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Just found out expecting twins at 43. Fèeling overwhelmed

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Jen160817 · 31/08/2017 21:22

Hi

Following IVF we are expecting twins. Was delighted to get a positive pregnancy result but feeling overwhelmed when twins were seen on the first scan yesterday. Anyone else expecting twins? X

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MagicMoneyTree · 31/08/2017 21:28

Nope, but wow! Congratulations!! Plenty of time to get your head round it. I've heard good things about TAMBA (Twins and Multiple Births Association) www.tamba.org.uk/
Wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy! X

user1499614791 · 31/08/2017 22:02

Awww congratulations to you and your family xx

highinthesky · 31/08/2017 22:05

Congratulations, a double blessing!

Put yourself first for the next few months because you'll be thoroughly worn out when they arrive!

twotwinboys · 31/08/2017 22:12

Hi op. I have twin boys who are 18 months old. They are an absolute joy when they're not fighting. It is such a joy to have twins but bloody hard work Smile all the best !

SfaOkaySuperFurryAnimals · 31/08/2017 22:19

Hi my twins were a surprise, but hey they are 11 now and are totally amazing, get as much support as possible, routine, structure and as many friends as possible, I passed my driving test, finished my degree and retrained in another career with twins, you"ve got this and you will be fine. Oh and I still have days where I'm totally overwhelmed😁 twins rock! Congratulations and good luck OP.

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Jen160817 · 01/09/2017 07:41

Aww thanks ladies and thanks for the useful links, going to look at TAMBA. Think it's just still sinking in and I'm worrying over nothing. Will be good if I manage to find some other twin mummies. Thanks again ladies x

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SparklingBollox · 01/09/2017 07:49

My dts are 7.
It is brilliant fun. It can be hard work, but any children with any age gaps would be.
I find it so much easier now, when they're not fighting.

AnUtterIdiot · 01/09/2017 08:05

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Beedoo123 · 01/09/2017 08:11

You may have a local twins club you can join? I had to drive half an hour to my closest one but it was great... lots of support and a break from the same questions! My twins are 7 and I'd do it all again tomorrow. It is completely full on when they're little but I found my babies very content... perhaps because they were never alone. Congratulations!

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Mumof3wunnerfuls · 01/09/2017 08:27

Huge congratulations

I have a few friends with twins and they all day the same. Early stages and once here a lot of support is a must. So look into local groups etc.

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Jen160817 · 01/09/2017 13:10

Thanks ladies, a great help. Feeling much more positive now, it's life changing but for the better. Going to try find a local group asap xx

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Jen160817 · 01/09/2017 13:11

Anutteridiot - be good to keep in touch with us being on the same journey!!! X

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