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Alisa. 36. New Hampshire. Married for two years to this wonderful, funny, smart guy. Previously married. Went through in-vitro fertilization to have my four and a half year old magical son Keegan. Stepmother to the charming Isabelle (5). Just had our first child together, a boy, Harper(born June 10). Policy Wonk and dreaded bureaucrat. Lover of fine cuisine, honeybees, truly romantic moments and the underdog.

Smoke's Chili

Yield 12 servings (serving size: 1 cup chili, 1 tablespoon sour cream, and 1 tablespoon cheese)

Ingredients
2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
3 1/2 pounds lean, boned chuck roast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 cups chopped green bell pepper
1 1/2 cups chopped...continue reading

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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