A check in for the expecting Mom's of Multiples's and those of us who have Multiples, so we can answer any questions about a multiples pregnancy, etc!
How far along are you (how many babies)?
Any appointments this week/last? How did it go?
How are you feeling so far? Anything weird going on you are questioning?
Have you told your family and friends yet you are expecting twins/triplets (or just one)? How did it go?
What questions/advice do you have?
Re: MoM's (mom's of multiples) - Weekly Check In 5/30
Have you told your family and friends yet you are expecting twins/triplets (or just one)? How did it go? We just told our parent's and a couple siblings this weekend. When we told them we were expecting twins, both parents asked when we were getting married (still not married nor engaged), this time went much better. They were shocked, excited, and happy and no one asked when we were getting married. Just when we were building our house. Which is a valid question, because we live in a 700 sq ft apartment and it's tight!
What questions/advice do you have? None at the moment. Happy to answer any questions though!
Have you told your family and friends yet you are expecting twins/triplets (or just one)? How did it go? we are pretty much out of the closet at this point. everyone has been excited, some know that we struggled with IF again and are even more excited for us.
What questions/advice do you have? nothing now, but happy to answer any questions!
@tmk0325 we were in an 800sqft apt when the twins were born till they were 6 months... yah that was tight! GL with the house building! I'm glad everyone was happy with the news and not asking about marriage. you do what works for you!
Diagnosed : unexplained infertility
6 rounds of IUI and a MC 2/2014, rainbow twins 4/2015
TTC #3 5/2016
Restarted Fertility tx
IUI 2 rounds, baby girl 12/17
oh that reminds me of a tip ladies... when your twins get a little bigger you can put them in a laundry basket in the tub so that they have more room but not the whole tub and can lean up against the edges!
Diagnosed : unexplained infertility
6 rounds of IUI and a MC 2/2014, rainbow twins 4/2015
TTC #3 5/2016
Restarted Fertility tx
IUI 2 rounds, baby girl 12/17
I've felt fine. The only consistent symptoms are hunger and that my boobs are sore sometimes, but even that's not too bad. I've had some sort of aching in my uterus some days lately, but it's not like cramping or sore abs, it's just sort of a dull pain. Has anyone had that / know if it's normal? I think it's sometimes just happening when I have to pee. I haven't had any spotting so, I'm hoping it's just some form or round ligament/growing uterus pain.
Have you told your family and friends yet you are expecting twins/triplets (or just one)? How did it go?
We've told all our immediate family and most of our friends. Everyone is overjoyed.
What questions/advice do you have?
Diagnosed : unexplained infertility
6 rounds of IUI and a MC 2/2014, rainbow twins 4/2015
TTC #3 5/2016
Restarted Fertility tx
IUI 2 rounds, baby girl 12/17
13+3, di/di twins
Last week MFM for NT scan, went great! Another appt with my OB and ultrasound this Friday. I love being able to see them so often!
Great for the past few days. I gave up the morning sickness and fatigue for headaches, but since I've been taking Zyrtec daily like my MFM suggested, they've gone away!
Have you told your family and friends yet you are expecting twins/triplets (or just one)? How did it go?
Yepp, the whole world knows and I can barely hide the bump. Only had one coworker say "that sucks" (he's close to retirement and grumpy), everyone else is just as thrilled as we are!
What questions/advice do you have?
Does stretch mark creams really work, or is it mostly genetics? I didn't get stretch marks with my first two, but with twins should I be slathering on the Palmer's coco butter?
@wabash15 I'm sorry you're still feeling shitty. I'm in the same boat. Ugh, this is brutal.
How far along are you (how many babies)?
9+3, mo/di twins
As you guys know, we had the big US last week to determine what kind of twins they were. Now that that drama is over (woohoo!), I'm back to and Appt every 2 weeks. Next one is June 8th. That'll be here in like, 2 seconds lol
Nausea has gotten slightly better, but not by much. Sooooore boobs and they have grown a lot already. I'm terrified. These puppies were already 34F's. But they look great right now, so, whatever.
@leilagphillips I've also got a dull aching, but it's on my left side, like where my ovaries are. Kind of a pinching. I know it's normal for the uterus, but is it normal for the ovaries?
Have you told your family and friends yet you are expecting twins/triplets (or just one)? How did it go?
Omg, my husband cannot keep his mouth shut about ANYTHING, let alone this, so everyone knows. I don't mind. Everyone is super excited and actually jealous haha. We got to wait for a long time and travel, etc and now we're just catching up to all of them. Everyone's really happy though
What questions/advice do you have?
Just the one above I'm the how I'm feeling section.
@leilagphillips I get the dull achy feeling closer to my hip bones rather than in the middle. It sometimes feels like a pull or stretch too. I haven't noticed a difference when I have to pee though.
@KathrynJ088 I'm happy to hear that your NT scan went well.
@breezybee I'm right there with you on the boobs! I'm a 38H and Im afraid I won't be able to find bras that fit. It's hard enough already.
How far along are you (how many babies)?
The nausea has been better for the past few days! I even had more energy too. I really just want a mani/pedi. My nails are actually all long so I actually want to do something with them and my feet just need that beginning of summer refresher LOL.
Have you told your family and friends yet you are expecting twins/triplets (or just one)? How did it go?
Our immediate families and some close friends know. They were all excited. My family and friends know about my struggles with infertility due to endometriosis so they knew we were going through IVF.
What questions/advice do you have?
None today.
@breezybee I started out as a 32DD and ended up as a 36 F-G... they were huge (not that DH minded!) Its worth it to get new bras when you out grow your current ones. Also bravado makes the most comfortable and supportive nursing bras and tanks... they are great prior to and after labor. andplusalso those motherhood maternity shelf nursing tanks will NOT cut it if you are remotely busty.
@clovelyone glad your starting to feel better
Diagnosed : unexplained infertility
6 rounds of IUI and a MC 2/2014, rainbow twins 4/2015
TTC #3 5/2016
Restarted Fertility tx
IUI 2 rounds, baby girl 12/17
@KathrynJ088 Thanks for the reminder, i was going to buy some coco butter last week and forgot. I did get like 3 stretch marks with the boys and I actually thought it was just bruising from the csection until they never went away. I didn't get any until right towards the end. My mom never really had any so I had good genetics too. I also religiously slathered on the lotion! So not sure if it helped or not!
@clovelyone I had a pedi last week.It was great!
Have you told your family and friends yet you are expecting twins/triplets (or just one)? How did it go? We struggled with IF so my family is thrilled. We've told some close friends but haven't announced anything over social media to our wider acquaintances.
What questions/advice do you have? See above.
@wabash15 thanks for the bra advice, @breezybee I too fear the growing boobs. I'm already in a g cup size and I like elomi bras. I'll look into some of their bras/tanks as that time comes closer.
@clovelyone I've got some hip pain and the skin right along my hips on both sides is on the numb side. I can tell something is definitely happening with the hips, as these will be my first I imagine the spreading has started?
Diagnosed : unexplained infertility
6 rounds of IUI and a MC 2/2014, rainbow twins 4/2015
TTC #3 5/2016
Restarted Fertility tx
IUI 2 rounds, baby girl 12/17
Diagnosed : unexplained infertility
6 rounds of IUI and a MC 2/2014, rainbow twins 4/2015
TTC #3 5/2016
Restarted Fertility tx
IUI 2 rounds, baby girl 12/17
Next appointments are June 20th-MFM for head to toe measurements, and June 21-OB for glucose test.
We'll have our gender reveals that weekend on the 24th. Only 3 weeks, I can't wait!!
9+3, mo/di twins. I started on the Jan 2018 board, since EDD originally calculated at 1/3, but these babies won't wait for 2018!
I had an ultrasound yesterday, and it was great! We saw the membrane, very clearly, and so we won't be worried about monoamniotic risks. I also got to hear both of their heartbeats, and one of them seemed to be waving at me! lol!
So much nausea, and my feet are feeling a little swollen. They don't look it, but feel it. Some abdominal discomfort, but nothing too bad. Constipation, but I seem to be doing better since I started diclegis, so I can handle some fruits and veggies now.
Have you told your family and friends yet you are expecting twins/triplets (or just one)? How did it go?
Only a few folks know about the twins, but most of my friends and family know I'm pregnant. We're going to do something cute to announce the twins part, if we can get it together.
What questions/advice do you have?
None right now! I was just released from my RE yesterday, and waiting for the Ob/gyn to call me back to make an appointment. I feel like I'm a little in limbo, between doctors.
7 IUIs, 7 BFNs.
2 IVF attempts, both cancelled and converted to IUI, both BFNs.
Decided that my tired old ovaries are ready to retire.
Next step- reciprocal IVF, using my wife's eggs, my uterus!
fresh 5 day transfer (2 embryos) 4/17/17- BFP!
Identical twins "due" 1/2/17 (but anticipated arrival sometime December)
Diagnosed : unexplained infertility
6 rounds of IUI and a MC 2/2014, rainbow twins 4/2015
TTC #3 5/2016
Restarted Fertility tx
IUI 2 rounds, baby girl 12/17
We told our parents on Mother's Day and my fathers birthday. Everyone was very excited which is great bc we live together but aren't married.
Only problems are the recent crazy mood swings,mommy brain, the extremely bad constipation and the unsolicited advice from coworkers. "
Don't tell me I can't have my tiny baby can of coke I haven't had one sip of coffee in three months and this is making me not throw up on you"
and also getting the twins hmmm how? Thing more and more
Mine are spontaneous twins and we didn't do fertility treatments but seriously?? Mind your business.
Glad those ladies weren't anyone I knew!
Diagnosed : unexplained infertility
6 rounds of IUI and a MC 2/2014, rainbow twins 4/2015
TTC #3 5/2016
Restarted Fertility tx
IUI 2 rounds, baby girl 12/17