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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.

Bedrest hasn't been too bad. With all the appointments I have it doesn't seem as if I'm on bedrest. I had a BPP (biophysical profile) and Hannah's amniotic fluid was low (2.9) so I am being monitored more closely now. I have to go to the hospital Tuesdays and Fridays for a non-stress test and Wednesdays to the clinic for my regular appt and BPP. It won't be for too long because the tentative c-section date is Dec. 26!!!!!! If the fluid drops then they will do it sooner.

Must admit I'm glad the end is near...it is so hard to get around, everything hurts. I feel guilty saying it but it's true. Sitting is uncomfortable, walking is a very hard task. Matthew's head is up my rib cage and Hannah is very low. No matter what I still don't want them to come before 36 weeks although based on the measurements they would be fine if I went into labor. At 34 weeks Hannah is weighing 4 lbs 9 oz and Matthew weighs 4 lbs 13 oz. They will definitely be coming home with us.

We are so thrilled that they will be born soon. I think Ivan is more excited then I am. Anxiety is kicking in and I'm starting to question my ability to care for them. Fortunately I will have my mother to help me so that is a relief.

Hope everyone is doing well.

When Nature Is Not Enough
IVF will hopefully bring us the miracle we are waiting for.
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. View my complete profile	Saturday, December 09, 2006 The end is near.... Bedrest hasn't been too bad. With all the appointments I have it doesn't seem as if I'm on bedrest. I had a BPP (biophysical profile) and Hannah's amniotic fluid was low (2.9) so I am being monitored more closely now. I have to go to the hospital Tuesdays and Fridays for a non-stress test and Wednesdays to the clinic for my regular appt and BPP. It won't be for too long because the tentative c-section date is Dec. 26!!!!!! If the fluid drops then they will do it sooner. Must admit I'm glad the end is near...it is so hard to get around, everything hurts. I feel guilty saying it but it's true. Sitting is uncomfortable, walking is a very hard task. Matthew's head is up my rib cage and Hannah is very low. No matter what I still don't want them to come before 36 weeks although based on the measurements they would be fine if I went into labor. At 34 weeks Hannah is weighing 4 lbs 9 oz and Matthew weighs 4 lbs 13 oz. They will definitely be coming home with us. We are so thrilled that they will be born soon. I think Ivan is more excited then I am. Anxiety is kicking in and I'm starting to question my ability to care for them. Fortunately I will have my mother to help me so that is a relief. Hope everyone is doing well. \| posted by Liz at 1:01 AM \| 8 Comments: Jenna commented at 1:37 AM~ I was really hoping for Christmas babies... One day later... MAN ! can you still take a stocking pic for me? I am so glad that they are doing so well. I hope that you are not to uncomfortable. It won't be long now. Lori commented at 4:10 AM~ I'm so glad bedrest isn't too terribly awful for you. I had the same baby configuration with Catherine's head down very low and Nate's head in my ribs. I know exactly how uncomfortable that is - I feel for you! Just a few more weeks! I really hope that the babies won't need any time in the NICU - it sounds like they are good healthy weights though. Lut C. commented at 5:36 AM~ Almost there! How exciting ! Krista commented at 5:16 PM~ Oh wow, so soon, you can do it! I am so happy to hear that they are both doing so well and there should be no concerns no matter when the birth occurs at this point! Can't wait to hear the great news! Jenn commented at 7:40 PM~ The end is near. The last few weeks are very hard - I know you are feeling like you have had enough of pregnacy!!! Don't get too worried about taking care of two - you manage - you have no choice - remember my words of wisdom "Crying will not hurt them!!" Can't wait until your little miracles arrive!! Good luck to you ! Jennie commented at 4:09 PM~ I'm glad the babies weight is good enough for them to to be born any time now. That's great news. I SO can't wait to hear that you & Ivan finally have your little sweethearts in your arms. V commented at 9:53 PM~ I'm glad they are monitoring you so closely and hopefully things will continue to go well. Two more weeks...how wonderful. Andrea commented at 11:41 PM~ Oh my 2 more weeks...wonderful news! I hope things have improved with Hannah's amniotic fluid. It's great that you are getting such good monitoring. Wishing you all the best. Want to Post a Comment? back to main page
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