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MultipleMama · 15/05/2014 19:45

We fill these up fast! Grin

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triplets · 05/07/2014 08:17

Thanks Chops, no we haven pre booked seats as they wanted a fortune for a two hour flight, take our chances! I so love the States, so much more of it Id love to see.............makes me feel sad. Need to win the lottery tonight then I`d book something like a train adventure, so much to see and do and time is running out!!

Chopstheduck · 05/07/2014 08:30

Yeah don't blame you. Bit of luck and you won't have to sit next to dk! WinkGrin

Don't even do the lottery but am still hoping maybe a little something might come up from comping! Though really it is dh's turn to go and my turn to look after the kids :(

MultipleMama · 05/07/2014 18:51

Happy 30th birthday, to my beautiful soulmate and the father of our spirited children. I love you xx Flowers

I have a doctors appointment on Tuesday because even though I was left to sleep, I got an hour's sleep tops (broken in to parts). I'm exhausted but going into town tonight for DH's birthday while my BiL babysits. Just waiting for DH to find his shoes...

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triplets · 06/07/2014 00:34

"Happy Birthday to Mr Multiple"! :o

Minisoksmakehardwork · 06/07/2014 06:44

Morning! Day 2 of the crazy soks weekend!

Wedding was fab yesterday. Had help with the 4dc from some wonderful friends, although gutted I missed my friends making their vows as the boys chose that moment to kick off so had to take them out.

Today off to the zoo with my lonely little rainbow! Laying in bed thinking I really should get them all up so we're not rushing about. But they're all so snuggly and asleep still.

MultipleMama · 06/07/2014 22:21

Hope you a great day, Soks! :)

Had a wonderful day at PiL for DH's birthday. Ex-SiL popped round with the DC for an hour which was very awkward! It's hard to be nice and polite to someone who hurt your family, but I did manage a civil conversation with her for the DC's sake. DH actually enjoyed himself and BlueA behaved himself all day, well, he was in the sling all day only coming out to change and be smothered in unappreciated kisses and hugs by his grandparents. Grin

I am once again, awake, and BlueA is back to his usual self so I'm outside bouncing and rocking him like a mad woman hoping to get him to stop screaming and pass out!

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MultipleMama · 07/07/2014 01:17

I want to sleep! I'm slowly losing my mind.

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Minisoksmakehardwork · 07/07/2014 12:55

Oh mama. I just fell asleep on the sofa while Jen played Blush. Is that an option for you?

Zoo was great. We fed a giraffe (I love giraffes) and an elephant (their trunks are like a bristly snotty nose).

Emily had great fun playing with other rainbows.

I am shattered! It has been a crazy busy weekend. Is it wrong that I'm looking forward to dh going away for a few days so I can chill out.

MultipleMama · 07/07/2014 16:49

Wasn't an option today but I'm thinking of giving my ever-so-willing MiL a call, and see if she wants to spend the day here with them, or take 4 of them out for the day. It'll at least give me a chance to try and sleep in peace.

Been looking at maternity care as everything is different here, and I want to be prepared and get some things in order. I spoke to 3 midwifes today who are willing to do home births, 2 are from the same practice, so I have interviews with them Thurs, Fri and Mon, and I'm to give the "winner" a call after my first scan to arrange an appointment so we can discuss my continued care.

I've also found out that DH is entitled to 13 months paternal leave that he can take (in 8 weeks advance) any time, and for any length until the child turns 3! If he wanted he could take a year off, but then he'd have to miss a year, and take his last remaining month the year after.... I LOVE Germany!!

Also, did you you it's compulsory to have counselling before you're allowed an abortion (except on criminal or medical grounds), and you need proof by certificate for the abortion to be considered legal and must take place within 12 weeks of conception?

Yeah, you can tell I've been bored all night. I've just been browsing the web and making a birth plan I was bored!.

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triplets · 07/07/2014 22:33

Now Mama instead of browsing because you are bored GET some sleep!! You must be some sort of superwoman because I am sure worn out at times just reading your posts................but then Im old........really old. No I am going to rephrase that, Im older :o
So been to Canterbury today , had to buy the dcs some new clothes for their holiday and for the 6th form, thank God we have a new Primark! I am making do with my very old summer stuff, all I do want is a pair of cropped trousers and I just cant get any that fit properly, bought 2 pairs today and they are both going back tomorrow! Wish I was a size 14 again :( Nothing else exciting to report, dull arent I?

MultipleMama · 07/07/2014 22:59

I tried sleeping but I just toss and turn. DH has had enough of it and took himself off to sleep in K's room because between myself and BlueA he's not getting any sleep either. I'm not one who can force myself to fall asleep or just lie in bed and wait to sleep. I have to tire myself and even though I'm completely exhausted, I just can't sleep... and I hate it.

You're older but you, my lovely lady, are still in your prime! Grin

I need to start buying K and A's clothes for school and start preparing the twins for daycare who will be spending 4 days a week there.

Gotta go I hear BlueA screaming....

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triplets · 08/07/2014 06:15

Well it must be infectious Mama........I have been awake since 5am, someones stupid alarm going off outside! Tried to go back to sleep but its hopeless, so have done two crosswords, one word search and am now on here. Its going to be a very long day!

MultipleMama · 08/07/2014 07:32

I managed an hour around 4ish after bfing the A-team but the boys woke me up around 5.30am crying because they wanted to get out of their cot. It's weird, they climb everything but they still don't know how to climb out the cot or over the stairgates - which I'm glad for!

PiL are coming around 9ish as they want to take the DC swimming, so I'm gunna kill 2 birds with 1 stone and give her a list and some money so she can do my school shopping for me! Grin

Now if only I can remember what I've done with the boys' swimming diapers...

Morning Trips! I love doing word searches, I could easily loose hours doing them. Any plans today?

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MultipleMama · 08/07/2014 15:23

So, I had my doctors visit today, and he literally asked my whole background, he's puzzled and confused about some the treatment I was given during my last pregnancy and thinks they either misdiagnosed me or didn't look at the big picture. He won't tell me his suspiscions until the he gets the test results back he has prescribed me some herbal tea to help me sleep and tea to help boost my iron levels. - I was there over an hour and had to prick and prodded by the clinic nurse.

I pray to God, I hope this tea works!

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MultipleMama · 08/07/2014 21:35

If I wanted to sleep I couldn't... not with DH and his dad and brother screaming like wild apes as Germany score another goal whereas I'm sat in the chair across from them with a bemused look on my face...

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MultipleMama · 08/07/2014 22:54

A pregnant lady shouldn't swear but... fucking hell yeah!! Most of the DC are awake thanks to the men and me screaming with joy

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triplets · 09/07/2014 00:10

What a match.........yes Mama Germany very much were the winners, but I did feel for Brazil, the total humiliation. It was that little boys face in the crowd, sobbing his eyes out :( Do you think the Brazil manager will resign now?
Hope the tea is working, post some to me :o

triplets · 09/07/2014 00:15

This time 35 years ago I was in labour with my first child, my darling beautiful boy was born at 05.17am.
Wishing my arms could reach you now and hold you forever, missing you so very much on your birthday, I will always love you xxx

shabbs · 09/07/2014 00:52

My dear friend, Trips. I know we have only met once in 'real life' BUT our hearts are entwined forever. I have no idea what to say that could make you feel better.......I hope we become forever and a day friends and that our sons find each other and our dads find each other. I hold you close in my heart and send all my love xxx

shabbs · 09/07/2014 00:56
MultipleMama · 09/07/2014 07:27

"Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow."

I wish I could give you some words of healing, today but I'm at a loss of what to say. Thinking of you today xxx

Yes, it was horrible to see that little boy cry :( and watch as the Brazilian fans started saying "olé" when the German team passed the ball. However, Brazil were shockingly bad, they didn't put up much of a fight...

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bubby64 · 09/07/2014 11:11

Trips- my heart goes out to you on this day sending you love and prayers today. You and Shabbs have been through so much, I hope today goes as best it can.
Mama - I also hope you manage to get some rest.
Soks- it seems things have settled down with your dh for the moment. I pray this is so.
Ruby- great to hear from you, and hope life is treating you well
Shabbs- prayers went out to you on your "remembrance day", don't know if they did any good, I know you don't belive, but it couldn't harm.
Chops- hope you have some luck on your "comping"

Well, letter from work and my covering letter have gone into the school for their perusal. The Head Teacher has said she looks at every case individually, so fingers crossed. Having both a lot of farmers and military personnel families with kids at the school who are allowed to apply for holidays in term time apparently means that the County Council gives her a little more say in matters.
Hystrionics here on a number of issues already this week. J over his haircut on Saturday, he wanted to leave it a shaggy mess, I wanted it neatened up. Barber did his best to please us both, and did a good job, but nothing would please J apart from leaving it aloneSad . Then the dentist Monday (oh dear - boys who won't clean their teeth properly had a shock, he told them straight they will lose their teeth within 3yrs if they carry on being lazy slobsBlush), Opticians yesterday (Mike now has to wear his glasses full time, and I had to pay extra for reactions lenses as they are both apparently very light sensitive like their dadConfused).
Finally, its mums birthday today (cake made last night, decorating it today and pressies and card organised for a vist this afternoon), its been a very busy and quite confrontational week. I just hope things calm down now.

MultipleMama · 09/07/2014 22:42

Well I drank about 5 cups of herbal (chamomile & passiomflower) tea yesterday recommended by my lovely doctor as a sleep aid; and I'll admit, I did sleep some so I'm hoping that if I continue to drink it, I'll sleep more. I'm constantly exhausted and fatigued a lot so hopefully more sleep helps...

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triplets · 10/07/2014 00:51

Thank you for your lovely messages, its been a very strange day. You feel so sad, you think back to that happy day he was born, you feel you should be doing something to mark the day but you dont. For the first time I didnt go to the cemetery, I just couldnt face it. So I did what I do when Im feeling lost and sad, I work, I work until I am physical exhausted. By 8pm I was flat out on the sofa, my legs felt like lead. Now I cant sleep, cant win........but then it is a no win situation. xx

shabbs · 10/07/2014 07:01

Morning girls. Its so difficult isin't it Trips? Its my Dads 82nd birthday on the 14th July. His headstone is on now so at weekend I am going down with flowers.......the one thing that comforted me was the fact that Dad is right 'next door' to my lads and one down from my Mums parents. That fact that comforted me has now turned into dread. xx