Well it's official. I am sick. At first I thought I was just extra tired because I haven't been sleeping well. But yesterday I didn't have an appetite and I could barely get off the couch. Today I have a runny nose, still no appetite and a headache. Crap. I was hoping to avoid illness the entire pregnancy. But realistic a goal it was not. Figures while my body is busy growing a human some sneaky little germ crawls in. I blame Christmas shopping. It is the only time I have been exposed to a lot of people. It doesn't matter how much you wash your hands in that situtation. The germs are everywhere.
Chicken soup is my friend. The afghan on the couch is my friend. The water filter pitcher is my friend. I wish I could make friends with the cookies I got at the Christmas Cookie swap Mon. night but they just don't seem friendly right now.

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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Kissiversary 2009
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Curried Beef Short Ribs
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With Each Goodbye, You Learn
Harper Stats
Happy Birthday Gorgeous!
Oh God, Book One
Peep Peep
Kissiversary 2009
The Puzzle
Curried Beef Short Ribs
Black Bean-Taco Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

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Oh-no! I hope you don't get too sick, just stop everything and rest, rest, rest... hope you feel better soon!!