When Nature Is Not Enough
    When Nature Is Not Enough

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    About Me

    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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    Thursday, December 14, 2006

    The countdown begins....

    I went for my regular appointment yesterday and was given a star for Hannah's amniotic fluid increasing. It went from 2.9 to 3.1. They were very pleased and of course so was I. We were able to see the twins breathing...what a sight. It pleased me very much to know they are able to breathe on their own. I had the group B strep test and while they were doing that they checked my cervix and I was 2-3 cm dilated. That prompted the doctor to move up the c-section date to....Wed. Dec. 20. A week away...oh my, I can't believe it's that soon. I am nervous and of course excited. There are still some things I have to get them, including their Christmas outfits. Jenna, I will try to remember to get the stockings.

    Thanks for your good wishes!


    | posted by Liz at 4:37 PM |


    18 Comments:

    Anonymous NYCivfer commented at 6:18 PM~  

    Oh my Liz, I can't believe all I've missed. I had to go to Mexico for my job for 5 weeks and by the time I got home the laptop was the last thing I was turning on. I'm so glad things are going well. From their last pics the twins look great and it sounds as if they are doing great. It's great that you are being monitored so closely...it makes such a difference. I noticed in your last pic that you are delivering at Columbia Presbyterian....great hospital. They ranked #1 in NY state and #4 in the country. Their NICU is superb. You will certainly get the attention and services you will need. Try to rest...while you still can. I can't wait to see pics of the babies.

    I'm so excited for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Anonymous NYCivfer commented at 6:19 PM~  

    Did you count how many times I used the word great in that message. I am just so happy for you!!

    Anonymous Lori commented at 7:05 PM~  

    I'll be thinking of you and hoping all goes well!!

    Blogger Krista commented at 7:36 PM~  

    Oh how very exciting. I will be thinking of you on Wednesday. Happy birthday to the two little precious ones!

    Blogger EJW commented at 8:55 PM~  

    A week?!?! That's so soon! Enjoy your final week of relative freedom and get the camera ready, as we want to see lots of pics!

    Blogger Chas commented at 1:34 PM~  

    I will be thinking of you. I am so happy for you! I can't wait to see pics of the little ones. Are you going to have someone get on here and let us know that all is well? I will be checking back frequently!

    Take care and Merry Christmas!!!!

    Blogger Jenna commented at 1:40 AM~  

    YAY!!! I am just so happy!!! The twins are going to be here so soon!!! I am so happy!!!!

    Anonymous V commented at 10:14 AM~  

    Oh way they will be here in a couple of days. I am so happy for you. Wishing you a safe delivery and much happiness. Can't wait to see pics.

    Anonymous V commented at 10:14 AM~  

    oops I meant OH WOW!!!!

    Anonymous Andrea commented at 10:58 AM~  

    In about 5 days they will be here...I'm so happy for you. This has been such a long journey for you and I'm so glad it will soon be coming to a happy ending...Ivan and you deserve this.

    Blogger Jennie commented at 2:33 PM~  

    Oh My GOSH!!!! You are now just 2 days away from having Hannah & Matthew. YAY!!! You're gonna do just great, and so are your babies (including Ivan.)

    I can't wait to hear how it all went. And I couldn't be more happier for you guys.

    Blogger Jenn commented at 10:03 PM~  

    Holy Cow Liz - you are only two short days away!!!! Good luck to you - get some rest (as if you could right now right???) Take all the time you can in the hospital!!! Best of luck to you - I can't wait to see some pics!!!

    Blogger M commented at 7:27 PM~  

    Oh gosh! How exciting! Congratulations ahead of time. :) You seem much more calm than I was before my big day. I was induced...and I cried for weeks beforehand. Hahaha!

    Blogger Jennie commented at 9:33 AM~  

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    Blogger Jennie commented at 9:35 AM~  

    I can't believe, TODAY is the BIG DAY!! I really wanted to wish you all the best, and know that we are all praying for you guys.

    Happy Birth Day Hannah &
    Happy Birth Day Matthew

    May God Bless you and your new family.

    Hugs,
    Jennie

    Blogger Jenn commented at 2:26 PM~  

    OK - it is 12/22 - where are the pictures!!!!!!!!!!!

    I hope everything went well with your delivery and Matthew and Hannah are doing great!!! Can't wait to hear all about it and see pictures of those beautiful babies!!!

    Congratulations Mommy and Daddy!!!

    Blogger Jennie commented at 2:50 PM~  

    Liz, Ivan and the babies are doing great. Thank God. She said she's gonna try to get some pics up soon.

    Blogger Jess commented at 12:52 AM~  

    Congrats!!!! And have a wonderful and merry first Christmas together!

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