Hi girls! We haven't checked in with each other in awhile and I'm hoping we're all still doing good, our babies are snuggled in tight and no one is misbehaving
Our massive twin mom list:
@curlylocks3 -
Team Purple - Currently having 'dem babehs!
@CAMag -
Team Blue - Due June 15th but babies will be here by June 1st
@katekat8721 -
Team Pink - Due June 26th but babies will be here by June 12th
@jaybee11 -
Team Pink - congrats on your babies!
@xnbride -
Team Pink - Still praying for baby Evangeline!
@sarah_beth2005 -
Team Purple@StacyH0507 -
Team Blue - Due June 5th but babies will be here in May
@AJC&Maggie -
Team Green - Babies will be here by June 5th
@MrsP419 -
Team Pink - Due June 25th but babies will be here by June 3rd - 11th
@SandraPB1220 -
Team Pink - Due June 19th but babies will be here by June 5th
@LegalLadyBug -
Team Pink@Quinncat -
Team Purple- Due July 6th but babies will be here by June 24th (RCS)
@anatations -
Team Purple - Due June 5th but babies will be here by May 22nd
@CJNKR2014 -
Team Blue - Due June 21st
@Chrissy1013 -
Team Blue - Due June 18th but babies will be here by June 4th
Let me know if I'm missing anyone else and if you guys like the check-in. If so maybe we can do it once a week to keep in touch?
Pregnant moms:
1) How far along are you and how far along are you measuring?
2) Upcoming appts?
3) Any updates to share?
4) Go ahead and let it out - how are you REALLY feeling?
5) Any questions for other twin moms?
New moms:
How is everything going? Any updates on you or babies?
QOTD: What are you doing to relax and take care of yourself these days? Yoga, swimming, warm baths, massage, etc?
Re: 5/06 Twin Mom Check-In
2) Upcoming appts? Today at 1:30 for regular baby doc appt. Last growth scan is 5/30 but the techs say most moms cancel that one since they already have their babies by then
3) Any updates to share? The girls are growing really well! Last growth scan placed them between 3.5 - 5 lbs (est 4 lbs and a few ounces) so I'm happy with that. We're almost done with everything, I'm in the process of spray painting the changing table and then we just need to hang some decorations and that should be it. Holy crap.
4) Go ahead and let it out - how are you REALLY feeling? Like shit. At first I was all "oh yeah I can do 38 weeks whatevs, no problems!" Now I'm more like, how in God's green earth am I going to make it that far without wanting to just lay in bed and cry every day?!
5) Any questions for other twin moms? Are you guys having that lovely low pelvic area pain? Kinda like zingers that hit you when you move? Have you found a way to get up from a seated position that doesn't kill your pelvis/knees?
QOTD: What are you doing to relax and take care of yourself these days? Yoga, swimming, warm baths, massage, etc? I take a lot of naps! I can't wait for my parent's pool to warm up so I can go "swimming" (aka just float in the water like a beluga whale).
1) How far along are you and how far along are you measuring?
I'm 33 weeks, and my doc hasn't measured me... like I said I think my doc is seriously slacking
2) Upcoming appts?
Regular appt on the 15th.
3) Any updates to share?
The boys are still breech and transverse, so I'm starting to get a little nervous... i would REALLY like to deliver vaginally...
4) Go ahead and let it out - how are you REALLY feeling?
Omfg. Terrible. Headaches all the time. My back is KILLING ME. I have this terrible rash on my belly, I've been using a hydrocortisone(sp?) cream and I'll wake up in the middle of the night itching. So many BH... cant BREATHE... idk I'm feeling worse in the last three weeks than I have at any other time in the pregnancy. The boys need to keep cooking, but I really am ready to be done now.
5) Any questions for other twin moms?
Anyone else tired of babies having hiccups? Lol
@CAMag i agree. The ribs need to go.
1) How far along are you and how far along are you measuring? I'll be 34 weeks tomorrow. Not sure how big I'm measuring but I feel HUGE. Both boys seems to favor my right side, so I'm feeling pretty lopsided at the moment.
2) Upcoming appts? Friday for both an ultrasound and doctor appointment.
3) Any updates to share? My reflux is pretty bad and my whole body seems achy lately. Luckily I can work from home so that's been a great option. The nursery is almost done. We need to stock the changing table and set up the monitors. We are in the process of putting together the pack n plays and swings. I was shocked at the number of pieces to assemble!
4) Go ahead and let it out - how are you REALLY feeling? Crappy! I totally underestimated how hard this pregnancy was going to be on me. It took so long to get pregnant and we hoped for twins, but I never actually thought how hard the last few weeks of pregnancy would be!
5) Any questions for other twin moms? I'm nervous about the babies having to spend time in the NICU so I'm curious to know when people delivered and how long their babies were in the NICU.
QOTD: What are you doing to relax and take care of yourself these days? Yoga, swimming, warm baths, massage, etc? I'm pretty much staying home and sitting on a recliner most days. DH and my mom have been a fantastic help with everything around the house and getting things ready for the baby. I did get a pedicure over the weekend and painted my nails baby blue figuring it would most likely be the last pedicure I would get before the boys arrive. I'm still on modified bed rest as well and it's actually been nice to have the doctor ordered rest. I wouldn't be opposed to more bed rest either..........
My doc doesn't check their heartbeats because I get an ultrasound with the ultrasound tech every appointment. I'm definitely going to have to press my.doc and start getting things going because seeing everyone know "hey my babies might be early but the won't be any later than xdate" and me not knowing SHIT is causing me quite a bit of anxiety.
@katekat8721
Yes i def feel those little zingers! They suck!! I haven't had an issue with my knees, but i just put pressure on my hands on the arms of whatever chair I'm sitting in. I will say I'm having a hard time with finding a seated position where I can actually breathe and dont start feeling woozy but yeah I'm trying to hang in there!!
Nov '10: IVF#1: BFP! Girl. Missed m/c at 14 weeks. Devastated
Apr '11: IVF#2: BFP! Twin Girls born on Dec 3, 2011 at 31w5d! One month in NICU.
Oct '13: IVF#3: BFP! Girl born Jun 19, 2014 at 38w3d!
1) How far along are you and how far along are you measuring? 35w6d, measured 42 weeks last week
2) Upcoming appts? Thursday
3) Any updates to share? Up tonight with more intense contractions (been having Braxton hicks for weeks). This might be it but I do not want to go up there and be turned away so I am just timing them for a few hrs to make sure- about 8 an hr). Baby a is head down, baby b is breach. They seem to think vaginal is still possible.
4) Go ahead and let it out - how are you REALLY feeling? The last week has got so much worse. I am on modified bedrest and it is getting harder and harder to stand up. My hands really hurt and more pelvic pain an YES on the rib pain!
5) Any questions for other twin moms? All I can think of now is god bless you for going through this! We are definitely some strong women for going through it ( although I feel like a whino a lot!)
1) How far along are you and how far along are you measuring? 33 weeks. I am not sure how far I am measuring since I have not seen the OB in two weeks. The last time I was measured I actually smaller.
2) Upcoming appts? NST and Obgyn on Friday, another NST and ultrasound with MFM on Monday.
3) Any updates to share? My girls are looking healthy and are measuring about 4 lbs each (probably more now). My C-section is scheduled for 4 weeks from tomorrow and I am counting down.
4) Go ahead and let it out - how are you REALLY feeling? I feel like hell. I am so tired, uncomfortable, and in pain. Literally the only way I am remotely comfortable is if I am laying on my side, and any time I stand or walk, my belly gets rock hard and I have pelvic pressure. This really sucks. Thank God not all pregnancies are like this or our species would be way smaller.
5) Any questions for other twin moms? Is anyone crazy like me and electing a C-section for their head-down twins? I keep reading all these people wanting to avoid surgery at all costs, and I am just trying to avoid emergency surgery or a double whammy. I am pretty confident in my plan (as is my OB) but when I read all these people trying to go for a vaginal if at all possible, I wonder if I am nuts.
QOTD: What are you doing to relax and take care of yourself these days? Yoga, swimming, warm baths, massage, etc? I take warm/hot showers every day, sometimes twice (my water bill is going to be awesome). I lay on my side and watch Netflix and sleep a lot. And DH is good at giving back/hip rubs (he was a licensed massage therapist- holla!)
Babies are safely here, both are now stable in NICU and expected to be there for at least 1-2 weeks.
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@camag I will work on my birthstory! It's long, and more than a little intense though. You will do great when it's time for those boys to be born!
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@MrsP419 I don't think you're crazy for skipping to attempt a vaginal birth and go straight to c-section. So many things can change in a twin delivery even when everything looks perfect initially. The thought of a double whammy, or laboring for 10+ hours, pushing for 2+ hours and then needing a c-section scare the crap out of me! My baby A was head down and B was breech and the doctor was cool with a vaginal, but I wasn't so much. We talked about it and then did an ultrasound right afterwards. We saw baby A moved transverse and B is still breech, so it'll probably end up being a moot point! You just have to do what's best for you and your babies.
p.s. I'm really jealous your hubby knows massage therapy!! lol
I know the babies won't care about any of this stuff, but mama cares. I don't want to bring them home to a chaotic house because that will stress me out. I need cleaning and organizing fairies to just come over in the middle of the night and take care of this stuff!
Only thing really important that I have done so far is today I washed dried and folded all the baby stuff. But I have no dresser space to put it in until tomorrow so its sitting on the couch, glider, and in a box lol
I feel like crap; worst pregnancy ever! But I say it with a smile on my face!!
I am to the point where I am embarrassed to go to work or be seen in public for fear of public shaming over the size of my cankles! I could do without the trigger fingers and carpel tunnel also! Waaaaaa Waaaaaa.....
Best thing ever: we bought a recliner. After work I plop my butt in it and don't move for the rest of the night.
Just gave up my second job but still cranking out the hours at my other job. Can't wait to meet my little nuggets and find out what I am having!!!!
Induction date is June 5
1) How far along are you and how far along are you measuring? 34 weeks today, measuring 45.
2) Upcoming appts? NST tomorrow morning, OB next Thursday
3) Any updates to share? Well the biggest one is that I saw the OB yesterday and she told me the ACOG changed their recommendations like, last week for mo-di twins to not carry past 37 weeks instead of 38, so I'll be induced in 3 weeks instead of 4!!!!!
4) Go ahead and let it out - how are you REALLY feeling? Actually better. My back pain has gotten better and I'm not working, so I have a lot of relaxation and downtime, also getting things done which is helping relieve anxiety : )
5) Any questions for other twin moms? Is there anything about having twins you felt people didn't warn you about/prepare you for?
Edited because I'm getting things done, not thugs....
Oh crap.
I totally feel like this is what just happened to me.
Also, I think there's something about hitting the "30s" that makes it feel like you've hit a brick wall! I was doing so, so well with everything (even with a craptastic first tri) but once I hit 30-31 weeks it's like... UGH. Everything hurts. I'm so aware of being pregnant lol.
Everything hurts and it's impossible to get comfortable. Breathing sucks ass. And headaches. I'm sure there's more but I can't think straight to write them lol
At the MoMs hospital tour though there was a girl who was 34 weeks and continuing to work as a nurse. I thought she was a rock star. The nurse leading the class though did not! She told her that twin moms need to be off work completely by 34 weeks and take care of themselves. I was surprised by this! Has any of your doctors said anything like that?
Mine was cool with me going off at 30 weeks but said she would have preferred 26-28 weeks. That's when she normally takes twin moms off.
@camag those are incredible weights! Go you!
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Otherwise, they are little snuggle bunnies.
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@CAMag HOLY CRAP THATS A LOT OF BABY. My last ultrasound (8 days ago, at 32w+5d) pinned my boys at 3lbs13oz and 4lbs. And I thought they were huge!
@quinncat hey, at least you won't have.to deal with the extra stress of work. Look at it as a positive thing. Everything will work out
On a random note, I think I am going to try a ticker, i just have to figure it out lol
(Psh i love jennifer lawrence so i dont even care how much that gif has been used LOL)
I'm enjoying having a twin mom check in. I feel we "get" each other a little more. I go tp the multiples board, but it doesn't feel quite as.... homey lol
Just sayin though, DH better get home with food soon. I'm hungry, and he didn't tell me til after the fact that he was gonna be helping his friend move... >:/
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