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reinacfreinacf
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This is my first pregnancy and we are having twins!  I have not hated being pregnant, but I have recently been dealt complications in the form of hypertension and gestational diabetes--that part does definitely suck!

I am beginning to freak out a little bit in that I do not feel that I/we are ready for the babies yet, my husband keep reassuring me that we will be ready, but is my angst normal?  I'm like, we don't have baby furniture, clothes etc., but I am being told to relax and that its too early for that stuff...am I alone in this feeling?

My babies are due in May, and I think I'm starting to deal with Braxton Hicks but I'm not sure, everyone says "it's like contractions just milder" but if you've never had contractions, how would you know?  Help!

Reina

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  • Temp159135562506975Temp159135562506975 member

    welcome!

    have you read Dr. Luke's book on being pg with twins/triplets/quads? If not- i'd read it- fast... just so you really understand everything going on.

     Are you seeing a peri/MFM or just an OB?  If you are having issues already make sure you're seeing a peri in addition to the OB.

    You'll never feel ready for babies... just know that all they really need early on are a place to sleep, something to eat, and a few clothes to wear (and you'll want a lot of burp cloths, to :)

     

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    Welcome and congrats!!
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  • SoldiersGreenBeanSoldiersGreenBean

    Congrats, and welcome!

    Goldie is right - you'll never feel ready.  In addition to food and shelter, you'll need car seats to get them home.  That's it!

    FWIW, we're due in May as well and the nursery still needs to be painted and DD's crib put back together (and we need to find a second crib).  We only have 1 car seat thus far!

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  • omalleyomalley

    Welcome and congrats!  Your angst is definitely normal.  I used to stress about something that needed to be done and then when it was completed I would just find something else to stress about!?

    I agree with the others about at least start getting the basics together.  It is nice if you are able to get their room together ahead of time but my babies never even saw their room until they were 5 months old!

    I also agree that you should be in contact with your doctor about the symptoms you are feeling and trust your gut.  Don't let anyone tell you that you are over reacting.  You know your body.

    (p.s. It's nice to see a another Philly girl here!)

     

     

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  • MNheidiMNheidi member

    In my experience, BH were/are just a tightening of your stomach.  Not painful but my whole tummy (uterus) would get tight like a soccer ball for just 10-20 seconds.  They usually occurred when I changed positions.

    good luck.

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  • Mrs.BKPMrs.BKP

    Welcome! As far as feeling like you don't have things done, remind everyone that twins can come earlier than expected so "too early" has a different definition.  That said, if you have somewhere for them to sleep, a few sleepers, diapers and carseats you'll have the basics.

    So funny about the Braxton Hicks.  I thought the same thing!  For me it was just a tightening, but no pain. Something I wouldn't have noticed if my hands weren't on my stomach.

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  • reinacfreinacf

    Thanks..and you're right, I was beginning to think that I was the only Philly native on here!

     I'm a little calmer now, but we are still not where I thought we'd be, I've decided not to freak out about such things, they will have a place to sleep, food from mom and loving parents, everything else will fall into place.

    Any ideas on some local groups for moms expecting around May?  I feel kind of alone and want to network with some other moms here...thoughts?

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