Surprise twins! - Page 2

chloe11 · Mar 29th, 2012, 14:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BabyBumpHope

We just found out yesterday we are pregnant with twins too - very unexpected as no twins in either family! They are 90% certain that they are DCDA twins but said theres 10% chance they could still share the same placenta and be identical.

Its so nerve racking. We have had to rethink everything. Been to look at twin travel systems today. Before we knew we were having twins we really liked the iCandy Apple - it looks like we'll now go for the iCandy Pear twin system. Everything is gunna cost a fortune now! Haha. What is everyone else getting? And what about nursery furniture? Do you get 2 cots or one?

x

We have bought two Moses baskets, and two cot beds for when they move into them about 3 month old. Also two wardrobes! One set of drawer though! We were gonna buy mountain buggy duet but changed out mind at the last second to bugaboo donkey as hubby preferred it!!!!!!!! I wanted the mountain buggy duet though but now love out bugaboo donkey ! Hehe!

Xxxxxxxx

Clairh- a massive congrats hunni!!!!!!!

Mrs Mc · Mar 30th, 2012, 01:30 AM

I found out yesteday that were having identical twins, seperated by a thin membrane. Its nice to read these responses as we were told its high risk and ive been worrying. Not slept all night!!

chetnaz · Mar 30th, 2012, 01:44 AM

I have identical boys. They also shared a placenta with a thin membrane separating them. You will be closely monitored and scanned as they will want to make sure they are both growing enough ( I won't go into it and scare you) but try not to worry, it doesn't definitely mean you'll have problems, just cos tey are mo/di twins. I actually had an easier pregnancy with the twins than I did with my first born! I was induced at 36+3 (would have been 37 weeks as they won't let denticals go any further, but I was already 3 cm dilated so they induced a few days early). I had a vaginal birth with was a breeze! The boys didn't need any help at all ad we were home the next day! My advice would be to try together plenty of rest during this pregnancy (as much as you can with 6 kids!), listen to your body and don't push yourself. Drink plenty of water, eat well (espprotein as it helps with their birth weight as identicals can be on the small side) and stay away from google! We're always here if you need support. Wishing you a happy, healthy pregnancy.

ClairHawkins · Mar 30th, 2012, 06:25 AM

wow chet!!!!! How fantastic Its lovely to hear of all the posative stories, It seems such a long way off yet and I am still so sick and tired I can't really get as excited as my familly who are all over the moon!!!!

I love the look of the bugaboo donkey but i don't know whether to buy a double or triple (I have a 10 mo) havent even looked yet!

I feel huge too I am about the same as I was at 15 - 16 wks with my last baby How quickly did you ladies further on grow? Did any one need 14 hours sleep a day aswell or is it just me?

Congratulations to you all that have found out too!!!!!!

zee1984 · Mar 30th, 2012, 14:58 PM

Congratulations!!!!

fidgets mammy · Mar 30th, 2012, 15:12 PM

i too am having mono di twins, there identical girls, im 21 wks on sunday. i came to this site as id googled identicals and i scared myself silly. this site has bn a godsend.

at my 20 wk scan they were only a gram apart so thats really good. i hope they carry on growing this well. im now feeling lots of wriggles and kicks even tho my placenta is at the front.

its totally normal to be scared tho, i still am every day. im getting fortnightly scans now so they can keep an eye on them.

ChezzaHill · Apr 5th, 2012, 09:47 AM

Massive congratulations!! With any pregnancy it's nerve-wracking but double trouble... eep! Rest assured the iCandy Pear is one of the best doubles so best of luck with everything else!

Mar 30th, 2012, 01:30 AM	#12
Mrs Mc Other Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 475	I found out yesteday that were having identical twins, seperated by a thin membrane. Its nice to read these responses as we were told its high risk and ive been worrying. Not slept all night!!

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Mar 30th, 2012, 01:44 AM	#13
chetnaz Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: essex Posts: 3,396	I have identical boys. They also shared a placenta with a thin membrane separating them. You will be closely monitored and scanned as they will want to make sure they are both growing enough ( I won't go into it and scare you) but try not to worry, it doesn't definitely mean you'll have problems, just cos tey are mo/di twins. I actually had an easier pregnancy with the twins than I did with my first born! I was induced at 36+3 (would have been 37 weeks as they won't let denticals go any further, but I was already 3 cm dilated so they induced a few days early). I had a vaginal birth with was a breeze! The boys didn't need any help at all ad we were home the next day! My advice would be to try together plenty of rest during this pregnancy (as much as you can with 6 kids!), listen to your body and don't push yourself. Drink plenty of water, eat well (espprotein as it helps with their birth weight as identicals can be on the small side) and stay away from google! We're always here if you need support. Wishing you a happy, healthy pregnancy.

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Mar 30th, 2012, 06:25 AM	#14
ClairHawkins Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wales Posts: 476	wow chet!!!!! How fantastic Its lovely to hear of all the posative stories, It seems such a long way off yet and I am still so sick and tired I can't really get as excited as my familly who are all over the moon!!!! I love the look of the bugaboo donkey but i don't know whether to buy a double or triple (I have a 10 mo) havent even looked yet! I feel huge too I am about the same as I was at 15 - 16 wks with my last baby How quickly did you ladies further on grow? Did any one need 14 hours sleep a day aswell or is it just me? Congratulations to you all that have found out too!!!!!!

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Mar 30th, 2012, 14:58 PM	#15
zee1984 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 159	Congratulations!!!!

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Mar 30th, 2012, 15:12 PM	#16
fidgets mammy Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: north east england Posts: 3,173	i too am having mono di twins, there identical girls, im 21 wks on sunday. i came to this site as id googled identicals and i scared myself silly. this site has bn a godsend. at my 20 wk scan they were only a gram apart so thats really good. i hope they carry on growing this well. im now feeling lots of wriggles and kicks even tho my placenta is at the front. its totally normal to be scared tho, i still am every day. im getting fortnightly scans now so they can keep an eye on them.

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Apr 5th, 2012, 09:47 AM	#17
ChezzaHill Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 85	Massive congratulations!! With any pregnancy it's nerve-wracking but double trouble... eep! Rest assured the iCandy Pear is one of the best doubles so best of luck with everything else!

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