New to Multiples form :)

jmarshall

On Monday, we found out we are having twins. The news is still sinking in. I’m excited and extremely nervous! I have 2 sons, 3 and 7. I’m worried about how we are going to manage 4 kids. Our lives are going to change so much – Yikes! I have lots of questions, so I will be frequenting this form. What resources (books or websites) did you find most helpful when you first learned you were having multiples?

KatieGummow

Congratulations!! You can do it!  One book I found really helpful was "What to Expect when You're Expecting Twins, Triplets..."  The information in there is REALLY helpful about the science behind twins and how different pregnancy is from a singleton (you really have to listen to your body this time).  Good luck!

Hoosier722

Congratulations!  I am in a similar position with the twins being #3 and #4.  "What to Expect when You're Expecting Twins, Triplets" is a really good resource book as the PP already stated.  I also got "Dad's Guide to Twins: How to Survive the Twin Pregnancy and Prepare for Your Twin" for my husband as he was having a hard time accepting twins.  The author has two older children in addition to the twins.

Ylvelill

Welcome! And what they said as far as the book!

xnbride

Welcome and congrats!! I can relate to the shock because I have 3 boys, so this will be #4 and #5. Not even sure what life will be like once they are here but I am excited and just taking it a day at a time.  I have Dr. Luke's book on twins https://www.drbarbaraluke.com/books/Expecting.aspx
It is pretty good. Worth reading at least. Some of the dietary recommendations are a bit impractical but overall good information and helpful. 

As much as I love thebump, there are alot of twin groups on the babycenter boards. One of the moderators compiled a spreadsheet with all the info from the moms about when they gave birth etc. It is very interesting: https://community.babycenter.com/post/a40528891/excel_spreadsheet_stats_part_2

megs2011

Welcome and Congrats!