Introductions!
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Forum Name: Pregnant with multiples
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Topic: Introductions!
Posted By: Wannabe
Subject: Introductions!
Date Posted: 10 September 2010 at 8:34pm
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Might as well kick this topic off huh!
I'm first time pregnant with fraternal boy/girl twins. DH & I had been trying for nearly 4 yrs to get preggers & we were sitting in an IVF clinic 10 days before getting our BFP - so lucky we didn't have to start the treatments!!!! We feel truly blessed to be here finally... ------------- 
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Posted By: Kalimirella
Date Posted: 17 September 2010 at 5:02pm
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Awww wannabe, I am NOT preganat with twins (thank goodness, for me at least, 1 is enough) however I thought I'd pop in and say congratulations.
After so long you get double the trouble and joy! (Just me but I thought it was a bit lonely with just you :D) ------------- Kiara is 3 and Teagan is 2, now we're expecting our long awaited 3rd! http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Hopes
Date Posted: 19 September 2010 at 7:00am
Congrats, Wannabe. I didn't know you were expecting twins - how awesome  -------------   
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Posted By: Wannabe
Date Posted: 19 September 2010 at 6:22pm
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Thanks Hopes - So thrilled your gorgeous little man arrived safe & sound - he's just beautiful!
And THANKS Kalimirella for popping into say keep me company! You're a sweetie  -------------
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Posted By: 4boys1girl
Date Posted: 20 September 2010 at 8:14pm
| Hi ladies, am new here but just wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS on the twins wannabe. We have 4yr old twin boys. The fun never ends, they are such a blast, can't believe we've had them for almost FIVE years already!! Welcome to the rollercoaster :) |
Posted By: hennypenny
Date Posted: 02 October 2010 at 4:24pm
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Hi Ladies
Well after 4 years of TTC we are finally pregnant with twins. A liitle bit of a shock as we only implanted 1 egg. Now I am freaking out though as they are talking about complications with monochorionic twins, its loks like we have 2 amniotic sacs but one placenta and I have no idea what this all means. Apparently slightly higher risk but the more i read the more confused i get. Any advice greatly received. |
Posted By: bext1
Date Posted: 02 October 2010 at 8:58pm
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Hi Henny Penny
Congratulations. My boys were monochorionic - 2 sacks and they shared a placenta. yes it is sightlier riskier as they are Identical twins and can get twin to twin transfusion in the womb, but the doctors monitor for this and it doesn't happen to everyone Where in NZ are you?  ------------- 
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Posted By: hennypenny
Date Posted: 03 October 2010 at 7:17pm
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Thanks I amfeeling alittle less freaked out today.
We are in Auckland |
Posted By: Wannabe
Date Posted: 03 October 2010 at 7:59pm
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Hi hennypenny & congratulations doll! What a journey huh!
I'm in Aucks too (Clevedon/Papakura area) & currently 26.5 weeks pregnant with fraternal boy/girl twins. How far are along are you??? Have you joined any of the 4 Auckland Multiple Birth Clubs (they are on Facebook too) as they are really helpful & we're halfway (2 of 4 Sat arvos) through multiple antenatal classes with 13 other twin mums-to-be & 1 mum-to-be of triplets & finding that fantastic. If you want details PM me! Oh yeah, 3 of the twin mums-to-be are IVFers too! -------------
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Posted By: hennypenny
Date Posted: 04 October 2010 at 6:52pm
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We are just heading for our 12 weeks.
Will look up the multiple birth groups, still having moments when I forget that we are actually having 2 :-) |
Posted By: bext1
Date Posted: 05 October 2010 at 9:46pm
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Cool HennyPenny, we found out we were having twins at 8 weeks. I didn't know whether to laugh or not, but I did for weeks. It didn't seem real!!
If you are in west Auckland, then our local MBC is Waitakere (that's the one I am in) If you need to know more information though like Wannabe said, just PM us! -------------
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Posted By: hennypenny
Date Posted: 18 October 2010 at 9:54pm
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Hi Ladies
been a real roller coaster for us, we have had 2 major bleeds and I have been diagnosed with sub chorionic hemorrhage. We had an acute scan and both babies good heartbeat etc though one is 12mm smaller than the other. Should i be overly concerned with this, to be honest I was just so relieved there were still 2 little babies I didnt really take much more info in. |
Posted By: lisa85
Date Posted: 19 October 2010 at 7:49am
Hennypenny I don't have much in advice other than rest up and take it easy. I can't imagine how scary the bleeds must have been for you! I guess in situations like these all you can really do is try to keep up the power of positive thinking xxx Keep us updated  -------------  
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Posted By: Truckgal
Date Posted: 19 October 2010 at 1:40pm
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Hi every one stupid question here but how do you PM someone??? I would like to find out form wannabe or someone else about the antenatal classes for couples having multiples. When I read that they went to some on the Saturday I became interested. I would be able to take my partner along then.
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Posted By: bext1
Date Posted: 19 October 2010 at 9:55pm
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click PM on wannabe's post.
If you are in Auckland then MAMA do twin antenatal classes 
Henny Penny - re size, no, don't worry. Your doctors will keep their eyes on growth, 1.2cm is OK -------------
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Posted By: SwedishKiwi
Date Posted: 20 October 2010 at 12:20pm
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Hi,
I am expecting identical twin boys (di-amniotic monochorionic pregnancy) in March next year. Just thought I'd pop in. I'm in Hamilton.
Janine |
Posted By: Wannabe
Date Posted: 20 October 2010 at 12:54pm
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Hi & welcome Janine to a fantastic adventure! Looking forwards to getting to know you along the way.
We're having DC/DA fraternal boy/girl twins and it's been quite a ride so far - I'm 29 weeks tomorrow. hennypenny: Sorry I wanted to reply sooner but had to go back through all our scan reports to make sure we had the same thing. OK, at our 12wk ultrasound & nuchal scans they discovered two areas of subchorionic haemorrhaging: one by the dividing membrane measuring 4.9cm x 1.6cm x 4.1cm (with 17mls of fluid) and another inferior to one of the twins gestational sac measuring 5.3cm x 1.1 cm x 4cm (?mls fluid). Prior to this scan I had had several light bleeds. My Obstetrician did a quick portable fuzzy scan each week from week 8 to 14 to check that there were still two heartbeats and movements but did not pick up the haemorrhages. I was put on house arrest from week 8 to week 15 & advised NOT to do ANYTHING involving lifting, pushing, or straining (including going to the toilet!). Kinda hard when I was so constipated anyway - sorry to much info! Anyhoo - I rested up, with great difficulty & the bleeding stopped a week or two later, & I was cleared to go back on light duties with no stress (kinda hard when you're a relief teacher). By the time we had our 20 wk scans there were no trace of the haemorrhages so I must have done something right! I hope you have the same positive outcome hennypenny! Sizes: Twin 1 (boy) has aways measured slightly bigger than Twin 2 (girl) & at our 26 week growth scan he is almost 110gms heavier (960grams) so we are now on 2 weekly growth scans to make sure she is still growing. She sure does wriggle/kick ALOT more than him so maybe she's burning more calories 
Next growth scan is tomorrow so I'll let you know how they are growing. -------------
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Posted By: hennypenny
Date Posted: 20 October 2010 at 9:46pm
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Thanks Wannabe good to hear I am not alone. Am seeing the specialist on Friday and have not had any bleeding now for a week. We are also having 2 week growth scans.
welcome Janine snap on the di amniotic monochorionic though as yet we dont know if boys or girls. We are due beginning of April so not far behind you. We are based in Auckland. |
Posted By: Wannabe
Date Posted: 21 October 2010 at 2:52pm
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Hello ladies!
Back from our 29wk growth scans. Good news is she is only 70gms smaller than him now - 3 weeks ago she was 110gms behind. He is still breech on the left & she's still transverse & sitting on his head! Weights: He is 1370gms but has dropped from 80th percentile to 50th for his abdominal circumference. She is 1300gms and has dropped from 50th percentile to 25th for her abdominal circumference. I've just googled average gestational weights for twins (there are none), & for singles. At 29 wks they should be around 1150-1260gms so I feel relieved that I haven't been starving them - although my appetite has dropped right off & I get fuller much quicker now. Right off to have a lay down - I can hardly keep my eyes open as had a real crap sleep last night. -------------
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Posted By: bext1
Date Posted: 17 November 2010 at 9:49am
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How are you going now Wannabe? Bet you are getting excited now -------------
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Posted By: jadex3
Date Posted: 18 December 2010 at 12:11pm
| Hi im not pregnant with twin, but i have 3 year old twin boys will be good to hear how you are all getting along. im also in papakura. |
Posted By: Wannabe
Date Posted: 19 December 2010 at 6:36pm
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Hi jadex3
I too am in Papakura - in the Maternity Unit at the moment with my 16 day old boy/girl twins. Maybe once they've fattened up & we're all out (fingers crossed by Christmas) we could catch up in the new year & you can give me some tips on what to expect etc???? -------------
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Posted By: jadex3
Date Posted: 21 December 2010 at 8:41am
| Hey congrats! id love to meet up! i hope all is going well! i hope you have a fab christmas with youe littlies and hopefully you get to spend it at home! |
Posted By: MomoMum
Date Posted: 13 January 2011 at 1:45pm
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HI there,
I'm pregnant with MoDi twins (monochorionic diamniotic). I'm in Auckland, EDD is early August. Anyone out there? |
Posted By: hennypenny
Date Posted: 13 January 2011 at 5:19pm
| Hi Momo Mum I am in Auckland and my monodi boys are due April. Cant believe how quickly its all come round. Welcome x |
Posted By: bext1
Date Posted: 14 January 2011 at 10:53pm
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Hi Ladies
What part of Auckland are you in, it would be a good idea to join one of the Multiple birth clubs, they run new parent evenings, and it's a great heads up of what to expect before you have your twins! PM me if you need any more info  -------------
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Posted By: bubsy
Date Posted: 30 January 2011 at 11:32am
| Hiya everybody I have a 3 1/2yr old girl Stella a 22mth old girl Danika and we are expecting twins at the end of may begining of june. We are in auckland, Mt Eden |
Posted By: Wannabe
Date Posted: 30 January 2011 at 12:25pm
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Welcome MomoMum & bubsy!!!
Goodness bubsy you are going to be one busy lady. I think its great they'll all be close in age when they are older. hennypenny - how is everything going with you doll??? Our twins are 8 weeks old now (born 5 weeks prem) & we started them on the "Save Our Sleep" routine last Friday when they both weighed in just over 3kgs so didn't need 3 hourly feeds anymore - yay!). It took 5 nights & they have slept from 10.30pm-7am for 4 nights in a row now - whoop whoop! I still have to get up at 3.30am to express but Dr 90210 entertains me for half an hour In a week we'll trial the next routine of 7pm-7am with a 10pm dreamfeed.
They are such good babies even tho the boy has a bit of reflux & can get really upset from the pain. Poor little man! -------------
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Posted By: hennypenny
Date Posted: 10 February 2011 at 12:20pm
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Hi wannabe
Al going well with me, we are now almost 30 weeks and I finish work next week. We have been discahrged from the high risk fetal medicine clinic as both boys are growing and measuring great weights for gestation so all good. Looking forward to finishing work and hopefully putting my feet up for a few weeks. The humidity has been horrid to deal with. Feel relatively organised and looking forward to the arrival of family from the UK to lend a helping hand atround the house. Welcome bubsy - I am in Mt Eden too :-) |
Posted By: becky
Date Posted: 09 April 2011 at 9:29pm
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Hi everybody I have a 2 and a half year old son and we are now expecting twins on 11th October. Any tips or advice would be very welcome!! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: bext1
Date Posted: 14 April 2011 at 8:21pm
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Hi Becky, congrats, are you having ID twins? -------------
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Posted By: becky
Date Posted: 17 April 2011 at 10:54am
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They have said they are farternal twins as two placentas. Fraternal twins run in our family two! Very excited! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: lisa85
Date Posted: 19 April 2011 at 6:50pm
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Hi Becky! And welcome to the wonderful world of twins! I have identical twin girls Hazel & Esme who will be three in a few weeks :) So pretty close in age to your wee man. We are in the process of trying for number 3.
I see your living in Crumble town too lol. How's your son handling the earthquakes? -------------
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Posted By: becky
Date Posted: 20 April 2011 at 1:04pm
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Hey Lisa85 DS is coping ok with the Shakes, when he feels one he asks for a cuddle he usually gets over it pretty quickly. Thats awesome about ttrying for number three I always wanted three children just thought there would be a bigger gap between 2nd and 3rd LOL however we are stoked I am so looking forward to meeting my wee babies but still enjoying pregnancy! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: lisa85
Date Posted: 21 April 2011 at 6:56pm
LOL 3 is my magic number too Although if I got another set of twins I certainly wouldn't complain. At least this time round I would know what I'm doing But I am very much looking forward to seeing what having one bubs to dote on is like. I was kind of thrown in the deep end with the girls. It was all a bit like being on auto pilot for the first few months. I was so lost being a first time Mum and having two  This time around I'm hoping to spend a little more time drinking in all those amazing little newborn moments.
Have you told your son he's going to be a big brother yet? -------------
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Posted By: becky
Date Posted: 25 April 2011 at 9:58am
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Hey Lisa yes we have told him he also knows mum is having two babies not sure if it has quite sunk in for him probably once I get bigger and he can feel the babies kick. How do you join the multiples club? ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: lisa85
Date Posted: 26 April 2011 at 10:23am
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I actually never joined the multiples group. As there weren't any close to where I was living at the time so I just went with a normal coffee group. I did enquire about it in the beginning though.
Here's the link to the CMBC website http://www.cmbc.co.nz/ it has all the contact details. You should ask them about multiple antenatal classes as well. Even if you've done antenatal classes with your son I've heard it's quite worth while. I never got to do it though as they only run it depending on how many women they have interested. So it always pays to ask if they have one coming up :) Are you planning on trying for a natural birth or are you thinking of going for the c-section? -------------
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Posted By: TwinnyBump
Date Posted: 26 April 2011 at 11:58am
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Hi ladies, just found out this morning we are expecting twins. They will be our first babies lol! So excited/nervous all rolled into one. Its starting to sink in slowly. Just rung my mw to let her know and shes filled me in on what happens next etc. Yay! ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  
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Posted By: lisa85
Date Posted: 26 April 2011 at 3:50pm
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Yay Wantabub! Congrats on the amazing news! It's such an amazing journey :) It's a day you'll never forget. I still remember the day I found out it was twins. It was my first scan and I was 12 weeks. I could see two babies straight away before anyone said anything I still remember every moment and every feeling. Was your partner with you when you found out?
By the way ladies feel free to join us in the twins, triplets or more thread. Theres not a huge number of us on this website but we all hang out in there :) They are a great bunch of ladies that love sharing stories and advice. I'm the only other one in CHCH. I think most of our ladies are in the North Island :) Heres the link to our main multiples thread - http://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PN=1&TPN=178 -------------
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Posted By: minik8e
Date Posted: 26 April 2011 at 11:25pm
| OMG Wantabub - that is freaking awesome!!! |
Posted By: Domestic Engineer
Date Posted: 05 May 2011 at 8:43pm
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Just want to say hi, I had triplet at 24w 6 days, lost my wee man Benjamin at 12 days old. I now have 2 3 year old trouble makers whom I love to bits and have us in fits of laughter. We had a hard road but are here and its a breeze now. Infact trying to get preggy again, but got too many eggs at present and have to skip a month! Or I would be the next Octo mum... So hi all and nice to meet you!
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Posted By: TwinnyBump
Date Posted: 06 May 2011 at 10:16am
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Thanks Lisa85 & minik8e, the shock wore off after a couple of days and we are just so so excited to be having twins. I still can’t believe Im finally pregnant! Yeah my DH was with me when we found out, he wasn’t overly shocked as we knew there could be a chance of twins (we’d been on fertility drugs) and I’d had a couple of dreams about twins ( a boy and girl, I wonder if that will come true too). Thanks Lisa I might pop on over to the twins, triplets or more thread shortly.
Hi Domestic Engineer and welcome to OB, Im so very sorry to hear about wee Benjamin. All the best with TTC! ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: lisa85
Date Posted: 06 May 2011 at 10:38am
Hi Domestic engineer. I'm so sorry about you wee guy Benjamin. I can't think of anything more devestating than the loss of a child 
I have twin girls that will be three in 6 days Do you have boys or girls or both? Feel free to join us in the twins, triplets or more thread. -------------
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