Two Peas in a Pod: Day 74: Jess' Black Car

There really aren't many words needed for this, so I'll just share a picture. This is their VERY FAVORITE thing to do when Jess is here!

My Timeline

2/21/2010-The peas have arrived! Grant Edward was born at 9:02 a.m. weighing 6 lbs. 8 oz. and 20 1/4 in. in length. James Thomas was born at 9:03 a.m. weighing 6 lbs. 1 oz. and 18 1/2 in. in length.
1/21/2010-33 week ultrasound. Both peas weigh 5 lbs. each. Pea A is now breech and Pea B is head down. C-section scheduled for February 23rd.
1/18/2010-33 week checkup-I'm measuring 39 cm. and still 1 cm. dilated. Heard the heartbeats again, which is such a sweet sound!
1/11/2010-32 week checkup-I'm measuring 37 cm. and am 1 cm. dilated, which is nothing unusual
1/4/2010-31 week checkup-I'm measuring 35 cm. so the weekly appointments begin!
12/21/2009-29 week ultrasound. Pea A weighs 2 lbs. 14 oz. and Pea B weighs 3 lbs. Pea A is vertex (head down) and Pea B is transverse
11/19/2009-24 week checkup and ultrasound. The boys each weigh 1 lb. 10 oz each and are still laying head to head and top to bottom.
10/22/2009-20 week checkup and ultrasound. It's official, we're having TWIN BOYS!! Both are measuring at 13 oz. and are developing healthy and typically!
9/17/2009-15 week checkup. We heard the heartbeats of our babies today-so amazing!
8/20/2009-11 week ultrasound and appointment. The peas will also be removed from the pod in a scheduled C-section no later than the last week of February.
7/30/2009-Ultrasound revealed two peas..we're having TWINS! Due 3/7/2010 but they will most likely make their debut sooner than that!
7/16/2009-Ultrasound revealed two sacs, one with a heartbeat. Next ultrasound will reveal how many we are expecting.
6/29/2009-Positive Beta registered at 300! We have our BFP, finally!
6/26/2009-symptoms of OHSS appear and worsen throughout the next few days
6/22/2009-Nurse called to inform us that our single embryo made it to blastocyst stage and is now frozen!!
6/17/2009-2 day transfer of 2 "perfect" 4 cell embryos. The 2ww begins...
6/16/2009-Fertilization Report-3 eggs fertilized and transfer is moved up to 6/17 at 1:00 p.m. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME?!?
6/15/2009-Retrieval Day; they were able to get 8 eggs
6/13/2009-Ovidrel shot at midnight tonight. Here we go...
6/11/2009-Ultrasound and bloodwork/checkup (AGAIN). There are now 10-12 well-developed follicles (see, I am going to lay a dozen eggs). Last Follistim injection tonight (YAY)!
6/8/2009-Ultrasound and blood work/checkup appointment. I have at least 8 follicles growing and everything is going well! Transfer will be no later than Monday 6/15. Will continue Follistim injections (fun, fun)!
6/4/2009-Started 225 units of the Follistim Injection. I'm ready to grow my ovaries to the size of a lime and then lay a dozen or so eggs!
5/30/2009-First ultrasound and bloodwork. Doctor said I could start my Follistim injections on Thursday 6/4 and everything is going as planned. We are cautiously optimistic!
5/24/2009-Last Birth Control Pill
5/18/2009-Began the very fun Lupron injections (10 units) which have provided lovely yet rampant mood swings and extreme fatigue (translation: I've been hit by a Mack Truck) Very fun for my husband (he's so patient, thank God).
5/4/2009-Began Birth Control Pills...I know, you're thinking this is counterproductive, but it's not!
4/23/2009-IVF consult where we decide to proceed and as an added bonus we walked away with $1,000 in Follistim injections. We see this as a sign...
2/2009-After 4 unsuccessful months of IUI, we throw in the towel and make an appointment to discuss IVF. I'm also not even modest anymore about who sees what!
10/2008-Referred to a fertility specialist (who is FABULOUS I may add) who put me on Femara with IUI
10/2008-Three unsuccessful months of Clomid led me to an HSG exam. This uncomfortable exam was normal. I had no idea what was in store for me...
7/2008-Panic mode sets in and we call the OBGYN for help
7/1/07-The TTC journey began-and we're still thinking this will be easy
7/15/06-The happiest day of my life-married my Mr. Right

Two Peas in a Pod

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Day 74: Jess' Black Car

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