August 2022 Moms

Mommas of multiples check in

Katek819Katek819 member
edited January 2022 in August 2022 Moms
Sorry if there is already a discussion started but I'm freaking out. Just found out we are having twins. we had an almost 4 year old. Never thought I would have twins and im terrified. money, bigger cars, way more diapers, double everything!

Re: Mommas of multiples check in

  • Hey @katek819! There have been a few twin discussions in Randoms this week, because we have so many multiples mamas here! It was suggested to start a weekly or monthly check-in so you all can keep track of each other and get more direct help from other multiple mamas! Any chance you would mind changing this post up a bit while you still can to be more inclusive, maybe as a check in? Instead of just a one off? I know @darkrose88 mentioned her previous bmb had a layout for a multiples check in- maybe you can share that here @darkrose?

    Congratulations on your twins! I can’t imagine the excitement and shock that comes with finding twins/multiples!! I’m so glad there are so many other mamas here to commiserate with you!
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  • bridgiebee82bridgiebee82 member
    edited January 2022
    Hey, @Katek819 I just found out this week we are expecting twins too! It's very overwhelming, but I'm so excited. This is our first time in this rodeo. 

    So let's check in. Mom's of multiples:

    EDD/WeeksDays:

    How many are you expecting?

    Fraternal/Identical:

    How do you feel?

    Anything different about this pregnancy than you've noticed in previous pregnancies or from other threads?

    Questions:

    Advice:

    GTKY: What are you doing to take care of yourself this week?

  • bridgiebee82bridgiebee82 member
    edited January 2022
    EDD/WeeksDays: August 20

    How many are you expecting? 2! Twins!!!

    Fraternal/identical: As far as we know, identical.

    How do you feel? Really run down physically. Emotionally, all over the place. I'm excited, nervous, happy, terrified. Mostly excited.

    Anything different about this pregnancy than you've noticed in previous pregnancies or from other threads? This is my first time having a baby!

    Questions: None right now.

    Advice: Don't be afraid to ask questions! 

    GTKY: What are you doing to take care of yourself this week? I'm going to bed early!

  • EDD/WeeksDays: Aug 17/ 9 weeks 1 day but based off last US they should measure 9+4

    How many are you expecting?  2!

    Fraternal/Identical: identical

    How do you feel? Excited and a little anxious/worried. I may have sort of prayed for twins but didn't expect it to happen so quickly. 32 and want at least 3 kids...maybe 5 . Though let's see how 2 goes 😂

    Anything different about this pregnancy than you've noticed in previous pregnancies or from other threads? First time Mom here, did have MMC at 8 weeks and a couple CP. I started feeling extremely hungry at 5 or 6 weeks whereas the first I kind of lost desire for food.

    Questions: Anyone else concerned about preeclampsia/high BP? Mine was high at my OB appt but I was having a little PTSD about the US because of my missed miscarriage earlier this year. I've been checking it at home and it's been pretty good. Hopingvto keep it down.

    Advice:Take one day at a time!

    GTKY: What are you doing to take care of yourself this week?
    Trying to get a ton of nutrition. So much fruit, dairy, veggies. 
    Sleep is usually my weak point so making a point to get to bed before 10:30.
    Exercise- trying to maintain active. Harder than usual because I'm tired after work and don't want to get up early. We just got beautiful fresh  ❄ so enjoying cross country skiing the last couple days.

  • darkrose88darkrose88 member
    edited January 2022
    @paytonpedro looks like @bridgiebee82 is on top of it! Excited for all these moms of multiples!
  • @kbtt2022 my birthday is August 17! Congrats to you momma! I feel the same way about exercise.
  • Hi everyone! I’m super excited to also be expecting twins! This is my first pregnancy and while I’m very nervous, I’m very excited as well!

    > EDD/WeeksDays: I was 8 weeks as of yesterday and we are expecting 8/24.

    > How many are you expecting? We are expecting twins!

    > Fraternal/Identical: Identical

    > How do you feel?I am very nervous as I found out very early. I’m still early in my pregnancy and this is my first pregnancy as well. It was very unexpected.

    > GTKY: What are you doing to take care of yourself this week? I have the week off work, I’m just resting a lot. Lots of sleeping and drinking lots of water!
  • @kelsea-miller20 welcome! I'm around the same time as you, just 8 weeks this week. I feel like I drink gallons of water a day. I'm having trouble sleeping and I find myself sooooo thirsty at night. 
  • @kbtt2022
    i am also concerned. I had it with my first pregnancy. Although to begin with i am overweight and had uncontrolled pre hypertension then. Now that i am on BP meds I’m a little less concerned. 

    Not gonna lie my first pregnancy was awful for many reasons but i just want to let you know that PreE can happen after delivery too. I tell everyone this bc I had no idea and it snuck up on me. I just like to pass along the insight. I had breathing problems after my c-section and was rehospitalized. A lot of people tried to tell me it was anxiety causing the breathing issues but i had pulmonary edema. 

    Sorry i will get off my soapbox now it’s just that since it happened to me I don’t want it to happen to others. 
  • @kate819 thanks for the insight!  I'm currently checking my BP a couple times a day. I'll continue to monitor!
  • edited January 2022
    @bridgiebee82 I’m already having low back pain and feel like I can’t get comfortable no matter where I sit or sleep. I generally don’t drink a lot of water (I know) but I’ve been trying my best to drink at least 10 cups a day and I’ve been achieving that!
  • Congratulations mama’s!! I am a seasoned twin mama, due with singleton number two… I had twins as my first babies!! 

    It’s so exciting, they are still bff’s at ten years old and have they own nicknames for each other 

    if you have questions about twins let me know!!


  • I may have spoken to soon. My "Baby B" was measuring a week behind with a slow heartbeat. Another ultrasound in 10 days to see what's going on. 
  • @Katek819 oh no. Hopefully baby B picks up in growth and has a strong heartbeat next US. I can imagine how many emotions you’re having right now 
  • paytonpedropaytonpedro member
    edited January 2022
    *lurking from singletonville*
    @katek819 sending you all the positive vibes for Baby B! I hope this next ultrasound comes back perfect! 
  • @Katek819 oh I’m sorry to hear, hopefully all is well at your next scan. Keep us posted. 
  • @Katek819 oh I'm sorry to hear that. Please let us know how you are doing. Sending you love! ❤ 
  • Hey ladies! I'm so glad we have a multiples check in! I love that there are so many of us!

    So let's check in. Mom's of multiples:

    EDD/WeeksDays: 7w5d 

    How many are you expecting? 4 😳😳😳😳 spontaneous quadruplets;

    Fraternal/Identical: all fraternal!

    How do you feel? Still in shock but I feel like I'm going so fast so crampy and exhausted 

    Anything different about this pregnancy than you've noticed in previous pregnancies or from other threads?
    I've had 2 sets of twins preciously (also spontaneous) but this time I feel more crampy

    Questions:

    Advice: hang in there! 

    GTKY: What are you doing to take care of yourself this week? Getting so much extra sleep and taking it easy on household chores 
  • @Karissa764 excited for you! You are the multiples queen!
  • @Karissa764 Fraternal quads?! Wow! You are the multiples queen, for sure! 
  • EDD/WeeksDays: August 9th/10w6d

    How many are you expecting? 2

    Fraternal/Identical: fraternal

    How do you feel? Started nausea medicine so much better! 

    Anything different about this pregnancy than you've noticed in previous pregnancies or from other threads? First pregnancy (first ovulation too 😂)

    Questions: anyone else use an ovulation medicine like clomid? (I’m guessing with identical it doesn’t matter)

    Advice: I’m doing lots of research but that may just be my personality.

    GTKY: What are you doing to take care of yourself this week? Sleep! And eating the fresh foods I’m craving. 
  • Yay! More twins! How exciting! I've never taken ovulation medicine. I didn't even know there was such a thing. Sorry I'm no help! 
  • I'm relieved that they all have their own sacs and placentas! I'm still nervous but it takes a level of complication out. 
    I can't wait for our next ultrasound, it's not until Feb, 11th and it feels so far away! When they called to schedule it they were like "this is a 2 hour ultrasound, a half hour for each baby" 😳 that is a long ultrasound 😂
  • @Knottied3cfee6e3dbcb220 I am expecting twins first pregnancy first ovulation too! Congrats that’s so exciting. And don’t worry, so far I am the google queen lol! Definitely suggest What To Expect When You Are Expecting. I got it off Amazon and it’s like the pregnancy bible!
  • wow 4 at once and 2 sets on twins. oh man. your a rockstar!
  • Welcome to August. We have quite a few MOMs (Moms of multiples) here. Looking forward to getting to know you better
  • @megcusick welcome! We're happy to have you here! 💗
  • @kelsea-miller20 I will look that up! Congrats to you too! 
  • EDD/WeeksDays: 8/9/2022

    How many are you expecting? 2

    Fraternal/Identical: don’t know yet!

    How do you feel? REALLY nauseous ;)
    Work is getting so hard!!! I also feel so useless at home :( my poor husband has been doing everything!

    Anything different about this pregnancy than you've noticed in previous pregnancies or from other threads? I think it’s harder this time around because I have a 14 month old that I’m running after!

    Questions: how does everyone handle making dinner and smelly stuff like that :)
    I find that I can’t go near my kitchen, and I really don’t want to be giving my family so much takeout! It’s also so expensive!

    Advice: eat small frequent meals!

    GTKY: What are you doing to take care of yourself this week? Taking naps!
  • bridgiebee82bridgiebee82 member
    edited January 2022
    Welcome @knottie42a53a134d7df52c! We are so glad you're here! Naps are my favorite too! Some of the ladies in other threads have suggested wearing a mask when cooking or cleaning to help with smells. We'd love to get to know you better.  Drop into the introductions page and tell us some more about yourself. There is also a Read before posting thread with instructions on gif and spoilers and all kinds of stuff if you're new to TB. You may want to consider changing your username to reflect something more personal and so that it's easier to tag you. So excited to be on this multiples journey with you! 
  • Thanks for the welcome!!
    I tried to change my username; not sure if it worked!

    Thanks so much for the advice!
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