Need advice from those who have had/are having multiples :)

[LoisGriffin]

Thank you sooooo much for all the advice everyone :)

I went ahead and ordered that twins book. I found it for 1 cent plus 3.99 s/h on amazon. So far I am still feeling nauseated and throwing up 1-2 times a day. This is the least I have ever thrown up while pregnant so I am thankful for that!
I am craving cheese, meats of all kinds, lots of bacon, pasta and breads. I also went through 5 lbs of carrots in two weeks! I'm more excited than I am scared.. i'm a lil scared of them coming early. Mine tend to be late and big so that makes me more hopeful that I can carry them at least to term for twins. I'm 5'7 and 104. My uterus as of this morning feels like it's already at my belly button. I can only imagine how big I am going to get!

[blonditz]

Originally Posted by LoisGriffin

I can only imagine how big I am going to get!

By 38 weeks I was measuring 53 weeks.

[Seegers6]

I have 5 yr. old Twin boys, Coy and Zane. You have gotten some really good advice here. I definitely agree with twins creating twice as much mischief. The naked baby stage was the worse! They could get out of every combination of clothing I tried and what they couldn't get themselves the other helped! I had trouble with gates too and Zane was a climber. He could shimmy, snake, and climb over under or through almost every gate combination possible!

I was a bit worried about having the twins early to but shouldn't have. I was so big by 3 months that I should have taken it as a good sign. I ended up having them at 37 weeks and they were 7 lbs 5 oz. and 7 lbs. 10 oz.

[debracryer]

CONGRATS!!!! Do you have other children?

What can you expect? TO BE EXHAUSTED!!! LOL

I had 3 older kids (oldest had just turned 7) when my twins were born 6 weeks early.

Here is what I have learned:

• You don't need two of everything, but some things you do...I would not get two swings, bouncy chairs and exersaucers just yet. Save for it (or ask for Gift cards at your shower) My twins hated the exersaucers, but loved the swings and bouncy chairs.
• If you have space, forget the bassinet and use a crib for both of them. I kept mine together until they were about 6 months old and rolling over each other.
• We never used a changing table. Just the floor and a blanket.
• Stock up on diapers and wipes now. We went with Huggies Supreme and sensitive wipes. I had 1400 diapers when the boys were born and they lasted us only TWO MONTHS!! That is ALOT of diapers! LOL
• Get all the freebies you can and two of everything. When you register at the hospital, get 2 diaper bags. They only gave me one, then I asked for another one since it is twins. They loaded me up with stuff. At the ped appts, ask for free Infant Tylenol samples, etc..
• Twin proof EVERYTHING. My identical twin boys are 19 months old and are into EVERYTHING. They will come up with ideas you could never prepare for. My twins have been able to climb EVERY single gate they have at ToysRus. Every one of them. One of my twins has even had a tooth knocked out of their mouths because I could not get to them fast enough. We have named them Seek and Destroy. The basic plug covers do not work for us. We have to get the expensive ones that you have to push down 3 buttons and pull on. The boys have worked to gether in breaking the drawer latches on 3 cabinets already. Just think that nothing is baby proofed, it is just a help to stop them long enough to get to them.
• And the number one thing I have learned... when people offer help TAKE THEM UP ON IT. And don't just say, Yeah I will call you. Schedule it right then and there. The biggest help in the beginning was a friend who came over for an hour a week to fold and put away all the clothes I had washed and dried an piled up in a corner of the house. I just did not have the time to fold and put away. I would lay out the clothes that would wrinkle though. My friend thought it was no big deal, but made such a difference.
• Depending on if you have other kids or not, I LOVED the Double Snap and Go stroller. You can get it for $50 or so off ebay. It works with the infant car seats. It was the only way I could get out on my own. If you have other kids, I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend a triple stroller. I just bought a triple jogger off Ebay. I really regret not getting it 18 months ago. It is the bEST thing I have ever bought. If you need any suggestions, please feel free to email me. I have researched SOOO many strollers. Once they are out of car seats, I would recommend the Jeep double Side By Side stroller for $80 at Toys R Us. It is an umbrella type stroller. I LOVE IT. I had the Graco Duoglider and it was killing my back. I use this one at the mall, to go into stores. I have the triple jogger to go on bike paths and fast walking. My email is zookeeper2five@gmail.com

I had a 2 yr old, a 5 yr old and a 7 yr old when the twins were born. Then we moved 1300 miles when they were 4 months old. Things are just now starting to ease up on us. They have learned to climb out of the crib so two days ago we put them in the twin beds. UGH. Just ugh! I hope it settles down soon. They tire me out!

Anyways, just work on getting through 10 minutes at a time. It DOES get easier. You WILL get to sleep through the night (eventually). Just enjoy them because they grow up SO fast!

[lmncc2003]

WOW!!! I am in amazement.... I have this strange feeling that the next time I will TTC that I will end up with twins. And that all of my birth kids are going to end up boys! I have had so many dreams!


CONGRATS OP!!!! It is a good thing you coupon, so you can start stocking up on diapers and wipes!

[LoisGriffin]

Hubby had dreams for 6 months about twins before these two were conceived!
debracryer I have 3 kids so the twins are 4 & 5.
I just got my book in the mail yesterday so I get to start reading it now.

[DiannaK]

I'm PG with twins, due June 1st. I'll be looking here for advice as well .....

[aclowers]

[LoisGriffin]

Congrats DiannaK :) Have you found out what you are having?

I'll be having my level 2 ultrasound friday so wish me luck on finding out if they are boys/girls/both! I already look like i'm 6-7 months pregnant

[DiannaK]

Originally Posted by wahoostampingirl

I was going to suggest the same book. That was my bible during my twin pregnancy. Be prepared for the fact that you might have to go on bed rest. It just really depends on how the pregnancy progresses, but if it's recommended do not fool around with it. I had to go on full bed rest at 29 weeks and had my twins at 33 1/2 weeks. I'm short (5'2") and it was hard on my body having 2 babies in there. However, I followed the advice in Dr. Luke's book and they were born big for their age (5 lbs. and 4 lbs. 10 oz) and only had to spend about 10 days in NICU. But that meant I came home with two very small babies on monitors. During the first few months, take any help that's offered because it can be overwhelming to take care of two babies at once. The first 6 months was definitely the hardest, but I always got such a lift from taking the babies out and hearing all the sweet comments people would make. My b/g twins are now 6 and no one would ever guess they're twins. I almost miss those double stroller days!

Congrats on expecting twins! It truly is a wonderful thing.

I'm another shorty momma with twins!! I'm 5 foot tall ....

I loved the Barbara Luke book,and really took advantage of eggs, and protein shakes (from Whole Foods) to pack in the protein.

This has paid off for us .... I'm currently 37 and 1/2 weeks, with NO problems! My OB took me off work at 35 1/2 weeks .... I was PO'd about it, but since I can hardly walk now, I suppose it is a good thing!

Spent the night in L/D on Monday ... got sent home cause I did not dilate. Having contractions again this morning, so maybe I'll meet my babies today!

Good Luck to everyone!!