IUI ALERT: It unfortunately arrived again

My monthly came in the eve of the 17th day -- the day of the hapai test. I am so sad because we were so sure the procedure worked this time. I know I keep saying that but I was feeling so positive about it. Oh well, we have one more try left. Unfortunately I feel so sick and heartbroken to feel encouraged for another round. Maybe I'll feel better on Wednesday.

I do have to say that Aaron's been a real help these last two tries -- taking care of business at home and allowing me to relax and sleep a lot. Yes, I'll be encouraged once again for him.

TCF Challenge: Shepherd's Pie

I wanted to make it in February so I got up earlier than usual, with the help of Ikaika pawing me to get out of bed, and actually cooked!

Yes that's frozen peas in the cup and the zucchini is in plastic apart from the onions and mushrooms
All was going well with prepping the ingredients until I realized we didn't have meat in the freezer after all! So I had to make a meat run to Walmart and back. Back on track!

The filling
Or I thought I was on track. As I got to the end I discovered the potatoes weren't cooked all the way through and had a hard time mashing them. Time to micro the taters! And I'm running out of time!

Kind of looks like an enchilada casserole -- wish I had more time to make more mash potatoes for the top
Great, not enough potatoes to seal the top of my pie. Mmm, but it smells real good! And wow it's very tasty! Must be all that pepper the recipe called for. I can't wait for dinnertime!

Ground beef, mushrooms, carrots, peas, zucchini and onions in a tasty sauce covered with a mashed potato Parmesan cheese crust

Oh, oh, my tummy hurts... Aaron rating = ? of 5 Lisa rating = 4 of 5

There's a storm a brewing

I had a scary drive home tonight. The rain wasn't heavy but there was a thick fog that you couldn't see 50 yards in front of you. It was so deceiving because it would look like snow furling around. And don't forget the lightning. I thought I'd either hydroplane off the road, hit a deer crossing the road, or skid on a patch of ice into a ditch. Or get hit by lightning. Oh what a paranoid mind can weave! I'm glad to be home and just in the nick of time too! The rain is falling hard now and the thunder and lightning is right over us.

Time to snuggle under the covers with a good book...

MOVIE ALERT: Rango

I finally got to go to a pre-screening! And luckily Aaron agreed to take me! We had a nice dinner at Brown Bag Burgers before driving to Shaker Heights. Because of my amazing navigational skills, we got lost only once. But we managed to find our way there and in good time.

The story was funny and Johnny D was hilarious. Some of the jokes were geared towards adults but I'm sure the kids enjoyed the funny animals too. After a walk around the square we headed back home. What an enjoyable date night out!

IUI ALERT: Hot, cold, hot, cold

Back ache, sinuses, fever, the chills... I feel like crap! I think I'll stay home today.