TGIF! Check In MoMs !!!

melmarie26

Gotta try to keep up with you guys and try to get to know you too! A few questions.

#1 Where do you live? Location and dwelling type.

#2 Do you have family support? Friends? Church?

#3 What is the most recent milestone your babies have reached?

#4 What are you struggling with most right now?

#5 What is the most important piece of advice you would give a MoM a few months behind you?

 

melmarie26

#1 Where do you live?

Northeast Georgia in a 2 bedroom apartment

#2 Do you have family support? Friends? Church?

Family all works FT, we might see them on the weekends.

 Friends have given us the shaft. Most have no kids or just one that's much older than ours.

We have been to church 4x since having the babies. We're slackers.

#3 What is the most recent milestone your babies have reached?

They both learned to grab things and they learned to roll over. Giggling too!

#4 What are you struggling with most right now?

Daytime nap coordination, switching feeding schedules, clothes that fit Mommy AND babies.

#5 What is the most important piece of advice you would give a MoM a few months behind you?

Don't send away help. Any help. At all. People want to help but, usually don't know how. Give them anything that you can delegate. I'm a very proud "do it myself" kinda person. I really could have used the cleaning, dinners, shopping and babysitting help.

JordynLeighx3

melmarie26:

Gotta try to keep up with you guys and try to get to know you too! A few questions.
1 Where do you live? Location and dwelling type.
2 Do you have family support? Friends? Church?
3 What is the most recent milestone your babies have reached?
4 What are you struggling with most right now?
5 What is the most important piece of advice younbsp;would give a MoM a few months behind you?
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1. We live in Iowa, in a little 2 bedroom house we just flipped.
2. We've got tons of support! All of our family lives within 20 minutes of us and we have a lot of friends that are parents.
3. Babies are a few days shy of making it to VDAY so I consider that our nearest milestone!
4. Struggling most right now with bed rest and being out of work. FMLA only approved me for 204 hours of leave so by the time my job is no longer secure, I'll still be pregnant.
5. Only advice I can give since I'm not a mother of an "on earth child"? yet would be to take advantage of others who want to help you in your pregnancy. Don't over do it like I did and land yourself in a bed for 8 plus weeks.

Breezy8407

#1 Where do you live? Location and dwelling type. Small 1950's rambler. Twin Cities area.

#2 Do you have family support? Friends? Church? My parents are an hour away, and my mom is usually the one I ask for help when I need it. I have friends and family in town, but they have their own little ones and are often busy, too. My brother and his gf are awesome about babysitting for us even though they don't life in town.

#3 What is the most recent milestone your babies have reached? Eating solids, picking up puffs, DD is rolling everywhere, DS sits really well. Allllllmost have our first teeth.

#4 What are you struggling with most right now? Ah so many things. Not liking my job, balancing a stressful full time job and twins, and now H is gone every evening in the winter, so I am on my own for the nighttime routine each night. It's survival mode.

I am also concerned about DS still hating being on his tummy and being lazy about rolling. I know I shouldn't be worried it's hard not to compare him to his sister, who will not stay still anymore for a second. 

I also struggle with getting DD to eat her solids. She never seems interested for me and apparently doesn't like fruit at daycare. 

#5 What is the most important piece of advice you would give a MoM a few months behind you?

Sleep will get better. I would say things are easier than at 4 months, but since I am on my own a lot now I have different challenges. 

PregoAnja

1.  We live in a 2-bedroom in the Houston area. 

2.  We have support from family and friends, but unfortunately most the family lives far away (out of state or country).  They will be traveling to help for a couple weeks after the girls arrive.

3.  I'm 18 weeks today and the girls are healthy, so that's my latest milestone. 

4.  My struggle is swelling in my hip joints. I'm trying ice for now which works okay.

5.  I don't feel equipped to advise anyone because I'm not very far along.  Although, I am soaking up the advice from others. 

mamatotwins0812

#1 Where do you live? Location and dwelling type. A single family home in sunny FL. 

#2 Do you have family support? Friends? Church? Unfortunately not. We have a very limited couple of people who we can rely on to babysit (one day) but aren't up for the challenge of twins quite yet (especially at bedtime). Our family is all far away. 

#3 What is the most recent milestone your babies have reached? Grabbing, belly laughs, eating cereal and avocado. 

#4 What are you struggling with most right now? Transitioning nap time to the cribs. They refuse to sleep more than 30 minutes in them but will sleep 2-3 hours in the swing. Also flat spots- I am beside myself with worry about them. 

#5 What is the most important piece of advice you would give a MoM a few months behind you? The first 3 months truly are survival mode and it will get better. Everyone told me and I didn't believe it but I'm here to tell you it's true. And be nice to yourself, you're doing a really hard job right now. Cut yourself some slack (I didn't and was miserable). 

 

KDR1979

Gotta try to keep up with you guys and try to get to know you too! A few questions.

#1 Where do you live? Location and dwelling type.

Cincinnati. 2 story house

#2 Do you have family support? Friends? Church?

Our parents live 35 min away (one west, one east) and my parents definitely help-they baby sit 2days/week. I did join a twin mom and church moms group, but have a hard time getting to meetings now that I'm back to work.  

#3 What is the most recent milestone your babies have reached?

Getting on all fours and rocking...we're almost crawling!

#4 What are you struggling with most right now?

Sleep. They are still taking 20 min to 2 hour & 20 min naps-I have no control over it and they are both waking up a ton at night now.

#5 What is the most important piece of advice you would give a MoM a few months behind you?

Have help every day for the first 12 weeks. It's worth whatever it costs!

megemoney

#1 Where do you live? Location and dwelling type.

Wisconsin - 2 bedroom apartment... I think we're going to need a bigger boat.

#2 Do you have family support? Friends? Church?

We actually don't have any friends in the area.  We are new to the area but are already looking to get out.  We don't have a church for the same reason.  Family is not too far but far enough.  

#3 What is the most recent milestone your babies have reached?

Heartbeats

#4 What are you struggling with most right now?

Morning sickness, Fatigue

#5 What is the most important piece of advice you would give a MoM a few months behind you?

I don't have any yet.  I am still pretty new to it all.

SockMonkeySam

#1 Where do you live? Location and dwelling type. Southern NH / 2 bedroom Apt.

#2 Do you have family support? Friends? Church? My parents live 10 minuets away, DH's family is 30 minuets away ( not far enough)

#3 What is the most recent milestone your babies have reached?  Made it to 28 weeks, first multiple pregnancy ended at 23 weeks.. so each week is a blessing for me right now.

#4 What are you struggling with most right now? Pubic pain, siatic nerve pain...

#5 What is the most important piece of advice you would give a MoM a few months behind you? cherish every moment of sleep you might get now..lol

sugacattey

#1 Where do you live? Location and dwelling type.

Omaha, NE in a 3-bedroom house.

#2 Do you have family support? Friends? Church?

My side of the family is nearby and we have wonderful friends. We are not affiliated with a church.

#3 What is the most recent milestone your babies have reached?

Twin Term! 36 weeks! WOOHOO!

#4 What are you struggling with most right now?

I've basically been in a state of early labor since Thanksgiving with a very slow progression. At last check I was 2 cm dilated and 80% effaced. I have a lot of contractions and the swelling in my my legs and feet is out. of. control. My biggest struggle is convincing myself that I CAN DO IT! Because they are 36 weeks it is tempting to cry and beg my doctor to put me out of my misery but I know it's best for the babies if they come on their own or make it to 38. I want to be strong for them and it's honestly really tough when you can barely walk to the bathroom (6 times in the middle of the night).

#5 What is the most important piece of advice you would give a MoM a few months behind you?

If I can do it - you can, too! I'm not a super human by any stretch of the imagination and have had a lot of different pregnancy-related ailments along the way. There have been times (usually in the middle of the night) where I just wanted to throw in the towel but now I'm only 11 days away with a new sense of empowerment: if I can get through this, I can get through anything! Lots of hugs and luck to you!!

raraavis28

1. Metro Detroit area, 2 bedroom condo.

2. I am very blessed in this department. My parents are 10 minutes away and all of DH's family is really close. Plus I have lots of baby-crazy friends and a tight-knit church community who have known my family since I was a kid, are super excited about the babies and have offered help.....we joke that it's a good thing there are 2 babies since there are so many people who will be wanting to pass them around! 

3. Hit the 32 week-mark and are each over 3 lbs!

4. Following doctor's orders and staying off my feet as much as possible. I just came from a good appointment, though.....nothing has changed since last week (still 50% effaced but not dilated yet)....so that motivates me to keep it up and keep the babies cooking!

5. If you are feeling good, try to get as much baby-prep done as possible, even if it feels early. Things can change so fast when pregnant w/ multiples, and you really lose energy toward the end.

 

Rynleigh

The PDX area, in a 3br town house

We have several members of the family living within a couple of hours. A lot of our friend base is made up of coworkers and childcare contacts.

We hit the 30w mark this week - both boys measured at 3lbs 11oz today, with their femurs each measuring a whole two weeks ahead at 32w. Cervical measurement is still great, at 3.85cm. Weekly monitoring begins on the 20th. 

Just trying to stay comfortable with heads and legs in my lungs and bladder.

Watch your sugar/bread intake now... getting the GD makes handling cravings and managing your diet at the same time really frustrating. 

projectbaby2012

melmarie26:

Gotta try to keep up with you guys and try to get to know you too! A few questions.

#1 Where do you live? Location and dwelling type.

Phoenix, AZ in a two story single family house 

#2 Do you have family support? Friends? Church?

We have lots of friends here who I can call to come over after work.  Our family all lives far away, but up until they are 3 months old, we'll have non stop family here helping. 

#3 What is the most recent milestone your babies have reached?

They smile and are awake more - they look at everything around them in awe. 

#4 What are you struggling with most right now?  Sleep Deprivation.

#5 What is the most important piece of advice you would give a MoM a few months behind you?  Enjoy every single second of sleep you are getting now. Be flexible with your birth plan when you get to the hospital.  When they are here, take pictures of them every single day.  They change so much, so fast.

 

flgator

#1 Where do you live? Location and dwelling type.

Southeast FL. In a house but we are currently remodeling another house (we definitely need the extra space now w/4). 

#2 Do you have family support? Friends? Church?

 Yes, my mom lives close by and friends are here. We are both from this area.

#3 What is the most recent milestone your babies have reached?

The twins were born. 

#4 What are you struggling with most right now?

Lack of sleep but that's expected right now.

#5 What is the most important piece of advice you would give a MoM a few months behind you?

Rest during your pregnancy and accept help.  

LadyNikon

Gotta try to keep up with you guys and try to get to know you too! A few questions.

#1 Where do you live? Location and dwelling type.

Virginia US, single family home 

#2 Do you have family support? Friends? Church?

no 

#3 What is the most recent milestone your babies have reached?

rolled over, picking up their heads. 

#4 What are you struggling with most right now?

the fact that there are two of them. 

#5 What is the most important piece of advice you would give a MoM a few months behind you?

having the babies sleep together may mean more sleep for mama! 

brookith

1- Charlotte, NC. Small 3 bedroom house

2- My sister, and 2 brother in laws live close by. Everyone else is in NY and AR.

3- Reaching for and starting to play with some toys

4- Nap time! It is so frustrating!

5-Accept all the help you can get. Don't worry about getting all the little things done around the house. Cuddle those babies instead! Mine are almost 6 months and I miss the snugly days!! 

mamak0328

melmarie26:

#1 Where do you live? Location and dwelling type.

Central MD, 3br townhome 

#2 Do you have family support? Friends? Church?

My mom lives one mile away and the inlaws live 4 miles away.  Every person we are close to lives within a hour from us.  We are definitely lucky.  

#3 What is the most recent milestone your babies have reached?

I think each week I make it is a new milestone! 32 weeks now! 

#4 What are you struggling with most right now?

Accepting help while I'm on bedrest.  I feel so useless and lazy. I have to remind myself this is what is best for the babies and I'm not being lazy. Luckily DH is very supportive.  

#5 What is the most important piece of advice you would give a MoM a few months behind you?

Accpet help and don't try to be super woman.  Sit down and put your feet up as much as you can!   

dgancz

1.NJ in a rented house

2.Family support, my mom has moved in with us-she lives abroad to help us with the babies and our older DD.

3.I feel bad, but I am not sure.I guess reaching for toys and trying to pick them up.

4.trying to keep them in synch and helping them get over a stomach bug

5.Try and remember your PG-I was so worried the whole time that I did not enjoy it, even the period when I was not huge.Also try and get help lined up.Yes some people can do it all .But if you can get help-take it.

I think amazon and diapers.com are rwally good friends of mine and listen to your gut. 

Ann003

#1 Where do you live? Location and dwelling type.  Southwest WA, 4 BR home.

#2 Do you have family support? Friends? Church?  ILs live 5 minutes away, we have many good friends who live in the PDX area, and my family will come for a few weeks when the kiddos arrive.

#3 What is the most recent milestone your babies have reached?  I'm 3 days away from V-day, so that's what's on my mind the most.

#4 What are you struggling with most right now?  Back/hip/pelvic pain and managing my nausea (still!).

#5 What is the most important piece of advice you would give a MoM a few months behind you?  Listen to your body.  Buy a pregnancy cradle.  Get acupuncture/massages to help with any aches and pains.  It's worth it!

Excitedtostart

#1 Apartment in the North East, hopefully buying a house by new years. 

#2 Friends close by, parents and ILS are 6 h/2 h away, other family reasonably closer. 

#3 17w on monday, Next u/s is then and we'll see what chaos they're up to. 

#4 Nausea, constipation, now starting with back pain. The stress of the house has left me sleepless, so I'm sure everything seems worse right now than it is. 

#5 Ooh, I don't know. Listen to advice, read as much as you can, but at some point you have to let go and just trust (in what, I'm not exactly sure). It's good to be informed, but it can also drive you crazy. Finding a balance will be imperative.