Help! Just found out I'm pregnant with twins and so anxious

[Darcourse]

Can anyone please make me feel better about this?

We already have a DS (4) and I remember how difficult those early weeks were. Now we're expecting twins. DH is over the moon, but I'm not getting my head around it at all. I'm 6 weeks, and we have another scan in a couple of weeks. Can anyone please tell me some of the good stuff about twins to make me feel better about it? I can't explain how anxious I am about it. I just feel sick and want to cry

Bornofdust I had exactly the same (except for having a DD at the time!) – thought I’d had a miscarriage (bleeding etc) and when they said there were 2 sacs, I said “what does that mean?” (somehow thinking that it confirmed a miscarriage – doh!). The radiographer said “twins”. I could not have been more shocked. I’d struggled to get pregnant (apparently wasn’t releasing an egg) so the possibility of releasing 2 eggs / twins had not entered my head for a second. My H at that point said “I always knew I’d be a father of twins” except that he hadn’t mentioned it – ever – up until that point . Good luck!

Bornofdust - that was a bit like us. I didn't want two too close in age either!

I'm still getting my head around it but I think everyday I feel a little less freaked. DS has had about 4 hours of CBeebies today!

Congratulations, I'm 24 weeks pregnant tomorrow. I was in complete shock for a few days, anxious about money, support etc. After a few days I got so excited and scared to move or breathe incase I hurt them. I'm so excited now, everyone loves twins and tells you all their stories. I cannot wait to meet them x

Oh the shock, there's nothing quite like it!

I was utterly terrified and spent a good portion of my pregnancy depressed. I had all of the same worries as you (my dd was 5 at the time) and u just couldn't imagine how we'd cope! We also didn't want a small age gap. Ha!

Mine are almost 3 now and while its been haaarrrrrd work, I absolutely wouldn't have it any other way. It's been an total joy, honestly :).

Congratulations! .

Your ds will be a much adored older brother. My twins have 3 (much) older siblings. The elder 3 adore their little sisters and the twins adore their big brothers and sister
My dtds play (sometimes argue) together and have such a special bond which my singletons didn't have, lovely to hear their conversations and watch them together.
Also, congratulations

I have an 8 yr old son and we're now expecting twins. I'm really thrilled, but was completely shocked when we saw TWO at the 12 week scan last Thursday. I love this thread because I have been feeling a bit blue (mainly because I feel so sick and rubbish) and it's really wonderful to see so many positive comments re twins! The idea that they giggle and chat in their own little language is so gorgeous! @Darcourse I hope you feel a bit better now? If you need any extra support, I'm right here with you (also terrified, but pretty excited too). And my son's stepmother is having twins the month before me, so THAT'S pretty extraordinary! I'm just keeping my fingers crossed that he adores suddenly having 4 brothers and sisters after being an only child for all his 8 years...currently he seems pleased...!

Oh my goodness Daisy that's unbelievable, your lucky ds! Congratulations :).

In the same boat really, found out at 6.5 weeks following a bleed that we are expecting twins, we have a nearly 7yo DS. I spent the first two weeks in complete shock, at one point I am ashamed to admit that the thought crossed my mind that if I mcd one of them, everything would be ok (after a mc in May) I shunned the thought as soon as it entered my mind but that is just how scared I was! Lots of people have said to me how they would have loved to have twins, but it wasn't something I ever wished for! I am now 10 weeks and starting to get more excited (worried about the cost of the double pram I think I want though).

We are worried about support as we haven't got much where we live and no TAMBA groups or twin networks anywhere nearby! So going to move house before they come but after I give up work at around 32 weeks. Will be hard work but we will get more support there.

Also worried that DS will feel left out of their special bond but we plan on making time for him alone as well as time to spend with the babies. Also making it clear the house move is for a better life - not because we need help with the babies so he doesn't resent them.

It will be fine, mine are 4 and just started school
I too was shocked and anxious when I found out, but it's all turned out well.

I have 9 week old twin boys. I was shocked at first but came round really quickly. I have loved every second. I cant imagine having 1! It's hard work but so worth it, they are so different in personality and absolutely adorable. Its twice as much baby to live and it really is amazing