Twin Mommas To Be check in

Re: Twin Mommas To Be check in

• mrskovarik member

  January 2015

  
  

  We are all probably measuring close to 40 weeks or beyond, soo...
  
  How are you feeling?
  I'm feeling really great for as far along as i am (30 weeks). I have heartburn and hemorrhoids that can get a little annoying but its been manageable. Aside from that, my pubic bone has recently given me some trouble. It keeps feeling like it goes out of place especially when i walk a lot.
  
  Any PTL signs?
  So far none that i've noticed
  
  Are you on maternity leave yet?
  we found out we were pregnant with two right when we were in the middle of moving to MN so H was in full support of me just staying home since I'll be a stay at home mom when babies come.
  Have you received any good advice for twins?
  I have a wonderful friend who also had twins and she's been such a great support for me. She gives me lots of helpful advice on things that worked and didn't work for her. I can't think of anything specific off hand...
  
  Has your doctor started talking about L&D differences for twins? If so, what?
  Just the usual emphasis on increase risk of c section so they require delivery on the OR just in case. They really encourage an epidural. Id like to try without one but I don't want to be knocked out and miss seeing my babies so I'll probably just get one
  
  
  

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• finallyourturn2 member

  January 2015

  We are all probably measuring close to 40 weeks or beyond, soo...
  
  How are you feeling?
  Tired! All. The . Time. Earlier this week I had two days where I questioned if I would be able to keep working. Turns out it was just my asthma, a cold, and bad air quality bugging me more than pregnancy.
  
  Any PTL signs?
  None! Cervix still at 3.5 which is really good from what the doctor says.
  
  Are you on maternity leave yet?
  No, I thought about going out early, but I think it was just a readjustment period after vacation in addition to being sick.
  
  Have you received any good advice for twins? If one wakes up to eat, wake the other. That's probably the best. Oh and let them share a crib until they start rolling around (still not sure about this one).
  
  
  Has your doctor started talking about L&D differences for twins? If so, what?
  My doctor is happy they are both head down because he really doesn't want to do a csection since I have extra abdominal fat. They will be delivered in the OR just in case baby B flips after A is out. I want to avoid an epidural unless they have to go csection so I need to check how that works.
  
  He is also making me do weekly Nst's for weeks 32-35 and twice a week for week 36 and after.
  
  Anything else you want to tell us?
  
  Thank you for checking in. I was wanting to know how everyone was doing to reassure myself that it isn't just me. I also feel like my
  Doctor is way to cautious sometimes.

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• mrskovarik member

  January 2015

  finallyourturn2 said:

  We are all probably measuring close to 40 weeks or beyond, soo... How are you feeling? Tired! All. The . Time. Earlier this week I had two days where I questioned if I would be able to keep working. Turns out it was just my asthma, a cold, and bad air quality bugging me more than pregnancy. Any PTL signs? None! Cervix still at 3.5 which is really good from what the doctor says. Are you on maternity leave yet? No, I thought about going out early, but I think it was just a readjustment period after vacation in addition to being sick. Have you received any good advice for twins? If one wakes up to eat, wake the other. That's probably the best. Oh and let them share a crib until they start rolling around (still not sure about this one). Has your doctor started talking about L&D differences for twins? If so, what? My doctor is happy they are both head down because he really doesn't want to do a csection since I have extra abdominal fat. They will be delivered in the OR just in case baby B flips after A is out. I want to avoid an epidural unless they have to go csection so I need to check how that works. He is also making me do weekly Nst's for weeks 32-35 and twice a week for week 36 and after. Anything else you want to tell us? Thank you for checking in. I was wanting to know how everyone was doing to reassure myself that it isn't just me. I also feel like my Doctor is way to cautious sometimes.

  I have heard many times that they sleep much better together but the docs always mention its an increase chance of SIDS. So to compromise and make myself feel better, I intend to get a pack n play with twin basinets so they can sleep beside each other. There is one at target's online site. I've heard its worked with others so I'm crossing my fingers

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• mrskovarik member

  January 2015

  @WAMOM I plan to have the pack n play next to the bed because I plan to breastfeed. I've heard its nicer than the crib for the first few weeks because you can just sit up in bed and reach over better. I also want to use it as a our changing table since we really don't have room in the nursery for one. 

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