Looking for advice on our 2nd set!

[DoubleBlessedAgain]

We have 13 month old twin girls and just found out that another set is on the way. At 16 weeks the Dr ordered an ultrasound because he thought I was getting big fast. I figured it was just because the girls had been born a year ago and my uterus hadn't fully recovered yet. Guess I was wrong! Immediately two heads popped on the screen. (I wouldn't be surprised if the little buggers were sticking out their tongues!)

Well, my biggest concern is that the girls were born at 27 weeks and I don't want to go through that again. I didn't experience any problems with them - I just woke up in labor that couldn't be stopped. Now that I need to rest more, I have 2 toddlers to chase!

Anyone out there experience this? A preemie delivery followed by a term? Any suggestions beyond the usual of rest & good nutrition? (BTW, I lost about 15 lbs first trimester due to nausea/sickness, so I'm trying to make it up now!)We're seeing a perinatologist next week, but I would appreciate advice from anyone who has been there!

[Richter]

I had the same problem. I had the boys around 30-31 weeks and I got toxemia. The boys are going to be 4 years old and I am due in May with my second set. I find that it is really hard trying to chase 2 toddlers and rest like the doctor would like me too. I finally got the boys to have quiet time for 1 hour in the afternoon where they watch a movie so that I can rest and put my feet up. After bath time at night my husband plays with the boys until bedtime and I go and lay down reading a magazine or watching tv just to relax. As for the losing weight my doctor was concerned with me too at first but you make it up quickly.

[mamabear]

What have heard of people doing is giving a college student free room and board food heat utilitys so on for exchange for down time some one else to cook clean up a little laundry shopping. What me and dh plan to do is build a little 16 x20 cabin and give a girl free room board food so on for some help around the house and barn just part time. She will still be able to hold down a real job just if I need shopping done. What ever I have some one to call on. The funniest part of all this Im not pg yet nor garanteed to have twins. That may be an Idea for you.

[Mrs. Q.]

Things I've learned:

-- Keep things simple. My babies are 18 months and I still feed them unless its finger foods. I don't have time to clean up a mess. This will not hinder their development.

-- Accept any help offered. My Mom takes my laundry, my neighbor takes Michal to or from school, our church brought us 2 meals a week for 3 months, neighbor take care of the yard /driveway if needed, someone else runs to the store; Anything! There is no room for pride here, so accept that fact now.

-- You've been there done that. So you will have that calm of knowing. You will remember what worked and what didn't.

-- Use paper plates and plastic cups. Saves on dishes big time. Especially if you have lots of visitors. Start now if your not feeling well. I was on the couch from 2 months on. My DH saved the day! He really stepped up and did a lot.

-- Use a wash cloth when changing babies diapers. This way you will only need to give baths 1x a week. This is better for their skin anyways.


Oh I could go on if you'd like but .....

Once you get over the shock you enjoy every minute. This way each of your girls gets a baby. My big girls each picked one as theirs.


Good luck! No lifting the other two if you can avoid it.... at least lift only one at a time.

How exciting! You will be amazed at how different this next set will be. Very cool!!!:D :) :D :) :)

[twinmom3xs]

:p :p Wow Take it Easy as possible:) I never had the same things happen to me but I do have three sets of twins! :D :D So if you ever want to talk e-mail me. So take care and Congratulations,Congratulations!!