When Nature Is Not Enough
    When Nature Is Not Enough

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    Name: Liz
    Location: New York

    I'm 37 and have been happily married since Sept. 2002. Ivan is truly my companion in life. Our TTC journey has felt like a never ending roller coaster ride. We had an ectopic PG in Dec. 04 and in April 05 found out my IF is due to tubal abnormality. We were told IVF was our only hope. July 05 we did IVF # 1 and it was a chemical PG. We did IVF # 2 in Oct. 05 and it was a BFN. In Jan. 06 we did a combined fresh and frozen embryo transfer and it was a BFN. We were determined not to give up our dream of having a baby. IVF # 4 was in April 06. The cycle worked like a charm and on December 20, 2006 we were blessed with Hannah and Matthew.

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    Wednesday, November 29, 2006

    The Waiting Begins

    Hi there, sorry for the delay in an update. It seems I'm not in much of a mood to go online, could be because of the pain that I feel when I sit for a while. Anyway I am 33 weeks PG...wow!! I can't believe I've come this far. Things have been going well but in the last 2 weeks my cervix has been shortening. It is .66 and as the midwife put it I "can go at any minute". Knowing that I might possibly go into labor has been pretty scary. So much for planning for things. I'm back on bedrest and try my best not to stress about anything. I'm hoping the twins will stay put until at least week 36, 37 would be great. I know at this point things would be okay with them I just don't want to think about how tiny they will be and how they will be in NICU. I cry when I think about it....moving on to another topic because the water works have started.

    My shower was on the 18th...it was great. It was so nice seeing family and friends that I haven't seen in awhile. We got so much stuff that I really don't have to buy them anything, just some preemie outfits. I purchased their go home outfit yesterday (yes, I know I'm not suppose to be shopping but I changed my mind as to what I wanted them to wear). If I can find the connection cord for my camera I will post a pic. Of course when they arrive there will be pics.

    Pain is starting so I will end now. Send lots of sticky vibes my way.


    | posted by Liz at 11:41 PM |


    8 Comments:

    Blogger Krista commented at 11:09 AM~  

    Oh Liz how nerve wracking. It is good that you have made it to 33 weeks but you are right that it would be much better for them to stay put another 2 or 3 weeks. I am sending the stickiest of vibes to you. Melted marshmellows and peanut butter kind of sticky. Stay put little ones, you will get to be with Mom soon enough.

    Blogger Lut C. commented at 4:49 PM~  

    Time flies! It seems like it was just last week that you had your BFP, and look how far you've come.

    Hang in there!

    Blogger Nico commented at 5:30 PM~  

    Congrats on making it to 33 weeks. I do hope that they stay put for just a little while longer, and that the bedrest isn't too awful for you.

    Anonymous Lisa commented at 5:42 PM~  

    It's so good to get an update. Sorry about the bedrest though. Sending lots of sticky, gluey vibes to the lil ones. I know bedrest sucks but hopefully it will be over soon. Keep us updated.

    Blogger Jennie commented at 2:03 PM~  

    33 weeks. Now that's awesome!! I can't believe how times has flown by and you're at a point where you could have your babies any day now. How EXCITING! I have been keeping you, Ivan Hannah & Matthew in my daily prayers.

    I hope the bedrest isn't to terrible on you. But just think, those little ones are so close and this is the last little stretch to the finish line. Liz, I couldn't be more happy for you & Ivan. I can't wait to see pics, and hear all about the details.

    Glad the shower went well. Now get off the internet and lay down!! LOL

    Hugs & Belly rubs,
    Jennie

    Anonymous Andrea commented at 4:48 PM~  

    33 weeks....that is wonderful!!!! Sorry about the bedrest but if it will keep them put for another 2-3 weeks then it is surely worth it. I know what a pain it can be. I can't believe that in about a month or so they will be here...oh I can't wait...I can imagine how you and Ivan feel. The best to you both.

    Anonymous Lori commented at 8:22 AM~  

    That's great that you've made it to 33 weeks but I certainly understand about the NICU worries. I will certainly be keeping you in my thoughts and hoping you make it to 36/37 weeks.

    Blogger elle commented at 11:44 PM~  

    Wow, so close! Little ones, listen to mama and stay tight for just a couple of weeks longer!

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