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Mon, Sep 7, 2009 12:05 PM
Wowzah! I didn't post a single entry all summer long! It's long overdue, I apologize.

Summer was busy for us. Aunt Magda stayed with us all summer and the kids enjoyed spending time with her. T…more
Thu, Apr 9, 2009 6:01 AM
Happy 6 months old Sophia! I can't believe you are 1/2 year old already! Where has the time gone?

You are my perfect, sweet little angel. EVERYBODY says so. You are the kindest, sweetest, most …more

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Sophia Renee - Hospital Pics

The Stats

Name:
Sophia Renee
Birthdate:
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Age:
1 year 3 months 30 days
02/11/08:
Transferred 3 Embryos
02/18/08:
1st + Pregnancy Test! (10 DPO)
02/25/08:
Beta #1 (17 DPO) = 182
02/27/08:
Beta #2 (19 DPO) = 500
03/12/08:
6w5d Ultrasound = 1 baby, 1 heartbeat!
03/12/08:
P4 = 66, E2 = 1565
03/26/08:
8w5d Ultrasound (CRL 2.3 cm)
03/26/08:
P4 >80, E2 = 966
03/31/08:
Level 2 Ultrasound - 2.78 cm, 155 BPM
04/01/08:
9w5d, Heard Heartbeat on Doppler 176-180 BPM!
04/02/08:
3 pm Emergency U/S, heartrate 180 BPM
04/03/08:
1st appt. with Dr. Brady (MFM/Perinatologist)
04/06/08:
10w3d - Last PIO injection!
04/23/08:
1 pm - NT Scan attempt #1 (12w6d), unsuccessful, 164 BPM
04/24/08:
11 am - NT Scan (1.4mm & nasal bone detected!), 165 BPM
04/30/08:
1:30 pm - CERCLAGE SURGERY (13w6d)
05/13/08:
11:15 am - 16w appt. w/ Dr. Lambers & 12:30 pm Ultrasound w/ Lori
05/16/08:
12 noon - 3D/4D Ultrasound- It's a GIRL!
05/28/08:
2:00 pm - 18w Ultrasound - It's a GIRL! cervix 4.2 cm
06/04/08:
10:30 am - 19w Ultrasound - cervix 4.3 cm
06/10/08:
10:30 am - 20w Level 2 U/S & 11:30 pm appt w/ Dr. Marcotte - Healthy girl!, cervix 4.3 cm
06/18/08:
9:30 am - 21w Ultrasound - cervix 4.4 cm
06/25/08:
10:00 am - 22w Ultrasound w/ Lori
07/02/08:
1 pm - 23w Ultrasound with Lori, cervix 4.5 cm
07/08/08:
10 am - 24w U/S with Lori & 10:45 am appt with Dr. Voss, cervix 4.6 cm
07/15/08:
9 am - 25w Ultrasound with Lori, cervix 4.7 cm
07/22/08:
9 am - 26w Ultrasound with Lori, cervix 4.5 cm
07/29/08:
9 am - 27w Ultrasound with Lori, cervix 4.8 cm
08/11/08:
2 pm - Level 2 Ultrasound (28.5 weeks) and 3 pm Dr. Lamber's appt.
08/25/08:
12:45 pm - Dr. Coppage appt. (30.5 weeks)
09/08/08:
8:30 am - Dr. Brady 33 week appt
09/15/08:
10:30 am Dr. Hinton appt, 11 am Level 2 U/S and 11:30 am NST AFI
09/18/08 (34 weeks):
11:30 am NST AFI
09/22/08:
11 am Dr. Lambers appt, 11:30 am NST AFI
09/25/08 (35 weeks):
11:30 am NST AFI
09/29/08:
10:15 am Dr. Marcotte appt, 11:30 am NST AFI
10/02/08 (36 weeks):
11:30 am NST AFI
10/06/08:
11:30 am NST AFI
10/09/08 (37 weeks) - 6:01 am:
SOPHIA RENEE IS BORN, 6 lbs .10 oz, 20.5 in
10/11/08:
Hospital release - Sophia 6 lbs. 1 oz
10/14/08 - 5 days old:
Home nurse - 5 lbs. 11 oz
10/16/08 - 1 week old:
6 lbs 0 oz (6%), 20 in long (57%), HC 13.75 (42%)
10/21/08 - 12 days old:
6 lbs. 9 oz (9%) WOO HOO!
10/23/08 - 2 weeks old:
6 lbs. 10 oz (6th %) back up to birth weight!
11/19/2008 - 1.4 months old:
9 lbs 0 oz (26%), 21.5 in long (43%), HC 14.75 (40%)
12/16/2008 - 2.3 months old:
10 lbs 12 oz (38%), 23.5 in long (78%), HC 15.5 in (56%)
2/12/09 - 4.2 months old:
13 lbs 6 oz (40%), 24.5 in long (54%), HC 16.5 in (71%)
4/9/09 - 6 months old!:
15 lbs 3 oz (36%), 28 in long (98%), HC 17 in (71%)

Izabella, 11 Months Old

Easter 2007

Spring 2007

Our Family 2006

Izabella 1 Week Old

Precious Feet 01/16/05

The Stats

Name:
Evan & Aidan - our miracle IVF/ICSI Twins
Birthdate:
Tuesday, November 30, 2004
Age:
5 years 2 months 8 days
05/10/2004:
Our IVF Egg Retrieval - 19 eggs retrieved
05/13/2004:
2 perfect 8-celled Embryos transferred (6 frozen)
05/19/2004:
1st + Home Pregnancy Test (9DPO)
05/24/2004:
hCG Beta (14DPO) = 310
05/26/2005:
hCG Beta (16DPO) = 592
06/10/2004:
1st Ultrasound! Twin heartbeats!!!!
06/24/2005:
2nd Ultrasound - Twins! Graduated from Dr. Scheiber
10/01/2004:
Admitted for PTL
10/03/2004:
Released from Hospital
10/27/2004:
Admitted for PTL - on Magnesium Sulfate
11/08/2004:
Released from Hospital at 28 Weeks
11/29/2004:
Admitted in Hospital - bleeding & 5 cm. dialated
11/30/2004 - 5:14 am:
Happy Birthday Evan - 3 lbs. 9 oz, 16 1/2 in long
11/30/2004 - 5:15 am:
Happy Birthday Aidan - 3 lbs. 12 oz, 17 1/2 in long
2 Months Old:
Evan: 8 lbs. 11 oz - 20 3/4 in long, Aidan: 10 lbs. 3 oz - 22 1/4 in long
4 Months Old:
Evan: 11 lbs. 12 oz. – 23 in long, Aidan: 13 lbs. 8 oz. – 24 in long
6 Months Old:
Evan: 14 lbs. 3 oz. – 25 in long, Aidan: 16 lbs. 0 oz. - 26 1/4 in
9 Months Old:
Evan: 17 lbs. 15 oz. - 27 3/4 in long, Aidan: 18 lbs. 15 oz. - 29 1/2 in long
12 Months Old:
Evan: 20 lbs. 2 oz - 29 1/2 in long, Aidan: 22 lbs. 5 oz – 30 in long
15 Months Old:
Evan: 22 lbs. 8 oz - 30 1/2 in long, Aidan: 26 lbs. 5 oz - 30 1/2 in long
18 Months Old:
Evan: 23 lbs. 2 oz – 32 in long; Aidan 27 lbs. – 33 in long
2 Years Old:
Evan: 25 lbs. 5 oz - 34 1/2 in long, Aidan: 28 lbs. 5 oz - 35 1/2 in long
3 Years Old:
Evan: 31 lbs - 37.8 in long, Aidan: 33.5 lbs. - 38 in long
4 Years Old:
Evan: 34.5 lbs (45th %) - 40 in long (54th %), Aidan: 41.5 lbs. (83rd %) - 41.5 in long (87th %)

Aidan & Evan 10 months old

16 months

Sites to Visit

Good Samaritan Hospital
- Where we will deliver!
Good Samaritan Hospital Map
- Directions
Good Samaritan Birthing Suite
Twin Weights by Gestational Age
Good Samaritan Level III NICU
Nova "Life's Greatest Miracle"
Dr. Mable Roberts (My Gyn)
Dr. Scheiber (our RE)
Mother of Twins Club - Eastern Hills
Mother of Twins Club SALES
Twinstuff.com
Double Blessings (Twin Nursing & More)
La Leche League
American Academy of Pediatrics
Sidelines High Risk Preg Support
- For pregnant women in the hospital or on bedrest
Twin Facts
NICU Forum on Twinstuff.com
Sponsor Christine in Walk America 2006
- for March of Dimes (Premature Babies)
Sponsor Slawek in Walk America 2005
- for March of Dimes (premature babies)
Length for Age & Weight for Age percentiles
- For boys 0-36 months
Head Circumference for Age & Weight for Length percentiles
- For boys 0-36 months
Length for Age & Stature for Age percentiles
- Chart for boys 2-20 years
Dr. Suhas Kallapur, Neonatologist
- Dr. Kallapur was Evan and Aidan's 1st NICU MD. Dr. Kallapur saw the boys when it was the scariest of times (Evan's heart valve that didn't close and
Dr. Barbara Warner, Neonatologist
- Evan and Aidan's NICU Neonatologist. She is the primary Neonatologist that works between Childrens Hospital & Good Samaritan Hospital.
John H. Reuter, MD, PhD, Neonatology
- Dr. Reuter treated the boys from 12/1/04 thru the middle of December. He got to see them grow and thrive.
Children's Hospital & Good Sam's Neonatology Division
NeoReviews
- Online Source for Cutting-Edge Neonatology
Twin Poetry
The Visible Embryo
- Take a peek at what our embryo looks like during it's development stages
My Perinatology Group
- Dr. Brady (top) is my main Perinatologist. Dr. Marcott is the one who delivered Evan and Aidan. This group of Drs. (located at Good Sam's Seton Cent
Early Pregnancy Stats
- Embryo CRL lengths & heartrates by gestational age
Cervical Cerclage procedure info
- I am having a cerclage (cervical stitching) on 3/10/06
17alpha Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate
- I will be taking these IM injections from week 17 - the end of my pregnancy to help prevent PTL
Cervical Cerclage - American Pregnancy info
Chinese Gender Predictor
- It says a GIRL for us this time!!!
Another Chinese Gender Chart
- Again, it says GIRL!
Our Pediatricians
3D/4D Ultrasound Studio in Columbus
- We have an appt. on 3/25/06 at 16w and will have another session at 30 weeks
Sexual Predators in the US
- Enter your address, and the predators in your area will come up
Madame Zaritska prediction
- She predicts your baby's gender and birth experience. Of course it's just for fun!
Online Pregnancy/Gender Tester
- Just for fun!
First Trimester Gender Determination
- With proper equipment and a trainer sonographer, you can tell the gender accurately after 12 weeks of gestation!
12-13 Week Gender Ultrasound Photos
- According to this article, detailed ultrasounds are 91% accurate in predicting gender at 12-13 weeks!
Average Fetal Weight & Length
- by Gestation
Pounds/Grams conversion chart
Premature Birth Survival Rates
Ways to reduce your hospital infection risk
My Perinatology Group
- Tri-State Maternal Fetal Medicine Associates - Dr. Brady is my Perinatologist
Photo Montage of Bella's Birth
- From conception 12/16/05 thru delivery 8/22/06
Izabella's birth (2 min. video of Delivery)
- Warning: It's a C-section
Christine's MYSPACE Page
My Project 365 Photo Blog
My Flickr photos
Christine Gorczyk Photography
- My business side
Weight by Gestational Age chart

Izabella & Sophia

Izabella, 2 1/2 years

16 months

Mailing List

Izabella 3 years old

Aidan 5 Years

Photo Albums

Halloween 2009 (17 photos) Sun, Nov 1, 2009
Evan & Aidan 5 Year Portraits (25 photos) Sun, Oct 25, 2009
Sophia 1 Year Portraits (15 photos) Sun, Oct 25, 2009
Izabella 3 year Portraits (12 photos) Mon, Sep 7, 2009
McGlasson Picking Farms! (32 photos) Mon, Sep 7, 2009
Sophie 11 Months (9 photos) Mon, Sep 7, 2009
Sophie 10 Months (14 photos) Sun, Sep 6, 2009
Sophie 9 Months (16 photos) Sun, Sep 6, 2009
Sophie 8 Months (10 photos) Sun, Sep 6, 2009
Urban Photo Shoot (34 photos) Sun, Sep 6, 2009
Vacation 2009 (41 photos) Sun, Sep 6, 2009
August 2009 (2 photos) Sun, Sep 6, 2009

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Sophia 5 months

Sophia Renee - 6 days old

Evan, age 4

Aidan, age 4

Bella - 2 years old

Recent Guestbook Entries

Jodi Harris (Wednesday, January 6th 2010)
I have been following you since you were TTC the boys, we were going thru the same things at the same time. I have loved watching your family grow!

Even better I have loved watching your talent bl…more
Sally (Wednesday, March 11th 2009)
Hello Christine! I haven't logged into my AOL account in months and found updated photos from you. Your children are just adorable. I am glad to see you are doing well and love the updates. If yo…more
Donna Hartmann (Sunday, February 1st 2009)
Hi Christine and Slawek! Remember me, your neighbor? I haven't looked at your site for a while and I'm so happy to see your gorgeous family of FOUR children! God has blessed you abundantly and continu…more

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1st Place - Queen Bella in Pageant 4/14/07

Bella, 2 Week Portraits

The Stats

Name:
Izabella Christine - Our Precious Daughter
Birthdate:
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Age:
3 years 5 months 17 days
12/16/2005:
Conception Date (approx)
12/27/2005:
I'm Pregnant! 1st HPT +!
01/31/2006:
8 Week Dr. Brady appt
02/23/2006:
12 Week Dr. Voss appt.; 160 BPM
02/28/2006:
12w4d Ultrasound (NT Scan) - 1.4-1.6 mm, nasal bone detected, Heartrate=162 BPM, looks like a GIRL!
03/03/2006:
2ND Trimester!
03/03/2006:
Dr. Polzin appt (Bladder Infect) - Heart 163 BPM
03/10/2006:
Cervical Cerclage - Surgery @ 11:30 am, Good Sam Hospital
03/25/2006:
3D/4D Ultrasound in Columbus ~ 100% GIRL!
03/27/2006:
ER/L&D trip (low blood sugar/head) - It's a GIRL!
03/29/2006:
11:15 Ultrasound with Lori (17w) - (cervix 3.6 cm)
04/05/2006:
10:00 Ultrasound with Lori (18w) - (cervix 4.8 cm)
04/12/2006:
11:30 Ultrasound with Donna (19w) - (cervix 4.2 cm)
04/19/2006:
10 am Level 2 Ultrasound (20w) - Bella weighs 13-14 oz. (cervix 4.6 cm)
04/19/2006:
10:45 am 20w appt Dr. Polzin
04/26/2006:
11:15 Ultrasound with Lori (21w) - (cervix 4.7-5.1 cm)
05/03/2006:
10:30 Ultrasound with Lori (22w) - (cervix 4.8-5.4 cm)
05/10/2006:
10:30 Ultrasound with Lori (23w) - (cervix 5-5.2 cm)
05/17/2006:
1:00 Ultrasound with Lori (24w) - (cervix 4-4.5 cm & funneling)
05/19/2006:
24 WEEKS - VIABILITY!!!!
05/19/2006:
Trip to Labor & Delivery/contractions; on Brethine every 4 hrs
05/23/2006:
24 Week Peri appt (Dr. Brady) 11:30 am - BEDREST
05/24/2006:
10:30 Ultrasound with Donna (25w) - (cervix 4.5-4.7 cm)
05/31/2006:
10:30 Ultrasound with Lori (26w) - (cervix 4.7-5.4 cm!)
06/07/2006:
11:15 Ultrasound with Lori (27w) - (cervix 4.9 cm)
06/09/2006:
3RD TRIMESTER!! WOOT!
06/10/2006:
3D/4D Ultrasound in Columbus - 11 am
06/13/2006:
9 am Level 2 U/S (28 weeks) - Bella 2 lbs. 10 oz.
06/13/2006:
28 Week Peri appt (Dr. Marcott)
06/13/2006:
Gestational Diabetes screening (1 hr) - PASS 122!
06/16/2006:
3:30 pm - 28 Week BPP/NST ~ 10/10
06/21/2006:
29 week Peri appt (Dr. Brady), 1+ protein in urine
06/21/2006:
9:30 am 29w BPP/NST ~ 10/10
06/28/2006:
8:30 am - 30w BPP/NST ~ 10/10
06/28/2006:
9:30 am 30w Peri appt (Dr. Hinton), 1+ protein in urine
07/06/2006:
8 am 31w BPP/NST ~ 10/10
07/06/2006:
31w Peri appt (Dr. Lambers), NO protein!
07/08/2006:
31w1d - the day in my last preg. when the boys were born
07/11/2006:
32w Level 2 Ultrasound - 4 lbs. 11 oz & HAIR!
07/11/2006:
9:15 am - 32w Peri appt (Dr Brady)
07/18/2006:
9 am - NST/AFI/Dr. Polzin appt (24 hr urine collect)
07/21/2006:
9 am-33w NST (Non-Stress Test)
07/25/2006:
9 am - NST/AFI/Dr. Coppage appt.
07/28/2006:
34w NST, Level 2 U/S ~ 6 LBS 2 OZ!!
08/01/2006:
9 am - NST/AFI/Dr. Voss appt. (bleeding), fundal 38 weeks
08/04/2006:
9 am - 35w NST
08/08/2006:
9 am - NST/AFI/Dr. Marcotte appt., fundus 40 weeks
08/11/2006:
9 am - 36w NST
08/15/2006:
9:30 am - NST/AFI/Dr. Brady appt., fundus 43 weeks
08/18/2006:
9 am - 37w NST
08/22/2006:
9 am - NST/AFI/Dr. Lambers appt., fundus 43 weeks
08/22/2006 - 7 pm:
Water Breaks during dinner
08/22/2006 - 10:24 pm:
IZABELLA CHRISTINE IS BORN, 8 lbs. 13 oz, 20.5 in long
08/29/2006 - 1 Week:
8 lbs. 5 oz (home nurse)
08/30/2006 - 1 Week:
8 lbs. 0 oz (49%), 20 in long (50%), HC 14 in (50%)
09/05/2006 - 2 Weeks:
8 lbs. 12 oz (home scale)
09/12/2006 - 3 Weeks:
9 lbs. 12 oz (home scale)
09/19/2006 - 4 Weeks:
10 lbs. (home scale)
09/26/2006 - 1 Month:
10 lbs. 2 oz (67%), 22 in long (70%), HC 15 in (64%)
10/03/2006 - 6 Weeks:
10 lbs. 13 oz. (home scale)
10/17/2006 - 8 Weeks:
11 lbs. 8 oz (home scale)
10/24/2006 - 2 Months:
11 lbs. 4 oz (57%), 22.5 in long (51%), HC 15.5 in (62%)
11/22/2006 - 3 Months:
12 lbs. 8 oz (home scale)
12/26/2006 - 4 Months:
13 lbs. 7 oz (40%), 24 in long (35%), HC 16.5 in (70%)
03/2/2007 - 6 Months:
16 lbs. 0 oz (43%), 25 1/4 in long (24%), HC 17.75 in (80%)
05/25/2007 - 9 Months:
17lbs. 9oz (25%), 27 in long (28%), HC 18 in (89%)
08/19/2007 - 1:30 pm:
Izabella's 1st Birthday Party
08/24/2007 - 12 Months:
20lbs. 3oz (33%), 28.75 in long (36%), HC 18 in (68%)
12/17/2007 - 15/16 Months:
22 lbs. (35%), 32 in. tall (83%)
02/29/2008 - 18 Months:
24 lbs. 7 oz (50%), 32.5 in. tall (69%)
10/21/2008 - 26 Months:
29 lbs. 0 oz (70%), 34.25 in long (42%)