Cib & his cars

No, he isn't spoiled.

Thanks Granny!

Meet our littlest ones!

We had 5 grade AA embryos this morning. (the doctor said this is aome of the best ivf results he seen. With 70% fertilization rate and all embryos with highest possible ratings)

We placed two embryos back in mommys tummy. (see pics below) She is resting and watching Macys Parade. She will be on bed rest till Monday morning and light duty until heart rate sounds in three weeks.

Here we go!

Bits even lent me his lovey.

My portion

It's amazing to me how God always gives me the perfect portion. I too often doubt that it will be enough and alas it always has been.

Yesterday they retrieved 7 mature eggs. I found myself disappointed and feeling like a failure. I had high hopes of more. Isn't that true of most of our desires? More Lord. This is a constant prayer for me.

Yet the Lord beams through with my perfect portion. Today I was told we have 5 growing embryos. Today I am a proud momma of Gods perfect portion for me.

Thank you Lord for grace on this imperfect sinners life.

Austin and I are excited about our transfer on Turkey Day!

Off and Running...

This Saturday is the big egg retrieval!!! Please pray for a successful & safe egg retrieval. For a high fertilization rate; with lots of healthy embryos. And ultimately a healthy happy baby.
We are hoping to get 10 eggs based on the sonogram this morning.
And our embryo transfer is tentatively scheduled for Thanksgiving Day!!! Cibbers will be in Austin with Granny Nanny & Cap'n Jim. Austin & I will be home alone but all for a good cause.

Thanks for your prayers friends!

Cheers!

Wassell!!!

Fun with noises

Project Winter Wonderland

We, here in the Fatheree house, love getting Christmas stuff up with enough time to enjoy it before it's time to take it all down again. Cibs reaction when he awoke from naps to this was priceless. Happy Holidays!!!

It's Begun

With the arrival of the first Christmas toy catalog, Cib has asked for a marker to remember all things he would like to ask Santa for. He's been at this for 20 minutes!
Happy Holiday season y'all!

Fall Cookin Ya'll!

I had to share my utter excitement for this cooler weather! So with my red wine in hand - I share with you some tasty Amber original recipes (and our dinner tonight) to get you in the mood for fall.

Butternut Squash & Apple Bisque
By Amber Fatheree

3 tbs butter, unsalted (not margarine)
3 Leeks, Whites only, cut into thin slices
3 cloves garlic, rough chop
2 med. granny smith apples, diced
1 large butternut squash, cubed, about 4 cups
4 cups chicken stock (homemade is best, but you can use the boxed kind, but not broth)
Dash each: Nutmeg, Cinnamon & Sage
3 tsp. Kosher Salt (adjust down to 1 tsp if you using table salt)
3 bay leaves
1/2 cup of heavy cream, creme fraiche or half and half (I use what I have)

Preheat oven to 400. Toss squash with Olive Oil. Cook for 35 to 45 minutes. Squash should be tender.

Heat butter in dutch oven over medium heat until melted. Add leeks and saute for several minutes (5 to 7 min) or until leeks begin to look translucent. Add garlic and apples. Saute for another 5 minutes. Add stock, seasonings and bay leaves. Add cooked squash to pot. Simmer for 45 minutes on stove top or in crock pot on medium.

Remove bay leaves. Puree with stick mixer or blender until smooth. Temper half and half by adding a small amount of soup to it, which will bring it to room temp. Then add half and half back to soup pot. Stir and serve warm with rustic bread or gourmet grilled cheese. (I am doing 12 grain bakery bread with Vermont white cheddar and pesto spread, tonight.)

Buttered Rum Glazed Apple Sauce Cake
Serves 6 - Betty Crocker
Cake:
1/3 cup butter (not margarine, it will not give you nutty flavor)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt

Glaze:
2 tablespoons butter (not margarine, it will not give you nutty flavor)
1 cup confectioners'' sugar
1/2 teaspoon rum flavor
3 - 4 teaspoons milk or half-and-half

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 8-inch square pan. (Amber used a 9x6)

In 1 1/2-quart saucepan, melt 1/3 cup butter over medium heat. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally until butter begins to brown. Immediately remove from heat. Stir in sugar, applesauce and vanilla extract.

In large bowl, mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Stir in applesauce mixture. Pour into pan. Bake 30 minutes or until a wooden pick comes out clean.

In 1 1/2-quart saucepan melt 2 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Cook 2 - 3 minutes until beginning to brown. Immediately remove from heat. Stir in remaining glaze ingredients until smooth and spreadable. Pour over warm cake. Cool 30 minutes. Serve warm.

YUM-O! Happy fall ya'll!!!