Multiples Check-in July

kbrown2385

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amb0924

Est Due Date / Weeks + Days: 01/23/2020/ 11 weeks + 5 days

Size of babies: Macaroons! 

Upcoming Appointments: I had an OB appointment today and was very relieved when my OB was able to find two distinct heartbeats with the Doppler.  It took a while, but I definitely shed some happy tears. My next appointment is with the perinatologist next Tuesday for my NTS, where I'm just praying to see two healthy, moving babies. 

How are you feeling?: Generally feeling okay. I've been very anxious because I haven't had that much nausea or other symptoms in general, and I felt like with twins I should be having it extra bad. I'm just really fatigued and cannot seem to get rid of dry mouth. I've resorted to eating ice cubes all day! 

Concerns/Rants/Raves: I've just been feeling really overwhelmed. We are still hiding this huge secret from lots of family and friends, and I just want to let it out! Reading all these product threads has me super anxious because I've been trying not to pinterest/google/research too many things until after the first trimester hump, but now I feel behind! Also today, my OB told me that if both babies are head down, or even if one baby is head down, it will be up to me whether I plan on delivering vaginally or C-section. I hadn't even thought of that yet! TBH I just assumed I'd have a scheduled C section at 36-37 weeks, so now it seems like another decision i'll have to make! It's all really overwhelming. 

Questions?: Is anyone showing yet? I feel like I see the beginnings of a bump, but I still can't tell if it's fat/bloat/uterus! The doctor today said my "uterus is just beginning to get hard" but I SWEAR I can see a little bump forming. Just figured it would be more obvious by now with two! 

kbrown2385

@amb0924 I also have not been feeling many symptoms. I thought there would be more so it’s kind of nerve wracking. I’ve also moved into maternity clothes. My pants are getting tight in the waist even though I’ve only gained 3lbs. 12ish weeks is when the uterus is finally above the pelvic bone so I don’t see why you can’t be starting a bump already.


Est Due Date / Weeks + Days: 1/22 11w6d

Size of babies: donut holes 

Upcoming Appointments: first ob appt and scan 1/23

How are you feeling?: Anxious, overwhelmed. You name it, I’ve probably felt it over the last few days. Physically I’m feeling ok. I’m mostly exhausted and not really into food. Heartburn has also entered my life, so that’s fun.

Concerns/Rants/Raves: I need to stop reading blog posts on twins. I think it’s making me more anxious and overwhelmed than I already am. I can’t breastfeed so the thought of spending so much on formula and diapers gives me anxiety. 

Questions?: probably a million but can’t think of any right now.

leprechaunlady

@amb0924 when are you planning on telling people? I definitely have a bump but its my second pregnancy & i feel im as big as I was at 6 months with dd already.

Est due date/weeks + days: 8th january/13+5

Size of babies: a rubber duck or a matchbox car

upcoming appointments: i have to phone the diabetes nurse in the morning with my blood sugar readings & they’ll make a call on whether I need to come in to start on insulin on thursday morning. It will most likely be just the slow releasing insulin to begin with as my post prandial numbers are ok but my fasting are a little out of range.

how are you feeling: I knew that it was a high possibility that I would have gd this time, as i had it last time & theres a higher chance of having it when carrying multiples but it feels very early in the pregnancy to be having to check sugars 7 x a day & to have to go on insulin & was still kind of a gut punch yesterday when I made the realisation. 

Concerns/rants/raves: I am shattered this week and its only tuesday 😢
my cousins friend has twins around the same age as dd & this morning she put some videos of them on her instagram stories & i actually cried when I watched them as they were just so adorable together.

Questions: nothing at the minute

amb0924

@leprechaunlady we started telling immediate family and super close friends, but I planned on waiting until after first trimester to spill the beans to other family/friends/work. OMG work has been the absolute hardest to keep the secret! 
Hoping your week starts to get better! These twins seem overwhelming but having a built in best friend for life- that's adorable!

amhoward17

Est Due Date / Weeks + Days: 1/19/20 12 weeks 3 days 

Size of babies: fig 

Upcoming Appointments: not until August on vacation 

How are you feeling?: slightly better still run down 

Concerns/Rants/Raves: The diapers alone omg! Hopefully we get a lot at the sprinkle. There’s no hiding this been showing for a minute already this is my third pregnancy and with twins. 

wabash15

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@amb0924 my twin pregnancy was easier than my singleton pregnancies... every pregnancy is different. Also with twins you don't need 2 of everything. All you have to have 2 of when they arrive is carseats... everything else can be shared or doubled when you find what works for you. The amount of stuff out there for babies in general is overwhelming.. just remember you really only need a fraction of it. Just the basics, like somewhere to sleep, diapers, some cloths, and spit cloths... everything else can be sorted out when you find what works for you. 
@kbrown2385 the feeding and diapers are not that bad, that being said its really a team effort with you and DH... but with the both of you you make it work. Also you quickly master feeding at the same time. You can do this. MoM's can do anything. 

kbrown2385

Anyone feeling like they need to eat all the time? My nausea has been increasing but goes away when I eat, and I’ve been waking up in the middle of the night needing something. 

leprechaunlady

@kbrown2385 i've been waking up in the night but for no apparent reason. Either way, waking in the middle of the night sucks! Can you start keeping a little snack stash beside your bed so you dont have to get up?

kbrown2385

@leprechaunlady I got some things yesterday and it was a life saver around 130am lol. I wake up needing to pee and then have to eat to avoid dry heaving from being so nauseous. It’s like they know I’m awake so it’s time to eat lol. Insomnia is the worst!

amb0924

@kbrown2385 I've been waking up at 4:30am every night for no apparent reason. I think it might actually be because I'm so thirsty? so I usually pee and grab and ice cube or 2 and go back to laying down trying to fall asleep LOL 

I'm not hungry all the time, but I've noticed that I go to sit down to eat- I don't have an appetite. Then 10 minutes after I take a few bites, my stomach starts rumbling. It's a crazy cycle I don't understand! 

kbrown2385

Is anyone getting the AFP testing done? My ob recommended it at my appt yesterday. 

marebear15

@kbrown2385 - Last pregnancy it was offered to me as part of the triple-screen test, but as I was not over 35 and have no family history of genetic disorders or diabetes, I declined it. I'm not even sure my insurance would cover it as I don't fall into those categories.

amb0924

@kbrown2385 I didn't even know it was an option! My OB at my 12w appointment just scheduled it for around 16 weeks at my next appointment. I just assumed everyone got it! (clearly I know nothing) so yes- I'll be getting it done! I guess ours will show increased levels of protein since we are having multiples 

kbrown2385

@amb0924 I mean, it’s more genetic testing that I’d prefer to have so I’m definitely doing it. I did the NIPT prior to knowing it was twins so this will give me a better idea for both of them.