chickenpatty Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Had an u/s today and there were TWO little hearts beating! I am feeling so shocked & still can't make myself believe it! OH MY WORD!!! How am I going to do this?? Anyone have any favorite books on twin pregnancies & newborns. This totally throws off all my plans! Can I nurse twins? I'll be older this time (37). Do I need to do anything special to be healthier?? Advice is welcome! :lol::willy_nilly: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rjmakmom Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Congrats x2!! :party::party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leanna Tomlinson Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 No advice, but that is so exciting!! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 I can be of no help, but congratulations!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJCMom Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Congratulations!! It's double the excitement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 That is great news! There is nothing more fun than twins:). I did nurse mine. It wasn't easy, but I managed for 17 months. You will have more older kids to help! I mostly nursed mine one at a time. Basically, that is all I did for the first few months, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 I have several friends with twins. They all swear by the book by Dr. Luke I think it is? They all went full term with their twins by following the advice in that book, which is pretty impressive. And their twins were all good size..over 6lbs each. I think some were over 7lbs. As for nursing, yes, of course you can nurse them! Again, all my friends with twins nursed them. That's why you have two breasts! They swear by the twin version of the my breast friend pillow. Hope that helps. Edited to add: this is the book http://www.amazon.com/Youre-Expecting-Twins-Triplets-Quads/dp/0061803073 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Had an u/s today and there were TWO little hearts beating! I am feeling so shocked & still can't make myself believe it! OH MY WORD!!! How am I going to do this?? Anyone have any favorite books on twin pregnancies & newborns. This totally throws off all my plans! Can I nurse twins? I'll be older this time (37). Do I need to do anything special to be healthier?? Advice is welcome! :lol::willy_nilly: Wow! Congratulations! I bet your other kids are excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eloquacious Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 How exciting!!! And overwhelming! And awesome! Congratulations, there aren't enough exclamation marks in the world for multiples. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DusksAngel Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Congrats!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Two little chicks? :D PM Remudamom. She had triplets. I have heard you can nurse twins...God in his foresight has given us two...but oddly enough not three. :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniper Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Hee hee! I remember that moment. :D It looks like you have some older kids so here is what I would do. Make sure your 2 oldest have a decent simple reportoir of meals they can cook. Post cleaning checklists in every room. Simplify wardrobes for the youngers. Take this time to make sure everyone knows how to do chores....and do them well. This is the time to build a lot of routine, and you have a decent excuse to already start making them step up even more. Start routine meal planning and simple shopping lists. :D These are all things you are probably doing, but now is the time to begin fine tuning and oiling the machine that is your family. Now, if all goes well with the pregnancy just know that you will have little memory of the first two weeks. Are you a night owl? Dh and I are opposites, he is a morning person and I am not. What worked best for us was having me stay up late with the babies (till 1 am) and then he would rise between 3 and 4 to do an early feeding, nap on couch, get ready for work, and another at around 7am, and I was able to sleep from about 1 am til 8 am. This is a stop gap measure to survive the first couple months. Enjoy them! I miss that time very much :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Cool! Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennsmile Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Congrats. My friend nursed twins. She nursed them at the same time and put them on the same schedule. Also there was an article in Mothering a few years back about a mom who nursed twin with one bOOk as she has lost a bOOk to cancer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Lulu* Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Congratulations!!!!! Don't forget to add another "bean" to your signature! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 (edited) I nursed my twins. They were preemies, and my first kids, so it took us a while to get the hang of it, but after we did I managed to get them completely off formula (which I did end up needing while we got things started, but that was due to small preemie and some other medical issues, not twins per se) and nursed them to almost 1.5 yrs. I didn't nurse them at the same time (except for some rare dual meltdowns), even though I'd had plans to. Too overstimulating! Although I know lots of people who have done it successfully - depends on the mom and babies. It actually would've been easier with older kids around that could've helped out... Oh - and congratulations!! :D :grouphug: :party: Edited July 11, 2012 by matroyshka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinaPagnato Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Congratulations!!!!! Don't forget to add another "bean" to your signature! :001_smile: :iagree: I was just going to say that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trresh Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Oh, wow!! Congratulations!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Congrats! The older kids will be GREAT help for you, and like a previous poster said, make sure they know how to cook. You also have enough time to devote to teaching them to do chores without you so when the babies arrive, they'll be able to keep things running. Wow- congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Yay! I remember that moment!!!! I will give you one piece of advice. DO NOT listen to all of the bad news twin birth stories. It seems to be all there is about twin births. :glare: I had mine at 36 weeks, both were such good weight I was able to take them home right away and they never had RSV or anything like that. Not even a NICU night. Nurse them at the same time. To do otherwise is to never get off the couch. Eat lots of good protein. I lived off whey isolate powder in the last few months because everything gave me heartburn. I will swear that it is what made them such healthy weights with no problems. :grouphug: You can do it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarlaB Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Oh wow- congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 How exciting!! Congratulations! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Congrats!! From Lima Bean to 2 Peas in a Pod! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyerin Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Congratulations! :D:D I second the recommendation of the Dr. Luke book. My twins and I did not get nursing down, but I have a good handful of friends who did do so. I know it can be done! I carried to 36 weeks, and brought my baby boy home with me right away. My baby girl was a smidge and needed some time in NICU. Having twins is a wild ride, but it's one I woudln't trade for the world! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 (edited) :party:Congrats!! My little brothers were twins. My mom had them at 32 weeks, and they were small, but perfectly healthy. She delivered them naturally after having had 2 c-sections and nursed both of them until they were almost 2. I know the one didn't have a good sucking reflex at first, but she pumped until he was able. She never nursed at the same time. She got them onto alternating schedules so that she could spend one on one time with each baby. They were both healthy, vibrant boys. I spent much of my time chasing after them and teaching them. I'm almost jealous.:D Edited July 11, 2012 by Dory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TranquilMind Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Had an u/s today and there were TWO little hearts beating! I am feeling so shocked & still can't make myself believe it! OH MY WORD!!! How am I going to do this?? Anyone have any favorite books on twin pregnancies & newborns. This totally throws off all my plans! Can I nurse twins? I'll be older this time (37). Do I need to do anything special to be healthier?? Advice is welcome! :lol::willy_nilly: Wow, you are quite the quiver-filler, aren't you? ;) Congratulations! That's awesome. I always wanted twins... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Had an u/s today and there were TWO little hearts beating! I am feeling so shocked & still can't make myself believe it! OH MY WORD!!! How am I going to do this?? Anyone have any favorite books on twin pregnancies & newborns. This totally throws off all my plans! Can I nurse twins? I'll be older this time (37). Do I need to do anything special to be healthier?? Advice is welcome! :lol::willy_nilly: :DWelcome to the club!:D No favorite books. If you nursed a single, you can most likely nurse double! No special care needed. Well, maybe don't vaccuum.:D:D My only suggestion would be to try to be able to take a little down time when you have the babies. My own experience was that tiny infanthood was very hectic. (Of course, I had no helpful hands around! Just an almost 2 yo.) BUT, once they were a smidge older they made things much easier than a single baby. They truly kept each other happy. I came to the conclusion that everyone baby should be twins.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Congrats! X2! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 How fun! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 No advice, just:party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Congratulations! I nursed my twins for ten months. They self-weaned. I did not tandem nurse. I disliked it extremely. They are turning one on Friday. It has been a beautiful year. My first sight of our twins was their beautiful heads. Two beautiful heads coming into view on ultrasound. You can do it!!! Rebecca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Oh my, congratulations, congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 this is the book http://www.amazon.com/Youre-Expecting-Twins-Triplets-Quads/dp/0061803073 Yep, that's the book you need! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Exciting! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy the Valiant Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Congratulations! :) I remember the shock when we found out ours were twins (I actually thought initially that our baby had 2 heads!) - you can do it! Not gonna lie, it's a lot of work, especially in the beginning, but (and I know you already know this) it's more fun than you thought and worth every precious day! I love hearing about new twins coming! Edit: Re: nursing - I nursed ours for 14 months; we supplemented (both with solid food and some formula, too) from around 6 months on - I just couldn't keep up around 5-6 months. I never nursed them together (because I hated it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djsmom Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Congratualtions, that's so exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted July 11, 2012 Author Share Posted July 11, 2012 Thank you all so much for the congrats & advice! It is comforting to know that others have gone through this & survived! :) I'm going to get the Dr. Luke book for my kindle. Thanks for the recommendation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodhaven Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Wow! Congratulations!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Congrats! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghee Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 OMGosh! How cool that you're having twins :) You can nurse twins. I haven't HAD twins, so I have no first hand experience, but I have read about it in some of my baby books. I think some people may supplement but I don't think everyone *has* to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Ok...that is the COOLEST news ever!! Congrats!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnitWit Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkpan Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Congratulations!! I had my twins at 37yo, with a 1yo and a 3yo at home :willy_nilly: I even had to be induced at 39wks cause they did not want to come out! (you know that 36wks is considered full term for twins) I will admit that that first year was kind of a blur, but we made it through and even had some fun :) I tried nursing both of them and I know that it can be done, but I struggled. I ended up doing a combination of nursing and pumping and taking turns with them. It also gave my dh a chance to help feed the babies. It is true that as they enter toddler hood they will keep each other entertained. They really are a joy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniBlondes Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Double the congrats!!! :party::party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Congratulations!!! You can do it, I had the triplets at 36! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Oh, and one friend had her twins when she was induced at 38 weeks (she is only 90lbs not pregnant and had pubic synthesis with all her pregnancies...so by that point, with 13 pounds of babies in her she couldn't walk anymore). The other friend had her twins at 40 weeks! Both followed that book I linked earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyeska Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 WOOHOO!!! That is AWESOME!!! ...you better change your siggy line... :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Congrats! And it looks like you need to change your signature to make Lima Bean plural. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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