Q: Place the butter in a large, heavy skillet and set the pan on the stove over medium-high heat. Once the butter completely melts, turn the pan to coat the bottom. If desired, you could use canola oil instead of butter. Allow the oil to heat for 30 to 60 seconds, or until it starts shimmering, before turning the pan and coating the bottom. Add the corn kernels to the hot butter in the skillet. Cook, stirring and tossing occasionally, until it becomes lightly and evenly charred. If using frozen corn, thaw it before adding the corn to the pan. For a fresher alternative, you could use a large, smooth knife to slice the kernels off four or five fresh cobs. The exact amount of cooking time will vary depending on how often you stir the corn and how charred you prefer it. If you toss the corn infrequently, the process should take 6 to 10 minutes. If you stir it frequently, the process may take 15 to 20 minutes. Add the minced garlic and minced jalapeno to the skillet. Stir to incorporate the new ingredients into the corn, then cook for another 30 to 60 seconds. If you don't wish to use jalapeno, try using a red chile pepper or other small hot pepper. Regardless of the variety you choose, however, you should still remove the seeds and mince the pepper before adding it. When ready, the pepper and garlic should both seem lightly toasted and more fragrant. Remove the corn from the heat and transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add the cheese, mayonnaise, cilantro, chili pepper, and lime juice to the bowl, as well. Toss well to combine. Cotija cheese is the most convention choice, but crumbled Feta cheese would be a good substitute. You could also use grated Romano or grated Parmesan cheese. Adjust the seasonings as needed to match your personal sense of taste. For an interesting variation, you could also mix in other complementary seasonings and ingredients, like salt, green onion, and avocado. Allow the corn mixture to cool slightly, then enjoy it while it's slightly warm to room temperature. Serve with additional cotija cheese or wedges of lime, if desired.
A: Melt the butter. Lightly char the corn. Add the garlic and jalapeno. Toss the corn with the remaining ingredients. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Q: Make sure the edges are lined up and pinned before you begin stitching. You are making a mini-version of the main blanket, only without the batting. One side of the rectangle should still be open so you can flip the fabric right-side out. Snip off the corners with scissors. This gives your pocket nice, sharp edges. Again, reach into the opening and use a pencil to push out the corners. Press the fabric with a warm iron, locking the stitches and smoothing out any wrinkles. Fold the open side of the rectangle so its is even with the edge of the rest of the pillow pocket. Use the iron to crease the fold and pin the opening closed. You will be sewing these edges later, when you attach them to the large blanket.
A: Fold the 12 yard (0.5m) fabric in half, right sides facing each other, and stitch the long edges of the rectangle together with a 12 inch (1.3cm) seam. Turn the blanket right-side out through the open side of the pillow pocket. Sew a 1/4 inch seam to close the open edge only; do not stitch the way around the pocket.

Q: Being either underweight or overweight can negatively impact the success of your IVF, making it more difficult for you to get pregnant. Talk to your doctor about a healthy weight for you and develop a diet and exercise plan that will keep you at that target weight. Focus on eating more whole foods rather than processed or frozen foods. Include more complex carbs in your diet, such as those that come from whole grains, vegetables, and fresh fruit. Consume more plant proteins, such as those that come from nuts, legumes, and soybeans, than those that come from meat. Heavy drinking can cause ovulation disorders. You have the best chance of getting pregnant if you avoid alcohol completely. However, if you do drink, do so in moderation and only occasionally. As far as caffeine is concerned, one or two cups of coffee in the morning is fine. However, you want to abstain from caffeine for the rest of the day. You definitely want to avoid sugary sodas, regardless of whether they contain caffeine. If you're having a hard time limiting your alcohol or caffeine consumption, talk to your doctor. They may be able to give you some additional tools to make this easier. Infertility in and of itself can be a stressful thing, as can getting IVF treatments. When your body is dealing with stress, it produces a hormone called cortisol. Large amounts of cortisol will decrease your chances of getting pregnant. To help your IVF work, learn healthy strategies to cope with stress. Meditation and yoga are two popular ways to reduce your stress levels. You might also try deep-breathing exercises, which can help reduce stress in the moment. If you're dealing with unhealthy stress levels, a counselor or therapist can help you find coping strategies that will reduce the effect that stressful situations have on your body. or vaping before you start IVF treatment. Tobacco use is generally associated with low fertility. If you smoke or vape, your doctor can help you develop a plan to taper off gradually and quit. Quitting smoking is a difficult thing to do. However, you'll have to quit while you're pregnant if your IVF treatment is successful. Quitting before you start treatment will make everything that much easier. Some nutritional supplements, including DHEA and CoQ10, may help increase the success of your IVF. Your doctor can help you decide if these supplements would work for you. DHEA and CoQ10 are particularly beneficial if your doctor has diagnosed you with a decreased ovarian reserve, which means your eggs are of reduced quality and quantity. The supplements can increase the quality of your eggs and make them more responsive to IVF treatment.
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Maintain a healthy weight. Limit alcohol and caffeine to increase your fertility. Reduce your stress levels to improve your chances of success. Quit smoking Talk to your doctor about taking nutritional supplements.