just wondering

lcwed

Hi all,

I'm almost 6 weeks pregnant and my dad's sisters are fraternal twins.  Twins  haven't popped up with any of my cousins and I'm hoping they pop up with me.  I've read that morning sickness is worse with twins, but my Mom never had m/s with any of her pregnancies.  Has anyone else had twins with no m/s or just occasional nausea?  I have not had any of the nausea/morn sick symptoms yet. Also, how far along do u find out if your having twins?  TIA!

 Hoping to join soon. 

cauli001

I had no MS at all.  Found out at 6.5 weeks. Why on earth are you "hoping" for twins? Do you have any idea what a multiples pregnancy does to your body and how risky it is for the babies? Also, I love my kids more than anything in the world, but having two at a time is the hardest thing I have ever done.  

2shihtzus

I had horrible morning sickness but many on here had none, everybody's different and neither is an indicator of multiples.  I found out at a little over 8 weeks at my first ultrasound.

Do you have an ultrasound scheduled yet?  That is the only way to find out.  Also, just a warning, you are person 862,000 to ask this question, we get this and similar questions a lot.  A multiples pregnancy (and hell, life with multiples) is no cake walk.  While we all love our kids, it's definitely not something I would wish on anyone.

caitdana

I agree with PP. Why are you hoping for twins? I love my twins and would not trade them for anything but twins come with a LOT of complications.

atlb

I didn't have morning sickness. Twins were suspected when I had an u/s at 4w6d, but it was not confirmed until 2 heartbeats were seen just after 6 weeks.

Mrs.NGM

I only had occasional nausea.  As far as I know, having severe morning sickness when pregnant with multiples is an old wive's tale.  The only reason I knew I was pregnant with twins was because an ultrasound said so.

aet0706

devinjonesrn

2shihtzus:

  Also, just a warning, you are person 862,000 to ask this question, we get this and similar questions a lot.  A multiples pregnancy (and hell, life with multiples) is no cake walk.  While we all love our kids, it's definitely not something I would wish on anyone.

This exactly.  57 days in the NICU might make you change your mind on the whole "hoping for twins" thing. 

Temp6313048411121614

We found out around 6w. My symptoms were exaggerated from 4w3d until exactly 5w3d, then all symptoms were gone except the fact that he thought of chicken salad made me want to puke. Symptoms aren't a reliable gauge for number of babies.

babya2010

2shihtzus:

I had horrible morning sickness but many on here had none, everybody's different and neither is an indicator of multiples.  I found out at a little over 8 weeks at my first ultrasound.

Do you have an ultrasound scheduled yet?  That is the only way to find out.  Also, just a warning, you are person 862,000 to ask this question, we get this and similar questions a lot.  A multiples pregnancy (and hell, life with multiples) is no cake walk.  While we all love our kids, it's definitely not something I would wish on anyone.

Ditto all of this. I found out at 5w6d.

blondek8

This question again? ::sigh::

amanda31H

Oh come on................

MADforever2009

amanda31H:

Oh come on................

::laughs::

tmbuchmann

amanda31H:

Oh come on................

my thoughts too....

wkshell

We found out we were having twins at my first ultrasound appoint and I was 6wks and they confirmed it was twins. And I had minor m/s during the first 2-3 months and ive felt great since then.

 And dont let everyone scare you and twin pregnancies being the hardest/roughest thing ever.. It all depends on your body. Ive had absolutely NO problems with my pregnancy with my twin girls, and im 37 weeks. Im scheduled to have my csection this Monday the 15th which will be 38 weeks. My weight gain hasnt been horrible, no high blood pressure, no sugar problems.. just swelling in my feet/legs from where one of my daughters is laying on my nerves. I walk around just fine, (im not wobbling), sleeping mostly good at nights for the most part and everything. 

 Just take it easy if you do have twins, and don't over-do yourself! 

devinjonesrn

wkshell:

We found out we were having twins at my first ultrasound appoint and I was 6wks and they confirmed it was twins. And I had minor m/s during the first 2-3 months and ive felt great since then.

 And dont let everyone scare you and twin pregnancies being the hardest/roughest thing ever.. It all depends on your body. Ive had absolutely NO problems with my pregnancy with my twin girls, and im 37 weeks. Im scheduled to have my csection this Monday the 15th which will be 38 weeks. My weight gain hasnt been horrible, no high blood pressure, no sugar problems.. just swelling in my feet/legs from where one of my daughters is laying on my nerves. I walk around just fine, (im not wobbling), sleeping mostly good at nights for the most part and everything. 

 Just take it easy if you do have twins, and don't over-do yourself! 

 Can't wait to hear what tune you're singing after they're born!  Twins are hard.  period.  The pregnancy is just the beginning!

violaplayer

D&HMom

devinjonesrn:

wkshell:

We found out we were having twins at my first ultrasound appoint and I was 6wks and they confirmed it was twins. And I had minor m/s during the first 2-3 months and ive felt great since then.

 And dont let everyone scare you and twin pregnancies being the hardest/roughest thing ever.. It all depends on your body. Ive had absolutely NO problems with my pregnancy with my twin girls, and im 37 weeks. Im scheduled to have my csection this Monday the 15th which will be 38 weeks. My weight gain hasnt been horrible, no high blood pressure, no sugar problems.. just swelling in my feet/legs from where one of my daughters is laying on my nerves. I walk around just fine, (im not wobbling), sleeping mostly good at nights for the most part and everything. 

 Just take it easy if you do have twins, and don't over-do yourself! 

 Can't wait to hear what tune you're singing after they're born!  Twins are hard.  period.  The pregnancy is just the beginning!

Totally this. I to had a 'text book' twin pregnancy but it was still hard on my body and it took a long time to bounce back.  While I didn't have any complications (thank goodness!) I was constantly aware of the risks.  

 I cried at some point almost every day for a year...my dh probably cried everyother day!  We were so overwhelmed. It was really really tough. And mine didn't have any medical issues, hospital stays etc....I can't imagine having that on top of everything.

I love them with everything I have and they are a lot of fun now but it was not easy getting here and even now we have some really difficult times. 

Good luck with your pregnancy...but please know that twins are more than just dressing them the same!

Kimmy08

wkshell:

We found out we were having twins at my first ultrasound appoint and I was 6wks and they confirmed it was twins. And I had minor m/s during the first 2-3 months and ive felt great since then.

 And dont let everyone scare you and twin pregnancies being the hardest/roughest thing ever.. It all depends on your body. Ive had absolutely NO problems with my pregnancy with my twin girls, and im 37 weeks. Im scheduled to have my csection this Monday the 15th which will be 38 weeks. My weight gain hasnt been horrible, no high blood pressure, no sugar problems.. just swelling in my feet/legs from where one of my daughters is laying on my nerves. I walk around just fine, (im not wobbling), sleeping mostly good at nights for the most part and everything. 

 Just take it easy if you do have twins, and don't over-do yourself! 

Well YAY for you! You are one of the few ones lucky enough to not have any issues. I did everything by the book and still ended up with 10 weeks of hospital bedrest from 22wks5days until I delivered at 32 weeks.

It IS tough and it IS scary. Try having a doctor tell you that if you deliver that day, they won't do anything to save your babies. Or how about watching your babies struggle in the NICU?

OP, don't put the cart before the horse. Worry about it IF it happens.

OrangeSmoke

wkshell:

We found out we were having twins at my first ultrasound appoint and I was 6wks and they confirmed it was twins. And I had minor m/s during the first 2-3 months and ive felt great since then.

 And dont let everyone scare you and twin pregnancies being the hardest/roughest thing ever.. It all depends on your body. Ive had absolutely NO problems with my pregnancy with my twin girls, and im 37 weeks. Im scheduled to have my csection this Monday the 15th which will be 38 weeks. My weight gain hasnt been horrible, no high blood pressure, no sugar problems.. just swelling in my feet/legs from where one of my daughters is laying on my nerves. I walk around just fine, (im not wobbling), sleeping mostly good at nights for the most part and everything. 

 Just take it easy if you do have twins, and don't over-do yourself! 

From one text book pregnancy to another - you aren't out of the woods yet.

Love,

Someone who almost died during childbirth

MrsLnt

D&HMom:

devinjonesrn:

wkshell:

We found out we were having twins at my first ultrasound appoint and I was 6wks and they confirmed it was twins. And I had minor m/s during the first 2-3 months and ive felt great since then.

 And dont let everyone scare you and twin pregnancies being the hardest/roughest thing ever.. It all depends on your body. Ive had absolutely NO problems with my pregnancy with my twin girls, and im 37 weeks. Im scheduled to have my csection this Monday the 15th which will be 38 weeks. My weight gain hasnt been horrible, no high blood pressure, no sugar problems.. just swelling in my feet/legs from where one of my daughters is laying on my nerves. I walk around just fine, (im not wobbling), sleeping mostly good at nights for the most part and everything. 

 Just take it easy if you do have twins, and don't over-do yourself! 

 Can't wait to hear what tune you're singing after they're born!  Twins are hard.  period.  The pregnancy is just the beginning!

Totally this. I to had a 'text book' twin pregnancy but it was still hard on my body and it took a long time to bounce back.  While I didn't have any complications (thank goodness!) I was constantly aware of the risks.  

 I cried at some point almost every day for a year...my dh probably cried everyother day!  We were so overwhelmed. It was really really tough. And mine didn't have any medical issues, hospital stays etc....I can't imagine having that on top of everything.

I love them with everything I have and they are a lot of fun now but it was not easy getting here and even now we have some really difficult times. 

Good luck with your pregnancy...but please know that twins are more than just dressing them the same!

And if you have B/G twins, even THAT is hard.  

I had an easy pregnancies as pregnancies go and no complications in birth and take-home babies.  And this is still one of the hardest things I've ever done, if not the hardest.   Twins are wonderful in so many ways, but it's not something one should hope for.  It's a lot of work and, for a long time, there's not much payoff.  

gumiberg

i had no morning sickness.  and an eventful, easy pregnancy.

i dunno, it doesnt bother me that people want twins.  yes its hard, but its awesome and i dont blame them.  even when mine are having double tantrums, i still wouldnt trade it.

OK, maybe i would trade it for a few days...haha.  A break doesnt sound bad. 

lcwed

Uhhh,

Thanks for the info I think.  Don't get me wrong, I understand twins are a lot of work, but I am also 33 and would be happy to get 2 kids with one pregnancy, as my age would be greater with another pregnancy a few years down the road.  I didn't mean to offend anyone, I was just curious.

cauli001

lcwed:

Uhhh,

Thanks for the info I think.  Don't get me wrong, I understand twins are a lot of work, but I am also 33 and would be happy to get 2 kids with one pregnancy, as my age would be greater with another pregnancy a few years down the road.  I didn't mean to offend anyone, I was just curious.

Your welcome for the info...I think.  33 is by no means old and that is when many women are starting their families.  At this point I would hope for you to have one healthy baby and be happy with that. Come back if you see 2 on your ultrasound. Nobody who has ever posted here that they "want" multiples has ever resurfaced.  GL with your pregnancy 

lcwed

"Nobody who has ever posted here that they "want" multiples has ever resurfaced.  GL with your pregnancy"

 

Thanks for the well wishes, but given the griping and harping my post has caused I can kinda see why no one has returned.  I'm having doubts about returning if I'm told twins too.

ProwdMommy

I find it offensive that you think we are griping and harping.  We are the experienced few that have gone through multiples pregnancies and raising of them.  It is not easy by any means.  Sure we love our babies and would have it no other way, but we did not go into these pregnancies hoping for twins.

wkshell

lcwed:

"Nobody who has ever posted here that they "want" multiples has ever resurfaced.  GL with your pregnancy"

 

Thanks for the well wishes, but given the griping and harping my post has caused I can kinda see why no one has returned.  I'm having doubts about returning if I'm told twins too.

 

 

I second that. Although everyone that posted may be experienced twin moms.. it doesn't mean try and discourage others who want or are expecting twins. There is nothing wrong with being upbeat about twins and trying to discourage the joy that others are expecting. Whats the point in trying to be negative and mention how hard everything will be? Haven't people heard that once you hear a certain thing several times, you'll start believing it? Stay positive people, and don't harp new multiple moms! 

Yes, be aware of the all the risks and hardships that may come with twins, but dont let that be the only thing. Talk about the positive things!  For all the experienced moms, you should know the hardships the new moms are going to experience.. give them advice to help cope with new situations. Don't make it seem like its the most dreaded thing ever!

 

Geeezzz! 

Kimmy08

wkshell:

lcwed:

"Nobody who has ever posted here that they "want" multiples has ever resurfaced.  GL with your pregnancy"

 

Thanks for the well wishes, but given the griping and harping my post has caused I can kinda see why no one has returned.  I'm having doubts about returning if I'm told twins too.

I second that. Although everyone that posted may be experienced twin moms.. it doesn't mean try and discourage others who want or are expecting twins. There is nothing wrong with being upbeat about twins and trying to discourage the joy that others are expecting. Whats the point in trying to be negative and mention how hard everything will be? Haven't people heard that once you hear a certain thing several times, you'll start believing it? Stay positive people, and don't harp new multiple moms! 

Yes, be aware of the all the risks and hardships that may come with twins, but dont let that be the only thing. Talk about the positive things!  For all the experienced moms, you should know the hardships the new moms are going to experience.. give them advice to help cope with new situations. Don't make it seem like its the most dreaded thing ever!

 

Geeezzz! 

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You are so right, twins are the easiest thing EVA and the coolest, most awesomest thing! Sqeee!11!!!!!1111

s270453

wkshell:

lcwed:

"Nobody who has ever posted here that they "want" multiples has ever resurfaced.  GL with your pregnancy"

 

Thanks for the well wishes, but given the griping and harping my post has caused I can kinda see why no one has returned.  I'm having doubts about returning if I'm told twins too.

 

 

I second that. Although everyone that posted may be experienced twin moms.. it doesn't mean try and discourage others who want or are expecting twins. There is nothing wrong with being upbeat about twins and trying to discourage the joy that others are expecting. Whats the point in trying to be negative and mention how hard everything will be? Haven't people heard that once you hear a certain thing several times, you'll start believing it? Stay positive people, and don't harp new multiple moms! 

Yes, be aware of the all the risks and hardships that may come with twins, but dont let that be the only thing. Talk about the positive things!  For all the experienced moms, you should know the hardships the new moms are going to experience.. give them advice to help cope with new situations. Don't make it seem like its the most dreaded thing ever!

 

Geeezzz! 

I am so happy for you and the fact that you have had a wonderful pregnancy.  It is definitely something to be proud of.  There is also something to be said for positivity in any situation.  But please don't speak of things you have no idea about yet....

atlb

wkshell:

lcwed:

"Nobody who has ever posted here that they "want" multiples has ever resurfaced.  GL with your pregnancy"

 

Thanks for the well wishes, but given the griping and harping my post has caused I can kinda see why no one has returned.  I'm having doubts about returning if I'm told twins too.

 

 

I second that. Although everyone that posted may be experienced twin moms.. it doesn't mean try and discourage others who want or are expecting twins. There is nothing wrong with being upbeat about twins and trying to discourage the joy that others are expecting. Whats the point in trying to be negative and mention how hard everything will be? Haven't people heard that once you hear a certain thing several times, you'll start believing it? Stay positive people, and don't harp new multiple moms! 

Yes, be aware of the all the risks and hardships that may come with twins, but dont let that be the only thing. Talk about the positive things!  For all the experienced moms, you should know the hardships the new moms are going to experience.. give them advice to help cope with new situations. Don't make it seem like its the most dreaded thing ever!

 

Geeezzz! 

Nobody is discouraging someone that is expecting twins. As far as OP knows, she is NOT expecting twins. Others were just pointing out that it is a little foolish to "wish for twins".

This is probably one of the most supportive boards on the bump, if you are actually expecting multiples.

SpinningJess

lcwed:

"Nobody who has ever posted here that they "want" multiples has ever resurfaced.  GL with your pregnancy"

 

Thanks for the well wishes, but given the griping and harping my post has caused I can kinda see why no one has returned.  I'm having doubts about returning if I'm told twins too.

Obviously you didn't lurk much (at all) before posting here in the first place, or you would have plainly see that this type of question/pondering is posted All.  The.  Time.  Anyone who gets a BFP *could* be pregnant with twins....why some people feel the need to post here before they know if it's one or more is beyond me. 

Please, get your sono.  If you are, in fact, having twins, come back.  After being here a while you will understand why you are getting the responses you are, but you will also come to realize what a fabulous, supportive bunch of women are on this board.

Good luck in your pregnancy regardless of how many you have!