any twins yet? - Page 3

[Snugglebugmom]

   Mollie, that is awesome, congratulations!!!!   

[Starlit]

Yay~!  More twins!!! Congrats bstandlee and Mollie!!

[Veronika01]

Congrats on all the twinnies! 

[nicolian]

So exciting! Congrats, ladies!

[happy-mama]

Found out that I'm expecting twins just over a week ago!  This was a total shocker (no twins in the family, no fertility treatments etc!) ... excited, but I'd be lying if I didn't say that I'm feeling a wee bit overwhelmed

[Snugglebugmom]

Congratulations, how exciting!!! I can understand that it's a bit daunting though... I would definitely feel the same way! 

[Mama~Love]

Originally Posted by happy-mama 

Found out that I'm expecting twins just over a week ago!  This was a total shocker (no twins in the family, no fertility treatments etc!) ... excited, but I'd be lying if I didn't say that I'm feeling a wee bit overwhelmed

Awww, congrats! I'm feeling the same way!

[Mainebirdgirl]

aaaaaahhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!

I guess I'm on here too. Also- no history of twins, my first, no real factors that would have left me to anticipate this other than a really miserable first trimester.

I'm completely terrified and overwhelmed. I just started a new job a few weeks ago, we just put in an offer on a new house last week and are under contract, one kid was life-changing enough... I feel completely unprepared for two.

I'm scared!

[Mama~Love]

Originally Posted by Mainebirdgirl 

aaaaaahhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!

I guess I'm on here too. Also- no history of twins, my first, no real factors that would have left me to anticipate this other than a really miserable first trimester.

I'm completely terrified and overwhelmed. I just started a new job a few weeks ago, we just put in an offer on a new house last week and are under contract, one kid was life-changing enough... I feel completely unprepared for two.

I'm scared!

Wow! Congratulations! I'm still scared too, and I already have a bunch of kids!

[happy-mama]

Originally Posted by Mainebirdgirl 

aaaaaahhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!

I guess I'm on here too. Also- no history of twins, my first, no real factors that would have left me to anticipate this other than a really miserable first trimester.

I'm completely terrified and overwhelmed. I just started a new job a few weeks ago, we just put in an offer on a new house last week and are under contract, one kid was life-changing enough... I feel completely unprepared for two.

I'm scared!

Congratulations MaineBirdGirl! 

Did you just find out?  I'm two weeks in to my twin discovery ... and I'm at a stage now where I can think about it without freaking out!!

I'm curious though - of the mamas who are carrying twins, have you had any surprises from your insurance company yet, about what they will or won't cover (vis a vis you carrying twins)?

I just got some news from my insurance this afternoon - and I'm REALLY frustrated and disappointed

[Mainebirdgirl]

Thanks Mollie and happy mama, it's really nice to touch base with ladies going through the same thing.

I just found out today. I had my first real appt with my MW and she kept asking if my timing could be off since my uterus felt like I should be 15 weeks along, not 11. When it came to the heart beats, she could hear it from two places. She mentioned twins "could" be an option, and asked if I wanted to get an U/S to find out right away. I gave an emphatic YES and we went to get one- I was shocked to see two little ones in there.

I'm still trying to think of getting used to a life with 2 right away- and details like insurance aren't quite on the radar. YIKES! What did you find out??

[dear abbey]

Well, count me in, too. I'm new to the boards here but need someone to take this journey with me. We found out on Valentine's Day that we're expecting twins (totally unexpected, no family history, nothing!), and I'm still adjusting to the news. I don't feel excited yet, just overwhelmed (and kind of worried about how this will affect my relationship with my two year old). I'm hoping my feelings are going to get more positive as we go along, but right now, I just feel anxious. Our first (and only) birth experience was so great, so natural, no interventions...everything went just as I had hoped it would. I'm getting the impression that this could be totally different just because there are two babies...and I'm worried.

I'm sorry for my first post to be kind of a downer! I just need to soak up some positive vibes from all of you. :-)

[Mama~Love]

Originally Posted by dear abbey 

Well, count me in, too. I'm new to the boards here but need someone to take this journey with me. We found out on Valentine's Day that we're expecting twins (totally unexpected, no family history, nothing!), and I'm still adjusting to the news. I don't feel excited yet, just overwhelmed (and kind of worried about how this will affect my relationship with my two year old). I'm hoping my feelings are going to get more positive as we go along, but right now, I just feel anxious. Our first (and only) birth experience was so great, so natural, no interventions...everything went just as I had hoped it would. I'm getting the impression that this could be totally different just because there are two babies...and I'm worried.

I'm sorry for my first post to be kind of a downer! I just need to soak up some positive vibes from all of you. :-)

Congratulations! I think it's normal to feel overwhelmed and uncertaina bout 2 babies, I still worry how I'm going to manage as well. This is a great group, and there's also a "Parenting Multiples" board here on MDC to help you through this journey!

[Mainebirdgirl]

Abbey- I totally am in the same boat!  I'm still so shocked and overwhelmed, I am not sure if my head has stopped spinning. The first thing that I did when the ultrasound tech left the room (she was bubbly with excitement) was burst in to huge sobs telling my husband "I'm scared. I'm so scared." As you don't know me, that may not seem like a big deal- but I assure you- it was out of character and is a testament to my... well... initial horror.

I feel lucky in that my friends and family that I've told have been totally supportive- and I hope you have that too. From what I hear, you just really have to not be afraid to rely on others and ask for help. Going through the parents of multiples pages on MDC has helped too- looking at the new moms with twins- they seem happy! It seems fun! WE CAN DO THIS! 

[dear abbey]

Originally Posted by Mainebirdgirl 

Abbey- I totally am in the same boat!  I'm still so shocked and overwhelmed, I am not sure if my head has stopped spinning. The first thing that I did when the ultrasound tech left the room (she was bubbly with excitement) was burst in to huge sobs telling my husband "I'm scared. I'm so scared." As you don't know me, that may not seem like a big deal- but I assure you- it was out of character and is a testament to my... well... initial horror.

I feel lucky in that my friends and family that I've told have been totally supportive- and I hope you have that too. From what I hear, you just really have to not be afraid to rely on others and ask for help. Going through the parents of multiples pages on MDC has helped too- looking at the new moms with twins- they seem happy! It seems fun! WE CAN DO THIS! 

I am sure you are right. Rationally, I know that if other people can make this work, I can, too (and so can you!) - but yeah, it's a lot to process. We, also, put a contract on a house last week, because we've been living in 800 square feet with 2 bedrooms for years and now will have to have another bedroom! (We were planning to move at some point, but this made it feel more urgent.)

I'm also not a cryer, but I've cried a lot over this just thinking of how everything is going to change and wondering if I can handle it.

Everyone I've told has been quite excited for me, too, which I appreciate - if I'm still feeling a little on the dark side about it, at least they can hold light for me until I get there myself. :-)

Good to meet you - it's nice to have companions who understand ambivalence (and initial horror - that was nicely put!).

[dear abbey]

Thank you so much. I will have to check out the parents of multiples pages for encouragement!

[Mainebirdgirl]

Abbey- you feeling a little less daunted?

I know it helps me knowing that I'm not alone. I just joined my local Moms of Multiples group and I'm really looking forward to hearing from their expertise (and joining in on their baby sales for multiples, I hear they're great). I'm still pretty freaked out, particularly since the pregnancy has been pretty rough on me. I keep thinking about how the two of them are beating up on me- but that I probably should get used to it.

Mollie- I'm so envious you've had an easy first tri! That's amazing.

Has anyone connected with any moms of twins IRL? 

 

[dear abbey]

Originally Posted by Mainebirdgirl 

Abbey- you feeling a little less daunted?

I know it helps me knowing that I'm not alone. I just joined my local Moms of Multiples group and I'm really looking forward to hearing from their expertise (and joining in on their baby sales for multiples, I hear they're great). I'm still pretty freaked out, particularly since the pregnancy has been pretty rough on me. I keep thinking about how the two of them are beating up on me- but that I probably should get used to it.

Mollie- I'm so envious you've had an easy first tri! That's amazing.

Has anyone connected with any moms of twins IRL? 

 

You know, I am, actually. I think I'm getting on board. I'm starting to feel less sick, which is helping my attitude ENORMOUSLY. :-) 

I haven't wanted to talk to any real-life moms of twins that I know yet - I felt like I should wait until I was more enthused, which is probably silly...but I think I will probably reach out a little more in the coming weeks. I still feel kind of ambivalent about being in this club...but if I'm in it, I should probably start talking to the other people who are there, too. Maybe some of them were not tap-dancing when they found out, either!

[Starlit]

Mainbirdgirl- My boyfriend is actually a twin so his mom has been abe to give me a bit of (mostly old-fashioned ;)  ) advice. I don't know of any other twin mamas IRL though so I'm thinking about going to a local MoM meeting, too.

Abbey, I'm so feeling you with the ambivalence!!  This was a surprise pregnancy for me.  I just got accepted to nursing school and am scheduled to start clincials the first week of September.... I'm due October 4th!!!  =(  =(  I have to petition to defer my enrollment until winter semester (January) and my advisor said that the school is unlikely to approve the deferment.  =(  =(

So basically, I either have to start in September (while I'm 8+ months preggo with twins or have premie babies!!!!) or give up my seat in the program and reapply when I'm ready (and the fact that I gave up my seat will look bad on my part when I try to reapply).  I am so disappointed......I worked SOOOOO hard to get into nursing school!!  If it was just one baby, I know I could juggle it somehow, but with two I really don't know if it's possible.  Part of me wants to say I'll do it, I'll make it work somehow.  But another part of me is like, there's just no way....   

Mollie- I think you said on the Parenting Multiples board that you had an appointment today.... how'd it go??

[Mama~Love]

Starlit - wow, that's a dilemma for sure! I don't know what I'd do in your situation, I hope it works out somehow for you.

My appointment went great! We heard both heartbeats, everything is normal. I didn't get an U/S, but I'm hoping next time! I have appointments scheduled until 30 weeks. I'm alternating between an awesome OB & her PA; I saw the PA today, and she can't do U/S's, so here's hoping for next time when I see the OB!