Twins Club 4!! All welcome. :-)

[rednellie]

Right ladies, welcome aboard for mutual hand holding. Here are the stats - they're probably all wrong!

MrsStevo, #1 & 2, EDD 23/08/2011, Lincs, MCDA ID,
Tiggersreturn #2+3 EDD 26/09/11 NW London DCDA - not finding out
silverangel #1+2 Sophie, 3lb3 & Alice3lb1 born at 31+2 on 01/08/11 EMCS
PrincessScrumpy #2 & 3, girls
BB3, #2&3 (#1 DS) DCDA girls born 20.09.11 by EMCS at 37 weeks exactly - Edith-May 5lb 11.5oz and Ayse-Rose 6lb 1oz.

PeelingmyselfofftheCeiling #1+2 EDD, DCDA, Boy and Girl, Born 14 Sept
Twinnerves, DCDA, #2&3, girls Francesca and Isabella, born 18/11/11 EMCS 6lbs 6 oz and 6lbs 9.5oz
xkatyx , ID girls, DC 8,5,9months, ELCS 23/12/11 Rosie and Hollie
Quempin #1&2 EDD 27/1/12, ID boys, T1 5lb5oz, T2 just under 5lb, ELCS 36 weeks
Ravenlocks DCDA, #1&2, 6.01.12 T1 Boy, 4lb 12oz, T2 Girl, 6lb
Tabbycatt, DCDA, 2 boys, DC 2 & 3, 2/1/12 at 36 weeks, VB, T1 5lb 5oz, T2 5lb 11oz
claireinmodena dcda bg born 8/2 Emma (2,870 kg) and Riccardo (2,310 kg)
StinkingBishop 2 &3 DCDA girls EDD 19/3/12
RedNellie DC 2&3, DCDA boys, EDD 28/3/12
DreamingOfPeace, DCDA boys, DC 2 & 3, EDD 19/4/12
Skitoo: DCDA Boys, DC #1&2, EDD 14/05/12
Bigboobsatlast: MCDA Boys, DC #2 & 3. EDD 23.05.12
Buonasera, 1&2, DCDA, EDD 22/05/12 (???)
Lilyni DC 4&5, DCDA, EDD 12/06/12
goimgmadtrying: mcda id girls dc 3&4!!!! edd 05/08/12
Teds DCDA #1&2 EDD 31/07/12
Kazar99 DCDA EDD ???

BB3 - just meant to say I'm sorry about your DS's hearing, it must have been an awful shock and horrible for you that it wasn't picked up earlier. Do not blame yourself, you've done all you can. I'm sure now you guys know it'll only be a matter of time before he's sorted. Also, I LOVE all your typos, you had me cracking up at Charisma.

Good luck all having scans, and those nearing the end my heart goes out to you, I honestly think having newborn twins is WAY better and easier than being heavily pregnant with them! It can only get better.

Oh thank goodness you've said that rednellie or I honestly wouldn't cope. Dh out, spent two hours getting DD to bed and she's just waking up again- I read your post on the verge of meltdown and its really cheered me up! (& sure the bf pillow will be great too!)

Claire, 2 babies fed on one boob is a huge achievement and inspiration for us all.

Can't do any more, going to hope to cuddle that bloody baby DD back to sleep before she kicks off in earnest...

It is much easier once they arrive - I think those first few week bliss compared to the end if pregnancy.

And for once you get a bit further down the line - You have two gorgeous babies that giggle together until you think they'll explode. Reach out for each other when they're playing and their new thing is to lay or play together and then both reach out to me / dh for cuddles when we talk to them (picture four arms sprayed out towards your face) which involves an interesting pick up manoeuvre but results in two babies snuggling in and squeezing tight

Dream Ds wasn't having sleep issues but he was pushing the boundaries (a lot) before they arrived and it's like when they arrived he exhaled and said 'oh is that all that's changed, I cam deal with that' and was much better. Hopefully dd is just sensing change.

I didn't feed the girls together much (sometimes but I didn't personally get on with it) but feeding them separately wasn't a problem either x we are not down to 4 feeds a day 2 bf and 2 ff, they're growing up way top quickly!

Rednellie - the thing is my job involves me proofing a lot of copy so there is no excuse! I'm always rushing and as I am now trying to wrestle the phone from Edith-may's vice like grasp as she squeals with excitement!!!

BB3 I always love reading your posts about your girls, they are so cuts! I just cannot wait for mind to do that and actually notice each other

So sorry to hear about your ds's late diagnosis, I had a simolar experience with dd1 (not ear related though), of running after hcp for years until I found someone who knew what they were talkkng about and quickly solved the problem. So frustrating, but hopefully now its been identified you'll be on the right track, doesnt make up for wasted time though I know, poor k!

Cute, even not cuts! Sorry BB3...

BB3, your girls sound adorable!! Another one who loves your posts about them here, I can't wait for similar :-) . That's even worse that you took K to the doctor's for glue ear . Still, hope ent fix him quick, and that less invasive might be enough... I think you're right about DD sensing change, I hope her OTT clingyness and separation anxiety from me will calm down quickly once the babies are here!

I am.having such painful bh (which the mw had no interest in at pre op this morning), and generally suffering. Bring on Wed... Finally got most of the stuff for my hospital bag, bar nighties. Sainsburys had none that would do for easy feeding!! on the other hand, after getting my big knickers etc in sainsburys and stocking up as if for Armageddon , I stood in a massive check out queue and a member of staff quietly came and got me and took me and opened a new till for me- said they didn't think i should be waiting that long . Now that's how I know I'm visibly vast, waddling and struggling!!!!

Poor DD is ill. Cough cough cough cough cough. After 2 hours getting her to bed last night she was up after an hour, and at least every hour til one am, then slept til 5. I feel shattered!!!

Oh- & kazaar , forgot to say congratulations on another great scan, I drove myself & everyone on here, and dh crazy worrying til I hit a 'safe' gestation, and I'm.still worrying now! I hope you'll be a little saner than me :-)

I think I lost my mucus plug, no blood or staining but I'm very excited. Could this be a sign things are moving or is it just a tease?

Hi desiren it could but sometimes you can lose it even days in advance. It is a sign something starting to move though. Very exciting!!

Keep us posted and get some rest!

ohhh desiren v exciting when are due your not on the list???? keep us posted :)

now another lady missing is skitoo hope your doing ok please let us know how you doing xx

consultant for me today ill pop on later to let you know how i go :)

Morning girls, can I join your group.

I'm 9 weeks along with mcda twins.

My morning sickness seems a lot better this week than it did last week (when I thought it would kill me!) did anyone else feel like that?

Also do you ever stop worrying through the pregnancy?? I'm trying not to tell anyone until 12 weeks buts its all I can think about!

Hope you and your babies are all well this morning
Xx

oooh Desiren, how exciting. I'd let your MW know but it could still be a week or so until the labour starts (was 8 days after my sister lost hers that my dn arrived), but it's definitely a positive sign! I have never in either pg lost a plug so have no idea what it is like!

I am hoping skitoo is too busy enjoying cuddles with her babies!

Dream - TOMORROW - Can you believe it! And yes ladies Dream was crowned queen worry wart when she first came on but is still here the day before her babies are being evicted (bet you're off having them now I have said all this!)

welcome nebbo - how did you find out you were having twins? I had ms 3 days after i fell pg (despite all the tests saying negative) and it was the worst I have ever felt. I literally lived in the bathroom for the first 4 months! Luckily now they are here I can say it is worth it!

Hallo ladies, thank you for the lovely welcome!

We don't know the gender of our babies, just that they are MCDA - I was convinced that they were boys then at my last scan I saw 3 white lines which is supposed to indicate girls, so who knows!

I have my c-section booked for the 1st May but will decide the week before. I had an emergency c-sec with DD who is almost 4, after a week of induction - although I'm desperate for a natural birth, I don't think I can go through the induction process again and end up having an emergency c-section anyway. I have changed hospitals and although L&D is a 35mile drive away, the staff are amazing. Some back ache & belly ache since last night so maybe things will happen on their own anyway! Hopefully not too early tho!
xxx

Thanks bb3,
I had a private viability scan on Saturday so am just getting used to the news.
I am just desperate to be further along now. I'm usually very patient but just want then healthy and in my arms. I suppose that's a welcome to pregnancy feeling isn't it!? Xxx
How old are yours now?

welcome nebbo unfortunately i don't think you ever stop worrying but i felt better at 12,16 and then 20 weeks. im still really nervous but this hasn't stopped me shopping!! lol mine are mcda too :)

I've been to see the consultant this morning, was very stressful due to taking the boys and them being bored!!! didn't help as had a student learning to scan!!! took forever and no pics :( measurements all ok and no evidence of tts, twin 1 weighs approx 1lb 1 and twin 2 approx 1lb 2 twin 2 was very active she actually was head down to start off with and completely turned!! she has put them both as head down so in the right positions for now! lol placenta still.low but not covering os she said no worry as will be scanned so frequently, not seeing her for another 3 weeks as she's on holiday babies really active and moving today feeling movements on both sides.

hope skitoo and desiren are doing ok and your all ready mentally and practically dream gosh we going to have lots of new babies to coo over good luck to you all, i feel so much more positive about things think you was at the same stage as me when i first joined the thread and you'll soon be meeting your baby boys :)

hello to everyone else hope your all doing ok x

Claire, Going & BB3 I've never lost my mucus plug before and went full term with DDs, I'm 34 weeks and was hoping to go natural before the consultant dead line and they try to induce me. I think it won't be long as I'm sooooo tired, sleepin all the time and by boobs hurt like hell all positive signs but I know it's a waiting game. I never had any of these symptoms with my other 2 but I dont have a great pregnancy/birth memory to be honest, I think thats why I'm so "let's have another one"

oooh, desiren, exciting. Bit at these people who's bodies actually know how to go into labour... I do know people who've lost a mucous plug at 38 weeks and been induced, but it's still a sign! I have been having such strong, painful BH I've been wondering whether they're early contractions for weeks now... but then I don't 'do' labour!!! Still, unless a miracle happens, all go for ELCS tomorrow for me, I'm getting super nervous/ excited, desperate to meet the boys!!

scollister 1st May is so close! I also could never face induction again, but if I'd gone into labour naturally may have just gone for it. A friend who came to a scan with DD with me insisted she saw the genitals and they were male. Clearly not as DD is a girl, but maybe girls for you!! (50/50 anyway, lol!)

Welcome nebbo!!! I've still not relaxed- mine aren't in my arms yet

Fantastic scan news goingmad! both so active, such similar weight guesstimates and officially head down (though from this thread alone we all know that means nothing as my head-down all the way through is breech from 36 weeks, plus rednellies 37 week turners!!)- perfect!!

Also desperately trying to sort out nanny stuff for our 2 days a week help. Like a company to do PAYE slips/tax... Last minute, no?! any advice bb3?

Just wanted to wish you good luck dream you'll have your babies in your arms in no time now!!

Will be rhinking of you tomorrow

GOOD LUCK dream!!! Can't believe it's so soon - I'll be up for hours here in Canada so you can keep me posted and I'll keep you company if you want!

And Desiren, I never had the mucus plug either...but I'd reckon it probably is a good sign with you at your stage of pregnancy. I'll be keeping everything crossed you get into labour naturally.

And skitoo, we're all thinking of you. xxx

Welcome nebbo - I managed my stress by becoming totally obsessed with everything twin related. Now they're here I haven't read a thing...

All the best for tomorrow dream - so excited for you - hope it all goes well - will be thinking about you.

Big welcome nebbo!!

desiren - how exciting - will be looking forward to hearing some news soon then! Hope skitoo is ok too.

so much happening at the moment - looking forward to hearing all about the imminent arrivals!!

Just a quick drop in to see if any news from skitoo and to wish dream GOOD LUCK for tomorrow. Looking forward to hearing baby news soon x

Good luck dream! How exciting! Will be thinking of you tomorrow.
My aches and pains all subsided after an afternoon nap - guess I just needed a little rest :) xxx

Good luck dream and hope everything goes well for you too desiren. Hopefully we'll get good news from skitoo soon too. Looking forward to hearing about all these new babies :)

Scollister - that's so soon! I know this bit feels like ages but it's really not long!

Hey Claire how are those gorgeous babies?

Red, are the boys still being perfect gents? And how is dd?

Going - what great weights! Glad all is ok.

Nebbo, the girls are 6.5 months (I can't quite believe it's even possible!). I didn't find out until 12 weeks and then spent 25 more weeks worrying and being incredibly impatient for every scan and appointment. It's unfortunately part of the course.

Dream, is she not self employed? Ideally she would be and you just have to pay her he gross salary each week / month and she works out her tax and ni contributions at the end of the financial year. I don't know what you're paying but if it's below the ni and tax threshold (£164 a week), and she's not self employed I'd do it yourself as you can download the software from hmrc. (called basic page or something like that). You'll need to register as an employer first - there is a lot of paperwork to be honest and the easiest situation for everyone is if she is self employed as she can write off various things against her income (like travel etc) to avoid tax and you don't have to worry about the admin of it all. Pm me once you have 5 mins (which wont be for a while) and i will explain that better. Im pretty sure you would be wasting more money paying an agent to do it. I'm just doing dh's end of year and I swear there is a reason I wasn't an accountant! Google is my new best friend!

So dream - I cannot believe we are finally at d day! I remember when you first joined and you were quite early on and I was in the later stages and I've watched you worry your way through this pregnancy and cope with no sleep and a sick dd and still be here almost everyday jollying everyone along. You've done so well to get your boys to this point and I cannot wait to hear the news tomorrow. Good luck with the elcs, relax and enjoy your boys when they arrive. Huge hugs to you, dh and Isla and I hope you love being a family of five x

Try and get as much sleep as possible today, lord knows there won't be much for a while longer!

So ds is 3 tomorrow. 3!!! This time three years ago I was at the hospital crying my eyes out with tiredness (the little blighter had me in labour for 4 days).

Hope everyone is having a lovely evening. I'm off for a shower and bed before waking up to balloons and no doubt demands for cake for breakfast. Night all.

Welcome Nebbo! I have 8wk old b/g twins, personally I stopped worrying at 35 wks when I knew chances of nicu were greatly reduced.

BB3 hope your ds has a lovely birthday tomorrow.

My babies are growing too quickly! Lots of smiles all round, but not enough sleep for me! the crankiness and crying in the evening seems to be better though. I have to start thinking about a proper routine in the evening in the hope of reclaiming a couple of hrs for dh and I. Feels like we havent talked in months!

Cant wait to hear all the baby news!!

I must go to bed but I'm soooo nervous and excited! Its an afternoon list, so if there are no emergencies or delays, they could be being born around 2pm. Will try and update tomorrow, or the day after latest! Thanks so much for all the good wishes everyone!

also wondering how skitoo is getting on- I'm assuming by her radio silence they're here?! Thinking of her anyway.

We went through an agency to find the nanny bb3 and they didn't even talk about that as an option... Just said we had to register as an employer and do ourselves or go through an agency. I didn't think I wanted to try and work out what I had to do so was just going to use an agency. The article on 'nanny tax' in the papers last week freaked me out a bit, so I just contacted some agencies. I have a feeling if we said she could be self-employed she'd just go for cash in hand which would scare me in case anything came up and we were caught and fined- as obviously that's totally illegal to avoid tax and NI. Crap, now I'm wondering if she can be self-employed. Need to decide asap as got to have forms sent off in next few days to be ready to go if we do go through an agency!! I know, I was 12 or 13 weeks when I joined here- like rednellie, obsessive twin-chat on here and reading has helped me through . Happy Birthday to K for tomorrow, I hope he has a lovely, lovely birthday. Cake for breakfast? What a great idea . My boys will be in good company on their birthday too then.

Had a lovely final morning with just little DD. Took her to the Butterfly House in a local ish park, and she loved it! Mini beasts and little birds etc too, was so nice to have a last outing with her (and my dad, who's been invaluable and did all the lifting etc)

love to all, bumps and babies xx