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Daniele'sTwins

02-24-2006, 01:01 PM

Valerie...:rotflmbo: I am so sorry but the toothbrush thing is so funny. I was so concered I had to ask my husband what could be wrong with you and he had no idea. Now I have to tell him what it was and he will get a big kick out of this. He is constantly laughing becasue I talk about all of you guys/girls like you are my best buds. He thinks I am addicted, which i know I am.

Lisa...I am SO glad your gloucose test was fine. As for the house I would be very upset myself. I honestly would mention the fact that you are preg with twins that added info couldn't hurt. I hope you don't have to move in with your in laws. My sil and bil live in Quakertown. Is that near you? I will have them set up a bedroom for you:D .
As for the McNuggets, I would have cried! LOL I am so bad with food lately. I don't like to share and i would not like to miss out on any little morsel...lol

Tina...Love the belly shot! We all have such cute preg bellies. I am just scared what happens later in the pregnancy! LOL Sometimes pregnant women with twins start to look like they are carrying a spaceship! Have you noticed that? LOL I can't imagine not wearing one of those belts at that point!
As for the placenta thing...My boys do share one placenta but two sacs. Can you see by my picture. My doctor sasid that he was just about certain that they were identical but then the x-ray tech thought they might be two placentas that fused together, so they may be fraternal. It really doesn't matter, I really just want healthy babies....HOWEVER. I am Italian with a little French and my husband is Filipino...lol It is possible if they are fraternal that one look like me and one look like him and then they won't even look like they are related never mind twins!

I have to go eat lunch... I will check in later.

EBTwinz

02-24-2006, 01:34 PM

You gals are all so sweet! I am so glad I have you all to turn to when I am freaking out! You are my personal cheerleaders! :yippee: Well, looks like we aren't moving on Monday. It may be Tuesday, which I can handle, but anything after that will make me lose my mind. My Dh talked to the realtor w/ the development and she blamed the mortgage co, the mortgage co blames the realtor. So, I don't know who's fault it is. At this point, I don't care, I just want it taken care of!! Too bad I can't drink because I could really go for a absolute and cranberry right about now! Or even a beer! Anything to take the edge off!!!

Sherry: I am so glad to hear that the notch in the cord went away! :clap: Now, it's time to prop those feet and try not to worry about anything. You know, I actually got a little nauseous at my level II yesterday. I thought it was from them pressing on my stomach, but maybe it's from laying down. And when I went home, I slept for 3 hours. I guess it does take a little toll on our bodies.

Tina: Congrats to you too on the great level II. That is sooo cute that your boys are hugging each other. Mine were laying on top of each other. :) As for the one placenta, you may have had two at one point and they fused together. That is what happened to me. They still have their separate placentas if that happens and there is no risk for TTTS. PLus, your's are very close in weight, so that is a great sign. Try not to worry about it. Your doc will keep a good eye on you! And I love the belly shot! It's too cute!!!!

Valerie and Daniele: You guys always make me laugh when I read your posts. I always talk about you guys to my dh, too. He's like, Who is Valerie and Daniele and I will say, "YOu know, my friends from the internet." ha ha!! I tell him I would be lost without all of you on this board. He has his PSU football message board people and I have you gals!

Talk to you all soon! I will keep you updated on my moving. Let's just hope I don't have a complete nervous breakdown before the night is over.
~Lisa

megzmom

02-24-2006, 02:43 PM

Tina: I didn't realize it but I think we are due the same day June 29th? I think I am 22.1 today (have to check the ticker).
Anyway, I also have two identical boys. They are sure that I do have 1 placenta but 2 sacs which was so scary when I first found out. I had a horrible perinatalogist that diagnosed it and left us with no good news. On Tuesday I had my other level 2 and her tune was completely different. Baby A is 14oz and baby B is 1.1oz (just like one of yours!). She did check the computer and said the difference is 17%. does anyone know about the differences? She said there was no need for concern so I really am not now (first time this entire prgnancy). She did say they'd keep monitoring me for TTTs. Does anyone know the requrirements (percentage) to be diagnosed?

Valerie: Loved your tongue story. I was rolling!

One good news was the dr said she would definately write a script to allow me to stay out of work (not even bedres!). Crazy me, I said I was okay until next visit. My disability doesn't kick in for a month unless I am admited one night. So unless she admits me, I can't afford to take off. Obvious if there were other risks I would but right now I am as comfortable as a prego can get. My cervix is still long 5.2 and closed! yeah. She was just saying it for my sake since I am a teacher and on my feet allday.

Talk toyou all soon....

AndreaR

02-24-2006, 02:45 PM

I just found this site and these message boards. I am pg with twin girls, EDD is 6/18, but my OB has booked a C-Section for 6/1.

I just spent the past several minutes reading your posts, and I feel so relieved to know that there are other women out there with similar worries and experiences!

I had my glucose test yesterday, but won't have the results until Monday, since my doctor's office is closed today. I know I will be worried all weekend. So far all of my worries have been for naught, so I should probably remain calm, but it seems like since I've been pregnant, I worry about EVERYTHING.

Have any of you bought / researched double strollers yet? I have done a little research, and I'm curious to know what others think.

Thanks!
Andrea

vthompson

02-24-2006, 03:30 PM

Andrea - Welcome to the board. We are glad that you have joined us! :clap: Believe me, we all worry about everything now that we are pregnant! Although, I worried before I was pregnant, it has just gotten much worse! As for double strollers, I bought the Graco Duo Glider. It had good reviews on the Internet. I think some other moms on this board have bought another brand or two.

Megzmom - I am glad that you had a much more positive experience with this level II. It is really hard when you have to deal with a doc who has a bad bedside manner! I am very proud of you for listening to the doc and not being worried! Unfortunately, I do not know enough about your situation to give you any advice. However, I am sure someone on the board has a similar situation as you and can help you. As for work, I understand where you are coming from financially. It is so hard because you want to stop, but you know you can't really afford it without disability or some other form of income. I am in your same situation! I just keep crossing my fingers that my company will at least let me work part of the day from home! I do not know how you stand on your feet all day!! I feel like I am going to fall over after an hour or two!

Lisa - I am so sorry that you are not going to be able to move on Monday, but Tuesday is definitely better then Wednesday. I hate when people try to pass the buck and blame someone else. It is so annoying! I always talk about you guys to my DH, too. Sometimes I think too much! However, if I haven't mentioned the board in a day or so, he will eventually ask me what is going on lately...so I think he is somewhat interested :) I was laughing when you called us your Internet friends!! That is too cute! Not to be totally corny, but we are all friends now, I mean we talk about everything from our sex lives (or lack there of :D ) to our boobs to our discharge!! I don't even talk about these things with my friends here! I am just so glad that I found all of you!

Well, I am sure I will check back over the weekend. I am addicted to the board!

Valerie

Daniele'sTwins

02-24-2006, 03:37 PM

Megzmom...I do not know about the percentages but I will ask at my next appointment. I do know that your weights were VERY close so i wouldn't worry about that.

Lisa...I am glad you are moving in on Tuesday, but don't do much of the moving. I know you won't but I felt as though I needed to say that anyway.

Andrea...Welcome. I am due on the 16th and I am also having a c-section too but my doctor did not scheduale a date for me yet. He said he will but chances are that I will go into labor before the date anyway. How do you know that you will have a c-sec already? Do you already have children? I know I am havng one because they found a small brain anyerism on my a month before my wedding in June 04. My aunt died of hers when she was just 33 and both my other aunt and my mother have had to have brain surgery because they also had them. My nerologist and my OBGYN do not want me pushing at all. Did you ever watch the movie Jersey Girl? That is what the mom (Jennifer Lopez) had when she was giving birth except we know about me.

Daniele'sTwins

02-24-2006, 03:38 PM

Andrea...sorry I forgot to mention the stroller. I got the peg-perego aria one. I liked it because it was side by side but not bigger than a wheelchair so it goes through all doorways.

AndreaR

02-24-2006, 03:46 PM

Daniele - I am so sorry to hear about your anyerism. Will you have to have surgery, too? I am having a c-section because I have had multiple procedures on my uterus to remove fibroids, including an open surgery, which was just like a c-section. My OB doesn't want to take any chances with the uterine walls.

Andrea

AndreaR

02-24-2006, 03:48 PM

Thanks for the stroller info!
This is my first pregnancy - fibroids prevented me from getting pg before. Then we did IVF to get pregnant quickly before the fibroids grew back.

EBTwinz

02-24-2006, 04:03 PM

Daniele: I seriously feel like I have to protect you for some reason! I am so sorry to hear about the aneurism. Thank God they found it. Did you have to go in for routine tests, since it runs in your family? I did see Jersey Girl. I am so glad you are having surgery. Do you have to take meds for it or eventually have surgery? Sorry if I am asking too many questions, I just worry about you.

Valerie: You are right, we are friends, not just internet friends. I tell you all a lot more than I tell my own friends. They don't understand what I am going through, anyways, so I don't even bother to tell them things about the pregnancy. At least you gals know what I mean if I ask if you are having a lot of discharge! ha ha!! Oh, I just remembered something about the sex thing (or lack there of), I tried to use the excuse that dh and I can't have sex b/c of the low lying placenta. Well, wouldn't you know it, my placenta moved and the first thing dh said when we got home was when can we have sex again. So, I think I may have to give in this weekend.

Andrea: Welcome! And cograts on joining the twin club!! As for a stroller, I am also getting the duoglider w/ snugride car seats. I am getting mine from Babies R Us.

Megzmom: I agree w/ Daniele, your babies are so close in weight. that is good news. So try not to worry too much about it! But if you need us, we are here to provide support.

Well, everyone, I am going home. Have a great weekend and I am sure I will be checking in tonight. I told DH that the computer is the last thing to be packed away. I can't live w/out my message board gals!!!

~Lisa

Daniele'sTwins

02-24-2006, 04:05 PM

Andrea...hopefully I will never have to have surgery. You don't operate unless the aneurysm is 4mm big and mine in 04 was only 1mm. Then when I got a second opinion they doctor said it may just be a coiled blood vessal. I am hoping that is all it is. I was supposed to get another MRI this summer but never did. I know that you can have an MRI pregnant but I will not. I will get one after the babies are born though.

As for you havign girls, that is awesome. On this board we are mostly b/b or b/g. Glad you are here.

Daniele'sTwins

02-24-2006, 04:16 PM

Lisa... I have been tested with an MRI every year since my mother had surgery. It was horrible to find out right before my wedding but in a way it helped me to relax believe it or not knowing that life could be short buit at least I am with the best guy ever! Some people never have to have surgery. I will just continue to monitor and hope that either it doesn't grow or it is just a coiled blood vessal. I do believe in the power of prayer SO much so I don't get worried anymore.

It was so funny though when I found out because i felt like I had it all covered. All my friends and family were praying for me, and my firends are Jewish, Buddist, Catholic,Born Again Christians, etc...We were covering so many religions , I knew I would be ok...LOL

Mommyhas4

02-24-2006, 06:37 PM

Megzmom:

Hi! I am from the May board and just popped in to see how you ladies are holding up.

I also am mono/di and having identical girls. You can see from my pic below that we already have a 1 year old and 2 year old boy, so we are excited about the girls!

17% in and of itself if fine. The basic criteria is 30% difference in weight, plus a difference in amniotic fluid levels to diagnose TTTS.

I encourage you to read up here: www.tttsfoundation.org and to ask about your fluid levels at every appt. If one placenta has a fluid level of more than 15 it's a cause for concern. You are at the time in pregnancy (16-28 weeks) when Chronic TTTS is a huge issue, so I would keep an eye on the stats.

Feel free to PM me if you need more info.

-Jeanette

Jillmami

02-24-2006, 09:59 PM

Well, I had my 2 week checkup from my cerclage. All is well and the babies look wonderful! They are in a yin yang position and we actually saw baby A head butt baby B in the behind. A is constantly trying to get on the u/s screen even when it's not its turn. It was so funny! Poor baby B! :rotflmbo: The dr. said that my strict bedrest is to continue for the next 5 weeks; which are crucial. Once we hit 30 weeks, we can breathe a sigh of relief while we wait to hit 32 weeks. So, back in bed for me. At least the next 5 weeks are broken up with an ob visit and a level 2 u/s in 3 weeks. That will help tremendously!

Daniele - Sounds as if you have a wonderful support system helping take care of you and your health. Thank goodness you found out about it and that you maintain a positive, healthy attitude about it. That helps a lot I am sure.

Andrea - Welcome!! We also chose the Graco DuoGlider and are happy with it. Of course when we tool around the garage with it, it's empty. :D But we chose it over the side by side since it's narrower and for us is easy to fold up and stick in the car. As for fighting over who gets front/back, there will always be something to fight about so we'll see.

Lisa - To echo the sentiments of everyone else, that totally sucks about the moving! Like you need something to worry about. :eek: Try to stay calm and maybe enjoy something sweet instead of the normal vices.

Seems as if we are all just plugging along nicely keeping those babies healthy and safe while they finish their growing and fattening up! Take care, listen to your bodies, and get lots of rest while we can!

JacobsMom

02-24-2006, 11:37 PM

Hi Ladies!

I just found this website last week and decided tonight was the time to join.

Today (what's left of it anyway) is my 39th birthday. I am expecting identical twin boys June 22nd. I have one son, Jacob (duh-see user name) who turned 8 in December. My hubby, James, turned 40 on Feb. 1. We live in Houston, TX.

I look forward to getting to know you and learning from you as well. I have been reading some of your posts, and have no idea what some of you are even talking about!! LOL!

My DH promised me a backrub tonight with no strings attached (HA HA) so I'm heading to bed now. I am so glad to find this message board.

TTYS,
Stacey

Daniele'sTwins

02-25-2006, 08:19 AM

Jill...I am so glad your appointment went well. I am sorry you have to continue your bedrest but it seems like it is doing so much for your babies! You are doing GREAT! Keep it up!

Stacey...welcome to the board! If you have any questions please feel free to ask us. Hope you enjoy the board as much as we do!

Jeanette... Thanks for stopping by, we really appreciate any added information. That was helpful.

I am going to jump in the shower, well not really jump i am big and fat now. I will step gracefully into the shower. I am going to go get a facial with my mom!

swineland

02-25-2006, 09:16 AM

Hello everyone!

Wow, I've been gone for so long that when I tried to backtrack on the posts, I realized it would take me hours to read all that I had missed! I'm glad for the most part that you all are doing well and, despite the daily aches/concerns/complaints, there aren't any MAJOR problems with the babies. ;)

Also, welcome to all the new expectant mommies who have joined us......you'll really become attached to this board. Whether it's just "lurking" and reaping the benefits that way, or diving in and posting all the time, I'm sure you'll get lots of reassurance as we all go through this twin pregnancy together.

My trip to Phoenix was wonderful....I had so much fun with my friends and know that it was my last "hurrah" before June. I went to bed early every night and tried to drink as much water as normal, but in the end, I was totally ready to come home. The day after I got back, I woke up with a sore throat and subsequent cold and an ear infection for which I now have antibiotics. I was just WORN OUT. Between flying cross-country and running 100mph with shopping, activities, etc.......I am not surprised I got sick.

So, now it's rest time again for me. My next level II is on Thursday and we are so excited :yippee: ! I have not had the glucose test yet, but as I'm 24 weeks on Monday I know it will be soon.

When are you all having your baby showers?? Mine is scheduled for April 22nd, which is roughly 2 months before my "due date", which I know is unrealistic with twins. Just wondering how early or late everyone feels comfortable doing theirs, for those of you having one.

Also, diaper bags for twins? Are you guys just getting a regular one and hoping to be organized? I read in my "Ready or Not, Here We Come" book that a reg. diaper bag isn't sufficient for twin moms. Well, I certainly don't plan on carrying a Samsonite with me, so it's just going to have to work. The ones from Petunia PickleBottom are REALLY cute and fashion-forward, but are $$$ in the end. The one I like is $180.....don't think THAT'S gonna happen!

And this is probably TMI, but I have totally started getting the colostrum/milk discharge from my (.)(.)'s!! The first time I saw it, I couldn't believe it.....if I squeeze, even just a little bit, it's all white and liquidy. Sorry if that's TMI.....my husband was all freaked out...like OMG! It's just so crazy to think that our bodies are preparing for all of this and actually making MILK!

Well, ladies, have a great weekend and it's good to be back!!

Steph

TMoT

02-25-2006, 11:12 AM

Gee! In 24 hours it seems like the posts have DOUBLED (like our bodies)!!! :crazy:

A BIG *WELCOME* to Stacey and Andrea!!! Stacey, I'm 39 too (and HAPPY BIRTHDAY, btw!!) and have two older boys (5 and almost-7). Teresa (on the May thread with identical girls) is 38 (will be 39 when she has the babies ;-)) and also lives in Texas. Will you just look at that?! Even though Texas is SO big, the world is actually _small_ -- as they say!! ;-) Andrea, my sister had twins a couple years ago and is INSISTING that I get the Graco Duo-Glider too! The only "problem" I see is that the front seat doesn't collapse fully and Baby in Front can't lay down completely. Jill, I love your description of driving the stroller around in the garage! LOL

Lisa: You are so funny! I can see the Italian in you in all your posts! :-D I'm glad the move situation is settled apparently, but I'm still pretty p*ssed off about the Mickey Dee's fiasco! Grmph.

Daniele: I'm SO EXCITED about your identical little boys! You are an inspiration and a light. I'm sure everyone on the site shares my sentiments. :'-)

Megzmom: Hold out (and Daniele too!) on worrying about the size difference! What Jeanette wrote (thanks!) about the TTS criteria is reassuring for you, I hope. And, wow! "Mono/di" ?!?-- following this thread for so long and _I_ don't even know what we're talking about most of the time!!! ;-)

Steph: Welcome Back! Glad you enjoyed your trip to Phx, though it seems (surprise!) you might have overdone it a bit. ;-) A LARGE portion of my family lives in Phoenix, so that was a bit nostalgic to read about... :'-) Have you noticed all the cool new smileys on our site, btw (or were they already here before your trip)?!? I personally like this one a lot, and feel so touched about what everyone says about our "online friendships." :grouphugg: It's so true what Lisa, Valerie, et al. wrote about us sharing stuff with each other that our friends couldn't even begin to comprehend (WHERE do I begin??!)!!!

...And, about your colostrum leak, you were so diplomatic (LOVED the smiley!!) LOL But, don't be modest: You _can_ say "bOObS" on this thread!! LOL The Editors are so enlightened, they won't even censor it!!! And, BAH! about "TMI"!!! (But maybe my personal standards are really low...?!?)

Jill's L2: *WAY TO GO!!!!!* Hang in there now! You're almost there and doing a superb job! SOOOO HAPPY for all of you!!!!! :yippee:

Tina's Tummy: It's GORGEOUS (Gah. I feel like Jason!! ;-))!! LOL And who made the remark about the "UFO"??!? That was _really_ funny too!! Shall we call them our "Umbilical-Fed Obsessions" then?!? Ewww. Ick. Witty--NOT!!! Well, no matter how we all end up looking, like Jason also said, we should be proud about having something so few other women do! :-DDD

Valerie: :clap: You're super! Thanks to you, and everyone else for the nice remarks about my L2. I'm really pleased (and relieved -- whew) too! You're the cheeleader these days on the thread (and care- support-giver too)! _Thanks_ again!!!

Geez. I almost forgot why I came to read here (besides being addicted too (!), AND waiting for my bath to get cool... It's probably FREEEEZING by now!)... I tried something in the kitchen a little while ago, which I wanted to share: A home-made yogurt "smoothie"!!! It came out so yummy and easy, I thought maybe some others of you would like to try something similar and see how it goes!!!

Basically, I took a banana, an apple, about a 1.5 cups of (low-fat, ahem) yogurt, two big (okay!:-() "dollops" of honey, less than a cup of milk, and about 3tbsp of ground "flax" (like wheatgerm -- for the fibre *wink wink*). I chopped the fruit (left the apple peel on -- surprised I didn't do the same w/the banana and my pg brain!), poured it all in a big thermos cup, blended it with one of those plunger/blender things, and PRESTO! Instant home-made yogurt Smoothie!!! It's delicious, nutritious (sp help!), and blah, blah, blah...!!!! Thought it might be good with peaches, strawberries, and even orange juice (to mix things up a bit). And for extra protein, I suppose you could add protein powder, or an EGG (yick! -- although that would make it even more rich/smooth... Hmmm)... *sigh* Just one thing: Be careful about the milk. Maybe start mixing the other stuff first, and add milk to "liquify" things as needed....

Or, to avoid all the fuss and mess.... Just go to the McDonald's Drive-Up and order a @#$% Flurry!!!! ;-) LOL

As you can tell (?!), I'm enjoying my weekend "off" quite a bit and the bday party last night was less boring than I expected (??!). It was actually in a bar (=WAY TOO MUCH SMOKE -- gads!), but I really liked being able to sit on my own and not feel compelled to make small talk with anyone, or have any unwanted company. I felt SO complete and content. That was really nice. Gearing up for the music event tonight and looking forward to that (minus the smoke and standing for hours) VERY much! Should try to get in a nap, but looking at the time now, that might not happen. Gonna just go try to "gracefully step into" (LOL) and enjoy my ice-bath now, at least...!!!

Check in with you gals later...!!

PS The bath is STILL WARM -- Aaaah!!! Man! It must have been VERRRY HOT before! :-O

teresa67

02-25-2006, 11:43 AM

Sherry,

Wow you got an interesting life story. I thought you might be in the military or have a husband in the military. How do you like Brussels? Where were you from in the US?

Oh and my daughter is soooo excited, she brings me something for the girl's everyday. My son doesnt say much....probably embarassed his mom is pg lol

TMoT

02-25-2006, 12:08 PM

*blush blush* Teresa, you are too kind! In fact, my dad was in the Army when I was little, but all the traveling I've done since about the age of 14 is my own fault...! Ahem. ;-) What I wrote on the July site is only the tip of the iceberg... I've lived in Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, the US (of course!) and now Belgium... And all but the LAST were PLANNED! But, as we know... The most beautiful things in life are RARELY planned, nor are we much in control of them happening! And (as a pg doc I once had said), thank GOD for that! And isn't it just BETTER that way too??! ;-)

My family comes from Western NY state, near Buffalo. But now most of them live in Virginia/DC, Phoenix and Albuquerque (typical Snow Birds)...!

Hope you don't mind me sharing your info with Stacey -- the other twin (b/b) pg mom from TX who just turned 39! Go figure!!! ;-)
x

Tiny Blessings

02-25-2006, 12:14 PM

Hi everyone...Just checking in to see what is happening on the board today. Steph, glad you are back and that you had a fun time on your trip. Sorry that you are getting sick now, though..that's a bummer. Get some rest and put your feet up so you can feel better soon.

Welcome to the new mom, Stacey! This boad just keeps growing each week, just like all of us! LOL:clap:

Sherry, that yogurt smoothie sounds pretty good. Maybe I'll try one this weekend. I must admit to being addicted to the Oreo McFlurry, though and for those really tough afternoons, I ask them to put a scoop of HOT FUDGE in it! YUMMY!

Jeanette, I am so glad that you wrote to us. The TTTS is exactly what the doc at my level II this week was concerned about when they discovered I am mono/di and he scared the crap out of me! Thanks for the info and for the link. I will absolutely go check it out.

Okay...gotta sign off. The sheetrock guys are here installing the drywall in my kitchen today...can you believe it? On a Saturday? The guy said he was very busy, but knew that I was prego with twins and said he couldn't see making me wait for a kitchen! WOW! :aok:

Take good care of yourselves and your babies, everyone!

newmomx2

02-25-2006, 12:18 PM

Wow this site has been busy since I last checked ! Welcome to the 3 new mommies - you will love this site - it is great to have others who understand what you are going through...

I have my Doctor Appt Friday - all went well - BP is still low YEAH and I have my glucose test form and will try to go to the lab next week and get it done...Doctor said I should keep doing the work schedule like I have it 2 days in the office 3 days at home - the minute I start to have pre term contractions the going to the office is over....he explained what to look for - also said that I should be okay to travel 1 1/2 hours to my shower at 30 weeks but to make sure I take a copy of my chart with me in case something happens - and just having it will ward off evil spirits :) Hubby wanted to travel home to see his parents today but I freaked out and he got pissed - he just doesn't understand that I am scared to travel right now - I like knowing my hospital is only 10 minutes away - going home for the shower is stressful enough...he caved in but has been pissed at me all morning (odd thing is we have no reason to even go home...and we have so much to do here - he just doesn't get the scared factor especially as I get so close to 28 weeks - I feel there is an invisible line that once I pass it everyone could be okay if they came - ALTHOUGH THEY ARE NOT COMING BEFORE 5/15 - I TELL THEM THAT EVERY DAY :) )

Glad to hear that everyone's appointments seem to be going so well.

The tongue and McNuggets story had me laughing :clap:

Well I guess I better go do some cleaining - hoping we can clean out the baby's room closet - full of my husbands crap - I mean valuable stuff...

teresa67

02-25-2006, 12:19 PM

That yogurt smoothie sounds soooooooo good.....I'll have to tweak it with the diabetes, but it will still work.....now you've made me hungry.......one thing though......no raw egg.....can't have that during pregnancy......salmonella, etc.......use protein powder, such as whey instead.

No, I don't mind about you sharing my story. I like to think of myself as young and vibrant......hey I did get pregnant on the first try lol<a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008_ZNxdm801DSUS' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_1_6.gif' border=0></a>

JacobsMom

02-25-2006, 02:17 PM

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for the warm welcomes. I feel so clueless about everything. I don't even know what the significance of a Level 2 Ultrasound is. I've just been going through this pregnancy blissfully ignorant I guess. Reading about some of your complications and bed rest, has made me feel very thankful and blessed that I have not had to worry about any of that yet.

As of today I am 23 weeks and 2 days. I found out on Feb. 15 that the twins were identical. I had been told after an internal sonogram at the doctor's office on Dec. 5 that they were fraternal, with two placentas and two sacks. She said she could see where the two sacks touched and formed a line. All this time we have been hoping and praying for one boy and one girl. We found out in January that baby A was a boy, but baby B was turned away. So it was a shocker last week to be told that they were identical with one placenta and one sack. I kept asking the doctor "Are you sure?" She kept assuring me that she was. I finally had to accept it when she said, even if I am wrong about them being identical, I have definately seen that they are both boys! I think she was getting a little perturbed at my attitude. I have since found out that she is one of the premier doctors in her field at the Houston Medical Center, so I guess she is not used to being questioned! LOL!

On another note, I just ordered a Baby Trend Snap and Go double stroller from Babies R Us online. This is the frame that you can clip the car seat/carriers onto. It was $99.99, but through tomorrow is $10 off. I have already bought two of the Evenflo Embrace car seats I caught on clearance at Target for half price. I have a friend who is giving me her double stoller but I don't know what kind it is, just that it is the front and back style.

I found a Mothers of Multiples group online here in Houston, and they are having a HUGE garage sale on March 11, so I am going to try to hit that for any other big ticket items I may need. I still have all of my son's things - swing, highchair, bouncer, etc. and I'm thinking I don't really need two of everything.

Well, I'm supposed to be working on my junk room today, so I need to get off the computer before hubby gets up from his nap. My inlaws are coming on Monday and the junk room is also the guest bedroom so I need to make sure they have a place to sleep. It will also become my twins nursery after the pink walls have been painted over!!! I have so much to do in my house to get ready and I have barely gotten started! Heaven forbid I get put on bedrest, I won't have anyplace to put the little angels when I bring them home!

Later,
Stacey

p.s. I love the little countdown graphics. I will have to find out how to do that! I want one!!!!!!

Mommyhas4

02-25-2006, 04:31 PM

Stacey: Are you sure you only have 1 sac? Most identicals are 1 placenta, 2 sacs. If you only have one sac you are extremely high risk. The loss statistic is over 50%. I am not trying to scare you, but you really need to make sure you understand the difference. Also most of the time if you were not diagosed with 1 placenta before 12 weeks, they can't be sure. It could be 2 fused together to look like 1.

I am not one to question someone else's medical care, but you need to know the details so you know the risks.

Monoamniotic pregnancies are less than 1% of all twin pregnancies. Up to 40% of those diagnosed as monoamniotic are misdiagnosed. Most doctors will put you in the hospital full time for monitoring and will deliver at 32-34 weeks. All Monoamniotic pregnancies are delivered via c-section.

I was actually misdiagnosed as being mono/mono. I am actually mono/di but the membrane was so thin it took forever to find it.

If you are truly mono/mono you should be in the hospital already, or on bedrest with 24/7 monitoring. You can find out more here: http://www.monoamniotic.org/public/welcome.shtml but I have to warn you, they don't sugar coat it.

I will be praying for you and your babies, please keep me posted.

-Jeanette

Dad of twins

02-25-2006, 07:26 PM

Hello ladies!
It is just me again! Sherry I guess a thanks is in order. I think? Thinking like me can be scarry!
It has snowed like 8inches today! Had to drive home in it! It was not fun. Anyways I want to welcome the new people to the board. I am one of the few husbands on here but I keep the ladies laughing most of the time!

Lisa: I was telling my wife that micky D's should have free refills on their food too for you pg woman! I told her the story and she found it very funny but true!

Well not much else new. The wife getting bigger and me rubbing her back more! Really she is feeling pretty good other than feeling tired. Her shower is like next weekend! Wow here all ready! It does go by too fast!

I hop that everyone is well and stays that way. I will use a line from my 4y old "Keep the baby's safe."

Jason

vthompson

02-25-2006, 10:19 PM

WOW! I last checked the forum on Friday at 4:30 or so! I cannot believe how many posts there are. If I leave any out, I apologize!

Jason - That is so cute that your daughter saids that about the babies! She sounds like a sweet little girl.

All the New Moms - Welcome to the board!! We are all so glad that you have joined us! We just keep growing!

Newmomx2 - That is fabulous about your appt! I am glad to hear that everyone is still doing so well! Make sure you keep resting and listening to the doctor about work! That is cute that you tell the babies to not come until a certain date! I actually do the same thing!

Tmot - the fruit smoothie sounds very good. Thanks for sharing! I am glad that you are having a relaxing weekend! I understand what you said about the smoke. I hated it before I got pregnant, but now I find it intolerable. Sometimes I want to point to my stomach for smokers to see, just so they can feel bad for smoking around a pregnant woman! (LOL)

Steph - I am so glad you have joined us again! It sounds like your trip was very good. Now, you need to take care of yourself so you can feel better! As for showers, mine is March 25th, 3 months before my actual due date. A little early, but I was afraid to wait until later. Just being paranoid! I registered for just a regular diaper bag and I am going to hope it works! Plus, I figured we wouldn't really be leaving the house for awhile (LOL). Actually, I checked my registry today, and that is the first thing someone bought! I swear I am obsessed with looking at the registry. I am personally not had any leaking yet, but I know a lot of people have mentioned it.

Daniele - After reading about your aneurysm, I was all set to ask you a bunch of questions. However, you answered most of them in previous posts. I am very glad to hear that things are under control. Make sure you keep taking care of yourself! You had me laughing out loud when I read your comment about jumping in the shower! How was the facial? That sounds very relaxing.

Jill - It sounds as though everything is going very well! Keep resting! You are doing a great job so far! I think we will all breathe a little sigh of relief once we hit 32 weeks!

Lisa - Seems like you may have run out of excuses for sex :) Good luck with the packing this weekend!

Well, it is MUCH later then I thought so I am going to go to bed. I actually, cannot believe I am still up! Talk to everyone soon!

Valerie

JacobsMom

02-25-2006, 11:50 PM

Testing to see if my new ticker signature works! YIPPEE!!

JacobsMom

02-26-2006, 12:19 AM

Hi Jeanette,

Thanks for the info about Mo/Mo. I am pretty sure the doctor said there is only one sack. I have to admit I was a little pre-occupied with the NO GIRL news so I could have missed something. LOL! But I asked my hubby just now, and he says he remembers her saying she saw only one placenta and one sack. :confused: I do remember her saying they will monitor me closely to make sure one of the babies doesn't get too much bigger than the other, something about blood flow. I am assuming after finding this board and checking out some links she is referring to TTTS, which is just as scary!! One is measuring 2 days larger than my gestation date, and the other 10 days larger. She said an 8 day difference wasn't anything to be concerned about. She has a heavy accent and talked quietly, and was not that talkative in the first place. I have no idea whats going on! Good grief!!

I go to my OB again on Wednesday morning. You can bet I will have a LOT of questions for her! So far I have not even been considered high risk, and now I find out I could be facing two potentially devastating conditions!!!! :eek: My OB had said she wouldn't even put me on bed rest unless I started spotting or having pre-term contractions. She encouraged me to keep up any normal activities I felt up to doing. We just got back from Disney World for Pete's sake!!

Well, I'm off to bed. I can't take any more excitement tonight. We have a LONG day at church tomorrow so I need to get some sleep so I'll be in a mood to actually worship!! LOL!

Good Night!
Stacey

I go back for another ultrasound on March 13, and another follow up with my OB the same day. This is getting more complicated than I thought!!

teresa67

02-26-2006, 12:49 AM

Stacy,

Hi, I'm Teresa from the may board. I have identical girls with one placenta and in 2 sacs. I was first told they were in one sac, but after I was sent to a high risk specialist, he found the thin, invisible line separating them.
If you have any questions just pop over to the due in may board. Keep me posted.

vthompson

02-26-2006, 09:13 AM

Stacey - I realize this is much easier said then done, but try not to worry and get stressed out about all of this. I would just try to write down all of your questions now so that you don't forget anything for your appt on Wed. At least you don't have to wait very long to talk to your doctor. Always remember, you can vent your worries on the board to try and reduce your stress!!

Valerie

Mommyhas4

02-26-2006, 11:58 AM

Stacey: I certainly was not trying to scare you, I just wanted you to be sure to be asking the right questions about your care. Be persistant. Teresa is right, there is a ton of people misdiagnosed with one sac and if it wasn't done by a high risk peri, I wouldn't stress about it. I would, however, ask for a referral to one immediately and don't take no for an answer.

Keep us all posted.

-Jeanette

EBTwinz

02-27-2006, 07:41 AM

My goodness, you ladies have been busy chatting this weekend. I tried to pop in over the weekend, but I was too tired to read everything. Well, we are settling on Wednesday. We spent the whole weekend packing the rest of our stuff. We are getting the Uhaul truck tomorrow morning and loading it up so we have the rest of the day to clean our townhome. Then we have to park the Uhaul at our new house until we can move in on Wednesday. We have to stay at the inlaws tomorrow night (:eek: ) but it's only one night. I just worry about my cat. They have a dog and three cats in that house, so my cat is going to freak out. Plus, mine is an indoor cat and they leave the doors open so their animals can get out. I think I will just keep him in my dh's room, w/ the door closed. My luck, he's going to puke or poop everywhere b/c he's nervous.

Dh and I got into a little fight on Saturday. I think we were both so stressed and took it out on each other. Plus, his parent's are driving me crazy!! So, finally, I told him that we are going to a restaurant, he's getting a beer and I am getting fried food. After he drank his beer, he was much more tolerable and I even got him to go to Target with me. :D He only complained a little bit.

Okay, now I have to re-read some of the posts to respond:

Daniele: It's so good to hear you be so upbeat about everything! You can add another Catholic to your list of people who will be praying for you! :) I am so jealous you got to have a facial!

Jill: Glad to hear your appt went well. You had me laughing when I read about baby A wanting to get on the screen, even when it's not it's turn! I wonder if that is a sign of things to come!

Stacey: Welcome to the club. I am sure you will love it here!!

Steph: You're back! Glad you had a good trip. As for showers, my mom is throwing me a shower on March 18th. It's at her house, 4 hours from here. I will be 28 weeks. I didn't want to travel after that, just makes me nervous. I think my work is planning a surprise shower for me b/c one of my co-workers asked me for a list of food that I like to eat. That list was very long and full of carbs!! And my MIL is having a small shower for me at her house first weekend in April. they only live 20 mins from us. As for diaper bags, I have no clue what I am getting. I am soooo picky! I read in that same book that the over the shoulder one won't work with twins. I may get a backpack. The Gap has a cute black one that is pretty reasonable. I wish I could get a Coach diaper bag! (Yeah, right!) I told Dh that would be a nice "push present". (wishful thinking...)

Sherry: that smoothie sounds yummy! I was wondering about the egg thing, too! Speaking of eggs, does anyone know if we are allowed to eat "dippy" eggs? (eggs that are over-easy?) I have been avoiding them, but I really want to eat them when I go out for breakfast! As for the smoking, I know how you feel. I went to a party about a month ago and left b/c people were smoking beside me. I have asthma, so being around it really bothers me.

Tina: keep us updated on your kitchen!

newmomX2: I tell my babies when they are allowed to come, too! LOL! Over the weekend, I felt a couple pains (just BM stuff) and got a little worried. I told them to stay tight for 12 more weeks. I try to bribe them by saying that mommy's tummy is safe and they get to float around in warm fluid. Plus, they get to eat really good stuff, like McNuggets and ice cream. I tell them if they come too early, then they will have to be in a hospital, w/ needles and breathing machines, and that won't be very fun. I hope they are listening! :)

Okay, I think that covers everyone. Hi Jason! Hi Valerie!! How was your weekend????

~Lisa

Daniele'sTwins

02-27-2006, 09:09 AM

Hi everyone...Well, I feel good not getting up today to go to work. I do feel a little bit guilty because there is so much that needed to be done at work but now the substitute is stuck with it all. If I think about it too much I will get very upset so I am trying not to even think about work.

Steph...I am glad you had a fun and safe time on the Phoenix trip. As for my baby sghower, I am having mine on April 2. I will be 28 weeks at that point and the shower is 30 minutes from the hospital. I can't believe how everyone is already producing milk! Should I feel bad or lucky that I am not yet?

Sherry...Theat shake does sound good but NO raw eggs in pregnancy at all!

Missy...I dont balme you for not wanting to travel. My husband and I were going to go to NH for a weekend in March but I had him cancel the trip. That is HUGE for me. NH is my absolute favorite place to be believe it or not but it is 4 hours away and all I can think about was what happened to Trish from the May board when she was so far away from home.

Stacey...It seems like you have a good handle on all you need to do. I get overwhelmed too but I am a definate list Queen. I even write down to respond the this message board...lol. I used to be a lot worse but then I married my husband and realized it was either my OCD or my marriage...lol. My husband is my polor opposite in so many ways. I would be a stress case if I didn't relax a little.

Lisa...Thanks for your prayers (we are both Italian Catholic girls). I think faith is God gets me to be the way I am. As for the "dippy eggs" I was laughing because I call them "dunky eggs". Anyways...I have eaten them on occasion. I never heard not too but I make sure that the white part is cooked really well. Sometimes the yellow gets a little cooked too just to make sure the white around the yellow is cooked enough. I am curious to know what others say about it.

Well, I am going to try to take a nap now. I will check back in a little bit.

vthompson

02-27-2006, 09:39 AM

Daniele - I do not seem to be producing milk yet, either. So, we can feel bad together :D Try to not think about work! That is what a sub is for . . . I am jealous though of your napping :) I also heard no raw eggs at all during pregnancy.

Lisa - I have also eaten overeasy eggs a few times while I have been pregnant. I am not sure if they are bad or not. I am assuming it is like the lunch meat thing, it is ok to eat once in awhile. I am very worried about you moving! You better take it easy, no heavy cleaning of the townhouse, either. I am glad that things are progressing with the move. As for the in-laws, one night isn't too bad. Hopefully your cat is ok! I agree that you had a fight with your DH because of stress. At least you found a solution (drinks and fried food, LOL).

My weekend was pretty uneventful. We went to see my DH's grandma on Saturday. She had a mild stroke last weekend. She is now in a nursing home temporarily for speech therapy. I just feel really bad for her because she is a very independent woman and you can tell that she is getting very frustrated. Nursing homes are very sad places when you think about it. Grown adults were being fed by nurses or just sitting in chairs not talking to anyone. It just seemed so lonely.

We also went to see my nephew play hockey. It is amazing how CRAZY parents can be, yelling and screaming at refs! My DH has coached youth hockey since I have met him so I have seen it all, but these parents were NUTS!!! I told my DH that he needs to smack me if I ever act like that!

Valerie

EBTwinz

02-27-2006, 10:14 AM

Daniele: Like Valerie said, don't feel guilty about not going to work. Let the sub worry about your classroom. You have enough on your plate right now. And it is funny how much we learn about each other and find out how we all are so similar. Maybe we were all meant to "meet" each other through this board. Who knows... I believe there is a reason behind everything.

Valerie: I ate dippy eggs, too. I was just worried about eating them and didn't want to admit that I ate it! LOL! But, I guess it's okay, in moderation. I am sorry to hear about your Dh's g-ma. I agree, nursing homes are sooo depressing! My step-grandma was in one a couple years ago and I used to dread going there because of how sad everyone looked while sitting in their wheelchairs. Plus, this one lady always thought I was her granddaughter, so I would just talk to her to make her feel better. And not to sound mean, but it always smelled like urine!
As for the hockey parents, I know exactly what you mean! My dh played sports, growing up, and he said his parents were always yelling in the stands. He said he used to get so embarrassed. We both vowed never to do that to our kids. If anything, I will be their cheerleaders! (since I used to be one in highschool!) Gooooo Twins!! :yippee:

And don't worry, I am not doing much w/ the moving. I am not even allowed to clean, which is good for me, bad for dh!

Talk to you all soon!
Lisa

mommyof4at26

02-27-2006, 10:16 AM

hi i just wanted to get to know other moms on here i too found out on feb 15 that we were expecting twin boys identical i am so nervous i can barely breathe i already have 2 girls 5and 6 yr old i am 26 and we just got married, i had my first ultrasound at 5 weeks and i am now finding out that at my 2nd ultrasound at 5mos that we are having twins, i kinda wondered i just felt so much movementand i have to pee every 10 -20min. i am glad to find a place talk :clap:

bunnybryan

02-27-2006, 10:38 AM

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Keep cooking ladies. FOr those that are on Bedrest - I was too from 18-34 weeks (just released last Friday). It's so worth it. The babies really need it and if you let yourself find some enjoyment in it, it's not so bad. I'm glad to be off and able to move around more but keep in mind, your body won't be as strong once/if they release you. So you'll have to limit your activities.

If you guys have any questions - we've covered a lot of stuff (very candidly) on the April board. Come visit us whenever you'd like. I go visit the March mommies often.

Good luck. Keep cooking ladies. Remember the goal: healthy mommy, healthy babies.

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Tiny Blessings

02-27-2006, 11:06 AM

Hello everyone. Thought I would check the board during my lunch break and not have to complete with my son for the "typing" privledge at home. LOL. BunnyByran, thanks for the long list of coupons and freebies....Every little bit would help! And welcome to the new "Mommyof4at 26"....you'll enjoy this board and it is great to have a place to come to where others can relate to what you are experiencing!

Daniele, as a school admnistrator, I can tell you that while you will be missed by the kids and staff, everyone knows that you are better off doing what you are doing: taking good care of those babies from home. DO NOT FEEL GUILTY about putting yourself and your babies first because this is EXACTLY what you are supposed to be doing right now. Enjoy putting your feet up and relaxing, not to mention getting the opportunity to pee whenever you need to! LOL

Lisa, glad to hear that the moving issue has been settled. It will be rough for a few days, but don't push it too hard and exhaust yourself. Let the others do the work while you bark out orders as to where everything should go. In some ways, maybe this was the perfect time to move! LOL

I ate eggs over easy just this weekend....YIKES...I never thought of it as dangerous, but my guess is that they are not too bad to eat occassionally otherwise the doctor would have said it was on the NoNo list.

After worrying all weekend, I have decided to call the doc back (the one who was so glum and scary at my Level II on Thursday) to ask some specific questions as he was so vague...Knowledge is Power, right? Or it will give me even more to worry about EEK. Anyway, I hope he calls me back today so I can get this off my mind. I think I just need some reassurance from him that he was painting a worst case scenario to prepare for.

Okay, lunch break is over. Gotta run. Take good care everyone!

Tina

EBTwinz

02-27-2006, 11:08 AM

Bunnybryan: That was so sweet of you to post all of the good freebies! Thank you so much! I know I will be writing my letters, pronto! I have to admit, I snoop on your April board to check in w/ everyone. I am keeping all of you in my prayers and hoping for healthy babies! You all are doing a great job!!!

Mommyof4at26: Welcome! I am glad you joined us. I can't believe that you only found out recently about the twins. That must have been exciting/shocking! Feel free to ask us any questions. We are all very open around here!

~Lisa

vthompson

02-27-2006, 11:10 AM

Bunnybryan - Thank you so much for the info! I am definitely going to start working on that! Any help we can get is helpful!

Mommyof4at26 - Welcome to the board! I think you will find it to be very theraputic! Try to rest and keep healthy, even though you have your hands full :)

Lisa - It is really amazing how much we all have in common, on top of having twins. I also think that we were all meant to meet on this board :) I was laughing out loud about the fib you told about eggs!! That is too funny!! I am glad to hear that you are not going to be doing any cleaning! My doc told me no cleaning, too.

Well, I am going to eat my lunch. I am having a turkey sandwich, which is totally against the rules, but I was really craving one and I only eat them once in awhile!

Valerie

EBTwinz

02-27-2006, 11:11 AM

I must say, one perk of this job is the catered lunches we get twice a week from drug reps. Today's lunch is chicken parm w/ rigatoni, salad, homemade bread, and choc cake w/ peanut butter icing.... YUMMMMM!:crazy:

vthompson

02-27-2006, 11:17 AM

Tina - I am very glad that you decided to call the doc. I truly believe that knowledge is power, espically when it comes to our babies! Keep us posted!

Lisa - I am sooo jealous of your lunch! That sounds amazingly yummy! Really puts my sandwich to shame now!

EBTwinz

02-27-2006, 11:31 AM

Tina: I am glad you called the doc, too. Hopefully this will put some of your fears at ease. Maybe the reason the doc was so glum, was b/c he has poor bedside manners. I know that my doc isn't the most outgoing and always tells me the worst case scenario (which prob isn't good for a worrywart like myself). But, then he will tell me that he just tells me these things to prepare me, just in case they happen. For the most part, he has told me that I am fine. So, hopefully his glum attitude is just a bad case of bedside manners.

Valerie: Sorry to make you jealous of my delicious lunch! ha ha! I must say, the sauce isn't too good for the ole' heartburn. About the dippy eggs, I went out to breakfast a couple months ago w/ my parents and they told me to not order dippy eggs. So I ordered my eggs "over hard" which are not good if you enjoy dipping the toast. So, on Saturday I told dh, screw it I am ordering the dippy eggs! Then I started to feel guilty that I wasn't allowed to eat them. LOL! I was trying to be sneaky but decided to fess up to you all that I actually ate them since you gals did, too! :D
~lisa

Mommyhas4

02-27-2006, 11:48 AM

Tina: Both Teresa and I from the May board have 1 placenta. We get monitored for TTTS on a regular basis. While it is scary, it's also very rare. I would worry about it. Your weights are good. They try to look at any differential over 30%. The most important measurement and one they should be looking at every 2 weeks or so is the amniotic fluid level. Anything over 16 is a sign of a TTTS diagnosis.

I am curious as to why they told you they thought that they were identical. If you only have 1 placenta, they are identical for sure, but if you had 2 there is no way to know until birth. 2 placentas is a 1/3 chance identical, 2/3 chance fraternal. If you truly have 1 placenta, you need a peri referral. They know what to look for and are prepared with options. But again, I wouldn't worry about it because it is rare and it's just extra monitoring so that they can catch it early if you do have it.

Fraternal twins can still have TTTS if the placentas have fused, but this is also noteable in u/s. Here is an article about how to tell if you have 1 placenta, or 2 that have fused: http://radiology.rsnajnls.org/cgi/content/full/220/1/68

Here is a link to the TTTS foundation: www.tttsfoundation.org

-Jeanette

mommyof4at26

02-27-2006, 11:59 AM

does anyone know if this is good, when i found out there were two they said one baby was 14 ounces and the other was 13 ounces also they were 3 days apart.

vthompson

02-27-2006, 12:17 PM

Mommyof4at26 - Your weights seem good, my babies are usually 1 ounce apart. I think that is normal. However, I have never been given info at to how many days apart they are. I am now curious myself if anyone has any info on this . . . or, has anyone else been given how many days apart their twins are?

Mommyhas4

02-27-2006, 12:33 PM

does anyone know if this is good, when i found out there were two they said one baby was 14 ounces and the other was 13 ounces also they were 3 days apart.

That is actually great.

-Jeanette

EBTwinz

02-27-2006, 12:44 PM

Mommyhas4

02-27-2006, 12:56 PM

mommyof4at26: I agree, it's good that they are only an ounce apart. Mine have always been close, but never exact. Last time they were 1lb 8oz and 1lb 10oz. As for days apart, I think I saw that in my u/s report but the only reason why I saw the report was because I looked at it in our computer system. It never said how many days apart they are but I think one usually measures higher than the other.

Jeanette: Are you sure about the placentas fusing and still having a chance of TTTS? The reason why I am asking is b/c the docs told me that I have a thick membrane between the two boys and they are most likely fraternal. At my last appt, their placentas fused. But, the doc told me that there is not chance of TTTS b/c even though they fused, it's still like their own placentas.

You are right, I was wrong. I had actually read that on another thread here, but I just did some quick research (Research Queen Here!) and they said it only happens when you have 1 placenta. It also says that they go by weight and fluid levels, not days apart as that is more subjective. Weight difference of more than 20% is suspicious and fluid levels where one baby is 16 and the other is 3 or 4 is the other gauge. 15% of all monochorionic pregnancies get TTTS.

My doctor is 1 of 5 that actually does the sugery in this country. He told me that if you have no signs of it at 28 weeks that they chances were nil that you would have any further complications.

-Jeanette

Daniele'sTwins

02-27-2006, 01:39 PM

Valarie...I am sorry to hear about your DH's Grandmother. I have a big fear of nursing homes myself. Do you know that when I found out that both my babies were going to be boys I cried at first! I love little boys but all I could think about was who will take care of me when I get old!? Now I know how important it will be it get along with my future daughter in laws! LOL

As for turkey sandwiches, I eat one a week. My doctor told me that it will be fine as long as the turkey is fresh and i am eating it from a reputable place. I also crave turkey a lot.

Mommyof4at26...wow! You are living my dream! 2 boys and 2 girls...My husband asked me what the boys wanted the other day (he really meant food) and I said, "2 sisters!"

bunntbryan...thank you so much for the contact information! That was so nice of you to think of us!

Tina...thank you for your kind words from the admistrator point of view. That really makes me feel better. I just got an email from my principal about the sub in my classroom. I have a pretty tough class this year and the sub (who is so good) doesn't know if she wants the class until the end of the year! I know I shouldn't worry about it but I Love those kids and want what is best for them! I really don't blame the sub though. They are laying off so many teachers in my district again this year and that just shows her that she will not be hired again next year so why should she bother with all the extra work.

Lisa...I am jealous of your lunch! I have no food here! I have to get to the market, but I didn't feel like showering today and it is soooo cold out today!

vthompson

02-27-2006, 01:51 PM

Daniele - If it is any consolation, my DH's grandma only has 2 sons. They are both married, however, her sons really step up to the plate when it comes to taking care of her. So don't worry, there is hope that your boys will do the same ;) As for the sub situation, try not to worry, your principal will figure things out. Here in Northeast Ohio, they are constantly laying off teachers. That is why I work where I do because I can not find a job. It amazes me because when I graduated from college, all they talked about was the need for teachers. Within 3 years, that completely changed!

I am having such a hard time staying focused today. I have accomplished basically nothing and all I keep thinking about it how bad I want to go home! Sorry, just complaining!

Valerie

Mommyhas4

02-27-2006, 02:15 PM

mommyof4at26: I agree, it's good that they are only an ounce apart. Mine have always been close, but never exact. Last time they were 1lb 8oz and 1lb 10oz. As for days apart, I think I saw that in my u/s report but the only reason why I saw the report was because I looked at it in our computer system. It never said how many days apart they are but I think one usually measures higher than the other.

Jeanette: Are you sure about the placentas fusing and still having a chance of TTTS? The reason why I am asking is b/c the docs told me that I have a thick membrane between the two boys and they are most likely fraternal. At my last appt, their placentas fused. But, the doc told me that there is not chance of TTTS b/c even though they fused, it's still like their own placentas.

Ok, maybe I spoke too soon again. There seems to be a difference of opinion in the medical community. Here is an article that supports that TTTS occurs in fused placentas: http://www.ucsfhealth.org/childrens/health_professionals/manuals/58_MultBirths.pdf#search='ttts%20fused%20placenta'

But there sure are NOT alot of articles that support that theory, so I think you are still correct. I think if I tried hard enough I could find an article that says that carrotts caused cancer.....

-Jeanette

Daniele'sTwins

02-27-2006, 02:22 PM

Mommyof4at26...being one ounce apart is really good. Last I checked my kiddos were two ounces apart. I go for another level 2 on Wednesday. I will let you know what the doctor says then.

mommyof4at26

02-27-2006, 02:48 PM

how many ultrasounds have you gals had? my 1st was 5weeks and my routine 2nd tri was at 20 wks so when should i expect anotherone or will i have many more?

vthompson

02-27-2006, 03:22 PM

Mommyof4at26 - I had my first u/s at 7 weeks, 8 weeks and 12 weeks from my regular ob. Then, starting at 18 weeks, I began to see a high risk doctor for level II u/s. I currently see him every 4 weeks. In April, I will start to see him every 2 weeks. I hope this helps!

Valerie

AndreaR

02-27-2006, 06:31 PM

Mommyof4at26... Regarding the age and your twins being three days apart...Apparently the computer estimates the age of the babies based on their size and the heartbeats. I find it helpful to compare what the computer says to what the actual gestational age is. I should say, it always makes me feel better to know that they are a "normal" size. For almost all of U/S my girls have been one to four days apart, always close to the actual gestational age.

re: dippy eggs.....I was told only to eat eggs that were well done. I haven't been brave enough to cheat. But I have cheated a couple of times w/ feta cheese. I asked my OB if it was okay to eat pasteurized feta, and he said "better to be safe and not." I tell ya, giving up booze & caffeine are hard enough, but good cheese too!??

re: "level 2" ultrasounds.... what exactly do you mean by that? I have had several ultrasounds, my peri does it whenever I see him, but so far he's only measured the babies size (head, femur, etc.), checked the heart rate, and measured my cervix. I did have a "fetal survey" done by the radiology department, where they measured EVERYTHING (and we found out that they are girls), but that was a one time only thing when I was 18 weeks. Starting with my next appt (3/13), I am going to go for antepartum testing with every visit. I'm not exactly sure what the tests are, but I know it includes some type of u/s. I would love to hear more about the u/s that you all refer to as "level 2." I'd hate to think that I'm missing something.

I found out today that I "passed" the glucose test. Hooray! I was a little worried, because my sister is a Type I diabetic. Glad to have one less thing to worry about.

Andrea

Tiny Blessings

02-27-2006, 06:40 PM

how many ultrasounds have you gals had? my 1st was 5weeks and my routine 2nd tri was at 20 wks so when should i expect anotherone or will i have many more?

It is probably fair to expect that you would have an u/s at every appointment....a routine bedside u/s is typical for twin pregnancies, plus you will go in for periodic Level II's, too. The good news...you will get to see those little buggers all the time! :yippee: :yippee:

Tiny Blessings

02-27-2006, 06:44 PM

Thanks, girls, for the supportive words on calling the doctor. He called me back around dinner time tonight. You were right...he was preparing for a worst case situation and seems to feel that there are no signs of TTTS at this time. :aok: PHEW... I should sleep better tonight! :clap:

Take care.....

Tina

Mommyhas4

02-27-2006, 09:14 PM

Tina: I am glad to hear it. I thought as much from your weights, but it's always good to get that reassurance from your doc. A peri should be monitoring you frequently (like every 2 weeks) for changes in your fluid level. The only other thing that you can do is drink Boost Shakes with the extra protein. The TTTS foundation has some indication that this can stop TTTS from forming or getting worse if it's already formed. The chocolate ones are the best!!

Andrea: Congrats on passing the test!! I actually had to do two tests since it can change later in pregnancy with twins and I just passed my second test today as well!! I know what a relief that is!

-Jeanette

mommyof4at26

02-28-2006, 06:31 AM

what is the differance between a ultrasound and a level 2??

EBTwinz

02-28-2006, 06:49 AM

Hi everyone! This will probably be my last post for a couple days. Our cable doesn't get set up until Thursday, so I will try to check in then or will be back on Friday. I will be busy moving. And don't worry, I won't push myself or clean. I will just be the supervisor. :)

Jeanette: Thanks for the info on TTTS. I am not worried that my boys have it b/c the placenta just fused together and they are only 2 oz apart. Actually, the smaller one is right on target w/ where a singleton should be and the bigger one is just a little ahead. So, hopefully mine will stay that way and continue to grow like weeds.

mommyof4at26: I have had an u/s once a month since 8wks. But, I also found out at 8wks that I am having twins. I will either have a bedside u/s or the level II. I have only had 2 level II's. That is where they are more indepth and measure the head circumference, femur bones, arms, check on the hearts, kidneys, stomach, diaphram.. .you know the whole work up and that is when I find out how much they weigh. The bedside u/s is in my OB's office and it is just to check positions and heartrates. Now that I am over 24 weeks, I have a bedside u/s and level II u/s, rotating every two weeks until closer to the end, then I go in weekly. I know my OB is just doing this b/c of the twin pregnancy. We are "high risk", even if you don't have any complications.
Andrea: I hope that answers your questions, too, about a level II. I never heard it referred to a level II until I was on this board. I asked the tech and she said it's kinda the oldfashioned way to refer to the detailed u/s.

Tina: I am so glad the doc called you and put your fears at ease. :yippee: I think your babies will be just fine, it doesn't seem like they are showing any signs of TTTS.

As for everyone else, please take it easy, rest, rest, rest!!! I will check in on you all later in the week. I am going to miss you all!:cry: I am so addicted to this board!

~Lisa

vthompson

02-28-2006, 07:30 AM

Lisa - I felt sad when I read your post! I can always count on you to post during the work day and keep my day going. It was funny, though, your last couple statements made it sound like you were leaving forever. It was cute!

Level II's - Lisa explained it the same way I would have so I hope that clears some things up for everyone. I only knew of level II's because that is what my doctor called it when she referred me to the high risk doctor.

Tina - I am so glad that your doc called back and eased your fears! Aren't you glad you called! Doctors just don't understand what they put us through sometimes!

Andrea - Congratulations on passing your test. I am sure that is a huge relief!

Well, since I was late to work and now I have spent a half hour doing personal business on the computer, I should probably try to get focused :)

Valerie

TMoT

02-28-2006, 10:58 AM

I had ANOTHER stomach bug yesterday!!!!! I was in delirium with barfing, aches, pain and suffering ALL DAY -- like being pg with twins isn't hard enough! It's so unfair! I felt exhausted (and :eek: am probably dehydrated and malnourished -- again!) but couldn't find any way to get comfortable enough to rest -- so very fatigued on top of all that....! Felt like there was one of those infamous peas under my bed and it was beating me to a pulp! :-( Arrrgh!

But, maybe I was actually hit by the sinister Dippy Egg Syndrome??!??! I eat those things almost EVERY DAY! :eek: again Honest!!! I didn't know I couldn't (and, now, we're all just worried about Bird Flu here in Europe, so that's already made me more leery of eating eggs as it is), and I was living in such blissful ignorance till I read all your posts about this!!!!! :crazy:

Well, I'm gonna ask my OB just to make sure. Europeans eat "soft-boiled" eggs a LOT, and I'm afraid that I majorly picked up this habit myself since living here. *sniff* I'm addicted. What will I do if I can't eat these things anymore??!?!?!?

Okay. Enough whining.

Jeanette, thanks for all the info about TTTS. I'm going to see if I can find those High Protein Drinks around here too. I think they're great for _all_ multiple moms! You ladies should do the same!!!!!

Andrea and Jeanette, congrats on the good sugar reports! I posted this site earlier about Gestational Diabetes (and avoiding it), in case you might want to take a look for future reference anyway (never hurts to just be "aware" of good/bad eating habits):
http://www.plus-size-pregnancy.org/gd/gd_prevention.htm

Speaking of which, Teresa, when you had to amend the yogurt smoothie recipe for diabetes, what does that mean? Do you use a sugar substitute or something??? I actually read on the site above about how BAD fruit-yogurts are for GD (think about it: that's just jelly/jam mixed with yogurt, and we all know how much sugar is in jelly!!), and that's what got me thinking about the smoothie "idea": If you choose low-fat yogurt and mix in FRESH fruit, there's that much less (=almost no) sugar/sucrose -- and it's still pretty tasty! Just added the honey ('cause it's a hair better than refined sugar), because it can be a bit sour otherwise........

Btw, on Saturday, DH was mad that I didn't save him some of my smoothie experiment! IMAGINE. The nerve!!!!!

Also about Saturday: The music event turned out to be a bit of a disappointment. I managed to find a place to sit for a good part of the show, but there was still quite a bit of smoke, etc., so we left early... Wah. And just when you MAKE the effort to go out....!!

One thing I noticed during this horrible flu fiasco (and, in fact, this might even be the SAME flu as I've had for a couple of weeks now -- it just doesn't go away! Wah) is that the babies are moving a LOT MORE now!!!!! Erm. I mean, I can _feel them_ more and more!!! :-) I even had two moments where I was praying/pleading with God for mercy and then asked the babies if they could "help Mommy," when I got a BIG BH and subsequently passed out! ;-) I mean, it felt like a big HUG each time, then all the pain/discomfort went away and I fell sound asleep. ...My little angels. :'-)

Reminds me of a(nother!) link I wanted to share with you all. I tried to post it on the main thread, but I'm having trouble with that, so at least you all will have it. Get this: Mounting evidence indicates that babies' cells stay with (and protect!) Mommy for _decades_ after pregnancy!!!

Summary of NPR Report by Author:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5195551

Listen Directly to Broadcast:
http://www.npr.org/dmg/dmg.php?prgCode=ME&showDate=08-Feb-2006&segNum=12&mediaPref=WM&getUnderwriting=1

Well this should make you all feel pretty good! And, I suppose the benefits are multiple for pg moms of twins! Isn't that great news?!? (And now you know why I was asking my babies for "help"...!!!;-))

Lisa, I hope the move goes well. Loved your way of "negotiating" with the twins. I just tell them: "Stay put. Period." ;-)

Hope you're all feeling great and feeling all the love from your beautiful bundles -- you too mommyof4at26!!! After the shock wears off (goodness! you just found out!), the wonder and beauty of having twins on the way will start to sink in, I promise! :-D (And, btw, my mom had four kiddies at the age of _25_, including twins -- me and my sister!! Hers were all under the age of four, though! So -- whew! -- at least you have an advantage there!!!!!) I also will have four kiddies (my older sons are 5 and almost-7). But I'm _39_!!! I don't know which of us has it worse!!!!! lol ;-)

COURAGE -- as the Froggies say! ;-)

teresa67

02-28-2006, 11:15 AM

Sherry,

I used 1 cup of 1% milk, 1 cup dry milk, fruit of choice....(banana, strawberry).......I love yogurt......but until the pregnancy is over it is forbidden.......even though its fat free......they add sugar to make up for the lack of taste. So for those of you watching your sugar levels....fat free is not good. I use stevia sweetner, it's an all natural from a plant.

I just keep reminding myself......not too much longer.......9 weeks maybe.
My doctor said she wanted me to get to 36 weeks. I'm having a c-section because of my complications and it being safer for the babies. My daughter was 9 pounds and my son 10 pound 14 1/2 oz......so I was counting on an easy birth for these girls, but that was not to be.

I'm really sorry to hear about your flu bug, that is terrible......it's hard enough dealing with everything right to be sick too. I hope you start to feel better, make sure you get plenty of rest and drink lots of fluids. Oh and that reminds me......I've been drinking lots of water.....which is real important right now........especially for the babies to help with the aminotic fluid and ward off preterm labor......but also for our bodies......but all of a sudden I lost my appetite for it, so I started drinking lots of carbonated diet drinks......I know thats a no-no but when you cant have sweets, they taste so good. Well......I've started swelling, in my feet, ankles, legs.....hands, face.....I just read that carbonated drinks cause you to swell. So I'm going back to to water.

vthompson

02-28-2006, 11:26 AM

Teresa - Hang in there! 9 weeks is going to fly by! I cannot imagine how much you have to alter your diet. It must be very annoying at times.

Tmot - I cannot believe how sick you are. That is terrible! Have you asked your doctor about it? It seems like you can't shake it. I hope you feel better soon. Thanks for the websites, I am going to check those out now on my lunch break!

Valerie

TMoT

02-28-2006, 11:32 AM

Nice to hear from you, Teresa! Sorry about your swelling! :-( I probably write this in every other post of mine, but DRINK YOUR WATER! Bad girl!!!! ;-) I had such a hard time drinking water yesterday (while I was busy barfing), I know the feeling to "not want" it... But, it seems that after the first gulp or two, things start to get better. With everything else going on, I hate to say this, but FORCE yourself to drink water, if you have to. It's SO CRITICAL for you now! That swelling is a sign of pre-eclampsia, and you just don't want that (nor toxemia, pre-term labor, etc., etc., etc.), so...do we really have a choice actually??!??!!! Hrmph.

WOW your babies were BIG!!!!!!! My second was 10lbs too, so I'm still holding out for big, healthy twins. Otoh, his weight, plus my age, plus my family history, twins, etc., make GD a serious risk for me, so I really have to take it carefully.

Thanks for the tip about sugar in low-fat yogurt. I'm going to read the label from now on just to make sure. I always try to get organic stuff of this kind to avoid "additives," but you never know..... My mom uses stevia too. Brought some with her when she came to visit at Christmas. So that's okay for pg moms then (think some ladies on this thread were asking about that)??

Well, just goes to show you: NO DIET DRINKS!!! If I think of grabbing something other than water, I go for milk (just for the protein). I even avoid fruit juice these days because of the sugar. :-( Milk... water... milk... water. That's about it. Blah. And I still have @#$% weeks to go! Aaaargh...!!!!!! ;-)

Btw, SWEEEET of your daughter bringing you stuff for the babies all the time. :-) I guess your son's reaction is a bit more typical "boy"/"teenager," but, when they're here, he'll fall in love just like everyone else I'm sure!!!

My kiddies are at their Papa's for the rest of the week now (it's "Krokus Holiday" = pre-Spring Break) in Europe for the moment. So, I will get another reprieve just to relax/recuperate for a few days. Whew. I need it. Hope I'll be able to kick this bug in the meantime!!

Take care of youS!

teresa67

02-28-2006, 12:00 PM

Sherry,

How do you start a thread?

TMoT

02-28-2006, 02:02 PM

Teresa, I don't know. I tried to start a thread but didn't succeed. Kept getting a "lost network connection" error. I've seen a post about this error before, but I don't remember where now...

Did you/anyone listen to the NPR broadcast? It's SO cool! :cool:

megzmom

02-28-2006, 02:51 PM

Wow, I missed a few days and alot of news.

Well the babies room is finally on its way. My dh and mil painted this weekend. It was a light baby blue but against other blues it has a hit of green. Everyone says I'm crazy. I don't mine. As for the theme, I changed from All Sport to a Noah's Ark. I thought 2x2 was perfect for a twin room, plus Daddy and boys will be into sports for the rest of my life :( , so I told him I get the baby room until they are in toddler beds.

The Orlando area had a mother of twins garage sale. It was pure mayhem. Worse than day after Thanksgiving! It opened at 7 and by 7:15 all the strollers and cribs were sold. My mom, mil and I went together and bought double stroller with 2 car seats, 1 crib (they didn't have mulitples-crazy!) Luckily I still had one from my dd. Everyone wanted them matching excpet me. i don't care either way. I foun a twin nursing pillow for less than 1/2 price! Plus lots of cute baby clotes. I already washed and hung them up.

Smoothie: I have been craving milk so bad, the only bad thing is I think it puts me on the toilet???? Does anyone have that problem? I made a smoothie a week ago with strawberries, milk and frozen yoguart. It was not good at all. I keep seeing postings but I didn't find the orginal recipe post. I am not worried about my sugar levels yet. But I do want more of the healthier than just ice cream. I get that fix with ice cream sandwhiches :crazy:

I am glad about the TTS info! I am too afraid of going to the April posts. I have been walking on egg shells for months. This is the 1st week that I am toatlly relaxed and excited. Don't want to distress myself with reality :)

I just found out that we have spring break in 2 weeks so I am hoping that will be enough of a rest to last me through 1/2 of April before I have to leave teaching. I'll take in 1 week at a time.

vthompson

02-28-2006, 03:27 PM

Megzmom - It is great to hear from you. I was wondering where you have been lately! That is great about the nursery being on its way! My DH is supposed to paint soon! I cannot believe how crazy that sale was! I do not know if you watch Friends reruns, but there is one where Monica, Phoebe, and Rachel go shopping for a wedding dress . . . the picture you painted reminded of this episode, it is very funny! I have not noticed that milk gives me toilet troubles, but I have so many problems in that area, who knows!

Tmot - I started to listen to the NPR report, but was interrupted from a co worker so I will have the try later. The nerve of some people (just kidding) :crazy:

Valerie

Tiny Blessings

02-28-2006, 06:42 PM

Tina: I am glad to hear it. I thought as much from your weights, but it's always good to get that reassurance from your doc. A peri should be monitoring you frequently (like every 2 weeks) for changes in your fluid level. The only other thing that you can do is drink Boost Shakes with the extra protein. The TTTS foundation has some indication that this can stop TTTS from forming or getting worse if it's already formed. The chocolate ones are the best!!

-Jeanette

Jeanette: I read that on the website, too. Actually I have been drinking the Ensure shakes since early on in my pregnancy just by chance, as I had so much nausea until about 20 weeks that it was all I could keep down in the AM. So maybe just by fate that helped! Anyway, thanks again. I hadn't been drinking them lately, but maybe I will return to my morning ritual once again just as a precaution. ;)

Tina

mmzill

02-28-2006, 08:01 PM

Hey everyone! I'm finally getting a chance to catch up on all the posts. Welcome new mom's.....(although you are probably thinking I'm new) This site is so wonderful.

Someone commented on Feta cheese......I have had that a few times, I love Greek salads!

Is anyone having heartburn?? Mine has gotten awful! A couple times I thought I was going to puke it was so bad. I hate it. It's the worst at night, no fail, I lay down to go to sleep and it starts.....grrrrr!

Also by the middle of the day I feel so uncomfortable, all I want to do is lay down. My belly feels tight and sooo sooo heavy, ribs hurt from the pressure and my hips hurt! I just feel miserable. Ok enough complaining from me. Sorry for that, I just know you will all understand!

Lisa, I hope your moving goes well. Don't overdue anything! I'm sure you won't. I feel for you, moving now is no fun at all!

Someone asked about how many u/s we've had. I had one at 8 wks, then 13, 18, 22 and I have one on Thursday which makes 26 wks!!! I guess I'm spoiled, but it's so nice to see them so often. I can't wait.

We are doing the Noah's ark theme too, I love the Two by two theme. I thought is was too cute, but then my dh was like, "But the animals in the ark came two by two, male and female.....not male and male" Oh well, I still am going with it.

Sherry, sorry you've been sick. that's awful.

Hope everyone has a great evening and day tomorrow.
~Monica

vthompson

03-01-2006, 07:27 AM

Monica - It is so great to hear from you! How did the move go? Are you almost finished? I have heartburn A LOT, especially at night, like you said. It actually wakes me up at least once. I have found that one Tums at a time really helps and my doc said it was safe. I usually take it at bedtime and then when I get woken up. I feel the same way as you half way through the day, all I want to do is lay down and take a nap. It is really starting to drain me!

Valerie

Daniele'sTwins

03-01-2006, 08:32 AM

Hi everyone!

Sheery... I am so sorry you are that sick! I hope they figure out what is wrong soon!

Monica...I am glad you are back! Did you realize that you are down to 2 digits! Only 98 more days for you!!

I went to my first Mother of Twins Club meeting last night. It was pretty cool. I did learn a few helpful hints. A lot of people recommended the Graco Duo stroller because it is so much easier to get the babies in and out when they are really small witht he car seats.

They also said people are going to come up to us with rude comments. I have already heard a few, like I am sure you have too. They said when someone says "God Bless You!" you should just turn and say..."It looks like he already did!" or if they say "I wouldn't trade places with you!" you should say..."Neither would I". Or if they say. "Boy, You have your hands full!" you should respond with .,. "Better full than empty." There were more, I will write them later if I remember.

I had a run in the other day, PLEASE forgive me if I already told you this story I forget who I tell and who I don't. Well, anyway I saw this woman that I used to wok with a while ago and when I told her that i was pregnant with twins her mother asked me if they were "NATURAL"!!! Now please understand I got pregnant with these miracles on the first try but I was STILL VERY insulted! I didn't have a quick response at the time but she honestly left me with my mouth wide open! What if I did have "help" getting pregnant! Those babies in my opinion are still a gift from God! They are still "Natural" for God's sake! What does she think the babies are made out of rubber!!! UGH! I had to let that one out!

By the way heartburn started for me for the first time last night and I still have it this morning. My mom told me of an old wives tale that if you have heartburn during your pregnancy that means you will have babies with lots of hair!

I have my u/s at 4:30!

Daniele'sTwins

03-01-2006, 08:53 AM

oh yeah...her is another one. When someone says..."Better you than me!". You should say... "I was just thinking the same thing!"...LOL

vthompson

03-01-2006, 09:01 AM

Daniele - I am supposed to go my first Mother of Twins meeting next week. Did you find it beneficial to go? I cannot believe that woman said that to you, like you said, all babies are natural...that was just such a weird comment. I am amazed at what people say now that they know we are having twins. I think half the time, I don't say anything because I am amazed at the comments. People act as if having twins makes you some sort of circus freak or something, like you will never be able to take care of 2 babies. It is annoying! I also heard that if you have a lot of heartburn, your babies will have a lot of hair. Not too much longer till we all know! Good luck at your u/s today. Make sure you post an update!

Valerie

vthompson

03-01-2006, 09:02 AM

Monica - BTW, I just noticed what Daniele said about your ticker. You are down to double digits! That is exciting!

Valerie

swineland

03-01-2006, 10:34 AM

Happy Wednesday to all......

Well, I am finally feeling better. The ear infection seems to be gone and except for a little chest congestion, the cold is history as well. It reminded me of how awful it feels to be sick and I started thinking, how would I have handled twins this last week?? Kinda got me overwhelmed. Then, on Monday, our cribs were delivered. Exciting yes, but I took one look at it and started sobbing! I think it just really hit home and I started thinking about all the things we still need to do to get ready....I just really got overwhelmed. I'm totally fine now, of course, and very excited for my Level II tomorrow. :clap:

I live in Orlando and can't believe I missed the Twins Garage Sale!! Megzmom, how did you find out about it? Where was it??

I've been getting some menstrual type cramps lately....no bleeding or anything like that, I think it's just the usual stretching and loosening that is going on down there! Anyone else feeling crampy??

I gotta run real quick...just wanted to say hi!

Hope you all are feeling good today and are happy :)

Steph

Tiny Blessings

03-01-2006, 11:24 AM

Hi everyone. Just wanted to post a quick hello during my lunch break. I have been typing all morning and my hands are KILLING me...all tingly and such. YUCK. But a few keystrokes for you guys is all worth it to me... LOL:crazy:

Glad you are feeling better, Steph. And don't worry about not having things ready...it's amazing how little you actually NEED to have ready to go for when they first come home. Having everything makes us feel good and prepared, but in reality all they really need is US, some diapers & warm clothes, and a place to sleep. :) the rest will all fall into place for you.

I haven't felt any crampiness....I wonder if that is something you should discuss with your doctor, just in case. You are probably right that it is just stretching, but menstral type cramps seem to me like somehting you should call the doctor to ask about. I forget how many weeks you are....around 26?

Daniele, I love the responses to the comments...thanks for sharing them with us! I definitely plan to use them when people make those types of comments. Can't wait to hear about your u/s today!

Monica, great to have you back with us again...how's the new place coming along?

Valerie, I am getting very tired in the daytime, too. After lunch I can barely function anymore. On the weekends I nap, but during the week I can't and by Wed or Thursday I am absolutley exhausted.

Does anyone know which pack n play is the largest? I saw an Eddie Bauer one that looked bigger than my graco one and that got me wondering. I want a big one so the twins can co-sleep in it for awhile at my bedside. Any suggestions?

I am so jealous about the Mothers of Multiples groups....I checked and there aren't any near my area! :sigh: what a bummer! I do know a few folks who have twins, but their kids are all school aged and are not babies. Maybe this group will continue on once those babies arrive so we can stay in touch and suport each other. I like the suggestion someone made about all meeting up at DisneyWorld someday....what a blast that would be!

Okay...gotta get back to work. Enjoy the day everyone!

Tina

sheriba

03-01-2006, 11:28 AM

Well here I lie, on my 3rd day of bedrest. (25 wk 5 days) Or as I call it, grounded! I am to just keep my feet up and not do anything and have everyone wait on me. So I am trying. It is very hard but at least work keeps me busy for the majority of the day. I have my wireless keyboard, mouse and tablet pc so I can work from bed or the the recliner in the living room, gotta love technology!

Heartburn - I have had it for at least 4 weeks now. It comes and goes - I have tried both Tums and Maloxx. Maloxxx seems to work better esp at night as it is a liquid and coats the throat. Try that if you haven't and it comes in good flavors now so it is tolerable.

Hungry - I have just started not being able to eat a lot at one sitting. I knew it would come, and here it is. Also I wake up at 3 or 4 starving so I get up and get an Ensure which is a PERFECT solution for the hunger. Then I can fall back asleep with ease.

We haven't seen the kids for 8 weeks and next Friday we get the next sono and we can hardly wait!

Oh we finished the babies room too. We had a professional artist come in and paint animals (zebra, hippo, money, etc) and clouds and we even have the clouds on the ceiling! It is pretty darn cute I must say. The great thing is that the 2 cribs, changing table, dresser and rocker all fit in the room! I was afraid it all wouldn't fit. Of course we know that both cribs won't be used to start with as they will sleep together in one crib but we wanted it all set up and ready this way! We are also thinking of putting one crib in our bedroom for the first couple of months for ease due to them getting up every 2 hrs for feeding. You hear both sides to that, good and bad. Some folks say they will keep us awake because we will always be wondering if they are still breathing etc. What are you all going to do?

Take care & feel good everyone!

Jillmami

03-01-2006, 11:32 AM

Steph - I too have had yucky feelings. Not necessarily crampy, but that blah menstrual feeling.

I was wondering if anybody has had discomfort/pain from a baby that is in the process of turning/changing directions. I had this 2 weeks ago when baby B when from a horizontal position to vertical. It lasted 2 days and was VERY uncomfortable. My uterus had trouble in stretching fast enough to accomodate the baby size. It is happening again and makes sleeping/bedrest miserable! Anybody else have these issues?

I am off for a nap as I didn't sleep too well last night. Will catch up on all of the previous posts later today. Enjoy!

megzmom

03-01-2006, 12:05 PM

Steph- I am so sorry, I forgot youlive in Orlando. The orlando branch email is www.gomott.org.

If you don't know about your area, they have a link to the national organization.

Our dues are $30 but youdon't have to pay until the babies are 4mths and you still have the same privellages.

Here is also the number : 407-872-4000, I heard the next one is in June. I went to the welcome meeting and it was wonderful.

my email is verreauh@osceola.k12.fl.us, if you email me I will forward your information to get you on the mailing lists.

It is the best, they bring meals to new families. They have a bedrest committee to help you from going stir crazy. They also have play dates based on the developmental age of your child. And every month they have get togethers. It really cool

vthompson

03-01-2006, 12:30 PM

Jill - I am sorry you are experiencing those discomforts. I have not experienced that yet, but it does not sound pleasant!

Sheriba - Technology is wonderful in our situations! I love being able to lay in bed and still get on the Internet. I am glad to hear that you are following the doc's orders about bedrest! I have experienced some changes in my hunger. Some days, I am hungry every 2 hours like clockwork. Then other days, I have to force myself to eat my snacks. I am not sure if you should eat whether hungry or not. Does anyone know? Your nursery sounds adorable! You should try and post pictures. We plan on starting out with the babies in our room and seeing how it goes. I have also heard both sides of that, but I figured I want to at least try it. I can't believe it has been so long since you last saw the babies. You must be ecstatic for next week!

Tina - I am not sure about the pack and plays. We bought a Graco hoping that would be big enough. I think someone posted a site for an extra large co sleeper. That looks a lot bigger.

Steph - I am so glad that you are feeling better. Try to not be overwhelmed, although I have been feeling the same way! I agree with Tina that things will come into place. We all still have some time to get things done. We will all be surprised in a few months!

Valerie

Daniele'sTwins

03-01-2006, 01:46 PM

Steph...I am so glad you are feeling better. It is so funny because when I had that stomach bug a few weeks ago and couldn't get off the couch all I could think about was how am I ever going to take care of two babies when I don't feel good! I guess you just do it right? I am having cramping too. I think it is just the streaching.

Tina...As for the pack and play I just got the graco too. And we should definately all stay in contact once the babies are here. I can't wait to post pics and see pics of all these babies!!!

Sheriba...Sorry about you being grounded but the room sounds great! I would just spend all my time sitting in there! As for my little munchkins sleeping arrangemnets I am doing the same as you with one crib in my room for a few months. I figure I want them together so a bassinet is out of the question and why get a co sleeper if I am already getting a crib. Just trying to be practical.

Well, I am going to go take a nap and then I am headeed to see my BOYS!

megzmom

03-01-2006, 01:53 PM

I am also going to use the graco pack and play for the 1st little bit when they get home.

Then I will ease them into their own room but maybe share the same crib. Then before they start rolling around I will move them to their own crib. I was thinking of keeping the cribs side by side so they can still see each other. Any comments? I know once they get to standing up that might not be a great idea. Two little boys will probably get into mischief :)

Moving pains-I think I am having the same moving pains. Every day the babies move from my right side to down at the bottom and I can feel them stretching me. My belly looks completely lopsided. Last night one of them kicked me down bellow so hard it felt like his foot came out and back in. OUCH.

Does anyone else have their babies move completely around and make their stomach shift. This is the only MAJOR discomfort I have. When it happens I have to stop walking for about a minute. Freaks my students out-I kinda like that part;)

I was brave and went to April posting. It wasn'tas horrible as I thought. I was too scared. One thing I saw was preety neat was a lady asked for other's emails so her husband could send an email out to her friends with the babies' picture attached. My husband couldn't get onto this board either. What do you all think? They also have alot that are email pals now and check on each other every day. It hink we do to :)

DD- update. Its been 7 days since my little girl had her tonsils and adnoids out. She isn't handling it too well. She went to school yesterday but spent alot of time back in my class because she was feeling so horrible. DH stayed home with her today. We have a check up on Frid but I thought she'd be much better by now. Anyone else had a child have this surger?

vthompson

03-01-2006, 02:04 PM

Megzmom - I have not experienced the babies moving from one side to the next yet, or at least I haven't felt it like you guys have. I would think that your husband could get on the board under your name and password to post. Or, if worse came to worse, they could make up their own user name and password and post for you like that, too. I can't wait till we can all share stories and pictures of our babies. I am assuming, though, that we will not have nearly as much time to post :) I am sorry your DD is having such a rough time after her surgery. I had my tonsils out when I was 17. Granted, I was much older, but it took over a month to feel better. It was really miserable for awhile!

Valerie

megzmom

03-01-2006, 02:13 PM

Valerie-we don't have a computer at home. I only use my work that (I don't post on weekends Plus my husband is HORRIBLE with electronics and he can't type.:confused: The only other one that would do it and probably a better idea to post on the message board is my mom. I use her computer on the weekends when I can.

That is the thing I am dreading the MOST about bedrest. You all are my lifeline right now. I talk about this board everyday to anyone who listens. I love you ladies:throb:

take care,

Heather

Jillmami

03-01-2006, 02:21 PM

Heather - I read your post under the April board. I am a teacher also and at 23 weeks, I noticed pain in my groin/pelvic area whenever I sat for more than 2 seconds. I decided to just stand all day. Well, on my *luckily* already scheduled u/s, the dr discovered my cervix was 1 cm dialated. I am now on permanent bedrest, after my cerclage, until the end. Luckily I have a computer that has wireless internet. The pain was from my pelvic girdle starting to spread for delivery. Make sure you are careful and keep the doctors checking everything. Better safe than sorry.

It's so wonderful to hear how well everyone's appts. have been going. I can't wait for each passing week! Sometimes it seems as if they crawl by. I am definitely getting caught up on my tv/movie watching!! :D

swineland

03-01-2006, 02:22 PM

Megzmom, thanks so much for the info on the Orlando chapter of the twins/triplets organization. I would love to be a part of that, just to get some good info/advice and meet some other twin moms. I looked up the website you linked me to and I see that they have their meetings on the first Tuesday of every month, which makes this Tuesday the March meeting. I think I'll go! Did you join and pay the dues/fee yet?? Are you going to every meeting?

I just finished catching some sun out back for about 15-20 mins. The weather here has been so gorgeous and it was nice to put on some shorts and a tank top and get warm! I kept the belly nice and covered though :)

Tonight is my water class. I'm anxious to get back, between my trip out west and being sick last week, I've missed some classes. Has anyone else found a class like this in your area?? I think it would really help anyone in our "delicate situation" haha.

I got 2 magazines in the mail today, one from Motherwear (www.motherwear.com and one from One Step Ahead (www.onestepahead.com. The Motherwear one I had never heard of, but what a great catalog! It's all clothing designed for nursing moms, with some maternity stuff. Mostly, though, it's all stuff post-natal. Just something to think about.....especially with the summer coming, I would think it'd be nice to have a tank top with a built-in panel that you just unhook and whammo! .... kitchen's open!

Anyway, talk to you all soon!~
Steph

Jillmami

03-01-2006, 02:23 PM

Monica, I almost forgot...we are under 100 days to go! How weird that we are "due" on the same day. WAHOOOOOO! :clap:

twinsmakethree

03-01-2006, 05:32 PM

Wow Hi everyone gee you missing time here can really set you back!

Its nice to see everyone doing well. I will try to catch up on all of the post but I did see we have new mommies, so welcome!!

Well I had my pre-labor test and thank goodness it came out neg and so did my 3hr sugar test:yippee:

I had my level two and the girls seem to be doing well they are now 1pd 13 oz( both of them)

My dr. is a little worried because so far this pregnancy i have only gained 10 pounds but with my daughter i had gained about that doing the whole pregnancy! Never the less Im trying to eat more fatty foods, any ideas on how to pack on the pounds would be appreciated.

I have finished my midterms and that was exhausting in itsself. I have become tired again and cannot go pass 8:00 anything after that time and i am no good for my daughter during homeschool. i also experience alot of pressure now but my doctor said all is well( say that to my bladder!)

Has anyone experienced poor circulation at night?? I find myself constantly switching sides because of circulation, no matter what side I lay on?

We are going to buy the crib this weekend any suggestions on brands? I was leaing towards the sleigh cribs that are 4in1 I think i will have the girls share the crib for awhile, unless it seems not to be working for them. We are going for a butterfly theme ( ilove butterflies!)

oK MY DAUGHTER JUST BROUGHT MY DINNER IN AND SHE KEEPS PEEPING TO SEE IF I ATE( sorry had the caps on by mistake) so let me go. Hang in there everyone and my thoughts are with you all

Andrea

qbanmom5

03-01-2006, 08:03 PM

I haven't been on for a while and it really took me a while to read all of the posts. I am glad to hear from the new members of the gang and I have missed my old buds. I have no new news about the babies which I guess is good news. I will see them again on the 9th. I just can't wait. THey are moving like crazy.

I went to Disneyland and California Adventure last week. I rented a wheelchair both days but I was still in terrible backpain from standing in lines (for those rides I could ride) and parking and walking to the park. Ughhh. It has taken me almost a week to recover from that. The varicose veins are still horrible. Lots of pain and swelling.

Megzmom: My daughter was going to have that surgery a few months ago. When we showed up to the hospital she had an elevated temp. and was just getting sick so they wouldn't do it. We re-scheduled and again, the day before she got a cold and they wouldn't do it. My DH took it as a sign, and we decided against it. Her main thing is really bad snoring and she gets like choked up at night. Why did your daughter have it done? I am unsure if we made the right decision, and often wonder if we should have the surgery done. I had mine taken out when i was 9. How old is your daughter? Mine is 6.

Glad to hear you are all still baking and taking care of yourselves. I will be updating my belly photo soon since it is much larger than on my ticker now. I gotta have one of my kids take a picture. My GD test is gonna be early next week. I hope it is o.k. I have been eating so many sweets.....

DH and I still have no names. We come up with one or 2 we really llike and within days we don't like them anymore. I am not sure i will ever find names I like and I am afraid they'll end up with Luci and Ricky. The tough part about it all is that our last name is Rodriguez and while I like the first and last names to go together, I don't like the traditional hispanic names. It is really tough to find names that sound o.k. in english and spanish. It was tough enough with our other 3 (Teresa, Victor, and Raquel). I'm open to suggestions.....
Talk to you later, Terri

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Tiny Blessings

03-01-2006, 08:38 PM

We are also thinking of putting one crib in our bedroom for the first couple of months for ease due to them getting up every 2 hrs for feeding. You hear both sides to that, good and bad. Some folks say they will keep us awake because we will always be wondering if they are still breathing etc. What are you all going to do?

Take care & feel good everyone!

Sheriba,
I kept my son in my room and it was great. It was the perfect, easy solution for me as I breastfed him and it made it so easy to check on him, feed him, change, etc and then drop back into bed. I definitely plan to have the twins in my room for at least the first 2 to 3 months and also plan to allow them to co=sleep with each other at first, too.

Tina

Tiny Blessings

03-01-2006, 08:52 PM

I almost forgot to tell you girls a funny story....My husband has a good relationship with the UPS man, Pete. When we were first pregnant, my hubby joked with him that maybe the babies were his as the UPS truck always seems to be in the yard delivering a package when hubby gets home from work. (Now, this is quite the exaggeration on DH's part, I must say). Anyway, Pete keeps asking about names for the babies. The day we found out the boys were identical, we called from the car as we left the doctor's office to share the good news. My father in law was in the office and so was Pete, the UPS man. FIL proudly hollered out, "Identical boys...great!" Pete asked about names for "his boys" and my FIL immediately quipped:

"How about Pete and Repeat?" :rotflmbo:

Hope that brings a smile to your faces. It may not be as great as Ace and Spade, but I sure thought it was funny.

Good night ladies!
Tina

mmzill

03-01-2006, 09:41 PM

Hey everyone~ Thanks for the congrats of the double digit days left!!! It's so hard to believe. The move went well, but we are still not really settled, there is a good bit of unpacking to do. I'm just taking my time. Yesterday I had lots of energy, but today I was so tired I could hardly do anything at all. I've got to go through my clothes and sort out ALL the stuff I can't wear :) Which will be most of my clothes. Oh well.

Danielle, I hope your u/s went well today. I've got one tomorrow afternoon, and my first internal exam......I'm anxious to see how everything is going down there. I hope fine!
Andrea - glad your u/s went well. Sounds like your little ones are growing well! Almost 2 lbs! Way to go!!!

The only pain I've had recently is some sharp pain, like a ligiment is stretching or muscle pulling. I would be very cautious of menstral type cramping. That's how my labor started with my dd.

Jill, it's cool that we have the same due date!

My boys have not hurt me when they move yet. The most discomfort I have from them is pressure on my ribs. One of them likes to camp out right under my left lower rib, and it hurts!!!!!!!

I'm jealous of the Mother of Twin clubs! We don't have one here either. I hope they offer you lots of support.

Tina - thanks for the funny story, that really cracked me up.

About sleeping arrangements: We are going to have the boys in our room at first. Either in a pac n play or co-sleeper (borrowed from my sister) Then they are going to share a crib until they get too mobile. I guess if these arrangements don't work out we well do something different, but that's the plan at least. I learned from my dd, that you do dilerious things in the middle of the night when you are half asleep! (Like everyone sleeping together) So who knows, that may happen too.

Terri, we don't have names picked out either, so don't feel bad. We just can't come up with four names that we like. It's so frustrating. My dh wants to use his first name as the oldest's middle name. That's ok with me, but do you all think the second one would feel left out if we didn't use my dh's mi ddle name for him somewhere????? Let me know what you all think. My dh name is Victor Nathan - so we were thinking of Payton Victor for the oldest, but if we do that should we do __(something)__ Nathan for the second one???? Plus they are twins, so should we really make a big deal out of the oldest, when it's only a matter of seconds or minutes different? Anyway - we are having a hard time coming up with a name that we like with Nathan. I really like the name Austin Matthew, but that leaves out Nathan......Ok, enough on our name delima. Thanks for giving me your imput.

Does anyone else watch American Idol? I wasn't very impressed with the girls last night, I hope the boys do better tonight.

Have a good evening and day tomorrow. It's so good to read eveyone's posts, it helps me keep going~

~Monica

mommyof4at26

03-02-2006, 06:25 AM

hi well tomorrow is my follow up visit with my dr about my ultrasound on the 15th of feburary. i wonder if i will have to get a new one, she does family practice, and she is kinda slow about things if she doesnt set me up another ultrasound for soon then i will get a new doctor, speaking of ultrasounds danielle- how was yours, thanks guys for the recent repplies to my questions

megzmom

03-02-2006, 06:45 AM

qbanmom5-my daughter is 7. She had way too many strep throats in the past 2 years plus she snores. I think the adnoid is the snoring part? I put it off for a year. My pediatrician didn't refer us but as soon as I took her to my pcp he said yes.

Beds-I am not really looking for the huge convertible cribs. I don't know about anyone else but the boys room is just average. Not enough room for 2 full size beds, toys, dressers and more toys.... I found one that coverts but only to a toddler bed. After that I "think" I want a bunkbed with a full on the bottom and twin on the top.

Jill-Thanks for the encouragement. I am absolutely seeing my docs alot. Every 2 weeks (alternate between peri and ob). I am sorry about your bedrest. I bought alot of scrapbook stuff and if (when) I go on bed rest I am going to make baby pages (double) for 1st ride home, 1st doc appt, 1st smile, etc. I am also going to make the announcements. Since I have a daughter I am going to put on the front one was not enough with a whole showing her picture but when you open it you'll see its her holding the 2 boys and the caption will be but 3 is perfect.

Steph-I am probably not going on Tues, by the end of school I am wiped out and its at least a40 min drive to orlando and back. But anything on the weekend I will go. It'll be so cool because our babies will be in the same play group! Where do you take your water class? How much? and when?

Clothes-anyone else grow out of your pg clothes. Mine were getting so tight around the waist (my hips grow more that anything) that I decided to go up in shirts. Pants still fit. Any tips on nursing bras?

Take care

Heather

vthompson

03-02-2006, 07:37 AM

What a busy evening the board had!

Heather - Your announcements sound adorable! The scrapbooking idea is a great idea, get it all ready before and then all you have to do is put the pictures in. I am just starting to get into scrapbooking. I have only made one, and it was for my mom for Christmas. I have been keeping a journal during the pregnancy and I want to turn the entries into a scrapbook with their u/s pictures and such. I do not really know where to start though. I am beginning to feel my pants gets tighter. Some of the shirts I have bought, especially the cotton ones, seem to be getting a little too short. I just cannot afford to buy a whole other wardrobe so I am trying to stick it out!

Mommyof4at26 - I think you are on the right track with your doctor. If you are not comfortable with the care she is giving you, then you definitely need to find a specialist. Keep us updated.

Monica - Names are so hard to decide on. I like all your choices. I do like the thought of using both of your DH's names as middle names. That seems like a nice idea. However, I wouldn't stress over it. If you choose a name that doesn't go with your DH's, then go ahead with it. The babies will feel special no matter what :)

Tina - Your story was really funny! :rotflmbo:

Terri - It was great to hear from you! I am sorry you are still suffering from your vacation. Could you imagine what it would have been like if you didn't get a wheelchair at all? You would be even more miserable! As for names, did you try getting a baby book for suggestions? That helped us to pick names.

Andrea - You may have already told us this, but I can't remember. What are you going to school for? What a relief to be finished with your midterms. The girls sound like they are doing great. Keep up the good work! I understand what you mean about 8pm. I feel like I am going to fall over by that time. As for packing on the pounds, ice cream works great :crazy: Try not to stress about it, all you can do is try!

Steph - I am so jealous of your warm weather. It is so cold here in Cleveland and I HATE the cold! I can not seem to find a water class in my area. BTW, I was cracking up at your "kitchen's open" comment! :rotflmbo:

I hope everyone has a great day, I am sure I will check back later.

Valerie

Daniele'sTwins

03-02-2006, 08:03 AM

YAY for me! I feel like such a good mom. My babies are so cute! LOL. They are the same EXACT size! 1lb 6oz! An average at this week with single babies is 1.4-1.8, so I am glad about that! My placenta is still low though, I was hoping it would have raised so i could have some sex but no such luck! This sex thing upsets me I think worse than my husband! I feel horrible about it! BUT babies are 10 times more important. The tech that did the u/s thinks my boys are identical. I see my doc again this morning. He isn't at my level 2's. I guess for an internal and check on me type of thing.

Heather... I am so sorry your dd is having a tough recovery. I have no idea about that kind of surgery. I will try to remember to ask my husband when he calls me today. As for the maternity clothes I am also growing out of my shirts. They keep riding up, it feels like they shrunk...lol

Yay for Monica AND Jill under 100!! This may sound corney but every day I feel like a good mom for just keeping them growing!!

Andrea...You have such nice sized babies! Way to go! I also get poor circulation at night.

Terri...I am jealous of your Disneyland AND nice weather. It is soo cold in RI!! As for the spanish names...I do love a lot of spanish names. How about Isabel for a girl? Or Eduardo (call him Eddie) for a boy. I have only know good looking eddies in my life...lol. I am going to keep thinking on those and get back to you.

Monica...good luck on your u/s today! As for the baies with DH's names. I felt the same way about one feeling left out so I decided that both my boys will have Paul for a middle name. As for American Idol. I love it, haven't missed a concert yet (until this year I am sure). Lisa watches too. I think she likes Ace. I :throb: Chris!!! I love how he talks about his kids (who aren't biological). He just sounds like a great, sweet guy. Not to mention he is pretty cute and an AWESOME singer.

swineland

03-02-2006, 08:08 AM

Hey girls....

Heather, the water class I take is at the Celebration Fitness Center, inside the Celebration Hospital. It is about a 50-minute class and there is usually only about 3-5 girls there on any given night. They hold it M&W @6pm or T&TH @noon. I go twice a week to the evening class and I can honestly say I LOVE it. It's so nice to get in the water and just be weightless, even though you are getting exercise :workout: and working on flexibility at the same time. It is $45 for 8 classes, which I think is pretty good. There was a girl there last night who is due on Monday....they just keep coming right up until the end! Plus, my OB recommended getting in the water as much as possible, especially in the later months of pregnancy.

The picking of names is really difficult, as most of you are noticing too. Unless you and your partner have agreed from the start and have always had that one perfect name for "if" you ever had a baby. But for us, we never really discussed it. DH is not a man to put the cart before the horse, so if I were to say "hey, let's talk about baby names" before I was even pregnant....well, we wouldn't be having that conversation. Anyway, we have finally come up with what I think are going to be the names.....I am going to tell you guys because you're my twin buddies and I'd love to hear your opinions. However, we are not telling any of our friends or family what the names are until our baby shower in April. Drum roll, please.........
Our little boys will be: Evan Gray Wineland AND Bailey Owen Wineland !:woo:

Today is Level II day...I'm SO excited! In the beginning we had lots of level IIs and I sort of took them for granted, but now that it's every 4 weeks I'm really looking forward to them with the anticipation of a child on Christmas morning.

Does anyone else watch Project Runway?? Part 1 of the season finale was last night (but I haven't seen it, we TiVo everything!) and Part 2 is next Wednesday. I have enjoyed watching that show "sew" much!

Well, I better get going....have a great day ladies!
Steph

vthompson

03-02-2006, 08:13 AM

Daniele - I am so glad that everything went well yesterday with the babies! That is great! Keep up the good work! :yippee:

I forgot to write before about the poor circulation at night, but I experience that every night. It can be very annoying because when I roll over to my other side, I always wake up.

vthompson

03-02-2006, 08:16 AM

Steph - We must have been posting at the same time because I did not see your message until after I posted. I LOVE your names! I think they are really great! And, I promise not to tell anyone (LOL). We are also keeping our names secret, except from you guys! :) Good luck at your level II today. Can't wait for the update. I know what you mean about being a kid on Christmas morning! It is so exciting to see the babies!

Valerie

Daniele'sTwins

03-02-2006, 09:12 AM

Steph...I love Evan and Bailey. I even like Owen for a first name too. I thought of Evan and Ethan at one point myself.
Good luck at the Level II today!
And I am sorry but I have never seen Project Runway.

As for the Christmas morning comparison... I agree. I was telling my husband that when I am relaxed and I feel the babies kicking me I feel like I want to laugh and cry happy tears at the same time. It is the best feeling in the world! I can't wait to meet them BUT I want them to stay in there until May 14th (Mothers Day) when I am 36 weeks. That is my goal.

megzmom

03-02-2006, 10:56 AM

I can't remember if I posted ours a while back but if you like me- your memory is gone :0

We were going to try for M,N,O,P. My dd is Megan and my dh is Patrick so N and O would fit perfect in the middle. but I am not in love with any O names for boys. So I thought lets go A/B which would have been Andrew and Benjamin but then I wasn't sold on Andrew.

Sooooo... dh picked Benjamin Ryan and I picked Zachary Elijah ( Ben and Zack). I am so confused now because I have been trying to practice calling them Megan Ben Zack or should it be Meg Zack and Ben? ugh.... the pressure (lol)

Have a great day!

vthompson

03-02-2006, 01:44 PM

Well, I am posting from home because I left work around 9:30. I think we discussed this before, but at night, I have been getting a rapid heartbeat and shortness of breath when laying down. I talked to my doctor about it at my last appt and she said that our bodies are doing more work then you can imagine and that is why it is happening. She told me to try and lay a different way, this usually works after about a 1/2 hour or so. Well, I was sitting at my desk today and it started. My heart was beating so hard, I swear my chest was moving in and out. My hands got shaky and I just felt terrible so I came home and layed down. I fell asleep for 3 hours! The only reason I woke up was because I slept through lunch and I was starving. I guess I really need the sleep. I called the doc just to make sure and I spoke to her nurse. I am still waiting for the doc to call me back. I asked my work to let me work partly from home last week and they still haven't gotten back to me. Maybe this episode will make them see the importance.

Heather - Your choices for names are great, too! We actually thought about Benjamin for awhile!

Daniele - I know what you mean about wanting them to stay in. Part of me really wants to meet them and jump ahead like 3 more months! I love to feel them move. I think I will really miss that part of pregnancy.

Valerie

TMoT

03-02-2006, 01:50 PM

Hi, Ladies! I had a great night's sleep and am really on an energy "high" today!!! :-D I can't imagine how you ladies who are working (Valerie, Tina, Andrea, et al.) are doing it!! :-( You have my sincere admiration and respect! I might be feeling good right now, but I will probably feel exhausted in a couple of hours from now, and since I'm home (and esp 'cause the boys are at their dad's), I can just rest when I need to... Whew. I don't mean to rub your faces in it (really!), but just share with you how amazing and courageous I think you are! Well, hang in there! We're all rooting for you!!!

Movement pains: Jill, I've REALLY been thinking about you!! (??!) I hope you are doing okay! And CONGRATS on the double-digits to you and Monica!!!!! :2pounds: Don't know why you've been so much on my mind lately, but I _do_ share the same "moving experience" as you and Heather -- just for much more brief periods (since my babies are only 21weeks along now)!! Your _posture_ (again, check www.spinningbabies.com) and _breathing_ are the most important things you can pay attention to/do during those times:

Practice DEEP-way-into-your-belly breathing/relaxation (visualization) exercises (and try this also during BH contractions -- it's VERY GOOD PRACTICE for the Real Thing!!), and even try doing kegels, if you want to be ambitious. ...All this is natural and good (esp if Baby is trying to put his/her head _down_), and an opportunity to prepare all of us for what is to come... :-D

Terri, it HAS been a while since we last saw that belly of yours (and I still haven't kept my promise about my own pic - grmbl. TONIGHT if my energy burst lasts!!!)...! Glad to hear you're hanging in there. Raquel is a beautiful name! Move over, Scarlet! I think I've been *inspired*! Lucy and Ricky Rodriguez may just be a bit over the top -- you're right. I will also try to give this some (serious!) thought and share ideas with you. To be frank, the Name Game in our household is going nowhere. I'm SO JEALOUS of you, Heather and Steph, for having decided on such beautiful names! Congrats (and whew!) to you too!!!!!

Sheriba, glad to hear your high-tech bedrest seems to be going okay. My powerbook is my salvation. :-) The babyroom sounds beautiful too. We are _renting_ an Art Nouveau house in Brussels which has -very small- rooms and we CANNOT do anything to change the interior. :-( Hope the babies like pukey olive-gray walls... ;-) Btw, it's been a while since I could eat a full, square meal... The gestational diabetes site I've referred to before recommends a high-protein snack (milk, yogurt, cheese -- and for me that =ice cream!) before bed. http://www.plus-size-pregnancy.org/gd/gd_prevention.htm I do that almost every night to stave off stumbling through the dark at 3am in search of a baloney samwich... ;-)

Steph - Glad your congestion is better but I'm definitely worried about that crampiness! Please check on it with your OB. LOVE your names too!!! ...SUN?! What's that??!!! ...Actually, we had a bit of blue sky AND snow today in Brussels.... (??!)

Tina, I'm going to do the same as you with the pack-n-play/sleeping by Mommy idea. In fact, I plan to buy a bed gate and let them sleep IN BED with me and DH, as long as that'll last. (I wrote a whole missile on "the family bed" in a previous post, but I'm sure you all think I'm just a crack-pot anyway!) :crazy: I find that I don't sleep when I have small babies _anyway_, but their soft, rhythmic little breathing gives me much more comfort than a buzzing baby-monitor. I was the same with my older two, and sleeping/laying down with them is STILL one of the most calming, relaxing things I can imagine doing..... :throb: (Btw, my dad used to call my sister and I "Pete and Repeat" (tells you a lot about his sense of humor?!), so I'm afraid I saw that punchline coming. MUCH more appropriate in your case though!!! lol)

Heather: CAREFUL about putting your details on the thread!!! (You might just go an delete that post with your email/phone number in it now anyway??) There are so many bots which "read"/scan online posts for email addresses, etc., you might be very much at risk of getting seriously spammed if you're not extremely prudent. Has anyone ever noticed the "private messages" hyperlink up at the top-righthand corner of this page??? That's a good way to share private details without risking the Spam Factor which could possibly come with....

I also really love your names too, Heather, and the funny thing about your kiddies getting freaked out about Babies' Movement! Sure wish your dd's tonsil thing was going better, but I guess if you treat it kind of like a bad flu (lots of liquids -- ICE CREAM, of course! -- and pampering, etc.) she will get better. I'm sure. :-D.

Nursing Bras: I wrote this somewhere too... but don't bother getting fitted for one until you're eight months along! Also, make the effort to be properly fitted (like in a more boutique-y maternity shop). I'm sure there are fit-tips online too.

Daniele: I was in STITCHES about those cool retorts for twin pg moms!!! AND YAY for you too - for having such BIG BABIES!!! You ARE a good Mommy, and just getting better and better! ...How about oral sex then?!? The Big O is so enormous with pg (!), but I feel (even ME) more self-conscious with all the discharge, etc., now... :-( Ar, ar...! CONGRATS on them being (probably) identical too! Must make you that much more excited!!!!!

Monica, glad to hear you're back in action but not overdoing it with the move-in. Way to go, girl!!! Just my own two cents on the names (being the second of frat twins myself): I _would_ feel a bit cheated if #1 got dad's first name and I got his second. :-( The stigma of being #2 (and we were our parents' first children, so it was doubly so) is not THAT bad, but no real need to rub it in... (?!) Is there not a name of YOURS (but "masculinized"?!!) you could give Baby 2? Monico. Hmmm. 8-( Or, like you're thinking, a name Mommy thought up (and loved) herself, is actually the highest compliment -- now isn't it? ;-)

Andrea: NICE big babies!!! (-:-) ...The concern about pre-term labor is in our last trimester, so you still have time to pack on the weight!!! DO IT NOW!!!!! Here's a site that has tips for singleton moms which I keep posting and will also help you, I'm sure: www.blueribbonbaby.org

*sigh* Covered a lot of ground there, and forgot what news there is with me that I wanted to share...! :eek: Oh yes. You women motivated me to start a LIST of stuff we need to get for Babies! I don't know if I was better off before I began (since, it's true what Terri? wrote about them not needing a whole lot when they first arrive), but now I'm seeing the prospective costs piling up higher and higher. Yikes! Maybe (like the hospital bag list), I'm just exaggerating, though. And, indeed, I'm thinking truly long-term (not like as in COLLEGE, but you know!). So a lot of it's not urgent, but it's still a bit intimidating to see it all on one page like that...!!

Anyways. Think I'm over the bad flu-bug now (whew!), and thanks again to everyone for your well-wishes! Great to hear about all the nice ultrasounds too!

Keep 'em cookin'!!! (LOL about Steph and "kitchen's open"...!!)

TMoT

03-02-2006, 01:55 PM

Valerie, are you eating enough/regularly??? I've only had one such speeding-heart episode, so I really don't know, but the accompanying exhaustion/sleeping I have a LOT when I haven't eaten something for even three hours or so. I'm worried about you. Please keep us posted.

sheriba

03-02-2006, 01:57 PM

High Ladies!

Nursing Bra's: I have had to wear bra's 24x7 since month 3 and I found Bravado Bra's (they are like sports bra's) to be the best. They are also nursing bra's so they are double purpose for me! Check out www.bravadodesigns.com

Circulation: I am really experiencing it at night as well. It seems like every 2 hrs I must roll from one side to the other. They say now just being on your side is good. It used to be the LEFT but either is good now. Obviously, it does wake me up to readjust the pillows right! Bummer.....

Hunger: I have found to put on weight to drink Ensure shakes (choc is best) and eat real icecream, milk and that is how I gained my weight. Also the Ensure drinks are very handy when I wake up at 3am starving...or 6am starving!

Take care and thanks for your ideas on the sleeping arrangements.

megzmom

03-02-2006, 02:20 PM

Sheriba-Do you drink the regualr Ensure or the Mommy Ensure? I usually wake up starving but I rather sleep in so I wait until a few minutes after the fist bell rings and make instant oatmeal in acup while the kids are unpacking. i think a healthy drink (MILK!!!!!!!!!) would be great on my way to school.

Shelly-thanks for the tip about private emails? How do I delete a thread? I will try to delete it tomorrow so if you ladies need my real email write it down. The phon# wasn't mine its the twins business line but it'll be deleted too.

Bras-I'd hate to wait until the 8th month because the quick changes in my body, I am afraid of going on bedrest, Id hate to send dh out to get a bra for me :)

sheriba

03-02-2006, 02:33 PM

Megzmom: I have had both. The Mommy Ensure is more expensive and comes in 4 packs and they didn't have it at Sams Club so I bought the real Ensure. It has more calories but is very high in nutrients. (I figure if it is good for old people it has to be good for pregnant moms!)

Yes, the website is good for ordering bra's -- no one has to go out and buy them for you! :-) I have a couple of sizes and they are comfortable and I hope I will be able to wear them when the babies arrive. :-)

swineland

03-02-2006, 02:41 PM

Hi everyone!

Just a real quick update after today's Level II ultrasound....everything looks perfect! :clap: My cervix is nice and long and closed and the crampiness I have been feeling doesn't have my peri worried at all. Whew! The boys look terrific and are each measuring 1lb 11oz. One is head down on my left and the other is across the top with his feet in the same location (on the left) as his brother's. Which is why I'm getting ALL the kicking in this one spot on my left!
They did another anatomy scan and all major organs looked great! Bottom line, there was nothing there that shouldn't have been and everything that was supposed to be there, was.

So, a good report! Not that I was worried, but it is such a relief to be reassured that all is well in there :aok: !

Must go lay down now though.....am SO tired today!

Steph

megzmom

03-02-2006, 02:52 PM

Steph- Awesome news on the boys! They will be 2 lbs before you know it. Cute cubby babies is what we want :) way to go

vthompson

03-02-2006, 04:00 PM

Hello Everyone! Well, my doc called me back. She said it sounds as though my blood sugar was too low. She said this can actually happen when you eat too many carbs/sugars, something about your insulin and your blood sugar level dropping. Well, I usually have oatmeal for breakfast but I was running very late this morning so I stopped and had a donut. She was pretty convinced that the donut caused it. She told me to eat protein and fat at breakfast (eggs, cheese, etc) instead of cereal and sugary things. The oatmeal was easy for me because I would just eat it at work. To eat other types of breakfast food means I will have to get up earlier, yuck! Any ideas on breakfast ideas that are fast? She also told me that if this happens again, to try and eat a high protein snack, such as peanut butter crackers. I feel relieved, but of course, after I got off the phone with her, I started to feel it again. I think it is just more uncomfortable and annoying then anything!

Steph - Great report on the boys!! That is fabulous!

Megzmom - I must have missed your post with email info on it. I do not remember for the life of me reading that. Sometimes I feel like pregnancy makes me stupid (LOL)

Sheriba - I have been concerned about wearing bras 24/7 for awhile. It just seems so uncomfortable to wear them all the time, but I am so worried about sagging. I will have to check out that website. Are other people wearing bras all the time?

Tmot - Thank you so much for your concern for me!! You are so sweet! I do try and eat every 2-3 hours or so, usually I have a piece of fruit as my morning snack and cottage cheese as my afternoon snack. Perhaps I need more high protein snacks? I was also thinking about when I have this problem at night. My bedtime snack is usually ice cream, fruit, etc. I am wondering if those items have too much sugar for me? I am very glad you are finally feeling better! Also, thanks for all the words of encouragement related to working! It really helps!

Valerie

Daniele'sTwins

03-02-2006, 04:26 PM

Valerie...I am glad your doctor called you back but I feel bad about what they said! I have my GD test on Monday mornign and I am so not looking forward to it! What in the world would I do if they say I have to stay way from sweets! I Hate peanut butter! So what does your nightly snack have to be a steak??? For goodness sake there must be a better way!

Sherry...I am glad you are on a high energy run, but even more that you are able to nap and rest. As for the oral thing, yeah, I would rather give than receive though...lol. It is not that I am craving sex so much but that I feel bad not having it, but I am sure we will make up for it afterwards.

Sheriba... i also drink ensure for mommies but I don't think there is that much difference and the price is more expensive when the word "Mommy" appears on the label for some reason. I also like the chocolate better but if you put the vanilla on crushed ice that is pretty good too. Vanilla can be a little chalky otherwise.

Steph...Wahoo, those are some big baies! I thought mine were good! But then again I am only 5 feet tall!!

Does anyone remember when Lisa is coming back? I thought she said Thursday. Hurry back Lisa!

JacobsMom

03-02-2006, 06:36 PM

I had my 24 week check-up with my OB yesterday. We heard the heartbeats :throb: :throb: and they are both good and strong. She also had the report from my sonogram I had on the 15th and thankfully, the babies ARE in two sacks! That is a huge relief!! That's one less thing to worry about. I think we were too disracted during the sonogram - me by getting the "NO GIRL" news and my hubby by trying to corral our 8 year old - to catch everything she was saying.

My Perinatologist (is that the right word?) wants to monitor me closely for the TTTS thing, but they are both a good size right now, so I really don't think that's going to be an issue. I go back for another sonogram on March 13, and will have my next follow-up with my OB that day as well. I will also be sqeezing in my Glucose test at one of the clinics.

Well, I gotta go now. We have to go buy a new dishwasher. Ours went out last week. I'll post more later!

Stacey

TMoT

03-02-2006, 06:46 PM

Stacey (just saw your post), great news on the u/s!!! ...If there are two sacs, does that make TTTS less likely? Whew. If they're such a good size, maybe you can relax and breathe a sigh of relief?? How long do they monitor for TTTS to know you're all "out of the woods"? Any idea? Anyways, please take care of yourselves and CONGRATS on the good news!!!!

Valerie, PLEASE check out that site on pg blood sugar/GD: http://www.plus-size-pregnancy.org/gd/gd_prevention.htm They give really good tips about keeping your blood-sugar _constant_ and what to eat to do that (yes on the protein, btw). I REALLY wish I could find Ensure here. I'd be guzzling that stuff. Come to think of it, I could really go for some ice cream right now. ;-)For the moment, I think my blood-sugar is doing okay, so I just might splurge..... :crazy:

Steph, GREAT NEWS on the boys!! Keep up the good work! You must be proud of yourself!!:clap:

Sheriba, thanks for the bra site. I'm afraid it was a "bra-fitting expert" (??! --she "coached" me in my first pg!) who said you shouldn't purchase a nursing bra until the eighth month of pg. Otherwise, I guess, just get it PLENTY BIG...!!! (((.)(.))) =Steph's? smiley--embellished! lol

Heather, just go to the post you wrote, select "Edit" below the post, and I think if you choose "Edit" a second time (i.e. on the second screen too), it will give you an option to delete the post. Otherwise, of course, you can just edit-out the details and you'll be safe...

Daniele, lol. I feel like dh and I are in the normal "I want it today and he doesn't," and vice-versa, mode. Frankly, ****LADIES LISTEN UP! IF you're still having sex you might want to read this!!!**** I think this is the best/last time for us to be having "penetration" sex anyway... In the last trimester -- besides all the other things we are worrying about -- sex can be more touchy because the hormones in (ahem) male ejaculate (ahem) can trigger labor!!!!! Otoh, if you get past 36 weeks and want to kick things into gear, keep this in mind...!!! ;-)))

Well, looks like my energy levels are still going. Good time to get that snack before I crash. I'll probably go do some online gambling for a while before I check in though. Silly me! :crazy: Dh keeps swearing he's going to give me money so I can make us rich during my "down" time... Then, maybe we'll actually be able to afford Ace and Spade's baby list!!!!

vthompson

03-02-2006, 07:26 PM

Tmot - I checked out the link you posted. I think the 2 things I need to change are my breakfast choices and bedtime snack choices. I need to increase my protein for both.

Stacey - I am so glad that you cleared up all your worries at the docs and it sounds as though the babies are doing well!

Daniele - I was laughing at the thought of eating steak as a bedtime snack!! I think I may try peanut butter in ice cream (LOL). I am just scared now, that this problem is an indication that I will test for gestational diabetes. Like you, I cannot handle giving up all sweets!!

Well, I am going to check my registry (I love looking at it online, except no one has started to buy things) and then go to bed. Have a great evening!

Valerie

mmzill

03-02-2006, 08:29 PM

Hey everyone -

Glad everyone's appt went well yesterday and today! What a relief for you all.

On bra sizes, I found that with my dd, for about 1 1/2 after delivery, my boobs were way big, then they got a little smaller, and by 3 mos got even smaller. I nursed her 'till 11 mos, when I found out I was prego with twins. Anyways - I would think it would be very hard to find nursing bras before you deliver. But the one that I wore the most initially was a night-time nursing bra from Motherhood. Get a size that seems too big now.....chances are you'll fit it nicely when your milk comes in........another great "bra" is a couple of cloth diapers stuffed in your shirt........:) It's hard to keep from leaking milk everywhere those first few days.:crazy:

My u/s and appt went ok today, but not great. The boys weight's are 1 lb 10 oz, and 2 lbs 1 oz. - that is a 20.7% difference in their weights, which is right on the "concern" level. They were very active and had heartbeats of 133 and 139, so that was good and their amniotic fluid levels looked really good, so that is another good thing. I've only gained 20 lbs for this pregnancy, and the dr said I need to increase my protein and try to eat more. She said my cervix was closed, but soft (and said that was normal) but that me and dh should not have sex, just to keep that pogesterone (or labor inducing agent from seamen) away from my cervix. She said I should take it easy, not overdue anything. Someone asked about TTTS - two placentas means very low possibility of it, but any pregnancy with one placenta has a risk of it. I have two amnionic sacs, but one chorionic sac.

I'm sort of bumbed about it all. At least I'm not on bedrest! With a 15 month old, that would be so hard! My next apt is in two weeks and my next u/s is in 3 wks. Hopefully everything will go ok.

Valerie, I hope your bp doesn't give you any more trouble. A racing heart can be very scary. I love p-nut butter and vanilla icecream - yum!! :)

I like all the names you have chosen! Thanks for the imput on our names. We are still trying to decide.

Well, I'm going to go lay down. I hope everyone has a good evening. Keep cooking babies!!!!:5pound:

Jillmami

03-03-2006, 01:36 AM

What a busy day! The one day I have a dr. appt. and take a huge nap... let's see where to start...

Went for a reg. ob visit. Dr. said that my cerclage is the absolute best one she has ever seen. Kind of weird to have someone admiring the piece of art that was constructed inside your hoo-haw! :crazy: Went to labor/delivery to have an NST. Took 20 minutes just to get the heartbeats since they would not sit still for anything! Good news - no contractions! The pain I am experiencing is something that I will have to deal with unfortunately. When my cervix began to dialate, my body began to alert the babies to drop. Therefore, both babies are now low. My left side is really being put to the test and my poor ligaments are needing to stretch in a hurry. So, hopefully I will grow quickly to accomodate the extra baby down there. Oh well, that's the beauty of bedrest... just relax. Starting in two weeks, I will go for NST's 2x/week. That will definitely give me something to look forward to (getting out of bed) and to know all is well with the little ones. My mom is working hard to get the nursery done. I look forward to seeing everyone's finished nurseries as the ideas you all have sound quite cool.

BRAS - my mom keeps buying me bras to wear since I also wear them 24/7 and they are all too tight. I'm up to 42 DD and they are snug! YIKES DH likes it though. :yippee:

MONICA - Sorry to hear about the discrepancy with the babies' sizes. Sounds as if they are progressing well regardless of their size. Seems as if the measurements aren't always as exact as they would hope. Keeping you in my prayers that all turns out well. With the two separate placentas, seems as the probabilities of a positive outcome are high.

How cool is it about all of the snack ideas!! YUMMY :aok: Just had some yummy chocolate pudding!

STACEY - Congrats to you on the wonderful U/S!! Those are always nice. I can't wait until our next level 2. I always enjoy seeing the growth in the babies. So reassuring.

VALERIE - You already received terrific advice regarding low bs and other possible reasons for your rough day. Great to have all of this advice/input from so many different resources! THANK YOU ALL!

TMOT - (Please accept my apologies for not remembering your name.) I always enjoy reading your info. You have so much to share and I love it!! Thanks for thinking of me. Hopefully this pain will subside after a few more days. I don't wish this on ANYONE! ;) Have checked out the Spinningbabies site as well as breathing. We even tried music today to get Baby B to move a bit. Oh well...

NAMES - We only have one for sure name. The baby that has given us the most worry so far will be named TJ (after my sister and brother that passed away 13 years ago.) As for the other one, we have Noah for a boy and either Isabelle or Bella picked out for a girl. (Of course that could change between now and delivery.) We are waiting to find out the gender... I love all the names everyone has posted so far.

I am so excited as we begin the final few months!!! Good luck to everyone and keep those babies healthy and kicking! Eat up!!

Daniele'sTwins

03-03-2006, 07:12 AM

Good Morning Friends!

I had a good doctors appointment yesterday. My doc said the babies look great. I have gained 23lbs so far in this pregnancy. MY placenta is still low at 1.8 he said that he usually tells people the cut off for sex is 2.0 so I am lower than the cutoff, so still no sex. I guess that pretty much makes it official no sex until like September! Right? Don't you have to wait three months after a c-section too...lol. My poor husband...lol

Heather...I looked back at your post on the names and I really like them both (I can't remember if I told you that yet...lol) but I see you spell Zachary with a "ch" but when you say Zack you write it with a "K". If you like it better with the "k" I have 2 Zackary's this year in my class and one last year that spell there name Zackary. Just a thought.

Stacey...Congrats on the two good heartbeats! Like you I am one placenta and two sacs, with two boys. I also experienced the "no girl news"...LOL I remember seeing for the first time and actullay freaking out that my daughters each had a penis! I could have bet my life savings on girls...lol. Now I couldn't be more happy and I get to remain the princess in my castle!

Sherry...As for the bra situation. I think having twins we have to have an exception to the "bra experts" theory. We are all probably going to go around 8 months! I would like to have this done by then...lol PLUS have you seen the pictures to what we are going to look like carrying twins in our 8th month! I don't think i will be going out of the house at that point that is if I am not on complete bedrest by then. LOL I think with twins it is a whole new ballgame and we should buy a couple ahead of time.

Valerie...Ok, when is your GD test? I guess you are as nervous as me about taking this thing. I know our chances of having this are doubled becasue our babies have "doubled" and both my grandmothers are diabetic. NOW, I have a cousin coming in from Seatle this weekend and we are having all my family come over this Sunday for a little party ( I know I am crazy) BUT my GD test is on Monday morning! If I have sweets on Sunday will that effect my test?

Monica...I know that you are concerned becasue of the 20% weight difference but my tech on Wednesday night said that for TTTS she would know right away because of the amniotic fluid and you said that looks great right? She said that it is so obvious with that. I will still pray for you though. HOWEVER, your babies are at 2lbs and just about 2lbs...that would make me feel so good.

Jill...I LOVE the name Noah and I also love Jonah. Isabelle is a lso a beautiful name...I have always loved it but if you like Bella why don't you consider Isabella and call her Bella for a nickname? As for the NST, my doc has not mentioned this at all with me. Why do you think? Should I have already had one? Should they come standard at a certain week?

EBTwinz

03-03-2006, 07:50 AM

Hi all! I am back to work this morning. I didn't read everyone's posts yet. Moving was okay, very stressful. BUt I have been having pains and cramps all week. I called my OB and they want me to go to the hospital, ASAP. My husband is on his way to get me and I am really freaked out. I am trying not to cry right now. I am so scared!!!! I feel like I am having menstrual cramps. I hope it's just my stomach stretching, but I am also getting the tightening feeling and I feel like I have to go to the bathroom. Please pray for me! I am so scared right now!!!!! I will post later today if I come back to work. Our internet isn't hooked up at home yet. If it's really serious, I will try and have my dh post later this weekend to give you all an update.

~LIsa

megzmom

03-03-2006, 08:46 AM

Stacey- Thanks for the name hint with Zach. I am also 2 boys 1 placenta and 2 sacs!

Lisa-I will be praying for you. I was scared too when I had to go to L/D for a day. The wait and drive was horrible. As much as you can, just relax-you've done alot lately!

Danielle-I am the same with sex with you. Your goal for Sept is good. I am still worried about being so wiped out with 2 and no schedules-I was thinking Sex would be a great Christmas present!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

Ensure-I compared Ensure and Boost, I chose Boost. It had less sugar and sodium. I am swelling at the end of the day. Unlike you all, I chose Strawberry-I go to Walmart every other day and get a strawberry shake. I had the Boost today and it tasted the same but much healthier. Thanks for the tip! I am addicted!

Cravings-any strange cravings? Sounds like we are all loving ice cream. I have a ic sandwhich or 2 everyday ;) I am also on my 4th jar of pickles in 1 mth! Sooo typical. Crazyyyyy

TMoT

03-03-2006, 09:51 AM

Lisa, I'm praying for you! I hope you'll be okay!!!! Please keep us posted!
Sherry

teresa67

03-03-2006, 09:55 AM

Sherry......how are you doing? Are you over your bug? My babies are weighing 2 pounds 15 oz......and 3 pounds 3 oz at 27 weeks.......biggggggg.

Dad of twins

03-03-2006, 10:11 AM

Lisa I hope everthing turns out good for you. You are in my prayers! Look forward to reading your post soon.

The wife and I are going to buy a new outfit for her since she has outgrown everthing else:crazy: She still has not bought a maternity bra yet. We went looking but none of the stores around here don't carry them. You can order them online but she hasn't got a clue on how big she is now. I can't imagine 42DD! WOW!! That is just crazy! I feel sorry for you.
My wife's craving has been mint chocolate chip icecream smothered in choloate suryup. The the other is cottage cheese and dill pickels(the small bite size).

She went for her Dr's appointment and he told her that she was doing great and would allow her to keep working as long as she feels good. She also talked him into not haveing an U/S every week. The boys have tuned to be both head down. She is getting bigger by the day it seems like. She gained 8lbs from the last visit.

Well I hope that everyone is feeling fine and that everthing is ok with Lisa! Good luck and charish the time you have left!!:clap:

Jason

EBTwinz

03-03-2006, 10:24 AM

I am okay. False alarm but I am on bedrest for the rest of the weekend. I am having braxton hicks contrax and my cervix is still long and closed. I guess I overexerted myself this week. It was the stress + moving along w/ the babies getting bigger and stretching my stomach. I was so nervous though. I just kept thinking of the mom's who had their babies at 26 weeks!

I had to come back to my office to let them know what's going on. Hopefully I will have my computer set up tonight so I can get back on here. But, I have to leave right now. I will try to check in later. Don't worry about me, I am will be okay. :) Sorry to scare you all.

I miss chatting w/ you all! :cry: You gals/guys are my support system. So, hopefully I can figure out what is going on w/ our cable and get the computer up and running.

Okay, I really have to leave. The doc I work for told me to go home.

~Lisa

Jillmami

03-03-2006, 10:30 AM

Lisa, Glad to hear that everything turned out well. I too am having serious braxton hicks. i would have sworn they were more, but nothing registered on the computer. I drink tons of water too! :spitwater I think that it comes from the babies stretching/moving and the uterus stretches, along with the ligaments pulling. You must be so relieved! Enjoy your weekend Lisa and take it easy! You're still on my prayer list!!

vthompson

03-03-2006, 10:40 AM

Lisa - Thank God you and the babies are ok!! I was so worried when I read your post! Make sure you take it easy this weekend!

Jason - It was great to hear from you. It sounds like everything is going well with your wife. That is great! Just curious though, why did your wife talk the doctor into not doing u/s once a week? I love to get u/s so I was just curious.

Teresa - I cannot believe how big your babies are! That is amazing!

Megzmom - I have not really had any strange cravings, just sweets, sweets, and more sweets. I never used to like many desserts, until now. I also love chocolate and peanut butter ice cream. I used to only eat fruity type ice cream!

Daniele - I am glad that your appt went well! I was laughing about no sex until September. That seems so long away, our poor DH's! I am not sure how eating sweets on Sunday will effect your test. That is a good question. I know this sounds crazy, but I cannot remember if my doctor said my test was next week or not, we have an appt on Thursday. If it isn't at that appt I am assuming she will schedule it soon after.

Jill - I was laughing out loud about your cerclage being the best the doc had ever seen :rotflmbo: It sounds like it is working so that is great. I hope the pain subsides soon! Keep resting! This may be a stupid question, but what is an NST and should I be having it, too? I love the name Isabella. I liked the idea someone gave about nicknaming her Bella. That would be really cute!

Monica - The babies are at great weights and your fluid levels are good, too! That is something to be happy about! Try to not stress. If the docs were worried, they would have told you! Now that the move is over, make sure you get in extra rest!

I decided to stay home today, even though I only worked like 2 hours yesterday. My supervisor called last night to check on me, which I thought was very nice, and said that if I wasn't feeling better today to stay home. The thought of staying home just sounded so appealing so I did! I should have asked him on the phone if they made a decision about working part time from home but I didn't. Now I have to wait till Monday.

For those of you that have mentioned buying/washing baby clothes, do you really have to use Dreft or is that an old wives tail?

I will check in later!

Valerie

swineland

03-03-2006, 11:00 AM

Lisa, I too was worried when I read your post this morning! I am so happy to hear that all is well. I especially got worried when you mentioned the menstrual cramping feeling, which some of you may remember me complaining about the other day. Anyway, I decided to call my OB nurse and she called back to say that it's probably just round ligament stretching. She said to watch for:
*bleeding
*lots of watery discharge
*more than 5 BH contractions in an hour, coming in a pattern
Any of that and I'm supposed to call them or go to the ER. I kind of knew it wasn't a really big deal though b/c I just had the u/s yesterday and my cervix looked good....but DH was begging me to call someone, so I put our minds at ease. Anyway, thank goodness you are okay....take it easy, girl :sleepy: !

I'm going to clean out the pantry today and cross it off my list! I have all these things I know I want to get done before babies come.....might as well do it while I feel halfway decent.

DH and I are going out to dinner tonight and I can't wait to order a big fat steak! I think I must really need the protein. I've been bad about eating eggs and bacon for breakfast, instead I've been opting for cereal. I LOVE a big bowl of cereal for breakfast and sometimes I like it for dinner too, always have. Anyway, I think I need to force myself to eat more protein-rich foods.
It's just so hard!

Hey, what kind of prenatal vitamins are you all taking?? Mine are prescription Cal-nate, given to me by my IVF doctor. I was just curious as to whether or not any of you have been instructed to take 2?? Or supplements? Mine has never said a thing about any of that....so, I just take one vitamin a day and hope it's enough (combined with nutritious foods of course, like Blizzards!).

Ok, better go.......Talk soon!
STeph

Jillmami

03-03-2006, 11:01 AM

Valerie - An NST is a non-stress test. They hook up monitors to record the babies' heartbeats as well as a monitor to record any contractions. My dr. said that after week 28, I will be having them twice a week. Not sure how standard it is, but I think it is a necessity for me with the cerclage. Some people I have talked to had them and some didn't. I had one yesterday because of a yeast infection brought on by the antibiotics the hospital gave me during/after my cerclage. :( That itself can aggrivate the uterus I was told.

As for using Dreft, some say it doesn't do much to really clean. There is a new OxyClean for babies as well as All for babies. Not sure how they work. Anybody already done the washing and have something that works?

megzmom

03-03-2006, 11:49 AM

Thanks for asking about the NST because I ddin't know what that was and I had it with Meg. By the way Megan's middle name is Isabelle and I love it. I call her Izzy as her pet name and not Meg :)

Vitamins-I take the over the counter kind from Walmart. I was taking them for the first 3mths when we started trying but after not getting preg right away I started. As soon as we found out I bought the same kind. They had 100% folic acid and msot others. The servings size is 2, wonder if I should be taking 4!!!!!!!

Blood Tests-I am assuming we all had a baseline blood test in the beginning. Do they do the test periodically to make sure we have enough calcium and etc? When they do my urine test they never say anything so I am assuming no news is good news. I go for my reg OB on Tuesday. I will ask him abou the diabetes testing -luckily I don't have too many symptoms. I go to the bathroom so much but I think we all do :(

Lisa- I am soooo happy that you are okay. I am starting to pack up my classroom and yesterday was miserable for me (back and leg pain). I haven't had any BH contr. I am really nervous about them. Can you tell the difference between those and the real ones? ugh!!!!!!

Dad of twins

03-03-2006, 11:50 AM

Lisa I am glad that everthing is ok with you. Take it easy! I know you hear it all the time but you really should.

valerie: The wife works in the X-ray department so she checks up on them from time to time so it is a great bonus. She looks at the about once a week anyways.

All you ladies are getting colse to giving birth. Doen't it seem like it was yesterday that we found out we were pg!! This really flew!:cry: I think that I will miss it.

Well have a nice day =)
Jason

vthompson

03-03-2006, 12:14 PM

Vitamins - I am only taking one. I usually by the generic brand from Wal Mart of CVS. I asked my doc about taking 2 and she told me it wasn't neccessary. However, every doctor is different.

Steph - I am glad that you called the doctor. Now your minds will be at ease! Like you, I also need to force more protein rich foods on myself! I just LOVE carbs so much!!

Jason - That is so nice that your wife can get u/s at work! I wish I could do that!

Valerie

mommyof4at26

03-03-2006, 12:14 PM

so gals i had my followup since i found out there are two. my doctor reffered me to another doctor she said the boys share the same placenta and she wont deliver high risk so she found me one who will, i see him on tuesday morning also i have to swith hospitals which means the one we now have to go to is 40 min away, the old one was 2 min from my driveway, so thats a bummer at my ultrasound both boys were haed down, she also said i ned to gain more weight and i will probaly have alot more ultrasounds especially because of the twin transfusion syndrome, so thats about it for me, lisa i hope you feel better and your in my prayers

swineland

03-03-2006, 01:18 PM

Well, I just checked my BRU registry (b/c I'm silly neurotic about it!) and somebody bought us our first gifts!! :yippee: :clap:

Now I REALLY feel like a kid on Christmas......

I'm just so darn excited about having everything and bringing the boys home....it seems like it will never come! (Though I wouldn't wish it before it's time)

Just thought I'd share my excitement:crazy:

Steph

vthompson

03-03-2006, 01:35 PM

Steph - I know exactly what you mean about the registry! I am obsessed! I check it all the time. There has only been one gift bought, though, the diaper bag! My shower is March 25th, people are really making me nervous! :crazy:

Mommyof4at26 - I am so glad that your doctor referred you to another doctor. That sucks, though, about the hospital being so much farther away!

Valerie

swineland

03-03-2006, 01:48 PM

Valerie, I am having a baby shower on March 18th! I think folks are just now getting their invitations, so hopefully they'll all flock to BRU this weekend :) hahaha. Gosh, I sound so spoiled...it's all in good fun! This is the shower that my MIL is throwing in Maryland which I will not be attending. I didn't think flying up there at 27 weeks was a good idea, but she insisted the show go on! So, she'll be opening up a lot of the gifts and then they'll bring everything down in April. My husband and I are having our main shower here on April 22nd, though. It is being given by 2 of my best friends and all of our friends/family will be there. Should be fun...I hope I feel okay then! I'll be 31 weeks along....yikes!!!

Steph

Jillmami

03-03-2006, 02:01 PM

I will definitely be living vicariously through you all with your upcoming baby showers! Since I'm strict bedrest, I won't have mine until after the babies are here. Most of my friends are fine with that since I wasn't finding out the genders. So, my mom is busy buying the urgent items we need as well as finishing the nursery. I can't wait to hear what you all receive!!

A couple of questions that I'm not sure have been discussed or not here:
1. Anyone have a great tip on diaper bags? The Lands End backpack has been tossed around but I can't remember on which thread.
2. Bottle types/brands? Ideas/suggestions?

Enjoy your upcoming weekend!
Oh, I laugh about you checking your baby registery! :rotflmbo: Of course I would do the same thing but nobody needs to buy anything for a while!

teresa67

03-03-2006, 02:23 PM

Jason,

Is your wife going to miss being pregnant? I missed being pregnant after my first 2 children......one child per pregnancy.......I have to say this twin pregnancy is definitely different. I'm already praying it goes by quickly and I'm just 27 weeks, this feeling I'm 9 months already is a bit hard.

Daniele'sTwins

03-03-2006, 02:38 PM

Lisa...Okay, now you scared me this time. I am so glad things ended up okay but I would not take it as a false alarm by any means. It IS your body giving you a warning sign. Please take it easy! And keep praying, God listens and you know he loves us look at the miracles he is giving us!

Megzmom...I was laughing at your Christmas Sex comment! Do you know what I mean though. I guess I have had to much thinking time. I feel so bad for my DH and he doesn't even complain! Imagine if he did! As for cravings I love Ice cream (coffee heath bar crunch from Ben and Jerry's) and chocolate chip cookies!!

Teresa...Wow those are some big babies! Good for you! Also when you wrote about this pregnancy being so much more difficult from the last time with singles it made me appreciate having my twins first! A friend of mine who had twin boys then a little girl said that the difference between the two is so HUGE. And to think of all the single pregnancy moms giving me advice! The nerve...lol

Jason...I can't believe your wife turns down u/s!! Does a doctor look at the ones she gives herself?

Valerie...I bought dreft but haven't washed any of my clothes. I have also heard that it does not work as good. I have also heard that you can really use any detergent that is scent free. Did anyone else hear this. I guess it is cheaper. My mother has been giving me a hard time about washing the clothes before the kids wear them. SHe says that she never did it and the babies would be fine. Is that true? I thoguht I always heard to wash them first.

Steph...I take Pre-care giving to me by my doc but I did hear over the counters are just as good. I did ask my doc about taking two since I have two babies in me but he said I just need one.

Mommyof4by26...I am so glad that your doctor sent you to another doctor instead of experimenting on you! It does stink that you will have to be so far awy though.

Jill...That's right you are not finding out!!! I give you so much credit! WOW! Do you have any feelings of what they might be? I thought mine were girls right away...BUT i was sooo wrong...lol As for the bottles I at first registered for the Dr. Brown ones because I thought they were supposed to be the best but then THREE of my friends with babies called me after reading my registry and told me that Avent was the best brand to get. So that is what I am getting now.

swineland

03-03-2006, 02:40 PM

Well, I've been trying to figure out how to post a photo like Jill......but I'm all confused. Here is a link to our baby website instead, http://winelandbabies.tripod.com. Just click on "belly check!" and you can see 3 photos of how I'm coming along.

:scale:
Steph

Daniele'sTwins

03-03-2006, 03:13 PM

Steph...I love your website! You look amazing! I have a website too and I just added more pics today. Check out my photo album.

http://www.babycrowd.com/jr/online/mallaritwins/welcome.html

vthompson

03-03-2006, 03:23 PM

Steph - I took a look at your site, I love your belly shots! They are adorable! I really need to take some for myself! I also liked your u/s photos. The descriptions you wrote were cute!

Jill - I just went with a Graco diaper bag. I just picked it because it looked pretty big and I liked the color. As for bottles, I went with the playtex ventaire, mostly because a friend of ours gave us like 18 bottles from her children. Free is always a deciding factor for us (lol)

Daniele - I also heard to always wash the clothes, blankets, etc first. But, who really knows. Anyone else have insight into this? I also checked out your site and it is adorable! I took a look at your journal about maternity clothes. I am also very short, 5 foot, and have had a terrible time finding pants. Motherhood maternity was the only store I could find with pants for short people and they do not have that much to choose from.

Valerie

mmzill

03-03-2006, 03:32 PM

About washing clothes - definetly wash them before the babies wear them or use them. As for Dreft or other detergents - with my dd I used the Baby All, because it's way way cheaper than Dreft. Then at about 7 mos I ran out one day and used the Tide, or Cheer that I always use for our laundry and had no ill effects, so I stopped getting the baby stuff. I'll probably use the baby detergent again though for the boys until they are 6 mos or so.

I like the Avent bottles - one complaint is sometimes if you don't get the lid on tight enough they can leak everywhere, but that can be remedied with a quick unscrew and back on. Valerie you mentioned Playtex - I only have one experience with that brand bottles and it wasn't pleasent. I was using the drop-in style when my dd was about 10 mos. I got two bottles for a trip and then just liners so I wouldn't have to be washing bottles all the time. Anyways....I would give her a bottle to go to bed (I know shame on me) and when if she didn't finish the whole thing, it would leak everywhere!!! They drip constantly if they are not up-right. Anyways - the leaking thing isn't a problem at first because you are holding the baby and feeding them, but as they get older and feed themselves, it might be an issue.

Lisa - glad you are ok. Please don't over due anything!

Well, I hope everyone has a good weekend. Eat lots of Ice Cream!!!!!
~Monica

megzmom

03-03-2006, 03:39 PM

The cutest thing happened today. My students and our buddy class (my best friends the teacher) threw me a suprise baby shower. With real baby clothes. No kid bought trickets (even though those are cut too). Everything was matching!!! That was so awesome. She made sign in pages for the scrapbook along with the secret invitation for the parents. She sent them out when dd had her surgery. I am so happy. Almost everyone brought something! I have 24 students!!!!!!!

Registery-I check all the time too. We are sooo bad.

Diaper bag-I bought a black backpack from BRU and I really like it. It has a cooler department on the side and the other is mesh to hold a bottle or sippy cup. The other one I wanted was also a backpack from Eddie Bauer (sp) it was much more but I liked it better. I liked the neutral colors because of dh.

Wahsing-I washed everything before hand. I always washed in Dreft becuae is has a cute baby smell. I didn't have problems with stains because as soon as changed my dd, I sprayed the spit up with shout and washed the next day with Dreft. I haven't tried the Oxiclean for babies. Iw onder if it has the baby smell. mmmmm......

Jillmami

03-03-2006, 04:17 PM

Daniele - I checked out your babycrowd site. Don't you just love the ease of the site? My husband and I love it!! Our friends and family are constantly checking in to see what's going on. It's great! It's so easy to put up photos as well. Our out of state friends/family love being able to feel as if they are with us on the journey. I think I might print out the pages to keep in a baby book or something. Have yet to decide.

megzmom - I am so jealous! Your kids throwing the shower sounds so neat. I have been out of school since week 23 so I get nice cards and emails from mine that keep me going. Kids are just the greatest! That just gives me more reasons why I am going through all that I am... so that I can have my own!! :D

AndreaR

03-03-2006, 04:39 PM

Lisa - Big prayers for you and your babies! So glad everything turned out okay. Make sure you take it easy. I can't imagine being in a new home and not being able to do anything.....

Monica - sorry your appointment yesterday wasn't as positive as you would have liked. It seems like there's always something to worry about. But there was lots of good news there (heartbeats, weights, fluid leveles), so try not to worry TOO much.

For those of you who are looking for extra protein....does cottage cheese gross you out? It seems like you either love it or hate it. But it does have good protein. I like to mix it with berries.

My OB told us no sex after 20 weeks, so...poor me. And I've never been as "amorous" in my whole life!! Oh well. I keep telling myself, "it's best for the girls."

Daniele & Stephanie - I checked out your websites and photos - you both look great! I keep wondering if there is a way to get a decent shot of my belly without showing everything else. I have gained so much non-belly weight (50 pounds total so far!!), that I do not feel photogenic at all.

We just started registering last weekend. We still have more to put on the list, but I ALSO check it frequently to see if anyone bought anything. Nothing yet. LOL. My sisters are having a shower for me on April 30. It was supposed to be a surprise, but DH couldn't keep it a secret for more than one day.

I love everyone's name choices! My husband and I could not agree at all on boys names - so thank goodness we're having girls! We are pretty sure that we're going with Isabel and Gabriella. But I have a feeling that I might change my mind at the last minute.

Washing before wearing - definitely. I haven't actually started washing anything yet, but I will. I plan on using Dreft or something like it in the beginning.

Bottles - I'm not sure yet. A friend of mine told me to wait until the babies arrived and see what they like, because they might not like what I pick out now. Also, I am going to TRY to nurse. Is anyone else?? I've poked around the breastfeeding thread, and there's a lot of good info. But it does seem a little intimidating, especially since this is my first pregnancy.

Prenatal vitamins - I was taking Stuart, but then I just bought a bottle of Walgreen's brand. My OB told me it didn't really matter too much what the brand was, as long as the amounts of the vitamins were right. I also only take one per day.

Have a good night!

newmomx2

03-03-2006, 04:53 PM

It has been a bit since I posted - I have been busy with work - usually by the time I get done with 8 hours of meetings and emails I don't want to look at the computer! I am still at home 3 days a week and at work 2 - I LOVE this schedule, I really feel it is the best thing I can be doing right now....Let's see we have been busy - we got our WILLs written including Power of Attorney and Living will - I just need to review and sign (I wanted all that done just in case...), also got our taxes back from the accountant and efiled - can't wait to get the return we can use to buy diapers...we are meeting with our financial advisor next week to figure out education funds for the boys...(we also own 15 acres of land and need to figure out when we can start to build our dream home)...

On top of all of that we had our first 'high risk' child birth class last night - there were 6 other couples with twins in the class - FUN, but the video was a bit scary and I had nightmares last night. The nurse explained preterm labor about a billion times - which makes me think every little movement is a problem ugh...I wish the doctor would check my cervix before 34 weeks it would make me feel better - he said no reason to look unless you are having problems...

Also had the Glucose test on Monday called today but the front desk said that if I don't here back from the Doctor all is well - so I guess my middle of next week I will be in the clear I HOPE..

Okay now ladies and gentlemen you have been way to busy on here - Lisa you scared me I am glad by the time I read you had already also posted that everything was okay - you need to kick up your feet and do nothing for the next few days...

Okay there were some questions and here are my 2 cents:
1) You should definitely wash the clothes before the babies where them but word of advice not wash EVERYTHING some things they may not be able to wear and if you have receipts you can exchange for something else - once you wash there is no turning back...in terms of detergent - I don't know much regarding Dreft v Oxy etc EXCEPT NEVER EVER use regular especially if scented and don't use fabric softener - baby clothing is made with fire retardant qualities and using fabric softener ruins the fire retardant feature...I know this because my husbands work clothes are the same way...
2) Baby bottles - all my friends keep telling me how wonderful the Dr Brown's bottles are for babies that have collic and other issues with burping - they are supposed to be the best - so that is what I registered for..

Okay I better sign off - I need to go lay down and relax with my General Hospital - I am a week behind on TiVO...my parents are coming tonight and my mom is going to help me with some stuff tomorrow - they haven't seen me in 2 months - they will be shocked at my size :D

Everyone - relax, rest and enjoy the weeked - KEEP THOSE BABIES IN !!!

:yippee: :yippee: :yippee: I just realized I am in single digits

newmomx2

03-03-2006, 04:55 PM

Meant double digits - boy if I was in single I would explode or implode..:clap:

Daniele'sTwins

03-03-2006, 06:04 PM

Valerie...Yay a shorty like me...I have also found pants that come in short at Mimi maternity ( a little expensive) and old navy and Gap too.

Jill...Yes, I love the babycrowd website. My DH's family loves it too. They are all over the place and they think it is so cool to be able to see my belly and babies whenever they want.

Andrea...About the belly shots you can do 2 things...1. Take the pictures anyway and say to those girls..."look what you did to mommy!" or 2. CROP the picture after you take it on the computer. Crop is a great tool for things like that!
I have read that women that do not take pics of themselves pregnant because they feel horrible while they are pregnant regret it after the fact. Just do it and show nobody other than your girls someday. If the pictures are really THAT bad it would be great when you teach your daughters NOT to have sex! LOL Birth Control :rotflmbo:

Newmomx2...CONGRATS on the double digits!! I can't believe all the stuff you are getting done! My dh and I have been talking about getting a will too now that the babies are coming.

Well, My DH just walked in and I have a turkey in the oven! Yummy!

Tiny Blessings

03-03-2006, 07:20 PM

Tiny Blessings

03-03-2006, 07:32 PM

For those of you that have mentioned buying/washing baby clothes, do you really have to use Dreft or is that an old wives tail?

I will check in later!

Valerie

Valerie: with my first son, I ran right out and got the Dreft, as I had heard this, too. I then just switched over to regular detergent and luckily my son did not have senstive skin or reactions to it. I do not use scented dryer sheets with the baby clothes, though. I do not plan to go back to using Dreft this time around...just regular Tide for me! Unscented detergents are best. I hope others add in their experiences and opinions, too.

tina

Tiny Blessings

03-03-2006, 07:57 PM

Hi again everyone...Glad to hear everyone is doing well. Lisa, my heart jumped right into my throat with your first post....glad to read that everything is going okay now. PHEW!

Regarding the question about bottles, I used the AVENT bottles and really liked them...they are supposed to reduce the amount of air the babies get and consequently, less gas bubbles. they were recommended by the NICU my son was in and it is what they used there so I just continued on with it. My son was a boob boy, though, and after his extended hospital stay (July and August) for the most part he rarely took a bottle. I ended up having to order the breast bottle from One Step Ahead....It literally looks and feels like a breast. Imagine my DH feeding my son with this contraption at his office while I was returning to work! LOLHe did it and I joked that if the baby wouldn't use it, he could enjoy it with his milk and cookies in the afternoons! LOL:rotflmbo: By the way, the One Step Ahead items are AWESOME!!!!! I am constantly ordering items from them and they are of excellent quality. For the new moms, try ordering the feeding mesh nets to put fresh fruit into for them to suck on...it is awesome and no choking hazzards! They make imitation ones that they sell at Walmart, but the nets don't come out and this makes them very hard to clean well. Another must have are the sleep sacks instead of blankets for their beds.

I am also a proponent of washing before using/wearing. Think of how scratchy some items are until after they have been washed. I have already washed and packed the blankets, booties, sleep sacks, etc that I will use with the babies at the hospital or first day or two home to ensure any scents have faded away. Someone mentioned not washing everything....good advice...I did that first time around and some items I could have returned for larger sizes had I just waited.

Prenatals: mine are perscription, but I don't know what kind. I asked my doc about taking 1 or 2 and he said just one even though there are 2 babies.

Water class: I am taking one too...it is at the local university and cost $20 for six weeks. There are only 3 of us in the class with a private instructor. I do like it and plan to sign up for the next six weeks, too just to be able to get back into the pool each week as it feels good. (that's IF I can get into a bathing suit then! haha!)

Diaper bag: I recommend getting a backpack type....it is much easier to put it on your back and then deal with the baby (babies)....the over the shoulder ones just keep falling back down around your elbow as you are trying to work with the carseat or other items. Just some food for thought....

My tummy is feeling like it has grown so much in the past 2 weeks....it is feeling tight and "full". For those of you who are a bit ahead of me, is this a typical period for rapid growth and expansion????

Glad to hear those great baby weights! Hooray for you, ladies!

Tina

vthompson

03-03-2006, 08:25 PM

We sure have been busy this evening! I am not feeling to well so I am going to make this quick. Just feel kind of nauseated and uncomfortable. Anyways, thanks to everyone who wrote about washing the babies' clothes and such. I will definitely try to not wash everything in case we want to return anything. For all the moms who posted about appts, it sounds as though everyone is developing on target. Keep up the good work!

Have a great evening.

Valerie

EBTwinz

03-04-2006, 07:50 AM

Hi everyone! I just spent the past hour reading all the posts that I missed this week. I am sooo glad to be back. I had to jot down some notes, but I am still not going to be able to get to everything. If I did that, this post would take up the whole page!

First of all, Thank You!!! for all of your prayers and concerns. I am so sorry I worried everyone. I was just so freaked out yesterday morning. All week long, I just felt crampy. I know that I did too much w/ the moving. I cleaned, when I wasn't suppose to, and I carried some things into my car, when I wasn't suppose to. On Thursday, I stayed home from work and I tried to rest. Well, I got up from our recliner and almost fell over. I was in a lot of pain! It was in my stomach and legs. Oh, I found out that I most likely have that vericouse vein in the vulva area. :eek: That explains the intense pain I feel on the upper inside area of my right thigh. Anyways, I took a warm bath, drank a ton of water, and laid on my right side. After a while I felt better. Yesterday morning, when I got into work, I had the same pain. Only this time it felt like I had to go to the bathroom (like the feeling I would get when I had my period). I called my OB's nurse and she told me to go to the hospital, ASAP. That freaked me out. I was so scared that I was going into labor. My dh was on his way to work and I told him to stop by my office and get me. He was so calm and comforting through this whole ordeal but admitted to me last night that he was so scared that he was going to become a dad last night. It just made us realize how we are not ready for this to happen yet. AT the hospital, they monitored me and I didn't have any contractions. Babies were jumping everywhere, one even did a flip on the u/s screen, and their heartrates were perfect. SHe checked my cervix, which hurt like h*ll!, and sent me on my way. She told me that I am just stretching, since the babies are most likey doubling in size these next few weeks, and I am having braxton hicks contractions. I was told to go home and sleep. So I did. I feel a hundred percent better today. I am not nearly in as much pain. So, I guess all I needed was a little rest.

It's hard to realize that I can't do as much as I used to. I am sitting in my brand new house, among all these boxes, and I can't do anything. But, my mom and dad are on their way down here and my mom is like a cleaning fiend. I can't wait until they get here!! We had a very trying week w/ the inlaws. I will post about that later. But, even my dh is ticked at them and doesn't want to deal w/ them this weekend. We need a break from them!

Okay, now I am going to try and get to some of your posts. Heartburn: I started to have it pretty bad this week and ate a lot of tums. But, I think mine may have been a little stress related. Pack-n-Play: I registered for a Graco, but I am keeping it in the living room as a changing table and a quick place to lay them down if they are fussy or tired. For nighttime, I am ordering the co-sleeper by Arm's Reach. I can't remember the website, but you can find it under Arm's Reach. The original co-sleeper holds up to 35lbs. The pack n plays only hold up to 25 lbs.

Names: I am naming the boys Ethan Ryan and Brady Michael. (Steph, I can't believe how close our names will be... Evan and Bailey... Ethan and Brady). My dh's name is Ryan Michael. I wanted to incorporate both names for them. We were going to do our father's names for middle names but their names are Edward and Alfred. So, we nixed that idea. As for the name Isabella, that was one of my choices if I was having a girl. I also like Ava. My mom goes by "Bella" (which means "pretty" in Italian :) ) instead of Grandma b/c she thought Grandma sounded too old. LOL. So, my MIL is following suit and going by Mia. I think they are cute names for grandmas. Our dads are PaPa and I think my FIL will be Pappy.

Poor circulation: I have that at night. I am constantly changing sides. I am usually up every hour.

Registry: I am addicted to my registry, too! I check it everyday! I even checked it this morning. I noticed that there are some things bought, but not a lot. I am having one shower on the 18th and I think a surprise shower at work. I hope someone buys us the big stuff! LOL!

Washing baby clothes: I was bored yesterday after my 3 hour nap, so I hung up some of the babies clothes. They look so tiny in that closet. But, I just realized that I have to take them all down to wash them. I think I am going to try Dreft. My SIL uses it.

Bottles: I registered for Avent. My SIL said she always used them and was very happy with them.

Okay, I think I covered most of it. Congrats on everyone who had great appts! Everyone's babies are really growing!

Talk to you all soon! I am sure I will be on again today! :)

~Lisa

I just noticed my ticker, I am in double digits! Horray!!

TMoT

03-04-2006, 08:32 AM

Bottles: I'm with Tina about the bottle type (Avent) and the _backpack_ diaper bag. With my first pg, I experimented with _every kind_ of bottle until I finally found Avent, and then I never looked back. Besides what Tina says about the bottles/nipple system themselves, which is true, Avent also has an excellent pumping sytem with plastic(disposable) bottle-liners if you want to nurse and pump too. Makes pumping/storage/use of b/f-bottled milk VERY easy!! (Just looked at their site, though, and it looks like they've replaced the "sacks" with disposable "cups" -- don't know how I feel about this!! In Europe, I can still get the sacks, but I might just try the other system too, dunno....) I've pumped at one time or another with both of my previous pgs, and I'm sure I'll be doing that again with twins -- probably from the very start. This Avent pumping/bottle system is definitely on my list (again!). (I'm also going to check out the OSA system you mentioned too, though, Tina... Sounds really nice. LOL about your DH story!!! )

Diaper Bag: I also plan to just get a backpack with lots of inside pockets for the twins. Some brands even make these specifically for baby-needs, for example: http://www.babysherpa.com/
"Normal" diaper bags only have one real advantage imho: the exterior removable/snap-able "pad" for diapering-on-the-go. Other than that, I find that I just always ended up replacing my "traditional" diaper bags with something more "practical" (i.e. where I could throw in -my- stuff too and carry only _one_ bag)...!!! And, I've got a loose, flat diaper pad now which I can stick in a backpack and have MUCH more room -- even "enough for two." Plus, once you park your stroller/car, a backpack is just MUCH more "hands-free" to move around with -- especially when both your hands will be busy with little ones!!!

I did find one site which has a beautiful "traditional" diaper bag just for twins, but I don't know if they carry this (pretty expensive but very nice) brand in the US...
http://www.onetreehill.nl/index.php?menu=3&id=3001&categorie=TAS&acc=1&language=OTH_text_UK

Twin Jogging Strollers: Is anyone planning on NOT getting a tandem stroller??! I've found an excellent (really!!) site for _jogging strollers_ which I think I'm going to order from, if we don't buy one from the diaper bag-makers (One Tree Hill)... If the below link doesn't work, delete the long search criteria part and just start with the domain name. And, btw, they have more double strollers listed there than I could believe!!!

http://www.joggingstroller.com/Shop-By-Stroller-Style/Infant-Appropriate/index.cat?ref=&parentCategoryName=SHOP-BY-STROLLER-STYLE&parentCategoryId=211&categoryName=INFANT-APPROPRIATE&categoryId=218&add=206380001&refinementsOpen=true

Advantages of double jogging strollers??? They're extremely lightweight, narrow enough to fit through door-ways now, _very_ maneuverable, _both_ seats fold down flat (w/tandem, front one doesn't, so it's not suitable for newborns and can be a pain for naps later on too), and one baby doesn't have to "sit behind" all the time... PLUS, you can use them to get back on your "training" regime after Babies are born!!!! (lol) I'm a runner, so this is actually a serious remark, though... ;-)

...Disadvantages of a jogging stroller are that you can't pop infant car seats in/out on _both_ sides (=problem for two newborns!), and the strollers are really BIG when folded -- but aren't all double strollers?!?! For the first problem, I was thinking of investing (100 bucks?!) in a Baby Trend Snap N Go for the first few months (http://www.babytrend.com/Strollers/stroller1304tw.htm), and just junking the thing later. Something else I've noticed over time (and you'll see if you read the critiques on the jogging stroller site too), is that it's VERY DIFFICULT to get a good stroller for the first 3-6 months of Babies' lives that is also light-weight, manueverable and comfortable for kiddies in the long-run (i.e. 2-3 years)... You'll almost always end up buying TWO strollers in the end! Which is why I was thinking ONE high-end jogger would be worth the money...

Sling/BabyBjorn: And for a double "babybjorn" thingy, I found this site: http://www.doubleblessings.com/Detail.bok?no=250
DH says this looks silly, but I LOVED carrying my previous babies on my tummy (duh!), and why would I want to miss out on doing the same thing with the twins -- especially when they're still little and I _can_ do it...??!? (Btw, the site has other nice/special stuff for twins too!) ...W/ pg#2, I actually used a "sling" a lot, and me/ds were very comfortable with it -- even around the house, etc. Just wondering how it would be with _two_ in there...??!!! I'll probably buy/make one to "experiment" with anyway.....

Washing Baby Clothes: Please definitely do this for the clothes you plan to put on babies right away, and also be wary of "baby"-brand detergents, wash, _wipes_ (!), etc. Sometimes these have even MORE colorants, perfumes, etc. than other varieties of the same stuff!!! If you want to be most prudent, you can use _totally natural_ "detergent" for babies' stuff, and wash it separately. I, for one, am EXTREMELY fussy about what comes close to even my big babies' skin! The first time they break out in a bad rash, you learn your lesson! :-( Plus, my boys tend to have rather sensitive skin, so esp w/ pg#2, I didnt take any chances. In Europe, it's easy to buy laundry "detergents" with Marseille soap and less/no phosphates = very gentle on everyone's skin. In the US, there's a great brand for this kind of stuff too, but, warning, it costs!!! To me, it's/they're worth it tho -- especially up to the 6th month, like Monica said!!!

http://www.seventhgeneration.com/site/apps/nl/content.asp?c=coIHKTMHF&b=88607&ct=97084

Loved all the sites -- and (ultra)sounds! (Arr arr) You all look smashing! And I'm so impressed by your industriousness!!! DH is getting on my serious #$% list for not getting our digital camera working and getting some pictures of me/us taken!!! ;-)

Tina (Meg and Stacey), your TTTS worries have me anxious too, but I am praying for ALL of you!! Prayer and a positive attitude, and everything will be fine, I'm sure! :-))

Lisa, SO GLAD to hear you're okay -- did I say that already?! Hope you're drinking enough water. ;-) :spitwater ...Very nice names!!! And, CONGRATS to you and Missy (and Monica and Jill) on your "Doubles"!!!! (-:-)

SO HAPPY about your cerclage news, Jill, and relieved to hear you're okay (don't know why I was wondering so much about you -- and Monica too while she was moving -- hmmm). Well, take care of yourselves, Ladies!! Gotta go nurse my biggest baby now -- looks like DH is coming down with that yucky bug I had on Monday. Boo hoo.

Happy Weekend to everyone!

vthompson

03-04-2006, 08:50 AM

Lisa - I am SOOOO glad you are back!! I missed you :) I was telling my DH yesterday about you and he asked me if you were "my friend" that I talk to during the work day. I thought that was funny!! Make sure you REST today and let your parents do all the work! I mean it! So, how is the new house? You guys built it right? It must be nice to be in a brand new house! Do you have to paint or did you pick out everything you wanted during the build?

Tmot - I hope that your DH does not get as sick as you were!

Well, I am sure I will check back later!

Valerie

davoswoman

03-04-2006, 10:42 AM

Hi,
My name is Candy. I am going to be 37 in about 12 days and I am pregnant with fraternal twin girls through embryo adoption. I am so excited. I had a miscarriage at 17 weeks of our natural baby boy back in May of 2004 and wasn't far enough along to feel him. It is so exciting to feel the girls kicking!! I just love it. I can't say I love being pregnant though. If there is a symptom, I get it. I had terrible morning sickness between weeks 10-17 and lost about 10 pounds. As of now I have only gained about 15 pounds. I am overweight already so the doctors don't seem concerned. I take a ton of vitamins and eat constantly it feels like. I am having a lot of ligament pain and am getting leg cramps. I am also totally exhausted most of the time. Oh, and the emotions!!! I hope I am not the only one who cries at the drop of a hat!:cry:

Anyway, I am looking forward to getting to know everyone and hopefully I can keep up. It's hard to believe we are all down to just a short stretch before these babies are born!

swineland

03-04-2006, 12:35 PM

Hi everyone!

And welcome to Candy, as we always say to the new-comers, I think you'll find this a very warm welcoming place to turn to from time to time (or 20 times a day like me :crazy: ) Seriously, this is a great bunch of gals and I feel as though I can vent or share excitement/nervousness, ask questions/get advice, etc. Anyway, welcome!

As far as the whole new baby sleeping arrangement goes, here is what I've decided to do. I have been totally wanting the Arms Reach Cosleeper since day one, figuring it was a must-have. Lately though I've been thinking about what to do with the cosleeper after the first few months and really I think it would just collect dust (in MY house anyway....we have a one story house and if it were 2-story, I'd definitely get my $$$'s worth with the cosleeper). Anyway, I decided to just have the Graco Pack n Play set up next to my side of the bed and use the raised bassinet feature and do it that way. Then, I can just wheel the PNP into the family room during the day if I want to. So, we've registered for the Graco Pack N Play in Oakwood, with matching Sillhouette Swing in Oakwood. DH is a designer by trade and his reaction at having non matching "gear" was funny. I guess it is nice when everything "goes". The only thing is, the PNP AND the swing are neither carried at BRU. You have to get them at Toys R Us instead. Which really isn't a big problem if someone orders the gift online, but if they want to buy them off the registry in the store, they have to know to go to Toys R Us and not BRU.

Well, I guess I better go. I booked a 50 minute swedish massage for husband today at 4pm, but we are going to go early and swim and use the "warm water therapy pool". I can't wait!! (Don't worry gals, I plan on getting my OWN pregnancy massage further down the road when I really need it :)

Take care all...have a great weekend!
Steph

vthompson

03-04-2006, 03:45 PM

Candy - Welcome aboard!!! I feel the same way as you, I love feeling the babies move, but I have had pretty much every symptom possible. It has been a very uncomfortable pregnancy thus far, but healthy so I try to not complain!! And don't worry, I think we are emotional from time to time!! I was just curious, what is embryo adoption? I never heard of that before. If I am being too nosey, you don't have to answer!

Steph - That pool sounds very relaxing! I am jealous!

Valerie

vthompson

03-04-2006, 03:46 PM

Candy - BTW, according to our tickers, we are due on the same day, June 25th?

Daniele'sTwins

03-04-2006, 05:33 PM

UGH...it has begun! I have to say I have prided myself on not being emotional AT ALL this entire pregnancy until of course today!!! My furniture was delievered and it is soooo beautiful but when they put one of the cribs in my bedroom "it" all began. I have been holding in my emotions all day because I have prided myself on being a good/fun wife thus far in the pregnancy and I do not want to be that kind of wife that men bash when they are alone with their friends. Well, my husband had to go to one of his offices because they are remodeling and my parents came over. My dad is still workingon the closet in the nursery and my mom made a big gravey(some of you may call it sauce) and meatballs for us to eat together at my house tonight. (By the way I have the Best parents known to man!)Well, when it was just my mom and I she asked me what was wrong and I just started crying and couldn't stop!! I am SO scared! There I said it. I love babies and I am very good with them. I have always wanted them but TWO AT A TIME!!! Then after I say it I hate myself becasue I am blessed so much what am I saying! I would DIE without them BOTH! My emotions are going crazy!

Not to mention I got a call from my sister in law yesterday and she tends to put me over the edge. SHe is such a mean, evil person that when I get off the phone I feel my shoulders ache and an anxiety attack coming on!

Well, I am going to go pay some bills and do some paperwork for my DH's new spa. He needs me so much right now and I am slacking.

By the way welcome Candy and please forgive this post. I am usually very positive and happy. It is not always like this I just had to vent and these girls are like family to me now. I feel so fortunate to have found such wonderful friends from all around the world.:grouphugg

vthompson

03-04-2006, 06:28 PM

Daniele - Do not even begin to apologize or feel bad for being emotional! You have hormones that are doubled with two babies. If it makes you feel any better, I have had a few nervous break downs about not being able to take care of 2 babies and what life will be like after they are born. I also immediately felt bad because I cannot imagine life without the twins. However, I think that we all have these fears and they are perfectly natural. As for your SIL, do you have call waiting? I would just not answer her calls if she upsets you like that. You need to think about you right now, not about everyone else around you!! Well, hang in there!

Valerie

Tiny Blessings

03-04-2006, 07:31 PM

First of all, Daniele remember that many of us use this as a safe place to vent with folks who are likely to understand where you are coming from....you do not need to aplogize for your honest feelings! I think that what you are experiencing is very natural even for those with a singlton pregnancy, never mind those with multiples! For what it is worth, I do believe those of us who are being blessed with multiples were "chosen" to do so. So express your feelings of being scared, girl....it's fine and natural and we would be denying reality to think this was going to be an easy road that we are about to embark down! And take some comfort in knowing that your family loves you and is there for you and that we are all here to support each other, too.

Welcome, Candy...can't wait to hear more of your story!

Steph, I am going to use the pack and play, too. I am actually looking into the twin version that can be seen on the Graco website. ( I didn't even know this existed until I read a thread on this site about the pack n plays and found mention of the twin Graco pack n play on that. ) It is a bit pricy, but it will be worth it for me, I think. I have already mentioned in previous posts that this was a great option with my DS. Since I already have one, I am not concerned about the weight thing for when they get older. They are very practical, though and I suspect you will like it very much. Also Steph, soemtimes Baby Depot is less expensive than BRU/TRU so you could check out that website and see if it makes a difference.

Sherry: I just received the Baby Trend Snap N'Go double stroller this week. We assembled it today in just a few minutes and I was wheeling it all around the house to check out it's manueverability...it is great! It turns easily, collapses and sets up in a snap, and my seats fit in it just great. My son's purple stuffed doggie seemed to enjoy the ride immensely! LOL! It also has 2 parking brakes. I figure it will be good for the first year (about how long the babies will be in the infant seats) and then I can sell it to another multiple mother or even a day care provider. The price was right...only 99 plus a $10 off coupon from BRU. You are right....we are most likely going to end up with 2 strollers anyway, so I figured this was a good inexpensive option for the first year.

Take good care everyone....and Lisa, take it easy....there is a lot of stress involved with moving and a new house and all. I know you will, but just need to make sure you are taking good care of yourself.

Tina

JacobsMom

03-04-2006, 08:15 PM

Sherry: I just received the Baby Trend Snap N'Go double stroller this week. We assembled it today in just a few minutes and I was wheeling it all around the house to check out it's manueverability...it is great! It turns easily, collapses and sets up in a snap, and my seats fit in it just great. My son's purple stuffed doggie seemed to enjoy the ride immensely! LOL! It also has 2 parking brakes. I figure it will be good for the first year (about how long the babies will be in the infant seats) and then I can sell it to another multiple mother or even a day care provider. The price was right...only 99 plus a $10 off coupon from BRU. You are right....we are most likely going to end up with 2 strollers anyway, so I figured this was a good inexpensive option for the first year.

Tina: I am so glad to hear your great review of the Snap N Go Stroller. I just ordered it myself. I was a little hesitant at first because my car seat/carriers are Evenflo Embrace models and I did not see them listed. But when I called Baby Trend, they told me that it does fit those carriers as well. I was thrilled to find this less expensive model since my initial internet search had only turned up one that was between $250 and $300!! :eek: There was no way to justify that cost! LOL!

I got a great deal on my carriers, btw. I just happened to be in Target when they went 50% off, so I got each one for $35!! And it came with the car base as well. The car base itself is $30!! The print on it is pretty cute. It is called Rain Forest, and is mostly tan with the little animals done in grays and blacks. They will match the interior of my Camry very well. I was thrilled to find them! I had an Evenflo On My Way Travel System with Jacob 8 years ago and I loved it. I prefer the Evenflo carriers because of the perpendicular or "Z" shaped handle. It is a lot easier for me to carry.

Had a question about nursing bras. Does anyone know where I can find a good one in larger band sizes? The biggest one I have been able to find in stores is 42. I need a 48 or 50. I was a little smaller when I had Jacob so I could make do with the 42 with extender, but that's not going to work this time.

Thanks,
Stacey

AndreaR

03-04-2006, 09:06 PM

Daniele- what you are feeling is completely normal given your situation. I often feel the same way (scared!). You will be a great mother - you already are! and we call red sauce "gravy" too!

I had my first and I hope not only pre-natal massage today. There is a big maternity store about 25 miles away, and they have a little spa there. It was UNBELIEVABLE. I was able to lay on my stomach for the first time in months, and when I was on my back, I felt weightless (IMAGINE THAT!). The massage itself was very gentle and so relaxing. She finished it with some special cooling lotion that she put on my legs and feet. Wow - what a treat. I wish I could go back tomorrow!

Co-sleeper/Pack & Play - We registered for two Graco Pack & Plays. My thoughts are that we will use one in the bedroom for the girls to sleep with us at night, and then one downstairs for them to sleep in during the day and to use as a changing table down there. I am hoping this will cut down on going up and down stairs too often, since I know I am having a c-section. My long term thought is that they're going to need their own space when they grow up and we travel, so I think we'll use both. I hope so, anyway.

I am still undecided on the stroller. We registered for the Snap 'n Go, which we'll use while they're small, but them I'm at a complete loss. It seems like everyone has a different opinion. I feel like that about so many things. We started our registry, but there is so much more to add. Every time I try to do it on-line, I get caught up in the reviews, and I don't know what to believe. Last night I spent 45 minutes deliberating over what tub to choose! And I still don't know. How have all of you made your decisions??

OMG, I can't believe it's 10:00. I have to get these girls to bed!!

Andrea

EBTwinz

03-05-2006, 07:15 AM

Daniele: Like everyone else said, please do not apologize to us for being emotional. It is overwhelming when the thought of two babies actually "hits" you. Just so you don't feel guilty or alone in this, I want you to know that I felt the same way the other day. When we moved into this house, the reality of having twins hit me. Now I have their room to look at and I just panicked. My parents are here this weekend and have been a huge support for me, too. I told them yesterday that I didn't want to be pregnant anymore and then immediately felt extreme guilt. I have just been so sore everyday, almost to the point where I can't walk or sit down w/out help. Then I worry about how I am going to handle two babies. LIke you said, I love these babies more than anything and can't imagine not having them in my life! I think our bodies are just worn out and our emotions are running high. LIke someone else said, we are blessed and that is why God chose us to have twins. We can handle it! I think we will all surprise ourselves once they are born.
As for helping out your husband w/ paying bills and how he relies on you right now, maybe you need to tell him how overwhelmed you feel and try to take some of the responsibilities off of you until the babies are born. I stressed myself out to the point that I ended up in the hospital. I don't want that to happen to you too! My dh now realizes that I can't do very much and has been very supportive. But, he wasn't always like that. THe other night he was so overwhelmed w/ moving that he asked me to help put stuff away. Then he felt guilty and told me to sit down. So, I get torn, thinking that I should be helping but on the other hand I need to keep my preggo butt on the couch and stay safe for these babies.

I will check in later. My parents and I are off to breakfast. I hope you feel better!!!! I hope everyone else is doing well, too!

Oh, Welcome to the new mommie, Candy! I had horrible morning sickness, too! I lost weight in the beginning, but I am back up to a weight gain of 23 lbs. I am currently 26 weeks pregnant. I hope you enjoy this board as much as I do. It's a lifesaver!!

~Lisa

Tadpoles' Mum

03-05-2006, 11:07 AM

Hi everyone,

Just to let you know that all is still good with Georgina, she still has to lie down in hospital all the time, not allowed to sit up at all, go to the bathroom or do anything, and it will stay that way until 32 weeks. Doctor says he may let her start to move a bit at 32 weeks but will plan to deliver the babies at 34 weeks if she has managed to hang on until then. Her dates put her at 27 weeks 4 days but the babies' development shows 26 weeks 5 days so the hospital are going with that, so that changes her date to June 6 - not that she will make it to then.

Monica - Georgina had u/s on Friday and her babies weighed in at 1lbs 10 oz and 2lbs 1oz - exactly the same as yours, the doctors here said that was great and no concerns at all about the difference -they just said one was small but as everything else is fine there is no need to worry.

If she has girls, they are also going for Isabella, two girls will be Tallulah Rose and Isabella Grace, two boys Maximilian Edward and Joshua George.

Jill - the same thing happened with Georgina regarding the babies dropping before the cerclage and one is now very low.

Both are head down now, and the doctor has warned that she will deliver quickly. She had her first baby very quickly, less than 6 hours in total so I expect these two will arrive fast when they do come. George says that feeling one move so low is a very strange feeling, I think this is one of the reasons that they are insisting that she stays lying down, but she was also very dilated when the cerclage was done, and he hardly had any cervix left to pull together. The sac of the lower baby was 4 cms into her vagina with the lower baby's legs in it, I think she has been very lucky that he managed to save them - so although the long hospital stay is a pain, we know it is better than the alternative.

Take care everyone,

Rae

Tiny Blessings

03-05-2006, 11:30 AM

Had a question about nursing bras. Does anyone know where I can find a good one in larger band sizes? The biggest one I have been able to find in stores is 42. I need a 48 or 50. I was a little smaller when I had Jacob so I could make do with the 42 with extender, but that's not going to work this time.

Thanks,
Stacey

Stacey, Have you tried the Motherhood store? I believe they have a website,too.

Tina

Tiny Blessings

03-05-2006, 12:04 PM

Just trying to change my picture and see if it is going to post okay....This is one of the 3-d shots we got of the boys snuggling at 22 weeks. This pic is what ultimately made me decide that they WILL be co sleeping together once they are born. LOL:joytears: How sweet thay are to each other already!

tina

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vthompson

03-05-2006, 12:04 PM

Rae - I am so glad to hear that Georgina is still "cooking" those babies! That is great! It is funny that you posted today because I was thinking about her lately.

So, I was wondering if anyone else has been having problems eating? The past few days, I have not been nearly as hungry as usual, I have even skipped snacks from time to time. Then, when I do eat, I feel like I get really full fast. When I am finished eating, I am so nauseated, much like in the beginning when I had horrible morning sickness. At times, I cry because all I think is what if I am going to be sick again like in the beginning. I truly think I cannot handle that on top of all the aches, pains, emotions, etc. Just feeling really overwhelmed...seems to be in the air lately on this board!

Valerie

davoswoman

03-05-2006, 02:21 PM

Had a question about nursing bras. Does anyone know where I can find a good one in larger band sizes? The biggest one I have been able to find in stores is 42. I need a 48 or 50. I was a little smaller when I had Jacob so I could make do with the 42 with extender, but that's not going to work this time.

Thanks,
Stacey

http://birthandbaby.com/

I am in a 42F right now but they have a great selection of even larger sizes and the return policy is really good. Hope this helps.

davoswoman

03-05-2006, 02:29 PM

By the way welcome Candy and please forgive this post. I am usually very positive and happy. It is not always like this I just had to vent and these girls are like family to me now. I feel so fortunate to have found such wonderful friends from all around the world.:grouphugg

First off, thanks everyone for the welcome. I am having a poopy day and extremely tired. I went to Sunday school but had hubby bring me home before church. I am just too tired.
Second, Danielle, you are talking to the queen of emotional so don't worry a bit. I actually started crying a couple of weekends ago when hubby and I went out to dinner. I couldn't find anything on the menu I wated to eat. Then the waitress saw me crying and thought it was her and then she brought the manager out!! I was mortified. We had to leave and by the time I got to the car I was bawling and couldn't stop. My husband just sat there in shock.
I cry at everything. It is definitely annoying! At least your breakdown wasn't in public! :)

vthompson

03-05-2006, 03:31 PM

Tina - When I checked before, the u/s picture was not on there. It is absolutely adorable!!! How sweet they both look!

Valerie

davoswoman

03-05-2006, 04:23 PM

Valerie,
YES! I eat a few bites and I feel full already. This is really bad for me too because I had a gastric bypass about five years ago so am having a hard time eating enough anyway. I have only gained about 15 pounds so far. I am having to eat almost all the time and it is hard because I am just not hungry!

AndreaR

03-05-2006, 06:42 PM

Valerie - just this past week I have been feeling sick again. When I do eat, I get full really fast, and then soon after, I start getting that nauseaus empty stomach feeling. I was horribly sick weeks 7-20, and I thought it was all behind me, but maybe not. I guess it's good to hear that you're not alone, but it would be better to hear that everyone feels great.

Andrea

swineland

03-05-2006, 06:52 PM

Good evening everyone!

I also am having a hard time lately with eating enough. Must just be the stage we are all at in our pregnancies. I get full very fast and then about 10 mins after I eat, I start to get the horribly uncomfortable/heartburn type feeling. I feel then like I have to belch constantly and my stomach sounds like a car wreck! (A very sexy way for my husband to see me, yes?...haha)

Went to Target today to do grocery shopping and I can honestly say that for the first time being pregnant, I was really feeling it. By the time I got my last item in the cart, I was BEAT. The cart was heavy to push and I had a hard time turning corners with it.....when I finally got to the check-out, I just leaned forward and rested my arms on the bar of the cart, giving my lower back a break. Whew...I came home, DH brought everything in and I went right for the couch and a heating pad. It seemed to help just being horizontal for awhile and using the heat, too. I don't know if I was just extra tired today for some reason, or if this too is one of those pivotal moments in the pregnancy where things change a little more.

I see someone bought us our Graco single stroller from the registry. I am so happy to be able to have a single and a double, especially for those times when one of us wants to carry one baby in the Bjorn and the other can be pushed....don't need "Jerome" for that. (Jerome is the nickname we gave the duoglider, because I kept calling it "the bus".....a la Jerome Bettis of the Steelers). :crazy: The double stroller is just SO big and cumbersome in my opinion.

Tina, I LOVE your 3-D photo of the babies....I showed DH and he thought it was so cool. We have a 3-D/4-D ultrasound Weds. morning @ 8:30 and we CAN'T wait. I hope the boys cooperate and we are able to get at least one shot like the one you have. What a treasure.

Well, I hear a Snickers Ice Cream bar calling my name...so, I'm outta here!
Check in tomorrow...hope everyone had a good weekend.
Steph
P.S. Glad to hear Georgina is doing well, under the circumstances. I cannot imagine being on the strict bed rest that she is experiencing and it demonstrates her strength and what a good mommy she is.

twinsmakethree

03-06-2006, 08:32 AM

hi everyone!

Its great to see everyone still doing well keep up the good work:)

Danielle dont feel bad at all I know exactly how you feel, sometimes when I think that of all the new changes that will becoming especially after 11 yrs of being one way I get overwhelmed as well. It doesnt mean we are regretful just scared of the unknown, hang in there though and think happy thoughts. that is why this board is so great, everyone here can really understand You guys rock:dude:

Nursing bras: I decided on nursing tank tops they are really comfortable and easier to manage, I did buy two nursing bras and i was pulling and tugging the whole time I was wearing them here is a website if you want to take a look http://www.motherhoodnursing.com/Product.asp?product_Id=12442005

Pack n play- I know this is stupid but, are they a substitution for cribs? I saw them on-line and they were so small, so are you guys using them as temps?

Lisa and Monica- Make sure you are getting pretty of rest and dont over work yourself. My philosophy is it will be there when Im finish! If it can wait it will wait or someone else can handle it! My DD has taken up the cooking and my Dh does the cleaning. I do what is ever easy for me. except in the bedroom Im still working out :yippee: but now that im approaching 7 months I think Dh will have to quit cold turkey or at leasst go from 3x a week to one time

My big scare- Well i was about to take a shower when I passed by the mirror, normally this is not a big deal I love to look at my stomatch but then in passing I noticed my BUTT WAS HUGE! as if I was carrying the twins there instead I was terrified of that thing!! Im normally the one who got teased because my butt was so flat but now woah!! I dont know what to think about that!!

Well ladies im off to teach! I have a few more things to write Ill try to do it quickly

Congrats to all the double digits!! I finally made it there too
The Websites looked beautiful nice job
here are two websites I really love or maybe three
www.pregnancy.org( nice articles and I love the calendar the most
www.paternityangel.com ( nice pics and info)
www.health.discovery.com ( nice info)

If anyone else have some please post them!
Oh 1 more thing. someone posted on here awhile back places to get freebies did anyone take advantage of that I was just wondering if indeed they were free

Ok everyone have a great day and keep baking:D

andrea

twinsmakethree

03-06-2006, 08:39 AM

tina! I just saw your 3D pics oh they are beautiful! did you have to ask for 3d ? I want one so bad! They look soo cozy!

Valerie I am having a very difficult time eating now, I feel full very fast and dont have the desire to eat more, when that happens I try to drink an ensure my DH just brought butter pecan it is yummy!!!!

swineland

03-06-2006, 08:48 AM

Hey Andrea...
In my case, and I think it's probably true for most of us, the Pack N Play is going to be used as a bassinet (instead of a buying a "cosleeper"). We have 2 cribs up and ready to go in the nursery for when the boys are ready, but the PNP is the only way I can think of with twins to have them in the room with us for the first few months.

Hope that answers your question!
Steph:D

EBTwinz

03-06-2006, 09:33 AM

Hi everyone. Well, I am back at work. It's hard coming back here after a week off. There is a lot of catching up to do! And everyone runs to me as soon as I walk through the door. However, today, everyone is being really nice and not coming to me as often. I think they are all worried about me. Maybe the work load will lessen after my little scare last week.

Rae: Thanks for the update on Georgina. Tell her we are all still praying for her and hope she can hold out as long as she can!

Valerie: My work friend, How are you feeling today? I am experiencing the same thing w/ the eating. I actually thought I was getting the horrible morning sickness again, b/c I can only eat a little at a time and am getting the adversions to certain foods, again. Not to mention the dry heaves... UGH! I read somewhere that morning sickness can resurface in the third trimester. Hang in there and eat little bits at a time.

Tina: Your 3D pic is adorable! You must be very excited to get to see them so detailed. I just get the basic u/s and can't tell what they will look like. I can't wait until they are born so I can see their little faces.

Daveoswoman: I am the queen of emotional, too! I cried at EatnPark during breakfast last week b/c I was so overwhelmed with moving. I think I can cry at the drop of a hat, lately. Don't you just love pregnancy hormones?

Steph: You had me laughing at your "Jerome" comment. And I know exactly what you mean about shopping, I just can't do it anymore. I make my dh go w/ me b/c I can hardly move by the end of the trip.

Andrea: Thanks for all the website links. I will have to check them out. As for the pack n play, I am getting one to put in our living room, downstairs. I am using it as a changing table and a place to lay the babies down for a quick nap. For sleeping at night, I am getting the co-sleeper by arm's reach. And then by 3 months, I will put them in their own cribs. Oh, and my butt is getting big, too! I feel so huge all over!!!

Hope you are all feeling well today! I am so sore all the time. Is anyone else sore? It's my stomach, legs, back... Plus, I can't sleep at night. I was up 4 times last night to go to the bathroom. And I am very congested, that it's hard to breathe. Plus, I just can't get comfortable. My stomach popped more this weekend. My co-workers told me that I look like I doubled in size. I am getting so scared for the 30+ weeks!

~Lisa

mommyof4at26

03-06-2006, 10:12 AM

just wanted to see if the pic worked does my belly look big or small? i f you cant seeit how do i put it on i know its on my profile

sheriba

03-06-2006, 10:37 AM

Hi Ladies!
I wanted to tell you I survived my first week of being 'grounded'! It has been hard since I still am not that big or tired yet. I think the only thing that keeps me focused is that I can work still (thank god or I would go crazy). Also my mother in law was in all week to make sure I didn't do things so I think that was a blessing, even though at times I was about to lose it!

I did get a terrible cold for the first time since being pregnant and still trying to get over that with the mininmal drugs from the dr. approved list!

Regarding cribs/pack and plays.........we are just going to move one crib into our bedroom (we have big doors so we don't have to unassemble it to move it) until it is time to have them in their own room. For naps, we can use either one - our room or their room.

This last week I too haven't been able to eat as much at one sitting - it seems after I eat, I get full then when they are done doing dishes/cleaning up I am hungry again! Stinks....feel bad asking for more food!!

Take care everyone and happy Monday!

vthompson

03-06-2006, 11:11 AM

There has been a lot of posts since I last looked. Sorry if I forget anything!

Sheriba - Hang in there and feel better! I am glad that you got through the first week!

Lisa - I am having all of the same problems as you, everything hurts, I can't sleep, I am stuffy, nauseated, and the list goes on and on :( I guess you can tell I am getting frustrated! Although, as we have all said, still excited and blessed, and feeling guilty for feeling frustrated! It is a no win situation!! However, babies, if you are listening, you better stay in there till June :)

Andrea - I am going to use the pnp for our basement/family room for naps and as a changing table. Someone is also giving us one so we will have 2. I will probably use the 2nd one in our room at night until we move them into their cribs.

Steph - I know what you mean about going to the store, I can barely make it through anymore. I couldn't even walk through Lowe's on Sunday with my DH. I had to come home and take a nap!!

Well, I really have a lot to do at work so I better go!

Valerie

Dad of twins

03-06-2006, 11:25 AM

Hello ladies!
I just wanted to say hi! I don't have much time, I have to go to work!BLAH!! The wife was lying in bed yesterday and I was talking to my boy's when the just started freaking out! They were moving all over the place. First one then the other! She said that the move when they hear my voice:D How cool is that!!
Well I have to go so all you woman take care and rest if you can! Miss you Ladies!

Jason

megzmom

03-06-2006, 11:54 AM

Andrea,
I posted a few way back and then recently an April mom posted some too. I took her list and compared it with mine. it was almost the same. So I made a bunch of labels and the letter asking for their help. I am going to mail it out this week. I'll let you know what becomes of it. She said J&J was the best. i am even sending it out to those that my list had as needing birth cert. I figure I'll save the labels and resend when the babies are born :)

EBTwinz

03-06-2006, 11:56 AM

Does anyone know if it's safe to take one tylenol a day for aches and pains? I took one yesterday and it really helped. I wanted to take another one today but wasn't sure if it's safe.

Thanks!
Lisa

twinsmakethree

03-06-2006, 12:04 PM

Lisa

When I was sick my dr. told me I could take tylenol regular not extra strength, until I feel better. hope that helps some

EBTwinz

03-06-2006, 12:46 PM

I need to vent. I am so uncomfortable. I am having a very difficult time sitting at my desk. My legs feel like they are numb, my back is killing me, and my hands are cramping when I write or type. Plus, I am exhausted since I can't sleep at night. And I have no memory or concentration. I just want to go home and lay down. I feel so guilty complaining about my symptoms, because I know it could be worse, but I just don't know how much more work I can take. I am trying to stick it out as much as I can, for financial reasons, but I really don't want to be here. I love these babies more than anything but I cannot wait until June or May, after I have them. I know how some woman love to be pregnant and I feel guilty that I am not one of those women. Does anyone else feel like this?

Sheriba: hang in there and make sure you rest. I was on "bedrest" this past weekend and found it very difficult to stay still. My mom would yell at me to sit back down on the couch. I am very thankful for having my parents and husband who are very understanding.

Valerie: It seems like we are experiencing the same symptoms. I think we all deseve a day of pampering once these babies are born. :)

Jason: That is so cool that you got to feel the babies. My husband was able to feel them last night. My stomach was moving a lot. It looked like I had an alien in my tummy!

twinsmake3: Thanks for the info on the tylenol. I just took one so hopefully I will feel better.

~Lisa

swineland

03-06-2006, 12:51 PM

Hey all...

I was told by my OB nurse that I could take tylenol extra strength. Who knows...they are all different. I try not to take it too often, but sometimes you just need it. Acetaminophen is considered safe, but in moderation as with everything.

I have that round ligament pain today..been getting it a lot. It's classified as either a sharp, shooting pain upon moving or a dull, achy pain in the groin/lower abdominal area. I think I'd almost rather have the sharp quick pain. Instead, I feel like I"m about to start my period....achy, crampy and generally uncomfortable. I've been using the heating pad, which helps. Anyone else getting the RL pain??

Some of you have mentioned being stuffy/congested. Oh boy. I wake up every morning hacking and coughing like a 90 year old smoker on oxygen. My nose is constantly stuffed up and I start off each day with a nice sore throat. I'd get a humidifier except I already live in Orlando.....it's humid enough! Seriously, not like we have dry heat coursing through the house. Anyway, yes, I agree...it's totally annoying.

Well, I just finished eating a thing of cottage cheese...to whoever suggested that, thank you! I normally HATE cottage cheese..it's one of those foods I just could never get used to. But, since I need more protein, I decided to try it again. I bought the Breakstones Cottage Cheese Doubles....with pineapple topping on the side...you just mix it right in.....yummy! They also have peach too.....

Going to lay down now....I vacuumed, mopped and did laundry and I don't think I can move! :sleepy:

Talk soon...
Steph

sheriba

03-06-2006, 01:21 PM

Lisa - good venting... get it out! I agree, it is uncomfortable and I was saying to my mother in law I don't get those ladies who say they "loved being pregnant"! Did they not have any of the things we are all having?? Or is it so differnt with a singleton that they truely loved the pregnancy? Hummm the funny thing is my mother in law said, at least I am honest, and others might just be saying what they think they should be saying!
Personally, this is harder than I ever thought it would be w/all the strange things that happen from zits to congestion to heartburn....nutty.
Just my .2 worth!
Hang in there - and see if you can put your feet up somehow at work or take 1/2 days?? I don't know what your profession is, but I understand needing to work for $$ to support the upcoming little ones!
Know you are NOT alone.....hang in there and try to feel comfortable at work.

megzmom

03-06-2006, 02:06 PM

Lisa-I am having the same day you are. This has been the worst regarding pain. I feel like my back is in labor all day. I also have a HUGE cramp under my left buttocks. Is that weird? I am trying to get ready for the sub and put away all my unnecessary items so my husband doesnt have to pack too much over the summer vacation. I try not to bend down too much. I've been asking the kids alot.

I'll ask my ob tomorrow for our reg checkup. I am going to beg him to let me go on bedrest. My disability will kick in but only if he admits me for one night. I was joking that I should try to fool around with dh so he'll admit me. NO I would never, just wishful thinking.

Tylenol-absolutely ask your dr but my ob has tylenol down on his regular list and when I was really sick he said I could take extra strength.

Steph- when are your water classes? How much do they cost?

Take care ladies. I am checking out...kids just left and I am going to make a run (yeah right) crawl for it

Heather

EBTwinz

03-06-2006, 02:31 PM

Thanks, Sheriba and Heather for letting me know you feel the same way. I just took a 15 minute snoozer at my desk. I see my OB on Thursday and I am going to beg him to cut back at work. I wanted to stay here as long as I can, but I just can't do it anymore. I am not productive, when I am here, so I might as well be home. Financially, I think my dh and I will be okay (I have a social worker's salary and he works in the mortgage business) but we will have to start to budget. I know he is stressed about the money. I think I will get paid for at least another month and a half once I start my FMLA, so that will help. I just can't take it here anymore. My fingers and wrists hurt so bad today!

Steph: I have RL pain too. It's in my groin area, like the dull aching pain you described. Sometimes I feel like I did a hundred situps. It's so uncomfortable.

I was emailing my friend who had twins in Aug and she said she was in pain from May until the babies were born. She also gained 70 lbs! She said she carried all the weight in the front which caused major back pain. She said her back still bothers her. I am carrying most of my weight in the front, too, and it's stressful on my back. Plus, I am only 5'3" to begin with. This is one time I wish I was taller!

~Lisa

qbanmom5

03-06-2006, 03:05 PM

Hi everyone, I am always so glad to read all of your posts! It is not good that we are feeling so uncomfortable, though. I can relate to all of your aches and pains. Especially the back and leg pains. Lately I have been feeling like I can't get a good breath. Has that happened? I can take a deep breath and (with Vicks) can breathe through my nose, but my head has a strange feeling that its not enough air. I am starting to think its psychological since it seems to get worse when I think about breathing. When I don't think about it I feel o.k. Wierd. As for the eating, I still have an appetite, but I can't fit as much as I used to without getting totally uncomfortable. I have pretty much eliminated red sauce from my diet. Pizza, spaghetti and my other faves is out because of the heartburn. I have been taking Tums which helps some. Sometimes I feel like someone is stabbing me in the chest, and other times, my mouth waters and I want to hurl.

I'd like to hear from some of you, do you feel guilty sitting/laying on the couch? Lately, my body doesn't want to do anything. Between the backaches, the vulvar pain ( and swelling how horrible is that?) and the sciatica, I get very achy at the slightest thing. Yesterday I vacuumed and then thought I had overexerted myself. I really look up to you all that are still working and/or maintaining your homes. I have been trying but just don't have the energy. Yet, I sit/lay on the couch and start to feel guilty that DH has to work, cook, clean, and help me with the other 3 kids. He does what he can, but no one likes to live in a cluttered home. As for my 3 kids, they do some things when asked, but frankly they are spoiled and not used to cleaning up after themselves. UGh.

Good hearing from you all, and i love to see your pics. You guys look beautiful. Talk to you later, Terri
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TMoT

03-06-2006, 04:25 PM

Awww. Here I am busy feeling like POOP, and I read all your posts and feel EVEN WORSE!!! :-((( For the past couple of days, I've had it ALL too (it feels!) -- from racing heartbeat, EXHAUSTION at the slightest exertion, nausea/icky tummy, aching back, RL pain (mild, but still), congested nose, and (Yes, Terri) shortness of breath!!!! :-(((

Whatever happens, ladies, please DON'T feel guilty about complaining and/or feeling miserable!!!!! Now on my _fourth_ pg (I never told you all that I actually _lost_ my last twin pg at 6 weeks:-( ), I can honestly say I've NEVER had it this bad physically!!!! For you first timers, I can't imagine what your thoughts about pg must be! Please, rest assured though, that what we're going through with a twin pg is truly _exceptional_ -- in every way, including the "bad"!!! I'm not sure how comforting that might be (not at all?), but I hope this experience doesn't turn you off of child-bearing entirely, even though I can understand how it _would_ (and, esp for you fraternal moms, the odds you could have another twin pg after this -- like me! -- continue to go up with age, so LOOK OUT)!!!

I guess it kinda comes down to this: _Usually_ (I mean, with a single pg), the second trimester is the one most mommies "sail" through, at "full sail" and all those other sailing metaphors... To me, with the sheer SIZE of these babies in a twin pg, it seems as though we've just SKIPPED the "easy" stage, and cut right from m/s, fatigue, etc. in the first trimester to the final trimester "suffering": Being BIG, tired, shrinking tummy (acid), cramped lungs, aches and pains all over, congestion, etc., etc., etc... No 3-month "reprieve" from the hardships of pg, no "sailing" or anything -- just always feeling more like hanging our heads over the edge and barfing our guts up! ;-) :-(

Poor us. I feel for us. Well, I feel for me, I know it. I also feel SO BAD for you, Lisa. Your post had me imagining being in your place and sympathizing for you so seriously. And for all you other mommies out there (Valerie, Heather, et al.) still working. I've said this before, but I really mean it that you have all my (and my dh's!) moral support! Hang in there everyone!!!!!:grouphugg

While I'm at it, for those back- and RL-pains, please read how to take care of your body/posture on this site (1000th time I post the link I think?!) www.spinningbabies.com/pregancy.html ! I know it's a bit garbled, but what this woman writes is truly _useful_, I promise!!!!!

Btw, Terri, do you have a history of even mild asthma, by any chance?? I have allergy-induced asthma (from dust), which I _never_ treat and just tend to suffer through when it happens... With this pg, though, I noticed that I sometimes get a low "wheeziness" in my chest when I'm laying down, and a definite short-of-breath feeling when I've been more active than "normal"... :-(((( There must be stuff you can do for it -- vicks, like you said, a humidifier, or even real medication if it becomes serious! -- and, don't feel bad if you think it's in your head. Imho, the "psychological" factor in asthma (or even just plain shortness of breath) is genuine and shouldn't be discounted. (And, btw, I read that pg moms breathe more rapidly than "usual" and that shortness of breath is a true, physical phenomenon caused by the babies "squeezing" into your lungs...!!! So there.) Even if it's NOT asthma per se, relaxation exercises/visualizing and breathing (I know!), with your tummy tucked in (!?) and as deep into your abdomen/pelvis as you can (and think of "spreading" your shoulder-blades as wide as possible), really DOES help with shortness of breath...!!!!!

Also, Terri, I know what you mean about "feeling guilty," but just STOP IT!! Dh et al. are doing their jobs and you're doing yours. It'll all "come good" in the end. I'm sure everyone realizes that!! And, did you say you've NEVER gotten stretchmarks yet??!?!!!??!!?!?!?!?!? WoW! Either you've got great genes (!) and/or you must have grown gradually through all of your previous pgs...??? In my case, I EXPLODED in Month 9 (!) both times and still have the "racing stripes" to show for it!!! ;-)

Sheriba, I'm glad you're doing your best with the bed-rest. I'm glad your work gives you something to do, too, but try not to discount the stress-factor involved there! ;-) I can always recommend online poker for play money as a fun and low-stress time-killer. 'Course, those of you out there who are more industrious, making scrap-books, websites, etc. is far more constructive! I rationalize my behavior as "energy-saving" though! Ar ar. ;-)

Take good care of yourselves and be sure you're still *blech* drinking your water!!!!! :spitwater The REAL crunch time is almost upon us!!!!! :-)

vthompson

03-06-2006, 06:18 PM

As I sat here in bed at 7pm reading all your posts, I was just shaking my head in aggreance with everything people posted. I just think that we are all feeling overwhelmed with all the effects of pregnancy and how uncomfortable we feel, at least I am. Tmot, you were right when saying that I am definitely not looking into getting pregnant again for at least a few years. This is my first, and so far, besides feeling the babies and the u/s, it has been anything but a piece of cake! I have a girlfriend who had a baby in May and she had the perfect pregnancy. She just does not get what I am going through and it makes me angry sometimes.

Lisa - I especially relate to you, both of us sitting at our desks for 9 hours a day. I feel like I am the crabbiest b**** during the week just because I HATE going to work. Is there anyway that you could work partly from home? I asked my work about working mornings in the office and then afternoons at home. They are trying to figure out a few more things, but they told me it should work. I am just really hoping they don't drag their feet on it because I cannot take too much of this. I am the same as you, especially in the afternoons, completely unproductive.

Terri - I am also having the breathing thing, it gets really uncomfortable at times. You need to not feel guilty, either! Think of it this way, this is the only times in our lives where we can have other people doing things for us :)

Heather - I have gotten weird pains in my butt area, too, especially from sitting at my desk. I hope your doctor puts you on bed rest! I cannot imagine teaching on my feet all day!

Sheriba - I agree, I knew this was going to be hard, but I never imagined it would be this hard!! And I know this is a place to vent, but I keep feeling guilty for feeling this way because I know that at least the babies are both healthy, things could be worse. However, sometimes, you just have to get it out!!

Jason - That is so cool about the babies!! They already know their daddy!!

Free Stuff - I actually printed out all my letters but have not mailed them yet. However, I did start calling some of the companies on the list without mailing addresses and have begun getting coupons in the mail. All the people are really nice when you talk to them. The best was from J&J. They actually send like 4 coupons for free products up to $5. So, you could buy a thing of baby shampoo for free. The other places mostly send coupons, but at this point, I will take anything I can get!!

Tylenol - It is listed on my doc's list for meds you can take, but you are supposed to take it sparingly, I think.

Well, I am exhausted, so it is time for me to lay down. I am just so glad that I have all of you to vent to and ask questions. I really think I would have driven myself, and my DH, crazy by now without you guys. It is pretty funny because if I complain about a symptom to my DH, he will suggest asking you guys about it. Then, he will ask me what you guys said. I think this forum also helps to ease his mind!!

Valerie

qbanmom5

03-06-2006, 08:31 PM

Hi guys and thanks for your support. I did have asthma before but haven't had it in a long time. With me not doing as much cleaning, and being allergic to dust and my own cats, that is a strong possibility. No, it certainly was not me that said I've never had stretch marks. My prior 3 pregnancies really did a number on my belly. I don't have any new ones yet, but I am sure I will. Talk to you all later, Terri

mmzill

03-06-2006, 09:26 PM

Well, over the weekend and today I've been keeping up on reading the posts, but not responding. I can relate to every single post. It's so so nice to know that I'm not the only on in misery.

For you that feel guilty because of the uncomfortableness of this pregnancy.....DON'T..... my singleton pregnancy was a breeze, I was one of those crazy women that almost liked being prego.......boy have I changed my tune!! This twin thing is hard work, uncomfortable and just plain awful (at times, those times seem to be getting more and more frequent!) I asked my DH at least 4 times this weekend if he would be pregnant for me for just an hour, of course he can't but I sure would like him to be. Of course I don't want anything to happen to either of my tiny boys, but I sure would like to skip the next three mos.

I have lots of RL pain and back pain, also the past couple of days my left leg/groin is hurting. It hurts to walk. And my ribs, ugh!! I feel like a broken record, because everyone is saying similar things about pain and emotions, but it's all true for me too. At least we have each other!

A while back someone asked about breastfeeding, I'm going to definetly give it a try. I really want the boys to get the extra nutrients. Back a month ago or so we talked about it more on this thread, there was an interesting link posted that had some incredible pics. I'm not sure what the link was, but maybe you can go back and find it, or someone can re-post it.

After reading the posts by Valerie and Lisa about your work - my hats are off to you both and to all the ladies that are still working!!! I can't get through the day without lying down for at least an hour, so I can only imagine what it's like to have to go in at 8 and be there all day long. Hopefully you can all reach some solution so that you don't have to work as much. I know I couldn't do it.

I have a horrible time breathing, especially in the mornings. My nose is so stuffy. Also the heartburn is bad....ugh. I can't stand to have extra spit in my mouth and when my heartburn kicks in I feel like I'm going to throw up, but maybe i've shared that already.

Just sitting here, relating with all you guys makes me feel better. I hate complaining about myself, it's just not like me, but.......it's so nice to know I'm not alone. No one else understands, unless they've been through this.

I love the 3D pics that were posted! We don't get one of those, so it's so neat to see the babies cuddling like that. If anyone want to see my belly, here's our photo site http://photos.yahoo.com/mmzill - the album is March 06

I hope everyone has a good evening. I've got my Glucose Tollerance test on Wed....yipee. That flat soda is so so yummy! :crazy:

I wish for everyone that your aches and pains would all go away! Don't overdue anything!
~Monica

davoswoman

03-07-2006, 12:48 AM

Wow, I feel so much better reading everyones posts. I have been saying that I must have it harder because I am older (37 next week) but I know you ALL aren't that old and are having the same complaints and pains and such as I am. Sometimes it feels like all I do is moan, groan and complain, but like the rest of you I would do it all again just to have these precious babies in my arms.

Question - What are you all talking about with letters and free stuff? I would love to get involved in that.

Working ladies - I too take my hat off to you. I don't know how you do it. I can barely be up and about for two hours before I am ready to lie down for a nap! I am absolutely exhausted most of the time anymore. Going up and down the stairs for laundry a couple times a day is about all I can take.

Tylenol - my doc says it is fine to take. I usually have two to four a day, mostly at night for ligament pain and hip pain.

Jason - how cool we have a Dad on here! I am trying to get my husband to start reading to the twins, I'll have to let him know you are talking to yours already!

Pooped, I'm pooped and think I'll try going back to sleep. Hope you all have a very uneventful and restful day!

megzmom

03-07-2006, 06:47 AM

here is one that I printed out and called quite a few. I also am getting free stuff. If anyone has a Publix supermarket make sure you sign up 2x (maybe under dad's name or granma's and make sure the expected due date is at least one day apart so you'll get twice the gifts). I signed up for Publix and got over $25 of free stuff. Nuks, shampoos, lotions, travel kits, and free photo processing.

www.shoppingcartcoverstore.com/freestufftwinsusa.html

This was only one I have. I'll try to find the old post and repost. :)

Wish me luck on out ob appt. I am going to beg that he admit me somehow for 1 night so my disability sets in. Everyday is worse than the one before-physically. Plus I am so streesed about who the new sub will be and creating enough plans to get her/him started ugh!!!!!

I hope we get the 3d pictures soon. They were sooo awesome.

I read some of you are able to post pictures for family members to look at. How do I create a site like that?

vthompson

03-07-2006, 07:38 AM

Megzmom - Good luck at your appt today!! Make sure you keep us posted! I really hope you can stop working!!

Monica - I checked out your pictures, they were adorable! You look great, really glowing!! Your DD is so cute!!

So, I realize we discussed this some time ago, but I was wondering if anyone is still experiencing this. Over the weekend, the babies were really active. Then, yesterday, I only felt a flutter/kick here and there. It is freaking me out. They usually start moving when I lay down for the evenings, but they were pretty quiet last night. Does anyone have this happen?

Valerie

swineland

03-07-2006, 08:41 AM

Good morning everyone!

Valerie, I know exactly what you are referring to with the frequency of the kicking and sometimes getting worried when it's quiet. From the "What to Expect...." book:

"Fetuses are only human. Just like us, they have "up" days when they feel like kicking up their heels (and everything else!) and they have "down" days when they'd rather lie back and take it easy. Most often, their activity is related to what you've been doing. Like babies out of the womb, fetuses are lulled by rocking. So when you're on the go all day, your baby is likely to be pacified by the rhythm of your routine, and you're likely not to notice too much kicking. As soon as you slow down, your baby is bound to start acting up. That's why most mothers feel fetal movements more often at night in bed or when they're resting during the day."

I take comfort in that b/c I think it makes sense and the bottom line is that whether I'm feeling 30 kicks in a day or 3, they ARE kicking...they ARE moving and unless you haven't felt ANYTHING for a day or two, then everything is probably fine. :aok:

Megzmom: in answer to your question, the water class is at Celebration Health. It's M/W @ 6:00pm and, unless you are a member of the fitness center, it's $45 for 8 classes. Hope that helps!

Tonight I am going to the "welcome session" for the Orlando Mothers of Twins/Triplets club. I'm not really one of those girls who is interested in getting into a club like that for social reasons, but I thought it might be a good way to get info/advice and tips for having twins. I am a bit leary of going though....and I'll tell you why. My pregnancy actually started out as a triplet pregnancy, but with the advice of my doctors and some past cervical issues I've had, we decided for the health of the babies to undergo a selective reduction from 3 to 2. It was the hardest thing I have ever had to do in my whole life. DH and I shed many tears and I know in my heart that we did the right thing, but there is, and probably always will be, a sensitive and emotional spot in my heart whenever I see triplets. :cry: We have all of our ultrasound photos from "baby C" together in an envelope and when the time is right, sometime soon, we are going to go to the Build-A-Bear workshop and pick out a bunny or something cute and cuddly and put the u/s photos in with the stuffing. That way, we always have something tangible to hug and hold when we have our moments of sadness....and we want to put it in the boys' room and let them have it to play with, cuddle with, etc. Seeing something like that would make DH and I very happy. But as I said, it's still really hard sometimes and I know the birth will be another bittersweet moment for me. Sorry for the long post, but I am just feeling today like I may not want to go to this meeting for fear of getting emotional. Not that I would break down or anything, but I just already feel sad thinking about it.

Whew....enough of that. Yesterday I ordered a nifty little gadget...it's a converter thingy so that I can use my Medela double breast pump and pump the milk directly into Avent bottles, as opposed to transferring the milk each time from bottle to bottle. It was 9.99 and I hope it works!

Well, I better go finish laundry before I lose all my alloted energy for today!
Sorry for the long post and I hope it wasn't too depressing. I've been wanting to share that with all of you for the longest time, but some people don't always react in a supportive way on such a touchy topic.

Have a great day, ladies!
Steph

mmzill

03-07-2006, 09:12 AM

Steph, That must have been a really hard decision. I can see why you may not want to go to the meeting. But I bet you would get alot of support there too. Give it a shot anyways, you can always stop going later on. I'll be thinkging about you and praying that the pain eases. I think that's a neat idea about the Build a Bear.

Valerie - I worry all the time that they aren't moving enough. It seems I can go through the whole day and not feel them at all. And sometimes it's real soft movements, actually most of the time it is. I tend to freak out a little, but I do think it's normal. My dr told me to lay down about an hour after I eat in the evening and try to count 5 movements for each one. And that should be enough.......my problem is I can't tell which one is moving. Grrr.

Someone over the weekend posted about being overwhelmed by the idea of taking care of two babies. I know exactly how you feel. I think that's the hardest thing I'm dealing with right now. My family is 8 hrs away or more and I just don't know how I'm going to make it. My dh is going to take some time off, but his job just won't allow too much. If he's not there to get payroll done, no-one gets paid. :) Plus we have a 15mo old......I just can't think about it too much - I have to believe that we will get through this somehow.

I just got home from the chiropractor - boy do I feel better. My hips were twisted out and my neck and upper back were out. It really helps relieve some of my back pain when I get adjusted.

Hope everyone is having a good day!
~Monica

vthompson

03-07-2006, 09:27 AM

Monica - Like you, I cannot tell who is moving either. Although I am also worried about taking care of 2 babies, I try to tell myself that God does not give us more then he can handle. Remind me of this when I post in a few months at 2am crying (lol).

Steph - Thank you so much for posting that excerpt from the book. It helps to make you feel better when you can read it in a book. I have to say that your story brought tears to my eyes. I cannot imagine what a hard decision that must have been for you and your DH. I really like the idea of the bear and the u/s photos. I agree with Monica, maybe you should just go to the meeting and see how it goes. If you don't like it or feel uncomfortable, then you can leave. You never know, you may find support there.

Lisa - You usually post by now from work. I hope everything is ok!! (I realize I sound like your stalker...lol)

Valerie

megzmom

03-07-2006, 09:29 AM

Valerie- I have that all the time. I would say in the past week there have been 1-2 days were its only slight movements, not the karate chops they usually give.

Steph-Most of the women I saw at the meeting had 2 and I only saw 1 that had 3. I don't know if any of the twins were once triplets. Unless you feel lead to discuss it with others, it might be better left you own business. I will check on my sheet tonight or you could ask for one. its a sheet of who to call for each situation. I think they call it a Been there Done That sheet. Its nice to know so many parents have been down the same road.

Enjoy tonight and let me know of anything neat happening....

EBTwinz

03-07-2006, 09:32 AM

Hi everyone. Hope we all have good days today! :)

Steph: Thank you for sharing your story with us. I know that was difficult for you and I admire your strength. Even though that was a very difficult decision for you and your husband, just know that you did what was right for your body and the other two babies. Especially if the doctors advised you to do that. I am sure you will find great support at this group. And I love your idea with the Build a Bear. That brought tears to my eyes.

Terri: I have had the same problems with trying to catch my breath at night. I have asthma and allergies, and I have to take medicine for my asthma during my pregnancy (my doctor told me that benefits of taking the medicine outweigh the risks, b/c it's worse to have an asthma attack during pregnancy). But, I still find it difficult to breath at night. I think it's just congestion due to the pregnancy. I heard that the breathe right strips that you put on your nose helps. I am going to buy some today and let you know how they work. I have also been snoring at night, which I never did before I was pregnant. My husband is kind enough to wake me from sleeping to let me know I am snoring. Does he not know that he should never wake a pregnant woman while sleeping, especially since we don't sleep well or often!!

Sherry: I was actually thinking that this may be my only pregnancy. I guess a singleton is easier but now I worry that I will have twins again, since mine are fraternal. However, in a perfect world, it would be nice to have a little girl someday. :)

Valerie: About the movement, there are some days when I don't feel them move as much. I am two weeks ahead of you, but I remember about two weeks ago, I was worried that I didn't feel them move much one day. I was shaking my belly to get them to kick. But, I think it's pretty normal. I like what Steph posted. As long as you can feel them a little bit, then try not to worry. If you don't feel them move at all for over 24 hours, then that is when you call the doc. How is work today? I wish I could work from home, but I work with patient info and it would breech confidentiality if I took my work home with me.

Monica: I love the pics you posted. You look so good! And your daughter is adorable!!

davoswoman: I will try to find the post for you w/ the freebies and copy it. It was last week, someone from the April board posted a long list for us. I still have to get my letters out.

Megzmom: keep us posted w/ your appt today! Good luck!

Daniele: Where are you?? ARe you feeling okay???

As for everyone else, just hang in there. I think we just need a checklist so we all know we have the same symptoms...
Overwhelmed? Check!
Tired? Check!
Achey? Check!
Heartburn? Check!
Can't sleep? Check!

~Lisa

EBTwinz

03-07-2006, 09:33 AM

Valerie: I just saw your post. LOL! :rotflmbo: Don't worry, I am here. I just had some cramping in my hands and wanted to wait until I posted.

vthompson

03-07-2006, 10:40 AM

Lisa - I was cracking up at your checklist!! :rotflmbo: Work sucks like usual (I sound like a little kid!!). How about you? How is your day going?

Terri - I have had horrible breathing problems at night. I just feel like I cannot get enough air in my lungs.

Thanks to everyone for posting their movement experiences with the babies. I feel a little better now. I have a regular check up on Thursday, so I am sure I will be more at ease when we hear the heartbeats.

Tonight, I am also going to my first Mom's of Multiples club meeting. A friend of mine is also pregnant with twins so we are going to meet each other there. It is terrible, but I want to go very bad, I just know how tired I am going to be. It is from 6:30-8:30. I am usually in bed with pj's on by 5:30 watching TV!!

Valerie

davoswoman

03-07-2006, 10:47 AM

Do you all have a lot of vaginal discharge right now? It seems like I have a ton and every once in a while it is kind of watery. I wonder if it is not amniotic fluid, but it doesn't soak my panty shield I just feel a lot "wetter" than normal.

vthompson

03-07-2006, 11:00 AM

Candy - I definitely have an increase in discharge, too! Sometimes, I actually change my underwear when I get home from work because it feels gross (sorry, TMI).

Valerie

swineland

03-07-2006, 11:05 AM

Discharge...check! :eek:

megzmom

03-07-2006, 11:05 AM

Candy- I had ALOT during the first 4 months and it wasn't the same color the dr said. Finally it has settled down. I kept thinking the same thing about the amniotic fluid but each sonogram says its been normal.

Steph-I know you can't show emotions over the email but I pray that I didn't sound cruel and uncaring. I am very glad that you shared your experience with us, you and your husband are not alone in this. Please forgive me if I didn't sound comforting. I am very sorry for your loss. I had a miscarriage before my dd was born and yes definately diff situations but a loss of a child I do understand. I am crying writing this. I wish I could give you a big hug right now.:grouphugg I am sure that just being with other pregos will give you some peace tonight. I will definately pray for you and your dh!:pray:

swineland

03-07-2006, 11:10 AM

See if this works....it's a link to a photo of our nursery, well part of it anyway. I just wanted you all to see what my husband did with the accent wall...it's so cool!

Oh and Megzmom, I wasn't offended at all! In fact, I appreciate what everybody had to say...I felt the hugs! I think I will definitely go tonight, have nothing to lose :)

http://www.shutterfly.com/view/pictures.jsp?aid=67b0de21b37b278b0528

vthompson

03-07-2006, 11:16 AM

Steph - I clicked on your link, but it keeps taking me to a page to create an account . . .

Valerie

EBTwinz

03-07-2006, 11:19 AM

I am w/ Steph on this one... Discharge? Check! LOL!! I noticed mine increased over the past month. As long as it stays whitish or clear and you aren't leaking, then you are okay. I think the doc told me it was something w/ our cervix and increased mucous. :eek:

Valerie: Work sucks? Check! LOL!!

I think I like this check list idea. :rotflmbo:

I noticed the April board does roll call each day. Do you think we should do that? Just check in once a day so everyone knows we are okay?

~Lisa

swineland

03-07-2006, 11:19 AM

phooey! I'll try something else..... brb

okay....http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8QcsnLhy1asIi&notag=1

EBTwinz

03-07-2006, 11:33 AM

Steph: The nursery is adorable! Very artistic! I love the colors. I think baby blue is so soothing. What kind of light fixture do you have hanging? It looks cool.

vthompson

03-07-2006, 11:34 AM

Steph - That linked worked!! Did your DH paint those birds himself or are they stencils? That is amazing!

Lisa - I like the check list, too!! It makes me laugh! As for role call, we could try it, but I know some people check from just work or just home. So, I do not know if it would be difficult. It would definitely ease our minds as to where people are and how they are doing!

Valerie

swineland

03-07-2006, 11:52 AM

Hey, thanks for compliments! Actually, he neither painted them nor stenciled them. He bought a roll of white contact paper and painted it the blue and gray colors. Then he drew the bird and with an X-acto knife, he cut the birds out and you just remove the backing to expose the adhesive, and wah-lah! As for the light fixture hanging from the ceiling, it is called an "artichoke" pendant and normally retails for beaucoup $$, but we got this "knock-off" at IKEA for $24.94. LOVE it. It's on a dimmer and gives the softest glow if need be.....perfect for late nights!

DH is very artistic and a designer by trade, so he makes most of the decorating decisions in the house and we pretty much have the same design viewpoints. Our furnishings are very West Elm, Crate and Barrel, IKEA - ish, pretty simple and efficient, modern but not stiff.

I don't know why I'm talking about decorating...it's a twins board!! :)

Steph

vthompson

03-07-2006, 11:59 AM

Steph - I think it is good to talk about other things besides twins stuff!! It helps pass the day and we get to each other better!! :)

Since I do not have a digital camera, nor do we have the money to buy one right now, I have been taking some pictures of my tummy and when the babies room is done, I will take some pictures of that. I figured I could get them developed and put on a disk so I can post pictures, too! I feel left out (lol)!

Valerie

vthompson

03-07-2006, 12:00 PM

WOW!! I just looked at how many times I have posted today . . . I think I am clearly addicted . . . if my work ever saw all my posts in one day :D

Valerie

mmzill

03-07-2006, 12:07 PM

Steph, I like the nursery! Very cool!

I just got dd down for a nap, so i'm going to go crash too. I just can't keep my eyes open today. It's awful

Oh yeah - thanks for all the compliments on my dd and her adorableness!! :) I think she's the cutest ever!

sheriba

03-07-2006, 01:37 PM

Alright ladies, I couldn't resist seeing Steph's nursery and then how you did the shutterfly site. So, I did it too. Here is what we had done (ya, we paid for it!) professionally for our baby girl & boy.

http://sheriba.shutterfly.com/action/?a=0BaMWzlw0YsXEA

I also wanted to let you know that I worked on the 'free list' and some don't have a program anymore. I decided to call the 800#'s first, and see what I needed to do. I recommend that, most that I got signed me up right away so I don't have to write a letter. The others I will send a letter asking what they need (if anything) to send whatever freebies they have for twins.
Others said to send a copy of their birth certificates after they are born. I am 1/2 way through the list......It takes time to get through to them.

Movement - I have had a lot and I agree, sometimes when they don't move, it scares me to death. I am actually glad that I am going to the dr. every other week starting now (next is Friday!) so that I get the confirmation all is well! Esp since I can't tell if only one is moving or both or what is going on in there! But I do get most movement at night it seems but as I say that, today they are active, the little squirts!

Funny thing today too is that since I am grounded, my boss from Seattle had to fly in to Dallas, drive to my house to give me my midyear review! He even needed to come at 7:30am! It was pretty funny having him in the living room with my feet up on my recliner and talking business!! In any case, I am doing a great job and it looks good for our year end (June 30th). I am afraid I am going to lose focus shortly and blow the whole year. So.....I need to focus, focus focus!! :)

I have to say, reading this daily now is a great thing - It really makes me feel like I am not alone and that what I feel/experience is normal for mutliples. Thanks ladies for contributing!

Have a good one and I think a role call would be fine, but I have no clue how we would do it......I haven't been on anyother site.

megzmom

03-07-2006, 02:12 PM

Valerie- I am right there with you!!!!! I am an addict too. I think about posting and reading all day long. Good thing about coming to work. For those out there Yes, I do teach. I post first thing in the morning, at my break, at my lunch and as soon as kids leave. I need to have this board ... hehehe

EBTwinz

03-07-2006, 02:19 PM

I am addicted, too! I am always checking this board throughout the day. I would rather read about you gals than do my job! :) Oh, I forgot to let you all in on a little remedy I discovered, if you are like me and have to sit at a desk all day or even if your back is hurting, I bought those patches that you put on your back that heat up for 8 hours. I wore one today and it actually helped! :yippee: I think it's called a therma-pad or something like that. They stick right on your skin and provide a gentle heat. I sound like their spokesman... LOL! But, anyway, it works wonders!

Sheriba: LOVE the nursery! You all are getting so creative w/ the nurseries. I can't wait to start mine, but I am not doing any wall murals. We are just going w/ basic colors, I don't have any animal themes. I will post pics when we are done.

Does anyone get a lopsided tummy from time to time? Right now, my left side looks bigger. I wonder if they little ones are snuggled together over there. It looks weird! And I have more pressure on my ribs on the left. I can't wait to hold these little guys!

vthompson

03-07-2006, 02:24 PM

Sheriba - Your murals are fantastic! I loved the monkey sitting on the corner of the door!

I am so glad to hear that there are other addicts out there!!

Our nursery is just being painted one color, a blue. Nothing too fancy . . . You guys make me wish it was finished though! I have to say that I love the color! It is bright and baby like! The furniture hasn't come in yet, either. I am getting antsy!

Valerie

vthompson

03-07-2006, 02:28 PM

I think I may have mentioned that I have a friend who is also pregnant with twins . . . well anyways, her and I were emailing today and she asked me how I was feeling so I gave her the laundry list of problems. She said she feels pretty good...what am I doing wrong?????

Valerie

qbanmom5

03-07-2006, 02:59 PM

I HAVE NEW STRETCH MARKS!!!!!! I just wrote yesterday that I didn't have any new ones, and I woke up with a bunch. To make it worse, the old ones were all around and underneath my belly button, but these are right under my rib cage. Oh my goodness, I don't think the tummy tuck will be able to get rid of these! Does this mean that my belly is dropping? Why so high? WHy so sooon?

I have been crying at the drop of a hat lately too, these red stripes aren't helping. Also, I think I have to get rid of my cats and I am a wreck. I really don't want to but I feel I should. First off, I can't get anyone to clean out the litter box on a consistent basis. The cats don't like it, and they end up going anywhere. DH gets really mad when he smells or finds a urine spot, even though I am pretty good about getting to them first. I just can't keep up and the house smells. The other day I cleaned the tubs and woke up to find a terd in one of the bathtubs. The other thing is, the hair is everywhere, all over the clothes, the corners, you name it, there is hair. Also, I am allergic to cats. I don't want the babies coming home to this but I love my cats. THey have been indoor cats since I got them (3 of them about 5 years ago) because there are coyotes where we live. Lots of my neighbors let their cats out during the day and call them in at night which would probably work but they are so used to being inside that they freak out and start meowing and almost screaming outside the doors and windows. I just feel so bad for them. I don't know what to do. I don't think I can take care of the home, my 3 kids, the newborn twins, and all these bad smells and hairs. What should I do? I tried to negotiate with DH that I would give away 2 of them and keep just my favorite but she is the biggest pisser of all! Do females stop peeing everywhere if you fix them? Maybe i can fix her if that would help. She is still a long hair, though and the hair is always everywhere. Also, our couches are old and horrible from their nails. We want new furniture before the babies come, but if they start scratching the new furniture I think DH may strangle them. Advice?

Lastly, your nurseries look soooo good! I wish I had a nursery. They will have to sleep in my room for at least 6-8 months until we can make another bedroom. I have 3 bdrms right now and my 2 girls are in 1, my son in the other, and of course my bedroom. We thought about putting the girl in the girls room, and the boy in the boys room. I don't think I want to split them up though. What do you all think?

Anyway, I love hearing from you girls and I really love seeing your pics. I still need to update my belly shot, and i would love to make one of those nifty albums. THanks for all your love and support, Terri
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swineland

03-07-2006, 04:19 PM

Terri,

It was so crazy to read your post about the cats....I feel like we are having the EXACT same problem. I have 2 cats, one short hair and one long hair. Recently, they have both started 'going' wherever they want, particularly on our bathmats (ewww!) and in this one corner of the living room. Well, needless to say, I CANNOT handle that. DH and I got so fed up we considered putting them both to sleep. (Not that I could really ever do that...but we were so mad at them!) I had purchased one of those Littermaid electric self-cleaning boxes and they have been using it for the past 8-9 months with no problem. All of the sudden, it wasn't getting full. DH and I noticed that it was just never needing to be changed, which meant they weren't using it, but they were going SOMEWHERE! Well, I steam cleaned the carpet in the one corner, moved some stuff over the area and put out a regular plastic litterbox right next to the Littermaid. Well, as of this morning both litterboxes were full and I had not found one pee spot anywhere in the house. So, hopefully they have finished going through their little "phase" and will behave now! I do know how you feel, though. I was so distraught trying to figure out how I'm going to handle these 2 new babies with ALL this cat hair (it's everywhere) and pee spots and, no, my husband does not clean out the cat box nearly as much as it needs it. I have put on gloves several times and done it myself. If a cat's box is not cleaned, they WILL go elsewhere. Anyway, all I could picture was my boys getting into the litter, or going to put one of them in their crib and, oh, great...there's a cat in it. I love my kitties....but I TOTALLY know what you mean.

Hang in there.....
Steph

EBTwinz

03-07-2006, 04:19 PM

Terri: I am sorry to hear about the cat dilemma. I have an indoor cat that I treat like my own kid, so I know how you feel about getting rid of them. First of all, how old are they? Maybe you can have them de-clawed. But, the older they are, the worse the recovery. I got my cat 6 years ago, during my college years. My apartment complex didn't allow pets and once they found out about him, he received an eviction notice. My parents were kind enough to take him into their house until I graduated. However, they had him declawed when he was still considered a kitten without my knowledge. I was against it, but it's actually a good thing, since he still likes to pretend to sharpen his non-existant claws on the furniture, carpet, wicker, etc. He is long haired, too, which creates a problem w/ fur everywhere! (my dh actually nicknamed him Fur) And he is white, so you can't wear black clothes w/out wearing him. And I am allergic to him. We have been keeping the baby's room closed, so he won't go in there. My dh wants to keep him in the basement at night, which I know I will have to do eventually, but I like to let him sleep w/ us at night. I feel so bad for you if you have to get rid of the cats. If they are peeing and pooping everywhere, then sometimes there is nothing else you can do. My brother had the same problem w/ their cats when their dd was born. The one cat peed everywhere and I think he was on cat Prozac for a while but it didn't work. They ended up being outdoor cats.

Do you know of a family that would be able to care for them and leave them as indoor cats? You can try taking them to the vet to be checked out and find out why they are going to the bathroom all over the place. Also, I think the female may stop peeing if she is fixed. I know that is the case for males.

I know I really didn't give that much advice but I hope you find a good solution. I sympathize with you, because I know that giving up a pet is very hard. Let us know what you decided.

~Lisa

mommyof4at26

03-07-2006, 06:38 PM

so i ahd me appt with my new ob doc today, he is nice he said my cervix is still closed and that my bp is fine. i have another ultrasound tomorrow morning and i have to also take the diabetes test. the boys share the placenta and have there own amniotic sac so twintotwin transfusion is a risk my due date is june 29 but he said that he will set up a c-section for 36 weeks. so i will letyou guys know how it goes tommorrow afternoon.:yippee:

AndreaR

03-07-2006, 06:52 PM

Terri: sorry to hear of your dilemna with the cats. One more thing to fret about during this tumultuous time. Have you talked to your vet about their behavior issues? He/she might have some suggestions.

We have a dog; an extremely spoiled seven year old Lab. There is a maternity store/organization in Boston that has all sorts of classes. One of them is on how to help your pet overcome the arrival of a baby. I'm thinking of taking it. He is really going to freak. Even though I talk to him every day about his sisters. I don't think he's listening??

Steph: Thank you for sharing your experience with fetal reduction. I cannot imagine how difficult it was for you and your husband. We got pregnant through IVF, and they put in three embryos. We agreed to put in three on the condition that if all took, we would have to reduce by one. I was so nervous for those first few weeks. After trying to get pregnant for so long (5 years), it seemed crazy to terminate anything. But know that you did the right thing for your health and the health of your babies. I also think the Build-A-Bear idea is very sweet.

For those of you who shared pictures of your nurseries - they are gorgeous!! What creativity! We haven't made too much progress on the girls' room yet. You all are making me so nervous. The furniture is all purchased, but we haven't done the walls yet. I picked out a bunch of fabrics/wallpaper, etc. but I'm waiting on quotes for the custom work we've requested. We are going with a very girly look - pale pink and green. Hopefully we will start making progress and I'll have pics to share, too.

It sounds like everyone is experiencing the same difficulties now that we are progressing through the weeks/months. I can give a big fat "check" to: nasal congestion (esp at night), exhaustion, discharge, snoring, irregular baby movement, and lopsided stomach. The only thing I haven't really had so far is back pain. I assume you all are experiencing lower back pain? I've had discomfort in my upper back, but I am pretty sure it's from sitting at my computer at work all day, then coming home and getting on this computer to see how you all are doing, and doing more research for the things we need to add to our registry (and checking to see if anyone has bought anything yet - hee hee).

Thank you all SO MUCH for sharing. It comforts me to know that what I'm experiencing is normal. I have a few books on multiples, but I never seem to get any comfort from them. And all of my friends and sisters who have had children have all been singletons. They (unintentionally) make me feel like I am not cut out to be pregnant. It seems so much harder for me than it did for them. So reading about your experiences really, really helps. Thank you.

For those of you who recently went to Mother of Twins/Multiples clubs, please share your experiences. I am thinking of joining a local club, but I am a little gun shy. It would be good to hear from you.

Andrea

TMoT

03-08-2006, 03:46 AM

Steph, your story also brought tears to my eyes. :'-) You have been through so much and you have been so brave! Like Monica said, I think/hope the Twins support group will be nice for you still. If you're happy on this thread, just imagine how much nicer it'll be to actually see, talk to, rub bellies with, etc. _other_ twin mommies and twin-mommies-to-be! You never know what kind of connection you might make. :-) Sounds worth it. ...The build a bear idea is so sweet too. That little one will always be with you all and it's such a nice way to 'embrace' him/her, literally... :'-)

...While I'm on this topic, I REALLY wish you ALL would take a look at/listen to the following report about how babies' cells stay with and protect their mommies for decades after pregnancy!! It is so special/moving/uplifting to know (especially as our Woes Checklist grows longer and longer), that NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS, these babies will literally be with us for the rest of our lives! Please take five minutes and listen to this report!!!!!

http://www.npr.org/dmg/dmg.php?prgCode=ME&showDate=08-Feb-2006&segNum=12&mediaPref=WM&getUnderwriting=1

Tadpoles: GREAT to get news from Georgina!!! Please tell her she is in our prayers and how NICE it is to hear she and the babies are doing well and to see that new picture of her and India! :-)))

...The more I hear about you all, the more courageous I think everyone is! And, the more pictures I see (Steph, Monica, George, Terri, et al.), the more impressed I am about how much we b!tch (check!), but how beautifully everyone is "pulling off" this double-pg!! LOVED the mental image of Sheriba's boss coming to give her her evaluation in the Lazy Boy too! Ar ar!!! ...I think we all deserve a big REWARD for what we're going through (which is coming..... of course)!!! :clap:

...What beautiful nurseries! You all put me to shame!! I don't care though! PLEASE keep posting! It's so awesome to follow those links and -- SURPRISE! Bellies, babies, _homes_! You all become more and more "real," and it's so awesome!!!!!

I'm with Terri: Unfortunately (fortunately?!), these babies are just going to have to sleep with us till we have better arrangements, which will probably involve a MOVE, so I'm not really looking forward to that! :-( In the meantime, though, our house is narrow and high (three floors, plus a finished basement, which is great but we can't get any furniture down the stairs!!), so now I'm sweating about where to put the pack-n-goes, stair gates, climbing/descending with TWO babies in tow, etc. Think we are still going to have to do some MAJOR reorganizing anyway, but dh keeps procrastinating on this point, so I sense trouble on the horizon....... :eek:

Andrea, just IGNORE what those other mommies say!!!! Speaking from experience (of both kinds of pg) they HAVE NO IDEA about what you're going through right now!!!! Nonetheless, you're going to get unwanted -- sometimes "proudful" -- advice CONSTANTLY from "existing" mommies, even after the birth!! But, as my own mom always says (still unwanted advice, but...?!): "Mother knows BEST." What YOU are feeling, experiencing and -knowing- in your heart about your babies/pregnancy is the most important thing! You seem like a pretty sharp cookie, so just (more unwanted advice, I know!) take pride in that, in your very unique situation/GIFT (!), and have confidence in yourself!!! What do _they_ know, after all!?!? You will make it through all this @#$% and SHOW THEM, I promise!!!! :)

mommyof4at26, great news about your check-up, bp, etc.! Please keep us posted on how things progress with the shared sack and your glucose test. I suppose my sugar test will be coming up soon too (ick), so let's keep our fingers crossed....

Any news from Stacey and Daniele these days??? Just thinking about that roll-call idea, and..........

Lisa/Terri/Steph: So sorry about your cat dilemmas!!!! I really liked Andrea's "idea" about the pet-shrink session though! Sounds like these animals are insanely JEALOUS!!! I remember Lisa's story about the cat licking her tummy where the baby is, and POW! lol I'm SURE they _know_ what's going on (_again_ in your case, Terri!), and are not happy about it! ...Have you gals (like Andrea) talked to them about the situation though??? ;-) Have you given them the ultimatums and let them know how (especially) DH is NOT going to tolerate their mis-behaving??? From what I know about cats (had them all my life till I started having babies -- whew!), getting Big Pisser ;-) spade(d?) NOW is rather late though, Terri. I don't know if she would handle it well, but you can always ask a vet. Doesn't help the HAIR problem though...

What I DO know about the cat hair (worked for me) is that if you bathe your cats 1x/week (and keep them indoors), they tend to stop producing the dander we're allergic to. BIG pain in the @$$ (considering cats and water!), and works best if you start when they're small, but.... Otherwise *sigh* I'm not sure what there is to do about the hair/fur all over the place. :-( Have you considered a SHAVE????? (Poor poodie-tat, but think of The Alternative...!) :-( *sigh* I really don't envy any of you though, that's for sure -- especially you, Terri. :-(( I'm afraid -- especially with your allergies!!! -- I would lean towards finding a home for the two other cats and asking the vet about spading #1. And, btw, I get VERY WEEPY when my allergies are acting up their worst (could it be the dander, plus the hairballs/dust, etc. that is really getting to you??!)! That PLUS a twin-pg! You must be miserable. :'-(((

Discharge: If it doesn't GUSH -- and I mean GALLONS -- and/or trickle FOR HOURS, don't panic! It's not amniotic fluid!!!! Usually, if your waters break you will +know+ it without a doubt!!! Other than that, *ugh* what do we do about that constant *yucky* feeling down there??!! Check!

Terri/stretchmarks: I read there's nothing we can do about this, unfortunately! :-((( How about a Torso Tuck??!!! ;-)

I was thinking we should also start an "I'm Addicted to my Due-Date Thread" Checklist -- or better, maybe: "Top Ten Signs that you're addicted to your due-date thread"....!!?! ...See how well you do!

10. I contain my gripes all day until the moment I can vent on my due-date thread, which makes me feel MUCH better. Check.
9. I think constantly about Good News I want to share with my "thread-buddies" until I can finally post it on the thread. Check.
8. I wake up in the middle of the night remembering the name of the person I wanted to make a "personal reply" to on the thread. Check.
7. Reading posts and posting to my due-date thread makes me LAUGH OUT LOUD (Check.) -- 60, 80, X100% of the time (check appropriate).
6. Reading posts and posting to my due-date thread makes me CRY (Check.) -- 60, 80, X100% of the time (check appropriate).
5. My average number of posts per day is 3.6 (check on your user profile!). Check.
4. I actually know what "being diagnosed as 'di/mono'" means, along with other disconcerting abbreviations (gd, m/s, ttts, etc.). :-( Check.
3. I write "pg" in emails/other correspondence and expect people to know what I'm referring to. Check.
2. I call my husband/partner "DH" to his face. Check.

AND the Number ONE Sign that you're addicted to your Due-Date Thread....

1. I have twinsmagazine.com as my browser Homepage (Check.), and I refresh 10x, 20x, X30-Plus times per day.
:crazy:

:-D ...Hope this made everyone smile and that you're all hanging in there!!

allyf8903

03-08-2006, 07:34 AM

i havent been on this in so long. i am due june 2 but the doc said he is going to take them between 36-38 weeks. i have been feeling good but i did have to buy a belly supporter. (for my back) does anyone know about these. do you have to be careful on how u put them on, can u harm either baby? my babies are both transverse with heads on opposite sides. i just want to know if anyone else has one and what you guys think of them. also i have a area on the top right side of my belly that almost feels like a bruise but there is not one there. i really is sore. baby b is not kicking me there but is it possible to bruise from the inside out? wondering if anyone else has experienced this stuff. i have a doc appointment tomorrow. but thought i would ask you guys. thanks

Allison
Adrianna 8-9-03
g/g twins due 6-2-06

vthompson

03-08-2006, 07:58 AM

Cats - I personally do not have any cats, but I cannot imagine what you guys are going through. Thinking about getting rid of a pet is like giving away part of your family! I have a dog and when I think about her not being around anymore, it makes me very sad!! I hope all of you find a situation that works well!

Allison - I am sorry, but I do not have much advice for you. I have not tried one of those belly support things. But I think someone on this forum has...I just cannot remember who! You should post more often and keep us updated on the babies :)

Tmot - You absolutely crack me up!! I LOVED your list. I am able to put a check next to each item :rotflmbo: I was laughing out loud at my desk!! I also appreciate all your words of support about what a great job we are all doing. You always know how to lighten my mood!

Andrea - I know exactly what you mean about other moms making you feel like you can't handle pregnancy. I have also experienced this. The worst is my friend who is pg with twins but acts like everything is perfect....sometimes I just feel inadequate!

Mommyof4at26 - That is so great that you found a doc that you like! Good luck at the u/s and keep us posted.

Terri - I have also discovered some lovely stretch marks. It started a few weeks ago with a small spot on my tummy. This has spread into 3 spots. I swear everyday they get a little longer. I feel like my round tummy is now ugly! I have been using that palmer's cream everyday, but I guess I was bound to get them.

Lisa and Steph - Hope your day is going well so far!

Well, I spoke to my supervisor today and it looks as though they are going to let me work from home in the afternoons. However, they have to get me access to our network so they told me to come in all next week and then it will start the following week. I know beggers can't be choosers and I shouldn't be complaining, but I wish it was starting next week. I am also afraid that the week of the 20th will turn into the following week, and on and on. I just hope that is not the case. They do keep telling me that this is just until the babies are born. I was going to ask them after the babies were born if I could continue from home, but it looks as though that is not going to happen. They do not know that I do not plan on returning. I have to do something to bring a paycheck in, I just thought if it could work before babies, why couldn't they make it work after babies. . .

Valerie

vthompson

03-08-2006, 08:04 AM

BTW, I went to a Mom's of multiples meeting last night. It was good. They are a true club, they do fundraising, activities, etc. I think I will find some things beneficial (i.e., they have organized play dates), but some of it just seems too time consuming for me. They gave a calendar for the month of March of all the activities, and almost everyday was filled in. You could tell that some of the women dedicate a tremendous amount of time to it and others do not. I thought they would talk more about their experiences with pregnancy, birth, parenting. But, it was an actual club meeting. I am sure that it will just be nice to get out of the house once a month for the meeting and talk to other moms with twins. There were a lot of people. There was one mom who just had her twins 12 days ago! The 2nd baby just came home on Sunday!! I thought that was crazy!!!!!!! I cannot imagine leaving my house in that situation, but I am also crazy (lol). Just wanted to let you all know how it went.

Valerie

Dad of twins

03-08-2006, 08:10 AM

You ladies have been very busy. I was one just the other day and there are so many since then. The wife has been feeling good for the most part. Our baby showewr is this weekend. I hope we get most of the stuff we need. It was funny b/c she looked at her registry then asked me if that made her a bad person. I todl her that you ladies do the same thing:crazy:

My wife's sister is coming home tomarrow for her shower from Virgina. The wife does not know about it. She will probabily pee her pants when she sees her!:rotflmbo:

The rooms look very nice! I went the cheap way. The room was a yellow from when my duaghter was born, so I sponge painted with a baby blue over top of it. It turned out ok! I figured that if it looked bad I could always just paint it a solid blue!

Your ladies are not the only ones addicted to this site. I wonder how you all are until I can get on the site and check up on you all. At work I have to deal with convictsall day so this is a real need break from work!

Well you ladies keep up the great work and be kind to your husbands! We are trying!

Jason

EBTwinz

03-08-2006, 08:17 AM

Sherry: I was laughing out loud when I read your post! :rotflmbo: I actually referred to my husband as "dh" in an email to my coworkers. They were like, "what is dh???". LOL! And thanks for your support to us working gals. However, I cannot wait to quit this job!!!

Valerie: That is great news that you can work from home. I don't understand why they wouldn't let you continue after the babies are born. Maybe they will change their tune once they find out you may not return. I have an OB appt tomorrow. I am going to ask my doc to let me cut my hours. I get so uncomfortable in this chair all day. And today I feel really itchy for some reason. I just want to take my clothes off! I am on sensory overload! I want to put my pj's back on. The band of my pants is tight and itchy! UGH!

Andrea: I completey agree with you... This board is so much more informative than any multiples book I have read. And I know EXACTLY how you feel about other woman not understanding what you are going through. Twin pregnancy is NOT the same as a singleton! I am tired of people thinking I am a big baby or I can't handle it. My boss always rolls her eyes when someone asks how I am doing and I say how uncofortable I am. She always tells me that I am not that big and she gained 100 lbs w/ her singleton. Well, excuse me, last time I checked, there are two babies in my stomach! And that is more uncomfortable than one! The nerve!!!

Mommyof4at26: Keep us updated and Good luck!!

Allison: I have no idea about the belt. I was actually thinking about buying one because I am carrying the babies so low. And I agree w/ Valerie, please check in more with us so we know you are okay.

Daniele: WHERE ARE YOU???????? I am starting to worry!!!!!!!

Talk to you all soon,
Lisa

EBTwinz

03-08-2006, 08:28 AM

You all, I am seriously worried that we haven't heard from Daniele in a couple days. Does anyone remember if she said she is going out of town or will be unavailable? Last thing I remember was her post and she was upset. I hope she is just busy or is having the problems w/ her computer again. Daniele, if you are reading this, we are thinking about you and hope you post soon!!!!!!!!

Jason: you work w/ convicts? Do you work in a jail?? Just wondering.

~Lisa

vthompson

03-08-2006, 08:46 AM

I was wondering the same thing about Daniele. She usually checks in once a day or every other day. I hope she is ok!!

Jason - I was wondering the same thing about your job...

Valerie

TMoT

03-08-2006, 08:51 AM

Thinking about the Roll Call idea, I was going to start a list of posters to our thread and we can maybe just check in every so often...? I KNOW the list won't be thorough (or correct??!), so pleeeese forgive any omissions/incorrect info! ...I'll just start and you ladies/gent can add in your info where I've left it out and/or correct it.... Shall we use pseudonyms _and_ firstnames? Well, I'll give it a shot, and you all fill in the blanks....

June 06 Thread Posters
(Format = Name, where available - Username - Due Date - Twin Type):
Allison - allyf8903
Andrea - AndreaR
Andrea - twinsmakethree
Annie - anniepac
babiesmk4
Candy - davoswoman
Daniele - Daniele'sTwins
Danielle - 2peasurprise
Georgina - Tadpoles // Rae - Tadpoles' Mum
Heather - megzmom
imhavingtwins
Jason - Dad of twins
Jeanette - JReynolds
Jill - jillmami
Kate - KatieM
Kristen - KristenV
Lisa - lumbenhaur
lpm306
Melinda - naturalmom
Michelle - michelle giss
Missy - newmomx2
mommyof4at26
Monica - mmzill
Sheri - sheriba
Sherry - TMoT - DD: 6/27/06 - b/g frat
Stacey - JacobsMom
Steph - swineland
Terri - qbanmom5
Teresa - Teresa67
Tina - Tiny Blessings
Valerie - vthompson

*sigh* Makes me wonder where all those ladies are who've stopped posting??! Are you all still out there??!?!? Are you OKAY??!?!? PLEEEESE just drop us a note to let us know everyone is hanging in there!!!!!

I was also thinking: Shall we add our due dates and pg ('twin type') details, to have everything together?? NOT like I want to make this a spreadsheet or anything! Just thought it would be cool.... Well, I'll put in my info and let you all add your own, if you want to...

Also, if you want, I'll do my best to post the list each day (since, being in Europe, I'm ahead of most of you, time-wise). If I don't manage it, then maybe we can count on Lisa or Valerie to post the list -- since (from the looks of it) they're our Number One posters!!! ....Then, we can just play it by ear from there...??

Well, please let me know what you all think (and YES! I've been ignoring my kids for the last 45 minutes now!!!)!!!

...Ally, Hi! Long time no... Glad to hear everything is going well for you/s!!! ...Jury is OUT on the belly-belt. My previous OB said it caused our pg muscles (back, pelvis, etc.) to _weaken_ because they become dependent upon it. Others' docs didn't share this opinion though. In either case, please be sure you're doing all you can for your posture by keeping those babies in the MIDDLE of your pelvis. This you can do by: i) tucking IN your tummy (yes!); ii) rocking your hips/belly forward when you walk, stand, sit, etc.; and iii) NOT arching your back/sticking your butt out -- as cute as it might be!!! ;-) This way, you might even be able to avoid needing a belly-belt.....? ;-) Good luck!!!!!