Here's the story: I got to the office about 15 minutes early and they let me go back. My ortho comes and starts looking, doing the bite close thing, and says, "So when are we taking these things off?" and I said, "How about tomorrow?" he said, "How about at your next appointment?" My jaw dropped! I said, "You're kidding. You mean you my next appointment as in six to eight weeks from now next appointment? No way." We talked about how long I've been in (10 months today) and he said maybe not the next appointment, but probably the one after that for the uppers. The lowers might have to stay on a little longer than that. He said we want to make sure the roots are in place, but he thinks the uppers at least will be gone for bikini season! Hip hip hooray!!!!!
The rest of the appointment I was sort of floating... but I got a new wire on the bottom with another goofy bend (similar to the bend I have on top) and I have a light elastic on the right side again. After the heavy ones I had the first time around I honestly can't even feel this one!
Here are some pics to compare from last month and this month. The only issue I still have on the top is the tooth on my right with the weird bend in the wire. It's got a tiny little gap and isn't really properly in line, but that is what we are still working on. As you can see, my arch has widened more than I ever thought possible, and I'm really please with everything else. If anyone notices anything that I don't with regards to the top, please tell me; I'd rather keep the braces on and get better results than have them off and be bothered by something that could have been fixed easily!
The next two trips are much smaller in scale and a little easier on the wallet! Hubby and I are taking the dog to the Outer Banks in North Carolina mid-June for a week (while I'm on a school break) to stay in a tiny beachfront bungalow with window units and 70's-style furnishings!. I think my mom is joining us for a bit on that one, as a thanks for watching the dog while we were just away in the Caribbean. Then, in September we go back to the Outer Banks with a few family members (mom, grandma, brother, cousin maybe...) and ALL the dogs (3) to stay in a big, beautiful beachfront house! I might just go in June and not come back, I'm really missing the sound of the ocean right now! Is it sad that I'm 25 and ready to retire?????? I turn 26 next month, does that make it better???? 
Please don't hold it against me!
Your teeth look absolutly fantastic and in just a short time. 
What time frame did the ortho give you originally?
Eh, I'll get over it!