@Darbie914 and now I want Cracker Barrel and their chicken fried steak (or chicken fried chicken) with mashed potatoes and gravy. You need to try it...so yummy!!
Gah, I don't think New Jersey has a Cracker Barrel! The whole meal sounds outstanding.
Guys - I think my bra is trying to choke me to death. It's so frustrating because I feel fine in the morning, but I am getting so bloated by the end of the day I feel like I am stuffing myself in a corset.
Wow chicken fried steak sounds incredible. I am home with the worst migraine ever today. I promised H that I would do stuff around the house today but I cant pull myself off of the couch.
I've been looking at infant seats online and I think I have one picked out. Amazon has the graco snugride 30 for $110, and graco has a $25 mail in rebate until the end of Oct. which would make it $85 dollars. I'm debating if I should get it now or wait until black friday/ cyber monday to see if there will be deals.
Just got back from our A/S and baby was wiggling all over the place! It was incredible to watch! Baby is measuring 18 weeks 3 days and everything looked perfect, except there was a small (<1cm) cyst on the choroid plexus, so they wanted to do the Harmony test instead of the quad screen to test for Trisomy 18. They didn't see any other abnormalities, which is promising, and she said it's normal in 1-2% of all babies. Fx that it's nothing and resolves itself.
Also, we had them print a picture of the sex and we gave it to SO's godfather for safe keeping, then SO went and "accidentally" saw the pic they had us take to the doc. Now he knows and I don't and he's DYING to tell me, but I won't let him (mainly b/c it's driving him crazy).
I'm an expert at making chicken fried steak, guise. It's super easy. Dangerously easy. And sooooooo good
I'm making Trader Joe's poutine tonight with a side of White Castle sliders. Because we're super classy. If only I could wash it all down with a huge glass of Coors Light... Sigh.
@Darbie914 and now I want Cracker Barrel and their chicken fried steak (or chicken fried chicken) with mashed potatoes and gravy. You need to try it...so yummy!!
Mmm... Cracker Barrel sounds so good. I love their hash brown casserole or whatever it's called.
I actually had a craving for this a few weeks ago, and I would not let SO forget it until I got some! I got a double helping and it was DE-licious! Mmm mmm mmm!
Whenever I go to Cracker Barrel, I always, always have to get pancakes because their pancakes are sooooooo good, even though I would like to try some of their other stuff.
Well fuck guise! I just saw a news feed come across that the CDC confirmed the case of Ebola in Dallas. The CDC will hold a press conference at 5:30, but the article doesn't say if that's eastern or central time. I hope this can be contained. It scares the shit out of me.
Yes. I'm in Fort Worth. That is WAY too close for comfort. No bueno.
Well fuck guise! I just saw a news feed come across that the CDC confirmed the case of Ebola in Dallas. The CDC will hold a press conference at 5:30, but the article doesn't say if that's eastern or central time. I hope this can be contained. It scares the shit out of me.
Yes. I'm in Fort Worth. That is WAY too close for comfort. No bueno.
So I thought that we had FINALLY come to a consensus on a girls name, still hadn't decided on Boys name yet because after thinking we had decided on that SO let me know, in passing, that he actually didn't like the name. So when he told me that he loved the girls name I picked I was ecstatic, and I know he fucking said he liked it cuz I have the freaking text to prove it!!!!!!. Well yesterday we were talking to someone about baby names and I said "we finally picked out a girls name" and upon telling her what it was he says "oh no, I don't like that for a girl" AHHHHHH YOU FREAKING DID 2 WEEKS AGO... he did it to me again...I don't think this baby is gonna have a freaking name!!! lol
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Well fuck guise! I just saw a news feed come across that the CDC confirmed the case of Ebola in Dallas. The CDC will hold a press conference at 5:30, but the article doesn't say if that's eastern or central time. I hope this can be contained. It scares the shit out of me.
Heard this on the radio as I read this ... so weird!! I'm in Houston, which is way too close! Have other countries had this appear? (Apparently the person DID travel to west africa, which gives me some relief that he didn't randomly catch it here from someone.
So I thought that we had FINALLY come to a consensus on a girls name, still hadn't decided on Boys name yet because after thinking we had decided on that SO let me know, in passing, that he actually didn't like the name. So when he told me that he loved the girls name I picked I was ecstatic, and I know he fucking said he liked it cuz I have the freaking text to prove it!!!!!!. Well yesterday we were talking to someone about baby names and I said "we finally picked out a girls name" and upon telling her what it was he says "oh no, I don't like that for a girl" AHHHHHH YOU FREAKING DID 2 WEEKS AGO... he did it to me again...I don't think this baby is gonna have a freaking name!!! lol
My DH used to pull this shit when we were trying to pick a name for DD. So frustrating! Can't you even remember your own opinions about things!?!?!
Edit: spelling, also to add that I'm also scared of Ebola. Yikes
I hate to cook, but can actually make a pretty decent hashbrown casserole, in the crockpot. I've made it for work potlucks before the everyone scraps the pot clean.
imma gonna need this recipe
Oh geez, the pressure! I may or may not have started with a recipe (I can't remember), but this is basically what I do now:
1-2 bags of frozen shredded hasbrowns thawed
1 can cream of chicken
8oz colby jack
8oz sharp cheddar
whatever spices you want - I tend to use paprika, salt, pepper and whatever else I can find that sounds good at the time
Throw it all in the crockpot and cook on low for about 4-6 hours. You can add more or less cheese and change out whatever kind of cheese you want to use.
Crap. That's not kosher as is. Think a cream of ... something NOT chicken/meat would work?
Yum. Never made anything like this but I bet cream of potato would be a good sub?
I hate to cook, but can actually make a pretty decent hashbrown casserole, in the crockpot. I've made it for work potlucks before the everyone scraps the pot clean.
imma gonna need this recipe
Oh geez, the pressure! I may or may not have started with a recipe (I can't remember), but this is basically what I do now:
1-2 bags of frozen shredded hasbrowns thawed
1 can cream of chicken
8oz colby jack
8oz sharp cheddar
whatever spices you want - I tend to use paprika, salt, pepper and whatever else I can find that sounds good at the time
Throw it all in the crockpot and cook on low for about 4-6 hours. You can add more or less cheese and change out whatever kind of cheese you want to use.
Crap. That's not kosher as is. Think a cream of ... something NOT chicken/meat would work?
Yum. Never made anything like this but I bet cream of potato would be a good sub?
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Try cream of onion for extra flavor!
I hate mushrooms, so whenever I make green bean casserole, I use cream of onion instead and it is sooooo much better.
I hate to cook, but can actually make a pretty decent hashbrown casserole, in the crockpot. I've made it for work potlucks before the everyone scraps the pot clean.
imma gonna need this recipe
Oh geez, the pressure! I may or may not have started with a recipe (I can't remember), but this is basically what I do now:
1-2 bags of frozen shredded hasbrowns thawed
1 can cream of chicken
8oz colby jack
8oz sharp cheddar
whatever spices you want - I tend to use paprika, salt, pepper and whatever else I can find that sounds good at the time
Throw it all in the crockpot and cook on low for about 4-6 hours. You can add more or less cheese and change out whatever kind of cheese you want to use.
That sounds similar to what my mom makes, but she bakes hers and tops it with corn flakes.
So, one of my students was sent home with meningitis today. Likely viral. The class he was in when he finally decided to go to the nurse? Mine. Awesome. T&P that I don't catch freaking MENINGITIS...thanks!
Im still catching up on the randoms for today but in the meantime, I was wondering if anyone's dogs suffer from an allergy and how they deal with it. My greatdane has been allergic to grass since she was a pup, thankfully she only has a reaction in the fall. When she has a reaction, her paws turn red, bleed, and lose all the fur. I dont take her to the vet for it any more because none of the meds have worked and cost way too much. Benadryl and other oral medicines havent worked because (well I assume) of her size. Vet told us to double(and sometimes triple) all those doses, still nothing. Imagine bloody paw prints all over your house, I want to pull my hair out. Id be eternally grateful for any advice!
@MrsLaurenandDan I'm so happy for you! Congratulations on a healthy baby and passing a milestone
@jenny0314 that casserole sounds amazing. Thanks for the recipe!
I don't remember who mentioned Trader Joe's poutine, but those are two of my favorite things! Trader Joes and poutine! I lost Trader Joe's when we moved to Florida, but one is opening down the street on October 10th! I can't wait!!
Our dog has a skin allergy, I was just doing some research. We're switching to a grain free and dairy free food to hopefully cure his. I did read that if you suspect grass or other environmental the best thing is frequent baths and cleaning there feet every time they come back inside. Good luck!
We know its from grass because its only on her paws and it only gets bad when we let her play outside. I feel bad not letting her play, shes a dog!
Eta shes ticklish and won't let us near her feet *rolls eyes*
My yorkie has a skin allergy. Don't know to what. We switched his food which helped but in the fall it still acts up. The best help that we found was the shampoo that the vet gave us. It's an antibiotic wash that we use monthly to bi-weekly during the year in the fall we use it weekly or even more often. Our vet told us the benedryl just makes them sleepy. Which helps with the itching in that it gives them some time to heal.
I attached a pic of the sprays that I use when he gets a bad spot. They aren't super helpful but they're something.
I got an burn/itch spray (for people) at cvs last year that had a numbing agent in it. That really helped. I don't have any left - but it was green and cvs brand. The pharmacist helped me pick it out.
@ruemorgan, I'm so sorry to hear about your pup. Allergies suck . Our shepherd mix has really bad fall allergies so we give him Benadryl twice a day. Have you tried Zyrtec? One of my horses actually goes on this every spring, and it works!! She's 1,200lbs, so if it works for her, it might work for your big dog too! I'm not sure about dosage for a large dog, but you can Google it. It's very common to use in dogs and horses .
The other thing you can try is wiping her down when she comes in. The allergens usually stick to the hair and just sit there. If you can get them off, it'll stop the irritation.
We've tried Zyrtec and we cant wipe her paws down because shes extremely ticklish and runs away into the grass some more. And I cant fight a dog bigger than myself haha. I feel doooomed.
But I didnt know horses can take Zyrtec! Maybe ill try Zyrtex again because i know its been atleast 2 years since we last tried, maybe her body will react different now?? *crosses fingers*
My dog is going through allergies too. She has been scratching herself so much that she now has scabs and it is infected my poor girl is on antibiotics. I hate dog issues cause she can't tell me what is wrong. I wish my dog could just talk to me!
@aeml1985 welcome back! Come in and tell us all about your harrowing ban experience yesterday.
@estamos_tomamos I seriously teared up at this! I know that's silly, but I really like reading and posting here and didn't really feel a part of the community because I know I don't have the time to contribute as much as some of you, and I'm just really irrationally happy that an internet stranger cared about my ban lol. So thank you
Andrea (31), married Aaron (36) September 2012
Parents to fur babies Tiki and Gizzmo and 2yr old Georgia IF veterans; #1 conceived on second clomid+HCG+IUI, #2 conceived on 1st Letrozole+HCG+IUI EDD: Feb 5, 2018
Im still catching up on the randoms for today but in the meantime, I was wondering if anyone's dogs suffer from an allergy and how they deal with it. My greatdane has been allergic to grass since she was a pup, thankfully she only has a reaction in the fall. When she has a reaction, her paws turn red, bleed, and lose all the fur. I dont take her to the vet for it any more because none of the meds have worked and cost way too much. Benadryl and other oral medicines havent worked because (well I assume) of her size. Vet told us to double(and sometimes triple) all those doses, still nothing. Imagine bloody paw prints all over your house, I want to pull my hair out. Id be eternally grateful for any advice!
You can give one benadryl twice a day for every 25 lb. So my 25 lb dog can have 2 per day, but if your dog weighs 50 lbs, double that (and so on). You can do about 1.5x that for a rescue med, but I wouldn't do that long term. Alternately you could do 1 claritin for every 50 lb, but that's once per day. Zyrtec is not ok. If it gets bad, you need to see a vet for steroids and/or antibiotics/antifungals to deal with secondary infections.
Does your dog spend a lot of time outside? My pup with a grass allergy can basically only go outside long enough to pee and then right back in. Wiping down paws after going outside can help, but make sure you get between toes and such. What type of grass do you have? Most grasses are more likely to cause an allergic reaction if they are long enough to go to seed, but some like Bermuda are always an irritant. Keeping your grass short may help depending on the type, but freshly cut grass or right after rain more easily sticks to the skin.
For food allergies, chicken, soy, and wheat are common irritants.
@ruemorgan - have you tried doggy boots? They make them, they are soft fabric inside and waterproof outside and they ave a little Velcro strap to secure. I used to put those on my yorkie bc he didn't like going out in the rain (had a raincoat too). Just came to mind since you said it's only the paws that are the issue.
@MrsLaurenandDan I'm so happy you got good news and just plain yay.
I have those dog boots, and they are a major PIA to put on, especially since we have 2 dogs. But with the mud and rain and snow in the spring it's worth it to not have to wash their paws every single time they come in from outside, and to not have to wash the floor every 10 seconds
Andrea (31), married Aaron (36) September 2012
Parents to fur babies Tiki and Gizzmo and 2yr old Georgia IF veterans; #1 conceived on second clomid+HCG+IUI, #2 conceived on 1st Letrozole+HCG+IUI EDD: Feb 5, 2018
@ruemorgan have you ever soaked their paws? I mix water and enough povodine iodine to make it look like iced tea and soak each paw for 2-3 minutes. This breaks up all the crap in the paws and is vet recommended because mechanical movement of using a washcloth or something to wipe the paws off isn't near as effective. If your dog isn't cooperative it can be a PITA but my dogs paws look so much better and she isn't licking them as much due to allergens, etc
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I'm an expert at making chicken fried steak, guise. It's super easy. Dangerously easy. And sooooooo good
I'm making Trader Joe's poutine tonight
with a side of White Castle sliders. Because we're super classy. If only I could wash it all down with a huge glass of Coors Light... Sigh.
Whenever I go to Cracker Barrel, I always, always have to get pancakes because their pancakes are sooooooo good, even though I would like to try some of their other stuff.
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Agreed. I am in DFW too.
Edit: spelling, also to add that I'm also scared of Ebola. Yikes
I just finished up a sweet potato, an apple with peanut butter, and a boatload of extra sharp white cheddar cheese. I need all the cheese!!!
Yum. Never made anything like this but I bet cream of potato would be a good sub?
~quote fail~
Try cream of onion for extra flavor!
I hate mushrooms, so whenever I make green bean casserole, I use cream of onion instead and it is sooooo much better.
That sounds similar to what my mom makes, but she bakes hers and tops it with corn flakes.
@jenny0314 that casserole sounds amazing. Thanks for the recipe!
I don't remember who mentioned Trader Joe's poutine, but those are two of my favorite things! Trader Joes and poutine! I lost Trader Joe's when we moved to Florida, but one is opening down the street on October 10th! I can't wait!!
@jacqueleen1 so sorry for you loss, well be thinking of you!
@MrsLaurenandDan congrats on the good news! Hopefully your placenta moves with out any worries.
@kellbell1982 Did you ever find Elephant??
Eta shes ticklish and won't let us near her feet *rolls eyes*
I attached a pic of the sprays that I use when he gets a bad spot. They aren't super helpful but they're something.
I got an burn/itch spray (for people) at cvs last year that had a numbing agent in it. That really helped. I don't have any left - but it was green and cvs brand. The pharmacist helped me pick it out.
But I didnt know horses can take Zyrtec! Maybe ill try Zyrtex again because i know its been atleast 2 years since we last tried, maybe her body will react different now?? *crosses fingers*
@colleen4019 hmm we havent tried anything numbing, thanks for the suggestion!
@LBeez13 aww poor pup!! Hopefully the antibiotics help her
@estamos_tomamos I seriously teared up at this! I know that's silly, but I really like reading and posting here and didn't really feel a part of the community because I know I don't have the time to contribute as much as some of you, and I'm just really irrationally happy that an internet stranger cared about my ban lol. So thank you
IF veterans; #1 conceived on second clomid+HCG+IUI, #2 conceived on 1st Letrozole+HCG+IUI
EDD: Feb 5, 2018
I agree that getting a good anti-microbial shampoo helps a lot. We try to bathe him in the summer every 3 days or so per our vet's direction.
When he starts licking his paws to the point he starts to irritate them, I will sometimes put socks on his front legs so he leaves them alone.
Hope your fur baby feels better!
Does your dog spend a lot of time outside? My pup with a grass allergy can basically only go outside long enough to pee and then right back in. Wiping down paws after going outside can help, but make sure you get between toes and such. What type of grass do you have? Most grasses are more likely to cause an allergic reaction if they are long enough to go to seed, but some like Bermuda are always an irritant. Keeping your grass short may help depending on the type, but freshly cut grass or right after rain more easily sticks to the skin.
For food allergies, chicken, soy, and wheat are common irritants.
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@MrsLaurenandDan I'm so happy you got good news and just plain yay.
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EDD: Feb 5, 2018