{"id":4033,"date":"2012-01-24T04:42:29","date_gmt":"2012-01-24T04:42:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/?p=4033"},"modified":"2012-01-24T04:49:42","modified_gmt":"2012-01-24T04:49:42","slug":"keeping-my-mind-off-of-the-induction-zucchini-bread","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/keeping-my-mind-off-of-the-induction-zucchini-bread\/","title":{"rendered":"Keeping My Mind Off of the Induction – Zucchini Bread"},"content":{"rendered":"

How’s that for a title?\u00a0 I am trying to not let my nerves get the best of me, so I decided to post a recipe that I promised MONTHS ago!<\/p>\n

First, let me tell you that I went to the doctor today and decided to schedule an induction.\u00a0 I have very mixed emotions about the whole thing!\u00a0 I have never gone this far, I have never been this big, and I have never been this miserable.\u00a0 All my other babies have come naturally and early.\u00a0 I never DREAMED that I would go to my due date with NUMBER FOUR!!!\u00a0 But here we are.\u00a0 Therefore, we are inducing tomorrow morning.\u00a0 I’m so excited to hold this precious little wiggly life, and I’m scared out of my mind at the same time!<\/p>\n

I will have FOUR kids tomorrow!\u00a0 FOUR!<\/p>\n

So many of my friends have sent messages telling me how wonderful it is to be induced – to know that the baby is coming and when it’s coming.\u00a0 I know I’m so weird, but I think it’s better for me NOT to know.\u00a0 I left the doctor’s office a total mess!\u00a0 I called my mom and could hardly talk because I was crying!\u00a0 I’m just an emotional wreck, a ball of nerves, a basket-case!\u00a0 I think that for non-planners like myself, we need to GO into labor.\u00a0 I need to be awoken by painful contractions and labor through the night.\u00a0 I need to have time to mentally prepare and gear myself up through the process and excitement of labor.<\/p>\n

Just typing that makes me sound like a freak.<\/p>\n

So why induce?\u00a0 Well, my body is being beat up from the inside out and if we didn’t induce tomorrow it would likely be NEXT Tuesday.\u00a0 The thought of this baby growing another half pound as it kicks and stretches makes me more nervous than inducing tomorrow.\u00a0 Sooooo, tomorrow it is!<\/p>\n

WOW!<\/p>\n

Tomorrow!<\/p>\n

I’ll post a picture of my sweet baby boy or girl as soon as I can.\u00a0 All along I have thought that this maniac is a boy, however, in the past 3 days I have had more people tell me they think it’s a girl than ever before.\u00a0 I am so confused.\u00a0 I have no idea what it is!<\/p>\n

My prediction…BOY and at least 7 pounds, 10 ounces.\u00a0 My other babies have been much smaller, but this one just seems so much bigger.\u00a0 Maybe I’M<\/em> just so much bigger.\u00a0 We shall see very soon!!!!!!\u00a0\u00a0 AGHHHHH!!!!<\/p>\n

Okay, so to take my mind off birthing a baby in a few hours, I am going to post a recipe.\u00a0 That’s a great use of my time, right?<\/p>\n

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My Zucchini Bread Recipe is almost identical to my Banana Bread Recipe<\/a>.\u00a0 In fact, they are the same recipe with a few minor adjustments to make one healthier.\u00a0 They are both delicious.\u00a0 Give them a try!<\/p>\n

Recipe for Zucchini Bread<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>What you will need:<\/p>\n

All Purpose Flour, Whole Wheat Flour, Salt, Baking Soda, Baking Powder, Cinnamon, Vanilla, Apple Sauce, Sugar, Eggs, Zucchini (or Bananas…but not both)<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Grate your zucchini.\u00a0 This step is a breeze if you use a food processor…and have 2 little helpers.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>We must all get a turn, you know. :)<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Set the zucchini aside and beat your eggs in a large mixing bowl.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Next add the dry ingredients to your eggs.\u00a0 I prefer to use 1 1\/2 – 2 cups of Whole Wheat Flour and about 1 Cup of All-Purpose Flour.\u00a0 You can use all Whole Wheat if you would like.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Add the Apple Sauce and Vanilla.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>And mix well.\u00a0 Batter will be a little stiff.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Fold in the grated zucchini.\u00a0 This will take a little muscle.\u00a0 Look at all that zucchini you’re packing in there!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Your batter should be thinner now.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Next grease and flour…or as this sugar addict does, butter and SUGAR your pans.\u00a0 This recipe will make<\/p>\n