The Willson Twins...
Our Story
Our boys were born when I was only 26 weeks pregnant
(On September 10th, 2002). When I was 19 weeks pregnant, the doctors
discovered that I had developed a condition called Twin to Twin
Transfusion Syndrome (a "placental" abnormality). For
more detailed information visit www.tttsfoundation.org.
I had laser surgery (by the wonderful Dr. Julian DeLia) in Wisconsin and did
everything we could to save our boys...In the end, Joshua went to the
angels after only 9 hours, and our little Ben fought for 5 weeks before we were
faced with the decision to let him go on 10/15/02.
Thank you to all who have loved and supported Jeffrey and I and
the boys...We received the Ultimate "Unconditional Love" and were
therefore able to give it to our little boys.
Love, Lisa
Click on one of the dates below to follow the updates I was giving throughout our pregnancy and the births of our boys...
May
11, 2002 - There are two!!
July
20, 2002 - TTTS Diagnoses
Pictures!
August 5, 2002 - Journal entry: More fluid taken
August 14, 2002 - Plans for surgery
August 17, 2002 - Surgery update
August 19, 2002 - Update from my mom
August 20, 2002 - Update from my mom (2)
August 28, 2002 - Home from Wisconsin
August 30, 2002 - Doctor's visit (email to Dr. DeLia)
August 31, 2002 - Getting REALLY uncomfortable
September 1, 2002 - Back to the "amnio's"
September 3, 2002 - Update to Dr. DeLia
September 5, 2002 - Journal Entry
September 9, 2002 - Journal Entry
September 10th, 2002 - Josh & Ben's Birthday!
September 10th, 2002 - Email prayers
September 10th, 2002 - Birth, Joy & Loss...
September 11th, 2002 - Joshua goes to God
September 14th, 2002 - Lisa & Jeff home
September 15th, 2002 - Update on Ben
September 18th, 2002 - Ben's Ups and Downs & Joshy's burial
September 22nd, 2002 - Update on Ben
September 30th, 2002 - Update on Ben
October 4th, 2002 - Update on Ben-prayers needed
October
9th, 2002 - Update on Ben
Pictures-10-9-02
October
10th, 2002 - Pictures & Update on Ben
Pictures 10-10-02
October
16th, 2002 - A VERY SAD EMAIL...Ben joins Joshy...
Picture
of Ben 10-14-03
A
special "goodbye" to Ben 10-15-03
October 17th, 2002 - Email regarding donations (from Lisa's mom)
October
22nd, 2002 - Email Regarding Lisa's "eulogy" at memorial
"A
MOTHER'S THOUGHTS" (Lisa's Eulogy)
November 6th, 2002 - Update from Lisa & Jeff
If you've gotten this far...you should be commended!! Please feel free to share OUR story with any friends, family or loved ones who may be dealing with Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome...or who have lost a little one...THANK YOU FOR READING OUR STORY..