How about 2 under 1?

elisbu

My DD is 8 weeks old and I just got two very faint pregnancy test and one negative digital test. So we are not sure what to think?

But just incase, let me ask, anyone here have irish twins? If you do were there any medical concerns that came up during pregnancy?

My DD was born at 35 weeks due to IUGR and I had a c-section. I know if I am pregnant it means another c-section (don't think they'd let me VBAC this close together).

Anything else?
Still not 100%, but just trying to psych myself up incase it's true.

Thanks Ladies!

mayowife

Two c-sections w/in 18 months or less will likely make you "high risk" meaning that you'll probably have a consultation with a perinatologist.

My LO's are 15.5 months apart and my 2nd c-section was scheduled for 38 weeks.

Just a warning- the first time we saw the perinatologist during my 2nd pregnancy he literally said "didn't anyone tell you not to get pregnant again so soon?" It was a planned pregnancy and no one told us to wait. I was a little embarrassed and mildly offended. He quickly changed his tone when he realized the pregnancy wasn't a surprise.

If it is a BFP then congrats and welcome!!!

ETA: My recovery from both c-sections went well. The second time around they removed the scar from my first one and now 6w later you can barely even see where the incision was. As far as the kids go I really enjoy have two so close in age. I think I was more drained when LO#1 was born because it was such a drastic change on my body. Now I know what you expect.

moonfaerie

My two are 14 months apart, so not quite Irish twins, and were both born via c/s. It was fine. I had some pain in my uterus from the scar tissue stretching, but it was bearable. It's not as dramatic as many people make it out to be, to have kids close together. You're energy will likely be lower, but just make sure to take your vitamins and eat properly. Honestly being pg with a non-walking baby is easier than I think it would have been with an early walker.

There are docs out there who are all for attempting VBAC. If it's important to you, keep searching until you find one. I chose a repeat c/s but that isn't for everyone. H&H 9 months if you are in fact pg!

kcisthebombdotcom

mayowife:

Two c-sections w/in 18 months or less will likely make you "high risk" meaning that you'll probably have a consultation with a perinatologist.

My LO's are 15.5 months apart and my 2nd c-section was scheduled for 38 weeks.

Just a warning- the first time we saw the perinatologist during my 2nd pregnancy he literally said "didn't anyone tell you not to get pregnant again so soon?" It was a planned pregnancy and no one told us to wait. I was a little embarrassed and mildly offended. He quickly changed his tone when he realized the pregnancy wasn't a surprise.

If it is a BFP then congrats and welcome!!!

ETA: My recovery from both c-sections went well. The second time around they removed the scar from my first one and now 6w later you can barely even see where the incision was. As far as the kids go I really enjoy have two so close in age. I think I was more drained when LO#1 was born because it was such a drastic change on my body. Now I know what you expect.

I don't think this is true. It might have been true for you depending on your first c-section delivery, or because of some other health factor, but for a healthy mom who had a routine c-section it is not high risk. I never saw a specialist or had to do anything differently for the pregnancy (besides an additional blood test to make sure I wasnt anemic from my last delivery being so close).

My OB cleared me to get pregnant whenever I was ready at my 6 week PP checkup. I could have had a VBAC, but I ended up with another section as I did not go into labor naturally before my EDD (dr would not use pitocin, and didnt want me to go past my EDD).

Mine werent quite irish twins (they are 12.5 months apart) and my 2nd pregnancy was a breeze. I think it was more due to the fact I worked full time and a lot of hours with my first, but not with my 2nd so I rested more when the baby slept. My recovery from my 2nd c-section was longer, but wasnt too bad. Even knowing what I know now, I would do it this way definitely. In a lot of ways it's easier having them close and it works perfectly for my family.

Best wishes for a healthy pregnancy!

c4162

My babies are going to be 11.5 months apart. I was cleared by my dr. to try at my 6 week check up. I got pg right away, and the spacing did *not* put me in a high risk category.

My son is 11 months now, and he's been mobile and now walking for about 2 months. I wont lie, it is not easy. I imagine recovery will be longer since I'll have to care for my 25 lb., not-such-a-great-walker, 1 y/o.

My body (and mind too, actually) feel pretty depleated. Im worn out. Ive been pg (pretty much) since Sept 2009!

 Honestly, looking back, I would have waited at least a couple of months between pregnancies. 

CatO

Mine are 12 months and 1 day apart.  My first was walking and eating with her own utensils, etc. by the time our second was born, so it was not too bad.  Honestly, it was difficult in the beginning, but my opinion is that it is difficult in the beginning whether they are 12 months, 18 months, or 24 months apart.  It takes some juggling, but once you are in the swing of things it's not bad at all!  Also, we were just at the splash park today and it is great that this summer they are both mobile, running around, and enjoy the same things since they are so close in age! Best wishes to you!!

J&JSuiter070205

Our first 2 are 14 months apart. We are now expecting baby #3, but I did not have a c-section. Personally, it was MUCH more difficult for me to lose the baby weight with number 2 and my hormones took a while to go back to normal.

courtneydyan

We are planning on vbac but we are not even TTC yet. Anyways did they tell you how they took out your scar? My Dr told me if she did repeat c/s she would cut out the scar. I don't even know what that means.

c4162

courtneydyan:

We are planning on vbac but we are not even TTC yet. Anyways did they tell you how they took out your scar? My Dr told me if she did repeat c/s she would cut out the scar. I don't even know what that means.

My understanding is that most drs wont allow vbacs until after 18 months between deliveries bc the risk of uterine rupture is too high.

Anyway, if you have a repeat c section, the doctor will attempt to cut through the existing scar, they remove adhesions and all the scar tissue and the stitch it up again. So there's no additional build up of old scar tissue under the new incission. (hope that makes sense) 

nypdrwj

My 2 are 11.5 mos apart. I thought my secong pregnancy was going well until my u/s at 12 weeks when they noticed cervical shortening and funneling. I was put on bed rest and eventually had a cerclage placed. No one is sure why it happened because the first pregnancy was normal and I never had any procedures surgeries. It was hard trying to enjoy my first baby while worrying about my second pregnancy. Fast forward to present and all are happy and healthy. I now know what real exhaustion is like but know it will get better. Gl

Nani0710

c4162:

My babies are going to be 11.5 months apart. I was cleared by my dr. to try at my 6 week check up. I got pg right away, and the spacing did *not* put me in a high risk category.

My son is 11 months now, and he's been mobile and now walking for about 2 months. I wont lie, it is not easy. I imagine recovery will be longer since I'll have to care for my 25 lb., not-such-a-great-walker, 1 y/o.

My body (and mind too, actually) feel pretty depleated. Im worn out. Ive been pg (pretty much) since Sept 2009!

 Honestly, looking back, I would have waited at least a couple of months between pregnancies. 

seems like I have been pregnant forever. Can't wait to shop at a reg womens store again 

kcisthebombdotcom

c4162:

courtneydyan:

We are planning on vbac but we are not even TTC yet. Anyways did they tell you how they took out your scar? My Dr told me if she did repeat c/s she would cut out the scar. I don't even know what that means.

My understanding is that most drs wont allow vbacs until after 18 months between deliveries bc the risk of uterine rupture is too high.

Anyway, if you have a repeat c section, the doctor will attempt to cut through the existing scar, they remove adhesions and all the scar tissue and the stitch it up again. So there's no additional build up of old scar tissue under the new incission. (hope that makes sense) 

That's actually a huge myth. Uterine rupture is a very rare complication only happening in less than 1% of births. Even when a woman is on her 6th c-section (which is the highest risk of rupture) it still only happens less than 3% of the time.