Assisted conception success - due 2018 xx

[3chords]

Good luck wish! Can’t believe you have like 14 lbs of babies in there - I truly can’t imagine it.

I was officially diagnosed with Influenza A, the nasty H3N2 strain that this year’s flu vaccine is ineffective against. My swab came back positive. It’s really tough feeling this sick.

 

[dogmommy]

Koj congrats!! I can't wait to hear all the details!!

Wish good luck tomorrow!! You did amazing momma 38 weeks! Wow 14 lbs!

3c I'm so sorry you got it. It really is such a terrible year for the flu. I hope the tamiflu at least knocks it down a little.

Star I'm so sorry you are uncomfortable. I can't imagine a toddler . Try to get as much as rest as you can. Did Madeline come early or close to due date?

Juliet I love the aquarium! How fun. Hopefully it goes ok trying to break DD!

 

[star25]

Dogmommy madeleine was 2 weeks late and finally arrived after being induced and a 12 hour labour with 2 hours of pushing!

I’m really hoping this one do don’t take as much pushing as although that’s when the pain got better, I was falling asleep in between contractions at that point haha

Went to maternity as he wasn’t moving much yesterday and we when got there he started moving like crazy, they normally keep you on the monitor for 20 mins but it ended up been an hr 40 mins so they could get a good reading without him jumping about everywhere, so typical! Dh and Madeleine were with me and she was asleep at first which I didn’t want but she was fine when she woke up and was just sat on the bed next to me with her snacks lol

Hugs 3c

Wish lots of luck again tonyou and your babies!

Dogmommy how are you?

 

[MrsHowley81]

Koj Congratulations that is such fantastic news.
How is everyone else? It's so exciting that soon you will all have babies soon.
I had my scan today I was so nervous expecting to have the same outcome as last time but all is well in fact there it's twins. I'd like to say I can relax now but I'm pretty sure I won't but for today at least we're very happy.

 

[scoobybeans]

3c- Oh no, you poor thing!!! I can't imagine how awful it must feel to have the flu that far along. I'm so sorry! I hope you feel better really soon & just take it very easy until the end. Glad you got so much cooking done and are having the scheduled C-section so you don't have to stress about those two things at least.

star- Weird, I think you may go early too! That's very cool you got to express that much milk. Nice to have that handy before baby comes.

wish- Today is the big day!!! You're such a rock star for making it 38 weeks with twins. I've been thinking about you since I got up this morning and hope everything is going smoothly and you and the boys are good!

Juliet- Such a wonderful sign that you've stopped bleeding and are feeling good movement. Two more weeks until your first appointment, not long now! My niece LOVED her bottle and had a tough time letting go too. I think my sister transitioned her to a sippy cup and then eventually water or juice. Good luck!

mrs h- OMG twins!!! Congratulations! I can imagine it must feel very overwhelming at the moment, but you've got lots of company here. I think you're the fifth person on our old thread to get pregnant with twins. So crazy! When is your next scan?

koj- Thinking of you & hoping you and your new son are doing well! I can't wait to hear your birth story when you're ready

dogmommy- Glad your NST went well and those contractions seem to be gone. How are you feeling otherwise?

AFM, I had some pretty intense cramping going on Friday night and again last night. I feel like the baby has dropped down a bit because I'm having a lot of pressure now. In general I just feel "off". I have a headache, I'm very tired, I'm having some stomach issues and I'm feeling a lot of brain fog. I'm glad I have another scan & appointment tomorrow so we can see if things are starting to progress...

 

[MrsHowley81]

Thanks Scooby!! Can't believe it's 5 sets from one little thread.
It sounds like your baby is imminent to me, I won't be at all surprised if it happens tonight.

 

[dancingnurse2]

Welcome to the twin club!

 

[Juliet11]

seems like so much going on in here this past day!!!

wish, thanks! and looking forward to an update from you!!!!! today is the day, right??

star, i have thought of trying to sneak in the water slowly... especially at night. glad baby boy is fine and you got to be checked out! DD once pulled the same thing, wasn't moving much, i think i was in third tri as well, went in and she started having a dance party! ha

3chords, ugh that is horrible!! I am so sorry!!!! i hope it improves fast. what a pain

dog, thanks!! hubby is stricter about trying to break the bottle but last night we were just so tired and caved at 11pm and she finally went to sleep! ahhhh.

mrsh, CONGRATS on the twins!!! it is such a wild and fun journey! mine are going to be 5 come april.

scooby, excited to hear how your scan goes !!!!

hope i didn't miss anyone.
DH has the day off work so we are in project mode again! we apparently have lots of projects cause i feel like i am saying that a lot! but from all the yard work, and cleaning out garage and updating small things throughout the house, it just is a lot of work! we also have some rainy days coming up, so i organized some inside activities to have ready to keep the kids busy.

 

[star25]

My s massive congratulations! So happy for you

Scooby, how you describe how you’re feeling now is exactly how I feel too! I looked at my notes from last maternity visit and it said head is engaged, i know it’s not a sign of imminent labour but we’re heading in the right direction!

 

[HopeBT]

Yaaay Koj!!! Congratulations on the new baby xxxx
Wish- Fingers crossed you had a smooth section today, and everyone is doing well!
MrsH- So glad to see you back here! And twins, so soooo exciting

Hope everyone else is doing well. Scooby and Star, you both must be real close now
Will be checking regularly from now on for any news

 

[star25]

Hope, 37 weeks Thursday yay! How are you?

 

[3chords]

MrsH - congrats on the twins on ultrasound! You must be so overwhelmed and happy as well! You twin mamas are like superheroes.

 

[scoobybeans]

Hey ladies! In case anyone is worried about Wish, she & both babies are all good

hope- so good to see you! Happy everything is progressing well with your pregnancy.

3chords- Are you feeling any better?

Juliet- Awesome you're getting all of those projects done! DH and I did the same starting about 3-4 months ago and when I look back it's amazing how much has gotten accomplished.

AFM, my hunch was right and things are progressing! I'm about 2cm dilated and 50-75% effaced. The doctor was surprised since last Thursday cervix was closed and long. He said he touched the baby's head so he must be like RIGHT there. I'm having light cramps again today. I don't know, could be as early as this weekend or maybe I'll go on time. We'll see what happens!

 

[star25]

Ooh scooby that’s great news!! Thank you for the update from wish too!

My stomach is so tight and uncomfortable this evening, been on the ball and on my knees leaning on it but just can’t get comfy

 

[Juliet11]

so much good news!!!!!

glad to hear wish is doing well!

scooby, can't believe he could feel babys head?! you must be going soon! exciting!!!

star, ugh the end is so uncomfortable! your posts reminds me of what is to come for me too! and i am already uncomfortable. but today i played with 2 of my kids at an indoor little gymnastics type place and i had energy and felt great, almost like i wasn't pregnant haha! but most day aren't like this. i will be tired come 2pm.
but yeah the ball i would sit on or lean my arms and upper body on while on my knees too. hope you can find a comfortable position soon!

i am starting to plan out the next couple months... like getting more people on the list of who is okay to pick up the twins from preschool. the kids have some birthday parties to attend coming up, but i am thinking of just sending twins with DH, and my little one stay home with me. i am loosing energy it seems.... also, any obligations that come up for feb, i am saying i am tentative till my appt on the 29th of this month. cause that appt will really show which way this pregnancy will go. and regardless of that, i think i will slow things down by mid march. if things are healthy, i can schedule a c-sec (if i decide to go that way), around april 14th. so i figure mid-march i am going to be done ! too tired for playdates, preschool pick-up (hope my mom and brother will help with that some more!), park group, etc.

 

[Juliet11]

How is everyone ??? How are all the mamas with new babies ?? Can’t wait to hear birth stories !!!

 

[star25]

All ok here Juliet, had some pains half an hr apart last but all stopped now, just hope it was a good sign!
How are you?

 

[Wish2BMom]

Hi all! MrsH - congrats on twinnies!!

I wrote this onThursday so it’s a little dated but I have zero energy to rewrite I’m sorry! Thank you Scooby for updating everyone!!

Hello hello everyone!! My goodness what a week!! We have our boys - they are incredible. Both very healthy, very big boys - Timothy (A) was born at 9:10am, weighing 7.05lbs, height of 20”; Mr Malcolm, my Mama’s boy, was born one min later, 6.03, 19”. No complications with them except just trying to get all amniotic fluids out of them. I, however, ended up hemorrhaging and lost about 1/2 my blood. Needed a transfusion, but my vitals remained stable the whole time. Thankfully they recovered me nicely and I was back in the room with everyone by 11:30 I think. But pretty out of it all day and night. We’ve had the boys stay in the nursery all nights so we could get some sleep. It’s worked out great. DH is a rockstar at this Daddy thing.

Heading home today. Thank you all so much for your thoughts and well wishes. What i used to think was too unbelievable to have happen, I now feel is unbelievable to have never happened at all. I’m crazy in love and obsessed.

 

[koj518]

Hi ladies! Just came to check on everyone!!!

Baby T and I are doing great. He eats a ton and sleeps a ton! He's feeding great but the only problem I have is the painful latching on the left side.. I'm sure I'll get the hang of it soon. Now that I've been breast feeding for a week I have no clue how mom's of multiples do it.. they must have to feed all day and get nothing else done..!!!

Wish - how are you handling everything !?

Star and 3c- both of your due date is so soon!! How are things progressing?

Juliet - your scan is coming up!! I can't wait to hear how it goes!

Scooby - I have a feeling you already gave birth!! Looking forward to hearing from you!

Sorry if I forgot anyone.. I blame it on the baby. He's sucking up all of my brain power.

 

[dancingnurse2]

Wish and koj so happy both of you are doing great!