So the boys turned 10 months about a week ago and I just can't believe how fast time has flown. They will be 1 very soon and that is so hard to believe looking back at where we started. Almost 3 years ago Steven and I were referred to a fertility specialist b/c my OB-GYN knew there was something wrong (based on bloodwork). Almost 2 years ago Steven and I experience our first failed IVF attempt. It was a heartbreaking experience. We felt as though we had lost a child. We had a picture of the embryo they implanted and they gave us an 87% chance of success (which is almost unheard of with IVF). We had a horrible experience the day we waited to find out if I was pregnant. The lab had some issues and it took them until 8pm to call us and tell us my pregnancy test came back negative. It was a long day to say the least. I lay in bed and cried and cried. Steven didn't know what to do to comfort me. He was heartbroken as well but I couldn't support him b/c I was so devastated. It was a trying time in our marriage but we made it through, stronger than ever. One year ago today I was admitted to the hospital for pre-term labor. We were surprisingly calm and knew God would take care of our baby boys. We knew they were fighters and we were willing to do anything to make them more comfortable. Even if it meant being miserable in a hospital - I never once thought about leaving. And trust me, the doctors and nurses said they had a lot of bad patients! Now, here we sit with our sweet angels in bed, sleeping peacefully. We are blessed beyond belief. This Saturday we will take them to their first Easter egg hunt. I never thought we'd get here, but we are now at such a good place. They are learning new things every day. They can turn a miserable day into the best day. They make it impossible to be in a bad mood. They will do something funny and Steven and I will just look at each other like "How did we get so lucky?" But we know it wasn't luck....it was all in God's plan.
Please say a prayer for a good friend of mine who will be having their baby 8 weeks early tomorrow due to complications. I'm trying so hard to follow my own advice and trust God with this one.
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Wow - seems just like yesterday that we were introduced to the little guys who immediately stole our hearts. I've told Steven I couldn't love 2 little guys more than I love Peyton and Landon. Each one has a very special place in my heart. I have never seen two happier babies in my life - they just light up a room with their smiles and laughter. Peyton and Landon - you know Pops loves you more than anything!
ReplyDeleteI had to read this story twice just to take it all in. It seems as if that time in the hospital was a dream but all you have to do is look at those 2 sweet angels and know that it was all real. We are so blessed to have them in our lives and we are doubly blessed to have 4 absolutely incredible grandchildren that we adore. Mark, Cara, Peyton & Landon we will always love you dearly...
ReplyDeleteOh the lovely hospital stay! I have to say that I'm selfishly glad you were in the hospital because I think that's what really started our friendship! Now I think of you as one of my closest friends!!
ReplyDeletePops- from one grandfather to another "well said".
ReplyDeleteI just read this so I am late praying for your friend. How did things go? Saying a prayer right now.
ReplyDeletePeyton and Landon I love you so much! I dont see you two as often as I would like but I want you both to know I love you both so much! It is fabulous being an aunt!! Want some chocolate chip pancakes boys?!? LOL!!!