Twins=scary!!!

dhilton88

I just found out that we are having twins. My husband is a twin and he is ecstatic but to be honest, I am scared to death. The delivery scares me the most I think. I really fear having to have a c-section. Labor with my first child went so easily and it was almost painless. I am not as scared of what it will be like when they get here because I have my mother-in-law who will be staying with us to help out. I also have a cyst on my ovary so the thought of carrying twins scares me a little bit...Any advice?

mars724

It's scary and overwhelming at first, I felt the same way. But one thing at a time, just take care of yourself and those babies, eat well and drink lots of water. Dr. Barbara Luke's book is very helpful in terms of advice for a healthy twin pregnancy.

congrats! 

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Congratulations!  I hope this doesn't come off as rude (I really don't mean it to be) but I would try to get comfortable with the idea of a c/s.  About 1/2 of the girls here delivered via c/s.  I had a vaginal delivery with DS1 and it was so easy, I was terrified of my c/s and it really ended up being no big deal.  It wasn't any better or worse than my vaginal delivery, just different.  Hopefully you'll be in the 50% that can have a vaginal delivery, but even if everything looks perfect for a vaginal delivery up until you're in labor, things can change at the last second.  I would research a c/s so you become more comfortable with the idea.  That's wonderful that you'll have your MIL there to help out at the beginning.

krismott25

first off congrats on your pg. you definetly have a right to be scared. my only advice since i'm pretty early into it is just listen to your body. rest when you need to rest, eat lots of protein, and be prepared. you just never know what is around the corner with a multiple pregnancy. congrats!

Kristi1971

Terrified is the word I use to describe how I felt about the delivery and caring for twins afterwards.  The pregnancy itself was smooth until it wasn't.  Complications with a multiple pregnancy (as so many others have stated) can happen at any time.  I was really scared about having a c/s also.  Like you, my first delivery was vaginal.  It was a short labor and easy delivery.  For me the c/s was not easy.  I have a high tolerance for pain due to my background of elite sports.  I didn't need much pain medicine, but it was still painful.  Recovery felt really slow for me.  So yes, feeling scared is normal.  Like someone else said, really get mentally prepared for a c/s, and if you don't need one, then it's even better for you.  Prepare for the worst and hope for the best?  That is the approach I took, and I am glad I did.  It's less shocking that way.  I truly wish you the very best - a smooth prenancy and a "normal" vaginal delivery.

macchiatto

mars724:

It's scary and overwhelming at first, I felt the same way. But one thing at a time, just take care of yourself and those babies, eat well and drink lots of water. Dr. Barbara Luke's book is very helpful in terms of advice for a healthy twin pregnancy.

congrats! 

I agree with all of this. Good luck! And congrats and welcome! About 50% of twins are delivered vaginally so ask your OB if that's a possibility for you. I had mine vaginally and it went pretty smoothly, even with a last-minute breech extraction for my acrobatic Baby B.

dhilton88

Thank you everyone for the advice. It's really comforting to hear from others who have had twins or are having twins. I appreciate all of the advice I get!

 

tiffanymuegge

I had DS vaginally and the twins C/S - and to be quite honest (I may be in the minority here) but, I really think my recovery was easier with the C/S...I went in with the idea that I'd rather be hurting on my stomach then my who-ha and everything else down there in the nether regions!...with DS it was EXTREMELY painful to go to the bathroom - even to pee was PAINFUL!  The worst part of the C/S for me was the gas pains the following day and then sneezing hurt for a few days, but I was up and moving a lot more after the C/S than when I had DS vaginally.  I am not having anymore, but I said IF I ever were to, I'd go the C/S route after having experienced them both...

mirnb

Stay positive but prepare yourself for whatever might happen. I also recommend dr.barbara Luke. My twins were delivered vaginally at 38 weeks so it is possible! Find the right dr who is pro vaginal delivery! Good luck, eat lots and rest even more!