Pregnancy Thread....Thursday 12/02

metroames · 12-02-2004, 01:35 AM

Teach2Live............David Morton..................Born 9/10/04
Shenandoah..........Surrogate Twins.............Born 9/20/04
babyblue26062.....Alexander Jude...............Born 9/29/04
Bozo......................Helen................... ...........Born 9/30/04
ThininMex..............Brianna Irish...................Born 10/05/04
little bear...............Aiden Xavier.................. Born 10/06/04
aphexacid..............Bethany Erin...................Born 10/08/04
lizzyd.....................Henry Stewart................Born 10/15/04
Mrs. Sarah.............Tanner.......................... ..Born 11/12/04
ChristinaK..............Josh...................... ..........Born 11/18/04
karatejen...............Murphy Archie................ Born 11/27/04

Surfdol.....................W37...............12/22/04
GetNSlim..................W37................12/24/04......Boy
DesperateInFL.........W35................01/07/05......Girl
Kay&Lydia................W33................01/18/05
Viki...........................W32................ 01/22/05......Girl
Shandril105..............W32............... 01/23/05......Girl
Nyanchan.................W32...............01/31/05......Girl
metroames...............W31................02/08/05......Boy
MadameX..................W31................02/09/05......Girl

AmyJuli.......................W26................0 3/10/05
JennPayton................W25................03/13/05......Girl
blueyedgrl..................W24................03/26/05
kimism........................W24................0 3/26/05......Girl
Heather123................W23................03/30/05.....Boy
shelly..........................W23............... .04/02/05
Marthad......................W21................04/11/05
Dar20..........................W20................ 04/16/05
Jefinner.......................W20................ 04/16/05
GoJackets....................W18...............05/03/05
mom2twoboys.............W18...............05/07/05
chels_hoff....................W17...............05/15/05
Denise85.....................W16...............05/22/05
tekla............................W16.............. .05/23/05
azktycat.......................W14...............0 5/30/05
michigangrad...............W14................06/01/05

Vixendrop....................W11.................0 6/18/05
ChristieJ.......................W11............... .06/19/05
jehcekah......................W11................0 6/22/05
gilbabe75.....................W10................0 6/25/05
Miss Gigl.......................W10................06/26/05
rooney..........................W10............... .06/30/05
AZparalegal..................W9..................0 7/01/05
Acutepenguin...............W8...................07/10/05
allibaba.........................W8............... ...07/12/05
Tbugs............................W6............... ...07/21/05
Mandyhoward...............W5..................07/30/05
SmileyAmy.....................W4.................. 08/08/05

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chels_hoff · 12-02-2004, 01:43 AM

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Originally posted by Dar20
Chels, I feel for you on the MIL front. At least mine never lived with us!

Oh lord no that woman didn’t ever live with us....LOL!! We bought a house for her in our name but she made the down payment!!

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Originally posted by GoJackets
Everything looks great....but, good for me, they couldn't get a shot of the heart because of the position of the baby - so we get ANOTHER u/s in three weeks!!

I have felt some things in there, but I have gas ALL OF THE TIME - so I'm writing it off as gas for a little longer.

You lucky dog!! Hopefully the baby will show its stuff so that you mom cant start making stuff. Do you have pics you can post from the most recent?? Oh gas, I feel like I am just a farting machine, and the smell I have made myself leave the room...ROFLMAO.

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Originally posted by SmileyAmy
So, guys I am really scared. I am going to tell my parents tomorrow that I am pregnant. And, I believe you all know my story - basically they aren't going to be thrilled. DH really wants to tell his parents, like now! I though it would be neat to wait until Christmas, but Friday is my MIL's birthday and he really wants to tell her then. So I agreed to tell my family. I am so, so scared. No, terrified!! I don't even know how to start the conversation! I am not telling them that it was planned - I am going to say "it just happened". I really am scared...

I think that you should tell them in a way that they have to be happy!! I know that they live far away so e-mail them a Birthday card that says "you are invited to a Birthday party around <<your due date>> exact time and date to be determined by baby <<your last name>> or if you can wait a few day mail them one and write on the envelope "call me before opening" keep the mood upbeat and happy, and if she says something negative pretend not to here her, and don’t acknowledge her comments. Hope it goes well let us know ASAP!!

Miss Gigl ~ cute puppy!!

Hello to everyone else!!

Dar asked about showers, while I cant fill you in on the etiquette I can tell you what I am doing. We are actually going to have three. One was in the planning before we even knew that we where PG. The PD that David works for is pretty small 25 street officers, 5 detectives and a handful of admins. So it is kinda like a family down there. We are extremely close with 3 couples, so those 3 friends are going to throw us a Luau Shower with all the people from work. This may come off sounding bad or selfish but the one cool thing about the people at David's work is that some of them are just very giving people while others are into the showing up everyone by getting the biggest or most expensive gift. So I know there will be a ton of "big ticket" items given to us at that shower and I would not be at all surprised if they didn’t wipe out the entire registry at Babies R Us. One of the ladies from the PD that I am not close to and already tried to "take over" the shower suggested that we have the shower at our house so that everyone could see the nursery. I just told her that I was did not want a deadline to finish it before the party. But I was really thinking hell it would be empty before the shower.... is that bad??My second shower is going to be our other friends that are not work related, and I am sure that my friends Stacy & Wendy will be handling that one, but there is nothing set yet. All my friends from the Elementary school have a tea the first Tues. of every month. And there was talk at the last one about having a shower tea in March or April but about 1/2 of my friends have jobs that they cant get off so I am not sure if they are just going to do both or what. The one that I was not sure of was my family up in Eureka (5 hrs away) so when I told my mom that I was PG I just mentioned to her that weekend that I was not sure if she wanted to come down for one of the ones down here or if she wanted to throw one up there with the friends and family in the area (I grew up there) She said that she wants to throw one as this is the first grandchild that she will actually be able to celebrate (my middle sister has 2 boys that where with different icky boyfriends) So I guess I feel that just straight up asking them what they want to do is best. That way both you and them are clear as to what is going on!! Oh and I will repost my sad little belly pic along with a new one that I took the same night but didn’t post it yet!! Don’t laugh at my lack of a PG belly...LOL!!

xoxo Chelsea
*Pregnant with Our First*
Hoping for a girl, Happy with Healthy!!

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metroames · 12-02-2004, 01:46 AM

Good morning ladies.

Just trying to take it easy tonight. The casseroles are taking me longer than I thought and I think I might have overdone it last night. I'll have to try and finish them tomorrow night. My back got really sore and I'm retaining fluid terribly. My back is fine now, but I'm still full of fluid and I didn't even eat anything salty. I made some lemon tea and I plan on guzzling the water for the next several hours. I don't want more bad news about the weight gain at my OB appointment this morning.

My sweetie kind of took a turn for the worst today. He was able to take off his gauze, take a shower and put fresh ones on. Ever since then it has been bothering him more than before. He is also having trouble sleeping because of the drugs he's taking for the pain. He told me he's not sure he can come with me to my doctor's appointment if he's still feeling like that.

I sure hope he gets feeling better soon.

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Tonight we're interviewing a doula...anyone have any advice for me? Hopefully we will hit it off, as there aren't too many here. Someone told me there was one American one, but she's due a week before me, so I'm not even going to bother asking her...

There are a lot of good questions you can ask on the DONA.org site. I think I lucked out with picking mine. I sent out requests to four ladies. One was already booked for the month I'm due, one didn't reply back, and I wasn't impressed with the experience the third had. The one I picked seems like such a sweetie and she is an in-house doula at another hospital. Plus she's had a normal birth, a still-born midterm, and an emergency C-section. So she had plenty of experience both professionally and personally. I think we will make a good match.

Hi to everyone else!

Ames

BrattyChelle · 12-02-2004, 04:32 AM

Good Morning Ladies!!

*looks at clock* why on earth am I up still this early when I don't have to be?? LOL

Well, we made it to the party last night. Wasn't that big of a party, food was ok, entertainment a little ZZzzz.....but hubby's glad he went as he received an award for "most hours worked" as a consultant. Best part was he also got a $100 gift cheque with the award. Now I gotta say, being a man you'd think he'd do the "I earned it so I'm spending it" routine huh? Nope, he handed it right to me and told me to get what's left that we need for the baby. He's going to make a great dad

It was funny last night though. The company had hired 2 charicature artists to do everyone's pictures last night. I was like "oh Heck NO!!" I could just see them drawing me all cute with this HUGE belly LOL, nope don't think I need to hang that in the nursery.

Hope everyone's doing well....pregnancy wise I feel fine but still extremely tired. Hoping to finish the detail sanding on the rocking chair so we can get it refinished before this baby arrives.

OMG....3 weeks from today is the CSection!! I can't believe it's so soon!

GoJackets · 12-02-2004, 05:11 AM

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Originally posted by DesperateInFL
It was funny last night though. The company had hired 2 charicature artists to do everyone's pictures last night. I was like "oh Heck NO!!" I could just see them drawing me all cute with this HUGE belly LOL, nope don't think I need to hang that in the nursery.

OMG....3 weeks from today is the CSection!! I can't believe it's so soon!

Sounds precious!!!

Ames - hope hubby does better soon. I hope he can make it to your appointment. I told DH about all the wonderful things you are doing to get ready...trying to hint around to my own DH....he seems to think he is going to be doing all the cooking and told me not to worry about it.....heh..heh!!

Chelsea - My scanner isn't hooked up...I will have to see if I can find a way to post the u/s. I could actually find someone else's and you wouldn't know the difference....

It's the typical profile shot where you can see the outline of the face and the spine and that is about it. But maybe it will cooperate with the next one. My doctor said some babies who are breech really like the position and decide to stay there.....but I think that is later on in the pregancy.

Miss Gigl - I had a dream about you. It was funny. I was visiting you and you started having contractions (you were full term). You were very organized about it, you had a PDA and you were keeping track of times and stuff.....anyway, you were waiting for your DH to get home. I said I would leave you alone, and you said "no" for me to hang with you until he got home.....so I did. You were a champ!

metroames · 12-02-2004, 06:24 AM

For those of you interested.....I just finished typing the recipes for the casseroles I've been working on this week into Master Cook. Here they are:

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Baked Ziti

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1 pound ground beef
2 medium onions -- chopped
3 cloves garlic -- minced
28 ounces spaghetti sauce
28 ounces diced tomatoes -- undrained
12 ounces tomato paste
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons fresh parsley -- minced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano -- divided
16 ounces pasta -- medium tube, uncooked
15 ounces ricotta cheese
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, part skim milk
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese -- divided
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

In a large saucepan, cook beef, onions and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce tomatoes, tomato paste, water, parsley, Worchestershire sauce, basil and 1 teaspoon oregano. Cover and simmer for 3 hours, stirring occasionally.

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, eggs, salt and pepper.

In two greased 13-in x 9-in x 2-in baking dishes coated with nonstick cooking spray, spread 1 cup of meat sauce. In each dish layer a fourth of the pasta, 1 cup meat sauce and a fourth of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers of pasta, sauce and cheese mixture. Top with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese and oregano. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until heated through.

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 518 Calories; 24g Fat (40.9% calories from fat); 26g Protein; 52g Carbohydrate; 6g Dietary Fiber; 94mg Cholesterol; 890mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 4 Vegetable; 3 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

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Chicken Rice Casserole

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6 chicken breast halves without skin
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup sweet red pepper -- chopped
3/4 cup green pepper -- chopped
1/2 cup onion -- chopped
1 clove garlic -- minced
2 cups instant brown rice -- uncooked
1 can chicken broth
1 1/2 cups frozen corn -- thawed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup slivered almonds -- toasted
2 tsb fresh parsley -- minced

In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil for 4 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute peppers, onion, mushrooms and garlic until tender. Stir in the rice, broth, corn, salt and pepper; bring to a boil.

Transfer to an 11-in x 7-in x 2-in baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Top with chicken. Sprinkle with almonds and parsley. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer.

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 410 Calories; 8g Fat (16.7% calories from fat); 35g Protein; 52g Carbohydrate; 5g Dietary Fiber; 68mg Cholesterol; 322mg Sodium. Exchanges: 3 Grain(Starch); 4 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 1 Fat.

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Creamy Broccoli Lasagna

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9 lasagna noodles -- uncooked
1/4 cup onion -- chopped
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour, all-purpose
2 teaspoons chicken boullion granules
3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 1/2 cups milk
6 cups broccoli flowerets
1 1/2 cups cottage cheese -- small curd
2 cans mushrooms (4-1/2 oz each) -- sliced
2 cups chicken -- cooked and diced
12 ounces Swiss cheese slices

Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the flour, boullion, garlic salt, pepper and thyme; stir until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add broccoli; cook for 3-5 minutes. Stir in cottage cheese, mushrooms, and chicken. Drain noodles.

In a greased 13-in x 9-in x 2-in baking dish, layer three noodles, a third of the sauce and a third of the Swiss cheese. Repeat layers twice. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly and broccoli is tender. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 349 Calories; 18g Fat (46.6% calories from fat); 23g Protein; 24g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 69mg Cholesterol; 494mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

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Creamy Turkey Casserole

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10 3/4 ounces condensed cream of celery soup
10 3/4 ounces mushroom soup, condensed
10 3/4 ounces condensed cream of onion soup
5 ounces velveeta -- cubed
1/3 cup mayonnaise
4 cups turkey -- cooked and cubed
16 ounces frozen broccoli -- thawed
1 1/2 cups white rice -- cooked
1 1/2 cups wild rice -- cooked
8 ounces waterchestnuts, canned -- drained
4 ounces mushrooms, canned -- drained
2 cups croutons, seasoned

In a large bowl, combine the soups, cheese and mayonnaise. Stir in the turkey, broccoli, rice, water chestnuts, and mushrooms. Transfer to a greased 13-in x 9-in x 2-in baking dish.

Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes; stir. Sprinkle with croutons. Bake 8-12 minutes longer or until bubbly.

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 477 Calories; 20g Fat (37.9% calories from fat); 24g Protein; 51g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 66mg Cholesterol; 1075mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain(Starch); 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

metroames · 12-02-2004, 06:24 AM

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Enchilada Stuffed Shells

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24 jumbo pasta shells -- uncooked
1 pound ground turkey
10 ounces enchilada sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried onion -- minced
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
1 cup refried beans
6 ounces cheddar cheese

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a nonstick skillet, cook turkey over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in enchilada sauce and seasonings; set aside.

Place a rounded teaspoonful of refried beans in each pasta shell, then fill with turkey mixture. Place in an 13-in x 9-in x 2-in baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.

Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 450 Calories; 22g Fat (44.1% calories from fat); 28g Protein; 35g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 105mg Cholesterol; 483mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 3 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Fat.

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Four-Cheese Chicken Fettuccine

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8 ounces fettucine -- uncooked
10 3/4 ounces mushroom soup, condensed
8 ounces cream cheese -- cubed
4 1/2 ounces mushrooms, canned -- drained
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup butter
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup chicken -- cubed, cooked
1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Cook fettuccine according to package direction. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven or large kettle, combine the soup, cream cheese, mushrooms, cream, butter and garlic powder. Cook and stir over medium heat until blended. Reduce heat to low; add cheeses and stir until melted. Add chicken; heat through. Drain fettuccine; add to the chicken mixture.

Transfer to a greased shallow 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over chicken mixture. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until golden brown.

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 581 Calories; 45g Fat (68.9% calories from fat); 15g Protein; 30g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 134mg Cholesterol; 907mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 8 Fat

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Pizza Lasagna

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1/2 pound ground turkey
29 ounces tomatoes -- diced, undrained
15 ounces ready-to-serve creamy tomato soup
6 ounces tomato paste
1/2 cup water
1 medium onion -- chopped
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
9 lasagna noodles -- uncooked
4 ounces turkey pepperoni slices
6 ounces mozzarella cheese, part skim milk -- shredded
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms -- sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper -- diced
6 green onions -- chopped
2 1/4 ounces ripe olives -- sliced, drained

In a nonstick skillet, cook ground turkey over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. For sauce, in a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, soup, tomato paste, water, onion and seasonings.

Spread 1/2 cup sauce in a 13-in x 9-in x 2-in baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Top with three noodles and a third of the sauce, then pepperoni. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Top with three noodles and a third of the sauce. Top with mushrooms, red pepper, green onions and ground turkey. Top with remaining noodles, sauce and cheese. Sprinkle with olives.

Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 70-80 minutes or until noodles are tender. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes.

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 242 Calories; 10g Fat (35.2% calories from fat); 14g Protein; 26g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 30mg Cholesterol; 643mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 Fat.

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Popular Potluck Casserole

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7 ounces shell pasta
2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion -- chopped
1/4 cup green pepper -- chipped
1/4 cup celery -- thinly sliced
10 3/4 ounces mushroom soup, condensed
10 ounces tomatoes with green chilies
8 ounces tomato sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
15 1/4 ounces corn
8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese -- divided

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook the beef, onion, green pepper and celery until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Stir in the soup, tomatoes, tomato sauce and chili powder; mix well.

Drain the macaroni; stir into beef mixture. Add the corn and 1 1/2 cups of cheese. Transfer to a greased 13-in x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 426 Calories; 29g Fat (61.0% calories from fat); 21g Protein; 21g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 84mg Cholesterol; 569mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 4 1/2 Fat.

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Southwestern Casserole

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7 ounces elbow macaroni -- uncooked
2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion -- chopped
2 cloves garlic -- minced
29 ounces diced tomatoes -- undrained
16 ounces kidney beans, canned -- rinsed and drained
6 ounces tomato paste
4 ounces green chilies -- chopped and drained
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces monterey jack cheese -- shredded
2 jalapeno pepper -- chopped

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan or Dutch oven, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, beans, tomato paste, chilies and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Drain macaroni; stir into beef mixture.

Transfer to two greased 2-qt. baking dishes. Top with cheese and jalapenos. Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until bubbly and heated through. Serve one casserole. Cool the second casserole; cover and freeze for up to 3 months.

To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator for 8 hours. Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 429 Calories; 27g Fat (55.5% calories from fat); 23g Protein; 25g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 81mg Cholesterol; 672mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 4 Fat.

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Tuna Noodle Supreme

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12 ounces sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup milk, 2% lowfat
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups shell pasta
2 cups broccoli flowerets
12 ounces tuna in water, canned
1/2 cup sweet red pepper -- chopped
1/2 cup green onions -- sliced

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; stir until smooth. Stir in the pasta, broccoli, tuna, red pepper and onions. Transfer to a greased 2-qt baking dish. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 618 Calories; 31g Fat (44.1% calories from fat); 28g Protein; 59g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 53mg Cholesterol; 511mg Sodium. Exchanges: 3 1/2 Grain(Starch); 2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Non-Fat Milk; 4 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

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Turkey Macaroni Bake

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2 cups turkey -- cubed
1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni -- uncooked
8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese -- divided
10 3/4 ounces cream of chicken soup, condensed
1 cup milk, 2% lowfat
8 ounces mushrooms, canned -- drained
1/4 teaspoon pepper

In a large bowl, combine the turkey, macaroni, 1 1/2 cups cheese, soup, milk, mushrooms and pepper. Pour into a greased 2-qt baking dish.

Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 60-65 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 381 Calories; 22g Fat (51.3% calories from fat); 27g Protein; 19g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 89mg Cholesterol; 856mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 3 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 2 1/2 Fat.

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Wild Rice Shrimp Bake

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6 ounces long-grain and wild rice mix
1 pound shrimp -- uncooked, peeled and deveined
1 medium green pepper -- chopped
1 medium onion -- chopped
4 ounces mushrooms, canned -- drained
1/4 cup butter
10 3/4 ounces cream of chicken soup, condensed
1/2 cup seasoned croutons

Prepare rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the shrimp, green pepper, onion and mushrooms in butter until shrimp turn pink. Add the soup to the rice; stir into the shrimp mixture. Transfer to a greased 2-qt baking dish. Sprinkle with croutons. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 329 Calories; 13g Fat (35.2% calories from fat); 22g Protein; 32g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 140mg Cholesterol; 714mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Fat.

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BrattyChelle · 12-02-2004, 07:03 AM

OMG AMES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
*bows down to you*

You are making me soooooo hungry! I'd like a bite of each please!!

I seriously need to get on the ball and get cooking some stuff for the freezer for when we come home. I already have meatballs from my shower in there that we can pick at. I'm also going to make some homemade sloppy joe's that can be warmed up at wil with some buns/chips. I also want to make a big pot of chili to freeze in portions. I seriously need to figure out some other things....maybe some homemade potato soup as I already have a huge bowl of frozen homemade mashed taters in the freezer.

MadameX · 12-02-2004, 07:13 AM

Good Morning Ladies!

Oh, God, it happened to ME! I peed when I sneezed yesterday!

Like, a lo! Does this mean I'm not doing enough kegels? What's next, hemmhoroids? (Just kidding, Michelle

)
I ate bad yesterday: 5 pieces of fudge. Oh, well, it's cold here, like zero degrees each morning!

Ames~I hope your DH rebounds.

Chels~Godd to hear from, ya, girl! You look great, and I love your photo-siggie thing! So cute! I'm sorry about your MIL problems. I just saw on the news last night that those of us in the West can log on and get a free credit report from the "big three", Experian, Equifax, and Transunion. We went to St. Lucia in the Caribbean.

Dar~What a cute pic you posted! Here is a link to second tri belly shots on Ovusoft: http://www.ovusoft.com/forum/tm.asp?...70&p=1&tmode=1
About the shower etiquette thing, technically, it is your friends and never family who can throw you showers. This has probably changed a lot in recent years, since just about everyone I know has their family do it, but it could also be why your family hasn't brought it up if they are "old school".

Martha~Did you meet with the doula?

Meg~I love your doggie picture! What a big boy!

Dena~Isn't that so cool to see the spine? I couldn't get over it on my U/S. Yay that you get another one soon, though!

Michelle~What a great hubby you have! You trained him right.

Smiley~Eat while it sounds good, hon, just in case you get struck with the sickies!

BBL for those I missed,
Kelley

BrattyChelle · 12-02-2004, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MadameX

What's next, hemmhoroids? (Just kidding, Michelle )

EGADS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

On the upside of that comment....I'm told by my mom that I would have known if it was that due to the pain, and I had no pain/itching associated with it. *whew*

hahahaha on training him right....that's why I married someone 9 years younger.

mmmmmmmmmmm fudge. ok ya'll stop talking about food already.

SmileyAmy · 12-02-2004, 07:31 AM

I am a bit busy this morning, so I don't really have time for personals...sorry.

But, wanted to let you know that I definitly am pregnant...for some reason I got the urge to take another test yesterday. It was positive - surprise, surprise!

Also, I broke down and called my mother last night. DH wasn't home so I thought that might be better - more private.

You can all say "I told you so..." I didn't tell her that we specifically TTC, I just sort of left it open ended. She said in a surprised voice "Oh, well I guess I am going to be a granmother - for real." My stepbrother has a child and even though it is sort of her grandchild, it isn't the same. She was really good about it. I was hysterical telling her that I was afraid I had let them down by not waiting, blah, blah, blah. And she said, "If Dad and I had gone by your his schedule, we wouldn't have had you."

I guess I was a surprise! But she said I was the best thing that ever happened to her and that I will feel the same...

She actually said that she thought that maybe she would never have grandchildren - that me and Rob were so set on waiting until we were "financially ready" that she thought we just would never have one. I told her, as I am still crying, that I was nervous to call dad, so she offered to call him for me. Maybe I should have called him, but I was so scared to call him - not because I thought he would be angry, but because he is my dad, and I felt awkward. Well, about 20 minutes later my dad called, I started crying as soon as I picked up the phone and after I said hello he said "Hi mommy..." He basically said all the same stuff my mother did. He actually said he was elated. He said that he would help me and Rob any way that he could to help us prepare as a family.

So, I guess all went well...

I also got into work this morning and my mother had send me an e-card telling me that now I will understand how much she loves me because I will soon have a child to love. And to enjoy the life that is growing in me. It took all I had NOT to cry at work.

I guess I don't give my parents enough credit and I am feeling a bit guilty today for not giving them credit.

Now, we just have to tell DH's family. My brother comes over for dinner tonight - he is going to be so happy.

So, that is it...thanks for all your support guys.

BBL

BrattyChelle · 12-02-2004, 07:41 AM

I'm so glad it went well for you Amy. Sometimes those in our lives truly do surprise us....and it's now taught you that you also will surprise your child in ways that you don't expect.

heather123 · 12-02-2004, 07:42 AM

Morning!

Thank you Ames for all the recipies!

Chelsea-Your collage in your siggy was so creative! Very cute.
Your belly shot however......makes me sick!

Amy-I'm glad your parents took it ok! What a relief for you.

Prgegnacy wise, I am doing fine. I have to take my glucose test at my next appt. My DD got to feel the baby move last night. My DH could care less I think. Maybe it freaks him out, I don't know....he was like that with our first. It's like it was a "chore" for him to put his hand on my belly to feel the first kick.

Ok guys, I am freaking out this morning. I have a new "kitten" We've had him for a month or so and he is 3 and 1/2 mo old. WELL, I caught him this morning tring to hump one of dd stuffed animals. I picked him up and checked his pee pee just to make sure. That is DISGUSTING! For those of you with pets...is this normal? My vet said they don't usually get them nuetered until 5 months. He said you can do it sooner, but her perfers to wait.

Dar20 · 12-02-2004, 07:42 AM

Can I be the first?! "I told you so!" Okay, okay.. not trying to give you a hard time.

SOOOO glad it went well with the folks. Now you can rest easy and enjoy it! I think they thought you were set on waiting, they tried to make you 'feel better' about 'waiting'. Funny how folks are, huh?

Doing well here.. made beef barley soup with our leftover prime rib last night. Made a ton of it, actually! So, I have some in the freezer, too! I felt so Susy Homemaker..

Ok, after looking at those belly shots online, I'm starting to feel small and worried! How silly. I've just gained the weight in other areas.. like my hips!

Loving all those casseroles, Ames, but can't make any for my DH. He's on Atkins and it's hard to make an Atkins friendly casserole. They would be great for ME, though! LOL..

Quote:

Ok guys, I am freaking out this morning. I have a new "kitten" We've had him for a month or so and he is 3 and 1/2 mo old. WELL, I caught him this morning tring to hump one of dd stuffed animals. I picked him up and checked his pee pee just to make sure. That is DISGUSTING! For those of you with pets...is this normal?

LOL, Heather.. yes, it's completely normal, even for female animals. Believe me. Even after they are fixed, they can continue to do it, but most will grow out of it. Both of my girl dogs used to hump things when they were little. It's just a dominance thing that they are trying to figure out in their adolescence.

And yes, it's best to wait to have them neutered. Less complications that way.

vixendrop · 12-02-2004, 07:44 AM

Amy - I'm so glad your parents too it well... don't feel guilty though, I think you were having a natural reaction to previous experiences with your parents (or at least that's what it sounds like to me)... I was TERRIFIED to tell my mom about this PG, even though it was my second... she was less than thrilled with my first because I wasn't in a serious relationship, I didn't have a job, etc... so I naturally thought she wouldn't be happy about this one either... even though I have (had) a good job, engaged to a wonderful loving man, etc... she was SO happy too! I guess that's one of the joys of being a parent... you get to drive your kids crazy by not reacting the way they expect!

BrattyChelle · 12-02-2004, 07:55 AM

heather....listen to Dar. It's perfectly normal.
My basset girl STILL humps my husbands leg if he sits still long enough. For the longest time she used to hump our boy cat but now that the kitty lives with my son, she's moved on to my hubby. It's so funny cuz he sits there going "you wanna piece of this??" and she looks at him like "uhhh no" and walks away. It truly is a dominance thing, she's never even attempted it on me. As long as she doesn't hump the baby, I'm fine LOL.

SmileyAmy · 12-02-2004, 08:05 AM

Darlene ~ Go ahead, say it - You told me so!

I am glad it went well and I feel a whole lot better. Thanks girls - you have helped me a lot.

Marthad · 12-02-2004, 08:27 AM

Hi everyone,

Ames, those recipes sound great, I think I'll have to make the baked ziti tomarrow! I hope your hubby feels better...

Chels, your belly is so flat and skinny!!!

Michelle, I wouldn't have let them do my characture either...Sloppy joes sound really yummy!

Hi Dena!

Kelley, the doula went really well, we are going to hire her.

12-02-2004, 01:35 AM	#1
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12-02-2004, 07:13 AM	#9
MadameX Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Way Out West Posts: 530 Gallery: MadameX Stats: 158(PG)/140/125 WOE: Atkins/LC/Sugar Busters! Start Date: 8/2003	Good Morning Ladies! Oh, God, it happened to ME! I peed when I sneezed yesterday! Like, a lo! Does this mean I'm not doing enough kegels? What's next, hemmhoroids? (Just kidding, Michelle ) I ate bad yesterday: 5 pieces of fudge. Oh, well, it's cold here, like zero degrees each morning! Ames~I hope your DH rebounds. Chels~Godd to hear from, ya, girl! You look great, and I love your photo-siggie thing! So cute! I'm sorry about your MIL problems. I just saw on the news last night that those of us in the West can log on and get a free credit report from the "big three", Experian, Equifax, and Transunion. We went to St. Lucia in the Caribbean. Dar~What a cute pic you posted! Here is a link to second tri belly shots on Ovusoft: http://www.ovusoft.com/forum/tm.asp?...70&p=1&tmode=1 About the shower etiquette thing, technically, it is your friends and never family who can throw you showers. This has probably changed a lot in recent years, since just about everyone I know has their family do it, but it could also be why your family hasn't brought it up if they are "old school". Martha~Did you meet with the doula? Meg~I love your doggie picture! What a big boy! Dena~Isn't that so cool to see the spine? I couldn't get over it on my U/S. Yay that you get another one soon, though! Michelle~What a great hubby you have! You trained him right. Smiley~Eat while it sounds good, hon, just in case you get struck with the sickies! BBL for those I missed, Kelley __________________ Baby Girl Born 2/9/2005 5'5" Weight: 158(at delivery)/ 140 (current)/ 125 goal (again!!!)

12-02-2004, 07:31 AM	#11
SmileyAmy Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Attleboro, Massachusetts Posts: 6,578 Gallery: SmileyAmy Stats: looking at the scale from a safe distance	I am a bit busy this morning, so I don't really have time for personals...sorry. But, wanted to let you know that I definitly am pregnant...for some reason I got the urge to take another test yesterday. It was positive - surprise, surprise! Also, I broke down and called my mother last night. DH wasn't home so I thought that might be better - more private. You can all say "I told you so..." I didn't tell her that we specifically TTC, I just sort of left it open ended. She said in a surprised voice "Oh, well I guess I am going to be a granmother - for real." My stepbrother has a child and even though it is sort of her grandchild, it isn't the same. She was really good about it. I was hysterical telling her that I was afraid I had let them down by not waiting, blah, blah, blah. And she said, "If Dad and I had gone by your his schedule, we wouldn't have had you." I guess I was a surprise! But she said I was the best thing that ever happened to her and that I will feel the same... She actually said that she thought that maybe she would never have grandchildren - that me and Rob were so set on waiting until we were "financially ready" that she thought we just would never have one. I told her, as I am still crying, that I was nervous to call dad, so she offered to call him for me. Maybe I should have called him, but I was so scared to call him - not because I thought he would be angry, but because he is my dad, and I felt awkward. Well, about 20 minutes later my dad called, I started crying as soon as I picked up the phone and after I said hello he said "Hi mommy..." He basically said all the same stuff my mother did. He actually said he was elated. He said that he would help me and Rob any way that he could to help us prepare as a family. So, I guess all went well... I also got into work this morning and my mother had send me an e-card telling me that now I will understand how much she loves me because I will soon have a child to love. And to enjoy the life that is growing in me. It took all I had NOT to cry at work. I guess I don't give my parents enough credit and I am feeling a bit guilty today for not giving them credit. Now, we just have to tell DH's family. My brother comes over for dinner tonight - he is going to be so happy. So, that is it...thanks for all your support guys. BBL __________________ Amy...I'm a WIT! ~~~~~ PROUD member of the Whatever It Takes Challenge!

12-02-2004, 07:42 AM	#13
heather123 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SE Kansas Posts: 938 Gallery: heather123 Stats: 262/257.5/160 WOE: Protein Power Start Date: Oct 2007	Morning! Thank you Ames for all the recipies! Chelsea-Your collage in your siggy was so creative! Very cute. Your belly shot however......makes me sick! Amy-I'm glad your parents took it ok! What a relief for you. Prgegnacy wise, I am doing fine. I have to take my glucose test at my next appt. My DD got to feel the baby move last night. My DH could care less I think. Maybe it freaks him out, I don't know....he was like that with our first. It's like it was a "chore" for him to put his hand on my belly to feel the first kick. Ok guys, I am freaking out this morning. I have a new "kitten" We've had him for a month or so and he is 3 and 1/2 mo old. WELL, I caught him this morning tring to hump one of dd stuffed animals. I picked him up and checked his pee pee just to make sure. That is DISGUSTING! For those of you with pets...is this normal? My vet said they don't usually get them nuetered until 5 months. He said you can do it sooner, but her perfers to wait. __________________ Proud Momma to Mya Jo (5yr) and Chad (2yr)

12-02-2004, 07:44 AM	#15
vixendrop MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo, CO Posts: 2,570 Gallery: vixendrop Stats: +128/-10.5/-128 WOE: Atkins	Amy - I'm so glad your parents too it well... don't feel guilty though, I think you were having a natural reaction to previous experiences with your parents (or at least that's what it sounds like to me)... I was TERRIFIED to tell my mom about this PG, even though it was my second... she was less than thrilled with my first because I wasn't in a serious relationship, I didn't have a job, etc... so I naturally thought she wouldn't be happy about this one either... even though I have (had) a good job, engaged to a wonderful loving man, etc... she was SO happy too! I guess that's one of the joys of being a parent... you get to drive your kids crazy by not reacting the way they expect! __________________ '~Amy~'

12-02-2004, 04:32 AM	#4
BrattyChelle Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 3,504 Gallery: BrattyChelle Stats: 340/271/175 Start Date: Originally 01/04 - PostPartum Restart 02/05	Good Morning Ladies!! looks at clock why on earth am I up still this early when I don't have to be?? LOL Well, we made it to the party last night. Wasn't that big of a party, food was ok, entertainment a little ZZzzz.....but hubby's glad he went as he received an award for "most hours worked" as a consultant. Best part was he also got a $100 gift cheque with the award. Now I gotta say, being a man you'd think he'd do the "I earned it so I'm spending it" routine huh? Nope, he handed it right to me and told me to get what's left that we need for the baby. He's going to make a great dad It was funny last night though. The company had hired 2 charicature artists to do everyone's pictures last night. I was like "oh Heck NO!!" I could just see them drawing me all cute with this HUGE belly LOL, nope don't think I need to hang that in the nursery. Hope everyone's doing well....pregnancy wise I feel fine but still extremely tired. Hoping to finish the detail sanding on the rocking chair so we can get it refinished before this baby arrives. OMG....3 weeks from today is the CSection!! I can't believe it's so soon!

12-02-2004, 06:24 AM	#6
metroames MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,087 Gallery: metroames Stats: 168/168/145 WOE: Atkins Maintainence - Breastfeeding Start Date: DANDR 3/10/03	For those of you interested.....I just finished typing the recipes for the casseroles I've been working on this week into Master Cook. Here they are: * Exported from MasterCook * Baked Ziti Recipe By : Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 pound ground beef 2 medium onions -- chopped 3 cloves garlic -- minced 28 ounces spaghetti sauce 28 ounces diced tomatoes -- undrained 12 ounces tomato paste 3/4 cup water 2 tablespoons fresh parsley -- minced 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons dried basil 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano -- divided 16 ounces pasta -- medium tube, uncooked 15 ounces ricotta cheese 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, part skim milk 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese -- divided 2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper In a large saucepan, cook beef, onions and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce tomatoes, tomato paste, water, parsley, Worchestershire sauce, basil and 1 teaspoon oregano. Cover and simmer for 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, eggs, salt and pepper. In two greased 13-in x 9-in x 2-in baking dishes coated with nonstick cooking spray, spread 1 cup of meat sauce. In each dish layer a fourth of the pasta, 1 cup meat sauce and a fourth of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers of pasta, sauce and cheese mixture. Top with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese and oregano. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until heated through. Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 518 Calories; 24g Fat (40.9% calories from fat); 26g Protein; 52g Carbohydrate; 6g Dietary Fiber; 94mg Cholesterol; 890mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 4 Vegetable; 3 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - * Exported from MasterCook * Chicken Rice Casserole Recipe By : Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 6 chicken breast halves without skin 1 tablespoon olive oil 3/4 cup sweet red pepper -- chopped 3/4 cup green pepper -- chopped 1/2 cup onion -- chopped 1 clove garlic -- minced 2 cups instant brown rice -- uncooked 1 can chicken broth 1 1/2 cups frozen corn -- thawed 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup slivered almonds -- toasted 2 tsb fresh parsley -- minced In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil for 4 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute peppers, onion, mushrooms and garlic until tender. Stir in the rice, broth, corn, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Transfer to an 11-in x 7-in x 2-in baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Top with chicken. Sprinkle with almonds and parsley. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer. Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 410 Calories; 8g Fat (16.7% calories from fat); 35g Protein; 52g Carbohydrate; 5g Dietary Fiber; 68mg Cholesterol; 322mg Sodium. Exchanges: 3 Grain(Starch); 4 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 1 Fat. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - * Exported from MasterCook * Creamy Broccoli Lasagna Recipe By : Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 9 lasagna noodles -- uncooked 1/4 cup onion -- chopped 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup flour, all-purpose 2 teaspoons chicken boullion granules 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 2 1/2 cups milk 6 cups broccoli flowerets 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese -- small curd 2 cans mushrooms (4-1/2 oz each) -- sliced 2 cups chicken -- cooked and diced 12 ounces Swiss cheese slices Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the flour, boullion, garlic salt, pepper and thyme; stir until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add broccoli; cook for 3-5 minutes. Stir in cottage cheese, mushrooms, and chicken. Drain noodles. In a greased 13-in x 9-in x 2-in baking dish, layer three noodles, a third of the sauce and a third of the Swiss cheese. Repeat layers twice. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly and broccoli is tender. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 349 Calories; 18g Fat (46.6% calories from fat); 23g Protein; 24g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 69mg Cholesterol; 494mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - * Exported from MasterCook * Creamy Turkey Casserole Recipe By : Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 10 3/4 ounces condensed cream of celery soup 10 3/4 ounces mushroom soup, condensed 10 3/4 ounces condensed cream of onion soup 5 ounces velveeta -- cubed 1/3 cup mayonnaise 4 cups turkey -- cooked and cubed 16 ounces frozen broccoli -- thawed 1 1/2 cups white rice -- cooked 1 1/2 cups wild rice -- cooked 8 ounces waterchestnuts, canned -- drained 4 ounces mushrooms, canned -- drained 2 cups croutons, seasoned In a large bowl, combine the soups, cheese and mayonnaise. Stir in the turkey, broccoli, rice, water chestnuts, and mushrooms. Transfer to a greased 13-in x 9-in x 2-in baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes; stir. Sprinkle with croutons. Bake 8-12 minutes longer or until bubbly. Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 477 Calories; 20g Fat (37.9% calories from fat); 24g Protein; 51g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 66mg Cholesterol; 1075mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain(Starch); 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

12-02-2004, 07:03 AM	#8
BrattyChelle Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 3,504 Gallery: BrattyChelle Stats: 340/271/175 Start Date: Originally 01/04 - PostPartum Restart 02/05	OMG AMES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! bows down to you You are making me soooooo hungry! I'd like a bite of each please!! I seriously need to get on the ball and get cooking some stuff for the freezer for when we come home. I already have meatballs from my shower in there that we can pick at. I'm also going to make some homemade sloppy joe's that can be warmed up at wil with some buns/chips. I also want to make a big pot of chili to freeze in portions. I seriously need to figure out some other things....maybe some homemade potato soup as I already have a huge bowl of frozen homemade mashed taters in the freezer.

12-02-2004, 07:41 AM	#12
BrattyChelle Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 3,504 Gallery: BrattyChelle Stats: 340/271/175 Start Date: Originally 01/04 - PostPartum Restart 02/05	I'm so glad it went well for you Amy. Sometimes those in our lives truly do surprise us....and it's now taught you that you also will surprise your child in ways that you don't expect.

12-02-2004, 07:55 AM	#16
BrattyChelle Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 3,504 Gallery: BrattyChelle Stats: 340/271/175 Start Date: Originally 01/04 - PostPartum Restart 02/05	heather....listen to Dar. It's perfectly normal. My basset girl STILL humps my husbands leg if he sits still long enough. For the longest time she used to hump our boy cat but now that the kitty lives with my son, she's moved on to my hubby. It's so funny cuz he sits there going "you wanna piece of this??" and she looks at him like "uhhh no" and walks away. It truly is a dominance thing, she's never even attempted it on me. As long as she doesn't hump the baby, I'm fine LOL.

12-02-2004, 08:05 AM	#17
SmileyAmy Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Attleboro, Massachusetts Posts: 6,578 Gallery: SmileyAmy Stats: looking at the scale from a safe distance	Darlene ~ Go ahead, say it - You told me so! I am glad it went well and I feel a whole lot better. Thanks girls - you have helped me a lot.

12-02-2004, 08:27 AM	#18
Marthad MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,235 Gallery: Marthad	Hi everyone, Ames, those recipes sound great, I think I'll have to make the baked ziti tomarrow! I hope your hubby feels better... Chels, your belly is so flat and skinny!!! Michelle, I wouldn't have let them do my characture either...Sloppy joes sound really yummy! Hi Dena! Kelley, the doula went really well, we are going to hire her.