is my AMAZING friends! Even though we live thousands of miles apart SO many of them have reached out to me and given me a BIG </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">LOVE </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">HUG and really good advice! I am feeling much better now....and I KNOW I can get through this 2 week wait with their love and support and if it doesn't work out this time they will ALWAYS be there to pick me up when I am feeling down. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> YOU ladies know who you are and I just want to say THANK YOU for being YOU.
I also found these Words of Wisdom on pinterest that make me smile!</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/93252270/great-graduation-gift-for-that-strong" target="_blank">This inspires me</a> to be SHE</td></tr>
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<img align="left" src="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w351/laurenjh04/Hailey%20Raye/signature3.png" style="border: 0pt none;" />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03104818738323523895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5325793496287096784.post-40189816732644639962012-07-16T04:10:00.000-07:002012-07-16T04:10:13.101-07:00Fingers crossed, that is all we can do<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>Sorry I haven't posted for a while. To be honest, maybe it is because I am scared to put anything in 'writing'. </b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b> Here is the IVF update................ </b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>It is all done and dusted, they have put two embryos back into me.
The reason they have put two back in was because one was not very good quality and the other was OK which means our chances of this working this time are not GREAT! </b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b> I will test NEXT Monday. I know when I have read on IVF discussion boards everyone talks about how awful the 2 week wait is. Today is this first time it has actually hit me. I am not doing very well today with the 2 week wait.</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>You KNOW these embryos have been put back into you and you are just waiting....hoping...wishing....and asking yourself SO many questions...after egg transfer have they even continued to grow? </b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>THEN will they be strong enough to implant and survive?
I am coming up to what should be 'implantation' stage but WHO knows they might not have even made it past day 3. I always hear about 'implantation cramping' and I HAVE NONE OF THAT.</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b> I have tried SO hard to be super positive but when the call came through on Wednesday to say they wanted to transfer two back in right away I knew it was because the quality was NOT great. The Consultant and all of the Nursers and Embryologists were AMAZING and the whole procedure went like clockwork.</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>Nonetheless I don't feel like it has worked this time, I am trying to remain positive and hopeful BUT am also preparing myself for the REALISTIC outcome. </b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>I just wish someone could promise me and my hubby that it WILL work at some point. All of the injections and the hormones</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b> that I have put my body through WILL be worth it (I think I have coped really well thus far BUT today is really hard. I feel like I am PMSing x 1000.</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>So that is the update for IVF</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>I have already had to start thinking of PLAN B which will hopefully begin in October to allow enough time for my body to get rid of everything and flush it out of my system.</b></span></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">I'm back home after egg collection.</span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"> I have to say it was NOWHERE near as bad as I thought it would be and I am not in very much pain (I keep waiting for the pain to kick in). </span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">I think I made a little bit of a fool of myself when I was waking up. I was telling everyone how I was going to have a 'treat' on the way home. That 'treat' was my beloved Starbucks. My Consultant found that very funny.
OH well. </span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"> The Consultant went in and my lining & hormones all look good and they collected 11 eggs.
Now its the waiting game. Apparently I get the call tomorrow to tell me how many have fertilised and then IF we get some healthy fertilised eggs we have to wait to find out if we are going to day 3 or day 5 (getting to day 5 is best).
Here are some pics from the day. Please excuse the face. I was not allowed to wear ANY makeup or any nail polish and was up at 5:45 so look very tired.
Im off now to paint my nails! </span></b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My 'treat' SoyaMilk Chai tea latte, no water and only 1 pump of chai<br /> (they usually put in 4 pumps but that is WAY too much)</td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"><b>HAPPY SUNDAY! </b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>OK I have been MIA but this IVF stuff has been taking over a little
I am SO pleased to announce that I woke up this morning and DID not have to do ANY injections!!!!</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>Last night at 10:00pm I gave the final 'release' injection and will be going in Monday morning for them to collect the eggs!</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>I can't believe how fast this IVF cycle has gone. If you have a choice I totally recommend the short IVF cycle! </b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>Thank you to my WONDERFUL husband, amazing friends and families and my Mala Beads from tiny devotions. These are some of the things that have made the injections totally bearable OH yes and prune juice!</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>I have no control over what happens next, but I can stay positive and know that everything happens for a reason and that....</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>I couldn't think of an appropriate title for this blog as I have two topics today, so I thought WHATEVER Wednesday would work. Maybe I will do WW on a weekly basis??</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>1) Stimms & IVF update... Ok so the stimulation's are going well, I THINK. I hope I am growing healthy and happy little eggs. The problem is I have no idea what is going on in there. BUT I am going to see my Consultant tomorrow to have a scan.</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>Last night I went to see my reflexologist which was such a nice treat, I adore reflexology. My reflexologist is also trained in positive visualisation so she did some different techniques with me to encourage a mind/body connection. My head is a little FUZZY so I am sorry if this blog doesn't make that much sense today.</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>Speaking of IVF I found a seriously interesting article today that has caused me to add BUY avocados on my TO DO LIST for today. If you are going through IVF you might want to read this <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2168494/Avocado-diet-triples-chance-success-couples-undergoing-IVF.html?ito=feeds-newsxml" target="_blank">article</a>...
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>She has recently just posted this one that I WILL make as soon as my bananas get spotty and brown and maybe add some cocoa nibs...<a href="http://detoxinista.com/2012/07/peanut-butter-banana-mug-cake/" target="_blank">PB flourless mug cake</a> </b></span></div>
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It is dark and rainy today BUT I had a lovely weekend.....
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I love late evening walks along the canal, everything is so beautiful and refreshing. I also ADORE this house on the next street over. It was for sale <a href="http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-37518671.html" target="_blank">here</a>, unfortunately it was too much money.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>I am so pleased to announce that the injections do not hurt NEALRY as much as I thought they would and I can do them myself. I started off with just one injection to STIMMULATE my eggs, this was with the EPI style pen below.</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>Today I also started a second injection that is a proper 'syringe needle'. The second needle is to make sure that the eggs I am producing do not 'release'. </b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b> I much prefer the EPI pen style one BUT this is all part of our journey and it is not really that bad</b></span>.<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>Other than feeling a little tired and some mild headaches things are ok SO far. I know that once your eggs are really growing that you begin to get uncomfortable. I am seeing my Consultant on Thursday for a scan to see how things are going. FINGERS CROSSED</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>I am also trying to get lots of rest and lots of fresh fruit and vegetables. I have also upped my intake of water and green tea. I always drink a lot but am trying to have more water to help keep headaches away.</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>SO far SO good, it also helps that my hubby has been a star! </b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>And waking up to this little doll every morning makes my heart SPARKLE</b></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-size: small;">My husband surprised me with this gorgeous picture for Christmas 3 years ago. I love everything about this piece, it is magical and whimsical. The Old Oak Tree's Last Dream from <a href="http://missemai.myshopify.com/products/the-old-oaks-last-dream" target="_blank">MisseMai</a>. This picture doesn't do it justice</span></b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">This was an amazing present from my Hubby, a box of butterflies. This one is from the amazing<a href="http://www.cissycookdesigns.co.uk/" target="_blank"> Cissy Cook.</a> There are so many of these around now but this was one of the original ones and it makes me smile every morning! <br /><br />Now we also need some more art in the bedroom and in my 'office area' These are on my wish list....</span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ6YwE6qoewHNOeIX9aJVFSV6ha2fHVQdDB0ZqhQkNG9dwS7zCo92wq0hjKOE7rUCHHSqux37hYUWNIwmtN5WkW7GeKuAX24h0C_tNpTmpA0Q_k4fvCtshit2WLlWTUdjUSY8N1PPL0I8/s1600/art+dining+room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ6YwE6qoewHNOeIX9aJVFSV6ha2fHVQdDB0ZqhQkNG9dwS7zCo92wq0hjKOE7rUCHHSqux37hYUWNIwmtN5WkW7GeKuAX24h0C_tNpTmpA0Q_k4fvCtshit2WLlWTUdjUSY8N1PPL0I8/s400/art+dining+room.jpg" width="400" /></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">The ever so fabulous Alex from <a href="http://www.thingsthatsparkleblog.com/search?updated-max=2012-06-11T08:12:00-05:00&max-results=20" target="_blank">Things That Sparkle blog</a> shared this gorgeous piece of artwork by <a href="http://amandatalley.com/" target="_blank">Amanda Stone Tally </a>that she has up in her dining room. I am seriously coveting this amazing piece of work!<br /><br />And of course ANY piece of artwork from <a href="http://www.cocoaandhearts.com/" target="_blank">Cocoa & Hearts</a>! The only problem is that they sell out within seconds of posting new paintings!</span></b></span></td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-size: small;"><b><br />BUT there is also something about London that makes me VERY happy to return home to my lovely little English Village. It might be the fact that I am now getting old, but I think it is more to do with the fact that sometimes in London, especially rush hour on the Tube, it almost feels like EVERY human has transformed into a robot. They don't show any compassion or make any connection with other humans, they are just on a mission to get somewhere and don't care who they bash out of their way to get there.<br />SO I love London for SO many reasons BUT I also LOVE getting home to my friendly little village and getting back to a slower pace of life. I really do have a love/hate relationship with it.</b></span><br /><br /></td></tr>
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<b>I had a lovely weekend BUT am starting to feel nervous. Tomorrow is<i style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"> hopefully</span></i> going to be the START of my IVF journey. The idea is that I will not be doing the 'long cycle' which means I will not have as many drugs PUMPED into me BUT I will have hormones pumped into me. Unfortunately I will be needing to administer these via injections (YIKES) every day.</b></div>
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<b> After my Consultant does a scan, I will come off the birth control and will then hopefully start my stimulating injections as soon as my 'Aunt FLOW' arrives. </b></div>
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<b>I have been to acupuncture & reflexology this weekend to help get me in the 'right frame of mind' BUT one of my secret weapons has come from a dear friend in Canada. </b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><b> A few weeks ago I had a special package waiting for me and opened it up to find something very intriguing from a company called Tiny Devotions & a beautiful handwritten note from my friend. Seriously tears were flowing!</b></span></div>
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<b>If you have not heard of the FANTASTIC <a href="http://www.lovetinydevotions.com/" target="_blank">tiny devotions</a> before you need to go have a look. I had never heard of them before so did lots of investigating and watched the Q & A about Mala beads <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WK4O3umh54&list=UUTWvidT6w7TibeK0oLz0xVw&index=9&feature=plcp" target="_blank">video</a> with the founder of Tiny Devotions below (serious Girl Crush).</b></div>
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It happened to me, like it has millions of people across the world.
I have fallen in love with Yoga. Everything about yoga is amazing. I try to do some form of yoga at least once a day.
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1) <a href="http://mandyingber.com/" target="_blank">Mandy Ingber</a> has a fantastic DVD that is easy to do but HARD work. Jen Aniston is one of her clients, how could it NOT be fabulous?<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2) <a href="http://www.sadienardini.com/" target="_blank">Sadie Nardini</a> is FANTASTIC! The best thing about her is that she has lots of FREE yoga videos on youtube that I use all of the time, especially if I am in a rush. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I don't mind paying top dollar for an amazing experience, but this wasn't one. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The decor was SO SO (they were trying too hard to not appear to be trying very hard, if that makes sense????), the food was GREAT (love fish), the cliental were forgettable and the service was not what you would expect; staff were a little too cool in their attitude but they were not 'slick' enough to carry that off. After the mains arrived we waited about 5 mins for the sides to arrive, in a place like this you wouldn't expect that and other little hiccups in the evening.</span><br />
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I love salmon. Everything about it is SUPER yummy and super healthy and good for you. The only problem is that I get bored of salmon with a squirt of lemon.
I was SO pleased when I stumbled across <a href="http://annies-eats.com/2011/04/13/panko-crusted-salmon/" target="_blank">this recipe.</a></div>
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I adapted it a little by adding pistachio nuts- AMAZING addition</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Enjoy! I know we certainly did. We added a side salad of spinach, strawberry, red onion & balsamic</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">The first scent is called <b>Dead Sexy</b>: <i>deep vanilla, exotic wood, white orchid & ebony.</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">YES it is AS good as it sounds, in fact I am inhaling the gorgeous smell as I type. I am saving this one for special evenings with the hubby.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">The second scent is called <b>Kabuki</b>: <i>sugared grapefruit, lychee & sweet jasmine.</i> Obviously a lot sweeter than the first scent BUT perfect for the summer time and going out with your girlies.</span></div>
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PS . Sadly I have not been given any of the perfumes for free so this is my own opinion </div>
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BUT today I came home and decided to knock up THIS bad boy:<br />
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I made it by getting my Nespresso fired up<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">1. Rice Milk (Almond milk is also FAB<br />2. 70% Cocoa nibs<br />3. A drop of Canadian Maple Syrup<br />4. A nice BIG sprinkle of cinnamon</span><br />
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<b>OK I may have been a little too eager BUT my hubby insisted that with a NEW car we needed to take care of it. And that meant getting our little FUR GIRL a 'car blanket'.
I don't know what I was more excited about, the car or going shopping to find the perfect 'car blanket'.
Well I found one, Belle tested it out and LOVES it!
WIN win all around.
Does it matter that it is actually a blanket for a baby girl, NOT a dog??? NNNNNNAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Can you imagine how bad I will be when I actually become a MUM?
We already have a 'doggy seatbelt' for her to keep her safe and secure on our journeys. Believe it or not she actually really likes car rides, which makes our life seriously easy.
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Today is THE day that my hubby has finally bid farewell to his beloved convertible<br />
BUT I am VERY excited that he has replaced it with a really fabulous car.<br />
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I know his Audi was a fantastic car, BUT it was not very practical especially as we live in England. The roof hardly went down, and believe it or not there was one journey that we actually had to drive with me holding an umbrella! We were on the highway with the roof down and the highway was under road works so you could not pull over on the side for about 8 miles. And yes the skys opened up and yes I had to grab the umbrella (the speed was down to 30MPH and we were doing about 15MPH so it was a LONG 8miles).
Every single car got a kick out of it and honked their horns, gave us THUMBS up and even took our picture.
THE other MAJOR problem with his car was that there was only 1 CUP HOLDER???? Imagine that!
So basically any car ride I had to ALWAYS hold my own Starbucks which was not fun.
Our new car has 5 cup holders I LOVE IT.
OH and I HAD to add this picture of my Hubby looking TOTALLY SMUG Driving his new car....FLAT white all the way<br />
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FDay is always bitter sweet for me, I lost my father over 7 years ago so I miss him terribly however try to celebrate the life I lived with him.<br />
I usually light a candle for him and remember all of the good times we had together.<br />
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This year we are celebrating with my FANTASTIC father in law.
The Hubby and I will be cooking brunch for him and the family on Sunday. I thought I would share some of the recipes we will be trying out, got to love <a href="http://pinterest.com/tulipjess/" target="_blank">Pinterest! </a><br />
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French Toast Kebab <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/343289/french-toast-kebabs" target="_blank">GENIUS IDEA</a></div>
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Have been eager to try <a href="http://thenoshery.com/2009/03/29/a-two-bite-breakfast/" target="_blank">these</a> for ages. The look so easy to prepare ahead of time AND are something totally different</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">3. Freshly squeezed carrot, orange & ginger juice</span></div>
<img align="left" src="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w351/laurenjh04/Hailey%20Raye/signature3.png" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0pt; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0pt; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0pt; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0pt;" />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03104818738323523895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5325793496287096784.post-25348868995724272512012-06-12T10:20:00.000-07:002012-06-12T10:20:47.211-07:00Interior Day DreamingI love our house BUT I would also LOVE to have an unlimited amount of money to KIT out my entire house with stuff from <a href="http://www.grahamandgreen.co.uk/" target="_blank">Graham and Green</a>. If you have not yet heard of them then TODAY is a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"><i>SPARKLING</i></span> day for you. Go look at the amazing stuff they have. <br />
Here is my fanciful wish list...what is your favourite piece????????????????????????<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><i> <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">'<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Pimp' my living room</span></span></b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcIGCAATSc4ssrFl6NILhSDPowqybQls5f51HkeAueKOW90fs_JkFJb8ti8Tcw3wYcGJCbtasACMDWOeDQ7G8Lazpy4XJ8nmt9zR2qYRHGtVAKfnyEcyh-k0jWHuLbYz4utgM_dwlZJCE/s1600/another+chair.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcIGCAATSc4ssrFl6NILhSDPowqybQls5f51HkeAueKOW90fs_JkFJb8ti8Tcw3wYcGJCbtasACMDWOeDQ7G8Lazpy4XJ8nmt9zR2qYRHGtVAKfnyEcyh-k0jWHuLbYz4utgM_dwlZJCE/s200/another+chair.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Keep on Sparkling</span><br />
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As a result I decided to 'invest' money into some really good books that have really inspired and motivated me.<br />
I have lost over 20 pounds because I have changed the way I eat and live and feel MUCH better<br />
So here are a few of the best ideas..<br />
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My first book (which some may find controversial) was VERY eye opening<br />
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Here are 3 very GOOD reasons Alicia persuaded me:<br />
<b><u>Nasty 1:</u></b><i style="color: purple;"> "We don't drink our own mother's milk when we are 8, or 15 or 30, so why would our bodies accept another creature's milk?" (pg.35)</i><br />
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<b><u>Nasty 2:</u></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-style: italic;"> "Remember, cow's milk is designed to turn a calf into a 400-pound cow" (pg.35-36)</span><br />
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<b><u>Nasty 3:</u></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-style: italic;"> "Did you know that in countries where dairy is not consumed the incidence of breast cancer is so low as to be almost nonexistent?" (pg.37)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span">So this might be very controversial to many people but I have cut it out and FEEL GREAT and do not miss is one tiny bit. There are SO many other great alternatives out there.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b>What about the calcium?</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span">A chart on page 39 of the book outlines the following:</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span">Calcium Milligrams (per 100 g serving)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span">Whole milk- 118</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span">Chickpeas - 150</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span">Almonds - 234</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span">Her <a href="http://www.thekindlife.com/" target="_blank">website</a> is also great!</span><br />
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Another fantastic read and inspiring book! She also has her own <a href="http://www.kimberlysnyder.net/" target="_blank">website </a>you might find interesting.<br />
This is another easy to read book that is not anything 'new' BUT was very good to have everything in one place. Kimberly has included many case studies as well as easy to use charts outlining the best types of foods to eat and a 'shopping list'. She also re-iterates that 'there is nothing beautiful about dairy'.<br />
From this book I start EVERY day with a...<br />
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Have fallen in love with<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"><b> Grapefruits</b></span> again, great for snacking.<br />
AND I drink a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;"><b>'glowing green smoothie'</b></span> at least 4 times a week for breakfast (pg.197)<br />
In the smoothie I put (as many ingredients should be organic):<br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">1 chopped head of romaine lettuce</span></i><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">a handful of organic spinach</span></i><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">3-4 celery stalks</span></i><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">1 organic apple chopped</span></i><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">1 pear</span></i><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">1 banana</span></i><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">lemon juice</span></i><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">water</span></i><br />
Might sound gross but it is SOOOO good for your insides and it does make me GLOW<br />
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So that is a mini insight into my healthy eating that has helped me to loose weight and <b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">SPARKLE</span></i></b><br />
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Another book that I have literally JUST ordered from Amazon, that looks like it is full of delicious and healthy recipes is...<br />
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Happy eating<br />
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I have to admit I was VERY nervous about my FIRST post, I delayed writing it for two days because I didn't actually KNOW what to write. I have now decided on doing a mini About Me to introduce myself. <br />
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I currently live in England but grew up in Canada, so I am an ex pat.<br />
Im a qualified teacher and came over after Uni because getting a teaching job in Canada straight from Uni is HARD, basically impossible unless you want to work in the middle of nowhere.<br />
I loved my first year here BUT the reason I stayed was really because of this man...<br />
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Please excuse the photo...it was taken when we first started dating and I had a little tooo much fizz.</div>
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It has now been over 8 years that I have lived in the Uk.....</div>
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A lot has happened since coming over here.</div>
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My father passed away, I got an MA in Early Years Education, I left teaching and became an 'Early Years Consultant', my mother sold the family home in Canada and moved to Germany.....</div>
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Eventually The BF proposed</div>
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THE BLING shot</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">We got married in the UK</span></div>
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Bought a lovely house in a'quintessential' English village</div>
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Then a puppy</div>
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Of course I have always wanted a BIG happy family. Unfortunately that dream will not happen as easily for us. I know it will happen one day and we are starting the journey of IVF to make it happen :-)<br />
I do love my life and am a BIG believer in positive thinking and will talk about things that are helping us to get through this journey on the blog- some of them deep and meaningful and some of them just FABULOUS and fun<br />
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I hope you enjoy this journey <br />
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