Newbie to The Bump/Multiples...

ChucksGirl7

Hello!  A little back story... DH and I have been trying off and on for over a year 1/2 to conceive with IF drs.  On 6/5 we found out we are expecting our first.  Over this past weekend, I was experiencing lots of pain/cramping in my lower abdomonal area and lower back and some spotting, so I called the dr first thing Monday.  He did an u/s and saw three sacs and told us we are having triplets and said everything looked great, but too soon for any heartbeats and just asked to see me in a week.  My progestrone levels are good and I'm estimated at 6 weeks tomorrow.  After trying for so long, to finally be blessed with a pregnancy and then to find out it is x3, was really shocking.  We are really nervous, scared and oh so excited too.  I'm writing to ask for advice on websites and books... and anything else that you might have to offer.  I've been reading what to expect when your expecting, but it doesn't have a very detailed section on multiples or triplets.  I have so many ?s that I

LilSurferGirl

Congrats x 3 and welcome to the board!!  It is overwhelming to learn you're having multiples, especially after trying for so long to have just one.  The book most of us on here will recommend is Dr. Luke's "When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets or Quads".  It really explains how different a multiple pregnancy is and what you need to do for you and your babies in regards to eating, resting, working, etc.  One note - take the food recommendations as a guideline, no one can eat everything she recommends every day but you do want to try and follow the types of food and frequency of meals and overall weight gain goals. Good luck and feel free to ask as many questions as you need to!

 

vkbaby09

Congrats and welcome!  I second Dr. Luke's book and I've garnered a ton of info from here - so ask away.

ancjph

Welcome and congrats! I remember the feeling of how overwhelming it can be. But this is a great place to start. I also suggest Dr. Lukes Book. www.tripletconnection.com is another great place. We are getting ready to celebrate our triplets 1st Birthday soon. It has been a ride so far, but so worth it.

sfitz0711

Congrats and welcome and ditto PP!!

Temp159135562506975

congrats and welcome!

Dr. Luke's book is a great place to start- will help you with a lot of questions you'll have for your docs, on here, etc.

best of luck!

franciscaz

Welcome!!!!!!

Kim777

Congratulations!