My husband and I are pregnant with twins. Let me tell you - we about fell over (thankfully I was laying down) when they told us on our FIRST appointment. It really is fitting. We have two cats, two lizards and two guinea pigs and I was joking, "It is only fitting we have twins" and...BOOM.
They are identical, they will be our first and we are very excited. I struggle with anxiety when not pregnant and now that I'm having multiples plus high risk I find myself having a hard time focusing on anything else. Is anyone else having this? Twins or singletons? I'm getting bigger, my fatigue is somewhat better, my nausea still raises its god awful head but I'm keeping more food down. I know I'm pregnant. I know I have to stay positive. I just...I can't feel anything. I know that's normal. BUT I JUST WANT TO KNOW EVERYONE IS OKAY. I'm a hormonal mess. I have doctors appointments every two weeks but this is the first time since week 6 (I'm half way through 13 now) that I have to go three weeks and I'm a mess. My next appointment is this coming Monday and I can barely wait.
Any suggestions on staying focused on other things? Relaxation techniques? Breathing exercises? Warm bath with scents?
Help me out here ladies.
Re: TWINS and Anxiety
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Same boat here! Twins and I have sheer moments of panic. I was a mess as well. Twins are high risk and I was going every one/two weeks, then moved to every 4. After my 12 week appt though, I calmed down after seeing them. My dr said in 2nd tri the m/c rate is around 1%, so that eased my mind.
Hopefully the same will happen after you see them again and know things are okay in the 2nd tri. It got better for me, so hang in there.......
BFP: 12/2/13, EDD: 8/17/13
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BFP: 12/2/13, EDD: 8/17/13
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@rannndi thanks for telling me what MFM means. I was about to google it
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My stomach has definitely popped and I'm 15 wks. My shirts are too short so I am wearing mostly maternity shirts. I have a bunch of friends also prego, but with singlet
My stomach has definitely popped and I'm 15 wks. My shirts are too short so I am wearing mostly maternity shirts. I have a bunch of friends also prego, but with singletons and they did not seem to pop as quickly. I feel like I look 20 wks.
Also, I picked up that book When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets, or Quads. It's a great read so far. I feel like we're all really lucky to be expecting multiples!
I feel like I'm constantly at the doctors. We have 2 appointment a month between MFM and our OB, but I'm not complaining- the extra attention definitely is a perk. My nausea finally called it quits around 18 weeks and now I'm feeling good, tired and achy, but good!
I hope all of you are well!
Everywhere I go people comment on how I am about to pop! I get looks of horror when I mention I have 11 weeks to go (induction date is @ 38 wks). I am tiny - 5'2 and was 105 pounds pre pregnancy, I am now 130 but It's all a huge ball!
I feel ok - but the weight is causing occasional ankle swelling and I definitely am done by days end.
How are you ladies doing???? I can't even imagine what July will feel like, a little scared but also hoping I make it that far!
I've gained 20lbs so far. Here is a not so flattering picture...
I give anyone credit who can drink a gallon of water a day! I am trying but I struggle to get much more than the 64oz. down.
I get to see my babies again this Tuesday! I hope everyone is doing well!
My feet have also been swelling and hurting. I drink a ton of water and I prop my feet up when I sleep so the swelling is not as bad, but they just hurt after walking around all day. I've gained almost 28 lbs so I know that makes a difference, but any tips on reducing foot pain? I'm considering wearing sneakers to work. We also moved two weeks ago so I'm sure I've been moving around more often trying to get everything set up.
I'm also seeing the doctor twice a month. I go in on Monday for glucose test and Tuesday for u/a at the MFM. It sounds like I'll be going every two weeks to see the doctor starting at week 30.
The water really does and has helped me. Set a goal and keep track. You'll feel so much better.
How is everyone doing?
My short cervix seems to be staying put - although at my MFM appt this week they said I was starting to funnel. I feel like its something every week so I don't even get worked up at this point.
My OB also said she wanted me to consider starting STD - but since I have a desk job and could work from home a few days a week, I am trying to stick it out as long as I can. I love my career and i know it will be a long road ahead of juggling home and work - but I didn't realize I would start to feel this way so early. New chapters......I am sure we all have a LOT to figure out.
Do you ladies have induction dates scheduled? My Dr. won't let me go past 38 weeks, so my official less than 10 weeks clock has started - I hope I make it!!!!