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Oh my god!! It's TWINS!

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soontobemummyof2 · 23/03/2015 17:54

Just had my dating scan and it turns out in having twins! Never been so shocked in my life! Can't quite get my head round it! What am I gunna do with 3 kids under 3?!

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GloopyGhoul · 23/03/2015 17:56

Congratulations!

What are you going to do? Change your user name for starters! Wink

Nolim · 23/03/2015 17:56

I have no idea op but congrats!

Hellohellohowareyou · 23/03/2015 17:56

Double congratulations! It must be a shock but a lovely one at that, once the news sinks in Grin xx

girliefriend · 23/03/2015 17:58

Gloopy Grin

Congratulations, am jealous would love twins Envy

3 kids under 3 will be busy but amazing, imagine how they will always to have someone to play with Smile

ajandjjmum · 23/03/2015 18:01

Wow - was it a total shock, or are there twins in the family? Congratulations!

Chillyegg · 23/03/2015 18:01

Congratulations! Grin

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soontobemummyof2 · 23/03/2015 19:24

Haha! Yes a name change will be in order I reckon!

Absolutely no history of twins in either of our families!

girlie I hadn't thought of that, but it is a very good point and you've made me feel much better! :-)

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littlesupersparks · 23/03/2015 19:33

A few months ago I had this - I have a 4 year old and a 2 year old lol. I am now 35 weeks pregnant with twins... I'm still a bit scared to be honest!!!!!

ArseForElbow · 23/03/2015 19:37

Congratulations!!

reb2g08 · 23/03/2015 19:50

Congratulations!!! GrinGrinGrin

TheEagle · 23/03/2015 19:53

Congrats! I am 32 weeks pregnant with twins and I have a 17 month old.

Life is going to be a bit ..... busy ..... for a while Grin

Rest and take it easy while you can! Twin pregnancy is no joke!

Helish · 23/03/2015 19:58

Congratulations. I have 9 month old twins and a 3 year old, the first few months were hard work but they're starting to play with each other and it's lovely to see the little gang they're forming.

farmlass · 23/03/2015 20:02

Had my twins when ds 2.3.they are now 16 and 18!
Remember the fear well.its hard work but enjoy it.
Some of the day's seemed an eternity but the years have gone so fast!

NinjaPanda34 · 23/03/2015 20:08

Congrats!! I'm currently cuddling our 7 week old twin boys. It was a shock for us too! Good luck! Oh and start fining people £1 for every time someone says "double trouble" or other twin cliche!

yourlovealoneisnotenough · 23/03/2015 20:16

Congratulations! Flowers

I have three year old twins. When I found out all I could do was laugh with borderline hysteria. The first thing DH said was "We need to get a bigger car"

Paintedpinksapphires · 23/03/2015 20:18

Twins are fab. Get yourself to your local twins club ASAP. They are mines of useful info and support.

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soontobemummyof2 · 23/03/2015 21:05

yourlove that is word for word what happened with me today! I've only had my new car 2 months! Lol!!

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NinjaPanda34 · 23/03/2015 21:34

I had to get rid of my mini :( we now have a zafira

yourlovealoneisnotenough · 23/03/2015 22:43

Grin Be prepared for the search for a car with appropriate boot space for a double buggy to take over your life for a while!

mandy214 · 23/03/2015 22:53

Congratulations! Agree you need to find your local twins club. Loved mine.

You will be a member of a very special club. You might want to cancel your membership most days for a while but the first time you hear them giggling on some joke that you're not part of your heart will melt. And you'll never get round a supermarket for years without someone telling you how lucky you are!!

Hard work but amazing Smile

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soontobemummyof2 · 24/03/2015 07:14

What a is a twins club? And where will I find details of my nearest one?

Just out of curiosity how many weeks were you when you gave birth? Was it natural or a section?

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mandy214 · 24/03/2015 09:18

A twins club is basically a baby / toddler group for mums/parents of twins (and multiples) or parents to be of twins. They are generally brilliant because they usually have masses of helpers / volunteers (so lots of offers of help / holding one baby so you at least have one hand free to have a coffee) and lots of other twin parents for support / give tips / just generally feel your pain Wink because they've been through it.

Have a look at TAMBA's website. They have a list of clubs, but I would also ask your local Children's Services / Library etc if you have one locally.

www.tamba.org.uk/clubs

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soontobemummyof2 · 24/03/2015 09:48

Thank you mandy that's super helpful and sounds delightful! :)

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BloomingOrBallooning · 24/03/2015 09:53

OP, you are me exactly 1 year ago.

I'm now a mum to three under 2.5 and it is amaizing (but hard work)

Look after yourself and enjoy every moment.

DayLillie · 24/03/2015 10:06

I burst out in tears when I found out I was having twins. It was my idea of hell. I had a 2.5 year gap with DS. I wasn't that sure I wanted one more child, never mind two. I had seen a friend with twins and could not see how I could cope.

It was hard work, and you have to be organised. They are 21 this week and the absolute best thing that has ever happened to me Grin.

I met a lovely old lady who had two sets of twins and one single - 5 under 5 Shock. Her father felt sorry for her and bought her a washing machine (twin tub) after the second set came along, for all the nappies. She said you manage Wink

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