Hanging on a thread ��

[TwinWoodys]

Hello, I am a first time Mum, to B/G twins, who are 7 months old. Theyve improved hugely from birth, or maybe I've just adjusted perhaps, but there seems to be one thing after another. Sleeping is something I wish I could have more of, which may be the problem. I feel like I burst into tears all the time, angry like I could burst and my chest is so tense and tight. I Don't feel happy to see people or my hubby, which yang like me. The odd thing is, I miss my twins when they are asleep etc and love them lots but feel tearful and Mrs angry all the time. I would just like to wear my hair down, make up and be toned again and not look half dead and rough

Could be Pnd? Have you told your health visitor or GP how you are really feeling? (hugs)

Hello, thanks for replying, my hubby said he thought it was PND, but I hoped it was just a tired thing, I'm good at hiding how I feel and plodding along so to spk so I've haven't spoken to anyone. My Health visitor is coming this month xx

Maybe write down how you've been feeling in advance of the visit. I always felt better when she was there and then tended to minimise how I was feeling the rest of the time. Do have any help? She could refer you to Home Start or you could phone up yourself.

Twins are extremely hard work and you are just coming out the toughest part. I felt like in had been hit by a tone of bricks everyday for the first 6 months. Things improved slightly after 6 months and then got significantly better when they turned one.

I agree with the previous poster, go and speak to your gp, it must be very hard dealing with these strong feelings everyday.

My twins are coming up to two and a half now and I wear make up and feel pretty much like my former self. I promise that it does get easier.

I felt the same at your stage and I thought I'd never survive... Mine are now three and things are much much better. I survived (and still do) by just doing what I need to get through the day. They didn't sleep so we got a super king sized bed and all sleep together. They're still not potty trained. They still have a bottle at night. All things are a phase, from biting each other to putting things in electric sockets. Routines are pointless, as soon as you get then into one they grow out of it. Letting one cry while you sort out the other one doesn't damage them for life, and your not a miracle worker. You can't make healthy organic homemade meals and feed two babies at the same time; sometimes you have to throw money at something and buy some over priced pouches of baby food.
When they start talking and you can listen to the two of them chatting away together it'll all seem worth it.

Twins can be very hard work, but it does get better, I promise! Have you got a twin group in your area? If so join. It is very different having twins to singletons and sharing experiences and swapping tips with each other is really helpful.
Speak to doctor or HV.
Good luck.