Pregnancy

[6-feb-01] - 38 weeks
Ultrasound and Doctor Lannin today...
  • Ultrasound said kids are 7 lbs and 6 lbs, 8 oz.
  • C-Section scheduled for 14-feb, but doctor lannin sez we'll go before then...stay tuned!
[30-jan-01] - 37 weeks
  • scheduled another ultrasound for next week
  • SCHEDULED C-SECTION DATE FOR 13-FEB-01 if they don't show up before then... (but doctor lannin sez we probably won't go that far ;-)
  • [16-jan-01] - 35 weeks
    Ultrasound today was great!
    • kids are 5 lbs, 3 oz and 5 lbs, 6 oz and gaining 1/2 lb every 10 days.
    • Had another minor spotting incident last weekend and MJ is now on semi-bedrest; which translates to laying down for 1 hour after every 1-1/2 hour up...
    [26-dec-00] - 32 weeks
    Ultrasound was good- kids are 4 lbs, 3 oz each and gaining 1/2 lb every 10 days.
    Had a minor "incident" last weekend- mj was spotting a little blood and they brought her in for an overnight observation, but eveything checked out fine.
    The goal is still to make it to 36 weeks.
    [12-dec-00] - 30 weeks
    Doctor visit today and everything is on track. MJ has gained 7 lbs. in the last 2 weeks and her doctor sez that's ok..!
    The nursery begins to take shape.
    MJ chose a "My Dog Spot" theme... and here it is...!
    [28-nov-00] - 28 weeks
    Ultrasound-
    Baby A weighs 3lbs
    Baby B weights 2-3/4 lbs
    According to our doctor (Dr. Lannin), they're each gaining over 1/4 lb per week!
    The goal at this point is to make it to 36 weeks.
    [23-nov-00] - 27+ weeks
    Thanksgiving 2000-
    MJ prepares to feed the kids their first dose of carrots and turnips and Ma's pork stuffing!
    [31-oct-00] - 24 weeks
    [10-oct]
    this taken at 21 weeks.
    The kids are transverse (laying sideways) and are head-to-toe.
    [10-oct] This shot of baby A (aka "jordan")- she had her middle-finger up, to which MJ replied "that's george's daughter..."
    [10-oct] And a nice shot of baby B (aka "taylor"), clearly showing torso, head and right arm- she was trying to suck her thumb!

    [29-jun]Here's the first baby picture.
    This was taken 31 days after fertilization. Each of the embryos is the size of a grain of rice; and each one's heart is already formed and beating..!
    • [14-nov] Dr. Lannin visit- everything is on track.
    • [31-oct] 24 week ultrasound- both girls developing evenly and exactly on track
    • [10-oct] another ultrasound- everything is A-OK!
    • [28-sep] amnio results are all normal and confirmed 2 girls
    • [15-sep] amniocentisis shows normal development and at least one girl
    • [29-jun] first ultrasound pix
    • [16-jun] blood test reveals MJ is pregnant!
    • [2-jun] put back 4 embryos...
    • [30-may-2000] harvested 13 eggs from MJ...
    • [sep-1999] began working with Nova IVF in Palo Alto, CA.
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