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Alisa. 37. New Hampshire. Married for almost three years to this wonderful, funny, smart guy. Previously married. Went through in-vitro fertilization to have my five year old magical son Keegan. Stepmother to the charming Isabelle (6). Gushingly in love with our baby boy Harper(1). Policy Wonk and dreaded bureaucrat. Lover of fine cuisine, honeybees, truly romantic moments and the underdog.

Curried Beef Short Ribs

Note: I found this was more realistically four servings.

Finishing this dish with lime zest and juice brightens its rich flavors.

Yield 6 servings (serving size: about 3 ounces ribs, 2/3 cup rice, and about 2 1/2 tablespoons sauce)

2 teaspoons canola oil
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Overwhelmed

I am pregnant. Pregnant. Pregnant. Pregnant.

(I wonder how many times I have to type that until it feels real.)

We beat the odds and IVF #1 worked. I have actually known for almost a week. But I wanted to wait and make sure my HCG numbers were still going up. I truly believe that all of your support and positive energy got me here. That's why I wanted to tell you now.

I know I said before that I would wait until it was safe. But I changed my mind. I want to celebrate this wonderful thing. No matter what happens I don't want to overshadow it with pessimism and worry. This is a good thing. A very amazing good thing. And that is what I choose to focus on now.

Pregnant. Pregnant. Pregnant!

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Excerpt: I hadn't checked Alise's blog in awhile and look! She's pregnant!!! The first IVF worked!!! I was wondering after that meat post......
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Comments

ooooooh, you blogged about it??? it must be real!!!!! :D

yay for happy, warm, gooey, squishy, rowdy feelings!

Pregnant! Pregnant! Pregnant!

Shared by susannah at June 3, 2003 6:55 PM

git out! I haven't even finished reading everything yet!! I'm just so excited for you! YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY!!

you're Pregnant!!! WOO HOOOO!!

*hugs*

now, go rest!

Shared by pita at June 3, 2003 7:00 PM

thanks for sharing it with us! *hugs*

YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYA!!!

:-D

Shared by pita at June 3, 2003 7:01 PM

I knew it!!! Your meat cravings (at 9am!!) gave it away - I know a preggo craving when I see it, girly :)

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! ((hugs))

Shared by Christine at June 3, 2003 7:07 PM

Waaaaaahoooooooo!!!! I saw that you updated and I just knew it!! I am so so happy for you girl, you just don't even know! Now, I have to go back and finish reading the rest of this entry...I never made it past the first line! ((((HUGS))))

Shared by Allison at June 3, 2003 7:11 PM

Oh and one more thing...CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!

Shared by Allison at June 3, 2003 7:16 PM

oh wow! i am so happy for you! what wonderful news. thank you so much for sharing! so great. ah breathe jane breathe, oh i am so excited. must go dance now. so many happy thoughts to you two . . . three! :)

Shared by jane at June 3, 2003 7:28 PM

Omigosh, that's so wonderful!!! Congratulations to you both. :D

Shared by Melissa at June 3, 2003 7:45 PM

Congrats! I am so happy for you! You're the third blogger (who I read) who is pregnant!

Shared by cindy at June 3, 2003 7:57 PM

WAHOOOO!!!!! I'm thrilled beyond thrilled!!!! I had a feeling with the meat craving! ;)

Shared by Cheryl at June 3, 2003 8:00 PM

Congratulations!! Best news ever!!! I am so happy for you!! I can't seem to stop using exclamation points, I'm so damn happy!!!!!!

Shared by Buzz at June 3, 2003 8:12 PM

Yayayay!!! Congrats!!!!!

Shared by N. at June 3, 2003 9:30 PM

Congratulations! That is so wonderful!

Shared by Kymberlie R. McGuire at June 3, 2003 9:51 PM

Alisa,
Congratulations to you!! I am so happy for you, and will add you to my daily "prayer and good karma" list!!

Shared by chris at June 3, 2003 10:02 PM

Congratulations to you and hubby! I will keep you in my thoughts. Hugs.

Shared by Kathi at June 3, 2003 10:26 PM

A ha! I knew there was something to those beef cravings you were having! *lol* YAY!! I'm so ecstatically happy for you!!

Shared by Michelle at June 4, 2003 12:20 AM

congrats!!!! that is the best news! celebrate it. enjoy it. thanks so much for sharing!

Shared by michelle at June 4, 2003 7:27 AM

YAY!!! Congrats, Congrats, Congrats!! :)

Shared by Liz at June 4, 2003 7:57 AM

Undoubtedly, it was because of my fantabulous mix CD I sent you. ;)

Woo!

Shared by Z. Hendirez at June 4, 2003 9:09 AM

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYY!!

Oh, I am so positively tickled that I can hardly contain myself. You and your hubby, with all of your patience, anxiety, sorrow and love in this catagory TRULY deserve it. Congratulations. I'm SO very glad. :)

Shared by anathea at June 4, 2003 10:16 AM

I AM SOOOOOO EXCITED FOR Y'ALL. That is absolutely the best news I have heard in a LONG time. Congrats Congrats Congrats! Reading your post gave me chill bumps, I am so happy for y'all. *super big hugs*

Shared by skurdycat at June 4, 2003 10:42 AM

CONGRATS!!

Shared by Roni at June 4, 2003 1:50 PM

Ms. Alisa, I'm at work. I was catching up for the last day, and just found out. Congratulations! I'm teary. And, remember when I asked you if you were going to keep a pregnancy journal a la Stefani Green? This is what I meant that made me cry on a weekly basis: http://www.jasonandstefani.com/bunintheoven/ Start with the 2001 archives, of course. Hugshugshugs. -- Me

Shared by Sara at June 4, 2003 4:56 PM

Oh my Gosh! That's so wonderful! I'm so happy for you! It's a great feeling, isn't it?! Take care of yourself!

Shared by Margie at June 4, 2003 5:36 PM

Congratulations! Time to plan your 18-year regimen of psychology experiments. :)

My father says that was the first thing he did, anyway...

Shared by steve at June 4, 2003 5:42 PM

Oh my gosh! Yay!!!! I'm so excited for you!

Shared by Shanni (Twiggle) at June 8, 2003 7:40 PM

Oh my gawd Alisa!! I am so happy for you!!! And yes I am late at finding out but I have a good excuse:O) My cable modem died last Monday and I am just now getting back online today after making a trip to the cable office (aargghh) and to boot I come back and my sites are down and my email is down (double arrgghh) Anyway I am sooooooo extremly happy for you guys! Yall deserve it:O) {{{hugs}}}

Shared by Leslie at June 9, 2003 6:58 PM

Congradulations!!!!! I miss you, and love you, and wish you the best of luck lady. Leave me a message when you come on thursdays. Smile...

Shared by Mada at June 11, 2003 7:39 PM

Thanks for the inspiration. I needed it.

Shared by getupgrrl at November 10, 2003 6:25 PM