So... I haven't really seen one of these yet (or maybe missed it).
I thought it might be fun for those of us that are already a Mother of Multiples (MoM) and those that are an expecting MoM to have an opportunity to have a thread to chat and share with one another.
What type of multiples do you have/are you expecting (e.g., twins, triplets)?
How old are they or how far along are you?
When did you find out you were expecting multiples?
GTKY For those with children - what is the best part of being a MoM?
GTKY For those expecting - what is your biggest concern about your pregnancy or being a MoM?
Re: MoM Check-in 11/15
How old are they or how far along are you? 3 years old
When did you find out you were expecting multiples? At our first u/s at 6w and I cried so hard that I blurred the image and we could no longer see them... I was NOT expecting to see 2 babies!!
GTKY For those with children - what is the best part of being a MoM? I love watching their relationship as it seems closer and more special than a 'normal' sibling relationship. They are just built-in best friends... they fight terribly but at the same time really care for one another to the point they get upset when the other is getting in trouble or hurting.
How old are they or how far along are you?
9 weeks 3 days
When did you find out you were expecting multiples? At the ultrasound yesterday!! I went in preparing for the worst, I was spotting all weekend. The tech smiled and said "I'm just going to turn this so you can see what I'm seeing".... I looked and said HOLY SHIT, and then went into shock and just laughed. I haven't hit the happy crying yet, still in the initial panic. We have two kids now, and this is my last pregnancy.
GTKY For those with children - what is the best part of being a MoM?
Thank you for letting me know it's ok to not be just thrilled immediately. I know it's a blessing, and our family will be just amazing, but damn!
What type of multiples do you have/are you expecting (e.g., twins, triplets)? Twins
How old are they or how far along are you? i am currently 11weeks and 5 days
When did you find out you were expecting multiples? I found at 6 weeks and 6 days
GTKY For those expecting - what is your biggest concern about your pregnancy or being a MoM? I am a FTM. I was nervous to be a parent to one sweet child and now those nerves have doubled!
Twins
How old are they or how far along are you?
10w6d
When did you find out you were expecting multiples?
Two weeks ago tomorrow at my dating u/s.
GTKY For those expecting - what is your biggest concern about your pregnancy or being a MoM?
Right now, I'm most worried about work. My husband is a SAHP, so I'm carrying the financial burden. We will make it work, but I have a 1.5 hour one-way train commute, which is hard enough on me not pregnant. I'm afraid I will have to stop working early... plus the morning sickness and exhaustion has been super hard on me and I've had several sick days.
The great thing is that my midwives have chosen to keep me as long as they can (hopefully to the end), although they'll have to share care with an OB. I don't mind a hospital birth, but I did NOT enjoy my DD's OB birth where they shoved me in a room and ignored me. I really want support! So let's hope my little buns stay in the oven for a long time.
MMC: 09/13 (9 weeks)
DD: Born 8/22/14
Babies #2 & 3: Due dates 6/9/17
And my other love: writing
Married 7/11/09 TTC #1 Since 05/10
BFP #1 09/20/10 Natural m/c 10/05/10
BFP! #2 04/21/11... Beta 16 DPO: 437, 18 DPO:1446 Ultrasound 6w6d TWINS!
Annabel & Sophia Born 11/28/11 at 34w6d
BFP #3 10/4/16... Beta 13 DPO: 145, 15 DPO: 367 12/1/16 It's a GIRL!
MMC: 09/13 (9 weeks)
DD: Born 8/22/14
Babies #2 & 3: Due dates 6/9/17
And my other love: writing
This is why I'm a doula, and have already hired 2!
Our health regions model of care is basically now you get whoever is on call, your doctor won't be paid if they show up. So I'm preparing for a fight for a vaginal, hands off birth