Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Second Opinion and Crab Bisque

We went to see the Hematologist yesterday.  He was super nice and very understanding.  (And he has the same last name as my IVF dr!).  He looked over all my bloodwork that the IVF doctor had done.  He said that based on those blood results, my medical history, my age and how far along I am, that I would be okay to go off of the Lovenox.  But he understood my concerns, given my history of miscarriages and all that I've gone through to get to where I'm at, and said that if I wanted to stay on it, I would be fine too because I'm on such a very low dose of Lovenox.  So the bottom line is that it's up to me. I think I know which way I'm leaning towards, but I still want to continue to pray about it. I'm glad that we were able to get a second opinion and don't feel pressure to do anything that we're not comfortable with.  I refelct on my feelings in the temple and know that it will be okay, no matter what.

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On a different, but yummy, note....I made this Crab Bisque recipe on Sunday and it was delish! So easy! Thanks to Goodeness Gracious for the recipe. She altered the original recipe a little bit (so go check out her blog and see how she added a little kick to hers), but I stuck with the original (except I didn't add the green pepper pepper). And I cooked mine in the crock pot.

Crab Bisque
1 celebry rib - thinly sliced
1 onion chopped
1/2 c. green pepper - chopped (I didn't add this ingredient)
3 T butter
2 cans of cream corm (I used cream sweet corn because that's all I could find)
2 cans cream of potato soup
1 1/2 c. milk
1 1/2 c. half and half
2 bay leaves
1 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp white pepper (I just used black)
3 cans of crab meat, drained, flaked & picked (you can find can crab meat in the tuna section of your supermarket.  It's much cheaper than fresh crab meat and taste just as good.  I used the Bumblebee brand and would recommend using 4 cans).

Saute celery, onion and peppers in butter until tender.
Add Cream corn, soup, milk half & half.
Add seasonings and mix well.
Add crab meat and cook through.
Remove bay leaves.
Serve hot or let cool and freeze for up to 3 months.

You can cook this on the stove, but I threw all the ingredients in the crock pot on low for about 5 hours.  Enjoy!!

10 comments:

RELH said...

I am happy that you got a second opinion! That bisque looks sooo yummy! But, my DH doesn't like crab. Darn!

Do I Have to Be a D.I.N.K.? said...

I don't even really like crab but that sounds yummy!

highheeledlife said...

So happy that things went so well at the Dr.s.. YEAH!!!! ... that bisque sounds delish!!!
HHL

Anonymous said...

I am glad you got a second opinion. Just for piece of mind. I know God will help you make the best choice for you and baby! The recipe looks yummy!

Marla said...

OMG! I love crab bisque! I would definitely, definitely make this recipe except for the mere fact that my hubby doesn't eat seafood, so I would feel bad if I made it. But I always get it at a restaurant if it's on the menu. Your's sounds delish! :)

Saige said...

I think second opinions are worth their weight in gold. The peace of mind you get is worth the time and money. I am glad that you have peace in whatever you decide to do.

The soup looks awesome, and I definitely want to try it out. Maybe if it ever gets below 95 degrees here, I'll make some. lol

Nick and Kristi said...

I am happy you have choices when it comes to the Lovenox and to be honest I think I would just stay on it....why change things up when things seem to be going so smooth? But of course its your choice:)

Alex said...

Oh this is wonderful! Marla recommended I come over here as you've been talking about Lovenox lately. I am starting another IUI cycle, and have recently been diagnosed with MTHFR, so my doc recommended Lovenox. I'll be interested to hear what you decide to do. I agree with Kristi - why change, but I love that you're comfortable going either way.

Love the pics of the crab bisque!

Unknown said...

So glad you enjoyed the recipe and glad you got a second opinion to allow you to make a decision without pressure.

Erin Branscom said...

yum! That looks amazing! :) Erin


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