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October 2016 Moms
ChefWalker
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Moms of Multiples Weekly Check In: Sunday March 20
ChefWalker
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Hello moms of multiples! Just a note that I changed my username.... I am the user formerly known as DianaCali.
I will start this thread every Sunday with some discussion questions for everyone to answer when they have time. I would love for this thread to be dynamic and for people to continue posting throughout the week. So just because you've posted once and have answered all of the questions, doesn't mean you shouldn't post again with a question or anything else you're thinking about!
Here are our discussion questions for this week:
I will start this thread every Sunday with some discussion questions for everyone to answer when they have time. I would love for this thread to be dynamic and for people to continue posting throughout the week. So just because you've posted once and have answered all of the questions, doesn't mean you shouldn't post again with a question or anything else you're thinking about!
Here are our discussion questions for this week:
1. How far along are you and how many babies are you expecting?
2. Next milestone you're looking forward to?
3. Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes:
4. Question of the week: What are your biggest fears/concerns about raising multiples and how are you managing or coping with those fears?
Re: Moms of Multiples Weekly Check In: Sunday March 20
I'm 8 weeks and am expecting di di twins.
2. Next milestone you're looking forward to?
I'm looking forward to the end of the first trimester! I have been struggling a lot with morning sickness and am hoping to get some relief during the second trimester.
3. Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes:
I have had a rough week. I actually ended up going to the hospital on Friday because I was having severe acid refux and vomiting, and when I called the on call dr they asked me to come in for an ultrasound. On the bright side, I got to see the babies again and see that they are doing well. I have actually been feeling better since that incident so I'm hoping I've turned a corner.
4. Question of the week: What are your biggest fears/concerns about raising twins and how are you managing this?
I think my biggest fear is just the logistics of caring for two babies. I don't even know how to care for one (these are my first children) so I am just freaked out by the feeding, changing, etc logistics with two kids. But I feel like my husband and I are a strong team and are committed to parenting our kids together, so I hope we will be able to figure it out. I'm also thinking that I might be happier if I focus on the positives, and there are a lot of positives. I've wanted children for so long and these babies are a miracle. I feel like it's so easy to get caught up in the negative parenting vibes that are everywhere! So I'm trying to focus on the positive and not be so afraid.
9w6d mo/di twins
2. Next milestone you're looking forward to?
Scheduling my appointment with the high risk Doctor
3. Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes:
I leave for vacation tomorrow!!! Going to a cabin in Tennessee with a group of our friends.
4. Question of the week: What are your biggest fears/concerns about raising multiples and how are you managing or coping with those fears?
my biggest concern right now is how I am going to go back to work. My mother in law agreed to watch 1 baby while I was at work but I don't know how I feel about two. We still have time to figure it out so I'm managing by telling myself we have time and other things to worry about first.
2. Next milestone you're looking forward to? Seeing them again. My next appointment is on April 1st so there's a ways to go. Also I'm excited to know their genders!
3. Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: Sometimes it still just doesn't feel real. Then the gagging and horrible back pain remind me "there's two!"
4. Question of the week: What are your biggest fears/concerns about raising multiples and how are you managing or coping with those fears? I second worrying about childcare. I would live to quit my job and be a full time mom, but i'm not sure it would work well.
We also just moved in with my FIL since we decided 3 flights of stairs wasn't going to be safe for a mega pregnant momma of twins. My hope is to buy a house or at least rent another apartment or house before the babies come. I want to be able to nest (already having the urge) and not confined to 1 bedroom with my husband and 2 babies.
& there is a 3rd type
Hope that helps!
2. Next milestone you're looking forward to? My 14 week appt & ultrasound - & finding out the gender of both babies. We had an NIPT test at 10 weeks because of a soft marker at our ultrasound. We got the results and everything is okay with the babies
3. Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: still so tired and constipated, I have a love/mostly hate relationship with prune juice
4. Question of the week: What are your biggest fears/concerns about raising multiples and how are you managing or coping with those fears? Definitely figuring out cost and day care. My husband & I are trying to start budget now to prepare for what the Fall will bring.
1. How far along? 11w6d, di di twins
2. Next milestone I'm looking forward to: next appt is 4/6, and I'm esp looking forward to my next u/sn which will be 4 weeks after that.
3. Rant/Raves/Positive Vibes: I'm really thankful to be feeling great! On the other hand, feeling normal makes me a little worried that something isn't right.
4. Question of the week: Biggest fears/concerns and how I'm coping: We told family and friends last weekend, and everyone knowing and talking about it is making it really real (read: freaking me out!). Mostly I can't wrap my head around how I'm actually going to get out of my house with an 18-month-old and 2 newborns. I'm doing my best to focus on how to teach my 1yo now so he can follow directions and be a "helper" then, and reminding myself that it is okay to accept help from friends (we live several states away from any family).
10w4d; twins
2. Next milestone you're looking forward to?
NT scan on April 1st.
3. Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes:
It's so nice to have my energy back. My house is finally clean.
4. Question of the week: What are your biggest fears/concerns about raising multiples and how are you managing or coping with those fears?
Not giving DD enough attention. She's pretty sensitive lately and I'm terrified that these babies will be high maintenance and she will have hurt feelings.
Me: 28 DH: 27
It sounds like a lot of us have concerns about childcare, whether that be $ to pay for it, space, time, juggling other kids, returning to work, etc. I am glad we have some time to figure this stuff out and support each other.
11w2d, fraternal twins
2. Next milestone you're looking forward to?
My first ob appt this week. My RE just released me last week. I'm anxious to learn our schedule for twins and a previous gestational diabetes diagnosis worth my DS.
3. Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes:
My energy level has improved but the morning sickness continues. I'm also worried about catching the stomach bug my DS has currently.
4. Question of the week: What are your biggest fears/concerns about raising multiples and how are you managing or coping with those fears?
I'd say our biggest concerns are getting our older home renovated before the babies come. That and the costs of 3 children in daycare.
2. Next week we have our appt w the high risk Dr. Looking forward to another ultrasound.
3. Still getting sick at night. I want to feel like I can eat dinner again!
4. Daycare costs. We live in an expensive area and the rates are a little insane!