While I don't personally have twins 99.9% of the time MOMs will tell you nothing was different than a singleton pregnancy as far as symptoms and they learned at the US they were carrying twins. Edit words
There aren't specific symptoms for having twins as opposed to a single baby. And at your age, I'd think one baby would be MORE than enough for you to deal with, let alone two.
I found out at 8w with ultrasound but I've been super sick - all day nausea and just now at 13w I've been puking everything up. I've heard some twin moms are sicker than singletons but not all. And some singleton moms are sicker than twins. Ultrasound will be the only true confirmation though.
@audijones - I don't mean to jump to conclusions about your life, but this post makes it sound as if you haven't had an ultrasound yet. Your previous posts have also made it sound as if you haven't seen a doctor at all.
Being pregnant is HARD. Having an unexpected child is an incredible roller coaster. It's hard for me at 22 with a great job, it's hard for someone who's 30 with their whole life in order, and it's damn near impossible for someone who is 15 without a good support system.
If I can offer you a piece of advice, you need to talk to a trusted adult about some of the issues you ask about here. Whether it's a parent, an aunt, or even a teacher, you need someone to help you figure out what to do. There are even resources for young mothers, hotlines and such, that can help you with your options even if you're not ready to talk to someone you know.
Like I said, I don't mean to offend you by making assumptions about your life, and if I'm off base, disregard the things that I've said.
I agree with @samanthaj0e. It doesn't sound like you are going to the doctor or have a good support system. You had mentioned in another post that you were perfectly capable of taking care of a baby because you lived close to a Walmart. Sweetie, I mean this in the kindest way possible...that is just the tip of the ice berg. All the daipers and formula in the world cannot prepare you for what's in store. Is it hard? You bet. Is it impossible? Not necessarily. But please for yours and baby's sake do not jump into this blind. I urge you, get on the phone or internet. Try to find some social services around you that give you some real support. I'm not sure if this is state based, but in Texas we even have assistance with rides to the doctor and parenting classes for moms in need. You have also mentioned not having a lot of confidence in your local doctor so I think you need to be proactive and find help you can trust.
These forums are ok, just ok but not a good source for medical advice. If your are looking for tangible support (something besides a pat on the back but advice and guidance that can help you on the way) then I suggest you contact your state's social services. Good luck.
I've had 3 singletons (G, B, and am 25 weeks with twin girls this time and every early pregnancy was different. No, there's been nothing noticeable about symptoms THIS time that said TWINS. The beta jump gave us a clue and the ultrasound confirmed but that's the only way you'd know.
Mommy to 5, 1st time Gestational Carrier Transfers #1-4 2013/2014 all same DE, all CP Transfer #5 11/16/14, new DE, transferred two fresh 5-day blasts Beta 9dp5dt - 296 Beta 15dp5dt - 6,596! TWINS!! due 8/4/15 Admitted to hospital for preterm labor and 5cm dilated at 32 + 6 Delivered healthy baby girls vaginally at 36 + 4 Baby A 6lb10oz born at 11:58pm Baby B 6lb11oz born at 12:04am (different birthdays!)
Re: twins questionn!
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Being pregnant is HARD. Having an unexpected child is an incredible roller coaster. It's hard for me at 22 with a great job, it's hard for someone who's 30 with their whole life in order, and it's damn near impossible for someone who is 15 without a good support system.
If I can offer you a piece of advice, you need to talk to a trusted adult about some of the issues you ask about here. Whether it's a parent, an aunt, or even a teacher, you need someone to help you figure out what to do. There are even resources for young mothers, hotlines and such, that can help you with your options even if you're not ready to talk to someone you know.
Like I said, I don't mean to offend you by making assumptions about your life, and if I'm off base, disregard the things that I've said.
These forums are ok, just ok but not a good source for medical advice. If your are looking for tangible support (something besides a pat on the back but advice and guidance that can help you on the way) then I suggest you contact your state's social services. Good luck.
Mommy to 5, 1st time Gestational Carrier
Transfers #1-4 2013/2014 all same DE, all CP
Transfer #5 11/16/14, new DE, transferred two fresh 5-day blasts
Beta 9dp5dt - 296 Beta 15dp5dt - 6,596! TWINS!! due 8/4/15
Admitted to hospital for preterm labor and 5cm dilated at 32 + 6
Delivered healthy baby girls vaginally at 36 + 4
Baby A 6lb10oz born at 11:58pm
Baby B 6lb11oz born at 12:04am
(different birthdays!)
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