When Nature Is Not Enough
    When Nature Is Not Enough

    IVF will hopefully bring us the miracle we are waiting for.
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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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    Friday, April 20, 2007

    A happy ending to a long journey

    April 20...a date that stirs up so many different feelings in me. My first m/c was on April 20. Two years ago today I found out that IVF was our only hope to have a family. My first blog post was on April 20. Today April 20, 2007 my babies are 4 months old. I can finally smile on April 20 as I wipe my tears for my angels.

    I think it's appropriate that I end this blog on April 20. The reason I started it was to share my TTC journey. I wanted a place where I could express how I felt. I also wanted to show my children this "journal". I'm not sure about that but will be printing it as a keepsake for me.

    As I end this blog I close a chapter in my life. Although it was a very painful chapter I am a better person for it. IF has forever changed who I am and my outlook in life. I've learned not to take things for granted and most of all I have faith. There were many times when I doubted that I would be holding two babies but giving up was harder then going on.

    When I started this blog I never imagined that at times it would be my only support system. Strangers have become my friends. You reached out to me and helped me at my most painful times. I cannot thank you enough for your words of encouragement and never ending support.

    I know that I have not posted or visited blogs in awhile but please know that my thoughts and prayers have been with you. You are all wonderful and I wish you all the very best.

    Many blessings and much happiness to all of you. Don't lose hope and always hold onto your dreams. Dreams are our inspiration.


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    Hugs from Hannah and Matthew


    | posted by Liz at 12:05 AM |


    25 Comments:

    Anonymous Kate commented at 12:45 AM~  

    I've been reading your blog for a couple of days. It has helped me as I begin my 1st IVF. Reading your journey has helped me with not giving up. You are right dreams are our inspirations.

    Your babies are beautiful...you are truly blessed.

    I would like to correspond with you. I don't see your email, would you be willing to post it. If not, I'm kmalone@gmail.com

    Blogger Thalia commented at 6:25 AM~  

    Good luck on the rest of life's journey, Liz. We wish you all the best.

    Do leave the blog up, it's important to have these stories here for others to find. And you never know when you might want to drop in and say hi to all of us!

    Blogger Jenn commented at 11:41 AM~  

    Good luck Liz and God Bless your beautiful family. Thanks for sharing your life with us.

    Blogger Jenna commented at 1:14 PM~  

    Liz,
    This is a very happy ending... I am so glad that you started this blog. If you hadn't of started it, we probably never would have become friends and now I can't imagine my life with out you.

    Hugs,
    Jenna

    p.s. The twins are so cute!

    Blogger Lut C. commented at 3:53 PM~  

    The babies are adorable. You're certainly able to close this chapter on a high note.

    Anonymous V commented at 4:18 PM~  

    I'm sad to see you leave blogland but happy that you've been blessed. The twins are beautiful!! Will definitely keep in touch via email. Wish you the best and I appreciate the support you've given me during my journey. Like Thalia said, keep the blog up so others can learn through your experience.

    Blogger millie commented at 2:33 AM~  

    What an adorable happy ending. Or perhaps just a happy beginning.

    I agree with thalia (as always). It's so sad to see blogs vanish.

    Wishing you and yours all the very best.

    Anonymous NYCivfer commented at 11:31 PM~  

    It truly is a happy ending and you deserve it. Thanks for sharing your journey/life with us. Reading your blog has helped me in many ways. You never gave up and that is an inspiration. Your babies are beautiful. Happiness to your family.

    Anonymous Izzie commented at 1:13 PM~  

    Thank you for sharing your journey with us. It is indeed a happy ending with a beautiful double blessing. Good luck and happiness to you and yours.

    Blogger M commented at 8:31 AM~  

    Liz,
    I check back every now and again to see if you have updated. I'm glad you did, even if it's to say goodbye. I'm glad you got your happy ending.
    Wishing you health and happiness,
    Michelle

    Anonymous Anna commented at 9:25 PM~  

    Oh what precious babies...so happy for you. I'm glad your dream has come true. Thanks for sharing your journey with us. Good luck and God bless.

    Anonymous Lisa commented at 8:34 PM~  

    Liz, I've enjoyed reading your blog. Thank you for letting us into your life. Wishing you and your beautiful family a lifetime of happiness.

    Blogger Lesley commented at 5:02 AM~  

    I'm a little sad to see you go but I do understand. It's been so great to be there along the way from infertile to holding twins in your arms.
    Best wishes and lot's of love from Australia....
    Hugs and more hugs,
    Lesley

    Anonymous Dee commented at 9:57 PM~  

    From infertility to family...a true SIRM success story and a very happy ending. So happy for you.

    Thanks for your support and please continue to visit the boards.

    Anonymous Abby commented at 12:02 AM~  

    I've enjoyed reading your journey and sharing this experience with you. Thank you for sharing it with us. Wishing you much happiness and luck.

    P.S. The twins are precious! God Bless.

    Blogger Chas commented at 8:22 AM~  

    The best of luck to you, Ivan, and the babies (they are just beautiful by the way)!

    You will remain in my thoughts and prayers.

    Take care.

    Anonymous Pat commented at 11:34 PM~  

    Liz, glad you updated and all is well. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Happiness to you and your beautiful family. Good luck and update once in awhile, if possible.

    Anonymous Mel commented at 2:24 PM~  

    Liz, the twins are beautiful!!! What a wonderful blessing and happy ending indeed. Thank you for sharing your story with us and thank you for your support during my journey....it has meant so much to me. Hope we can KIT.

    God bless your babies and happiness to all of you.

    Anonymous Sue commented at 11:39 PM~  

    I'm so glad your dream has come true. The twins are beautiful! Good luck and the best to your family.

    Hope you will continue to visit the boards.

    Anonymous Andrea commented at 9:00 PM~  

    Happy Mother's Day!!

    Anonymous CarmenNY commented at 11:00 PM~  

    Liz, sorry to see you leave blogland but what a wonderful blessing you have.

    I wish you and your beautiful family much happiness.

    Blogger Bloggeroo commented at 11:23 AM~  

    Congratulations on your happy day Liz!

    Anonymous Rachel commented at 11:48 PM~  

    Beautiful ending to a very long journey.

    Good luck and happiness to you and your family.

    Blogger Beagle commented at 2:59 PM~  

    They are just beautiful Liz, congratulations!

    Blogger Just another Jenny commented at 9:48 PM~  

    I hope that life continues to bless you and your gorgeous babies. All the best.

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