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ooo interesting ELP! I know there is also a part of South America where a twinning gene spread rapidly through the population after WW2 and it led to speculation that it was Nazi genetic experimentation, but scientists studied it and it turned out it was just a genetic mutation that caused hyperovulation, and it spread rapidly through the population because they were getting a two-fer!! Mengele's Boys from Brazil
Hello everyone! I am new here and this is my first post so I hope you all don't mind me joining in. My name is Bri, I am 28 years old and I am TTC twins! I have a 9 month old daughter and 3 other children ages 9,8, and my other daughter will be 7 on the 4th of this month!! (Time sure flys by!)
I am on CD 3 and started taking Soy Isoflavones yesterday at 200 mg. I want to continue to take 200 mg through day 6. Is it bad to take any more than 200mg? I have also conceived twins before but lost one in early pregnancy (vanishing twin syndrome). I am also an identical twin myself and my DH has twins on his fathers side. Are my chances pretty good?!
I look forward to getting to know you all on our journeys!!! :D
I never thought I'd have twins...ever! even tho Dh is a B/G twin. My girls are Id twins, so apparently 'random'. I got the shock of my life at my 12wk scan. I never swayed with my first 2 pg(ds1 and 2), so can't say what might of 'done the trick' so to speak. But good luck to those wanting twins, they are 4mths now and it's alot harder than we expected, but we love it and after swaying for 'A' girl, we got 2 beautiful wee girls. My Girl sway is posted on here. The only thing I'd say was my dairy was +++++ more than normal, low fat milk (skimmed) and I lived on natural yoghurt with strawbs/rasps. I did an IG girl diet with all the moon phases, ions etc. (lost 2 stone) GL x
Hi and welcome!! Your odds are automatically better because you've conceived twins before and the soy iso may help too. Make sure you've increased your folic acid intake at least to 2000 mcg and maybe even as much as 4000 mcg (take smaller doses several times a day to boost absorption.)Quote:
Originally Posted by WantingAnother
Your being an ID twin and your husband having twins in the family, ~probably~ doesn't increase odds, but they really don't know why ID twinning occurs and so it may be that you do have better odds than others do.
im def swaying for twins :)
Atomic, why does Vitex from AF-O possibly sway for twins?
I'm a bit concerned because I DONT want twins hahaha - only because I had a preemie singleton at 35 weeks so it's scary to think how early I could go with twins. & my mum is a twin, BUT I'm thinking I will need to take vitex to lengthen my cycle.
We don't know quite honestly. We've had quite a few twins conceived on this site and almost all of them were Clomid. Most everyone is taking vitex and we've not had scads of twins. I did get twins (lost one) while taking vitex but my uncles are twins so I have the fam. history, plus I was 38 years old.
If I'm already ovulating normally and I took si, do you think my chances would increase by much? I don't know why I've got it in my head I want/ am having twins lol. Currently on 5mg folic (from doc) too. Thanks!!
I am skeptical because I've seen tons of people taking it trying to get twins and it never happened. Virtually all the twins I've seen were from Clomid, with a few like mine that just seemed random.
I would like to try soy Isoflavones but I found out I bought the wrong one mine has 150 mg calcium in it. Is this the right soy?
Soy Isoflavones - Buy Soy Isoflavones 120 Tablets at the Vitamin Shoppe
Thanks
I'm nearly 34 weeks pregnant with identical twin girls and have had zero issues. I don't believe that just because you're pregnant with twins, you should be labeled high risk. I know in the medical community multiples are automatically considered such, however my own personal view point is that being pregnant with twins doesn't necessarily equal "risky". I am pro-active in doing all that I can to maintain a healthy pregnancy, healthy babies, and get to full term (which I do not believe will be a problem; I have 4 children and all of them have been born well past my EDD, with my 4th being born at 42 weeks). I have two amazing, knowledgeable, experienced midwives who take great care of me and these girls. I trust them, I trust my body, and I trust my God that everything is going to work out. :)
I have not read the other posts but just saw your comment and that is a great attitude to have. My identical boys were moni-di and born at 35+1 weeks. They were very healthy and great weights for twins (5lb 13oz and 6lb 8oz)Quote:
Originally Posted by aroundtheworld
They turn one in less than a month! It has been the most wonderful year of my life and they are the joys of my life. I wish you all the best with your twin journey and hope you are feeling well.
To others, my twins were quite a surprise. It made me nervous knowing they were identical because I wanted three kids and already had one boy and had not swayed as we decided to do that for the last so I got two trys for a girl used in one. Never mind though, I now feel that I would like another child anyway and will do all I can to sway or even go HT in 1-2 years. Just a single though please. I love my twins but one set is enough. It is hard work!
Thank you, I appreciate that. I know that things can and do go wrong with ANY pregnancy, but to assume that it's risky just because it's more than one baby really puts a bad taste in my mouth.Quote:
Originally Posted by 1+2+3boys
I bet you love those sweet boys of yours! I have three boys too (not twins) and they're such lovers. ;) My daughter is a doll, but she's a daddy's girl. hehe
I think it's great that you guys have had good results and that is wonderful! We just want people to know that it may have more risks than a singleton pregnancy - like I said, my pg. was higher risk the entire time and one of my babies didn't even survive past 6 weeks gestation. We just want people to know that going it, it's not all cute matching outfits and stuff like that! Thank you guys for sharing your experiences!!!
I'd try to find the kind without calcium, some of them are meant for menopause and so have other stuff in them.Quote:
Originally Posted by blizzrd
I'm taking Vitex 400mg and Folic Acid 1600mg plus what is in my prenatal.
This is so true. I have not read the rest of this thread but having twins really is double everything. You really are twice as likely to develop any pregnancy, birth and post partum problem and the stress of having two babies in a family is a huge thing. You can not possibly imagine what it is like until you have them!Quote:
Originally Posted by atomic sagebrush
While there are the lucky ones, there are many Women who struggle through their twin pregnancies, I have seen it first hand and read many other Womans stories. If anyone has a history of problems during pregnancies then I would not recommend them 'trying' for multiples.
Despite being young and healthy I developed pre-eclampsia and was in hospital on bed rest for the last 5 weeks of my pregnancy which put a massive strain on my family and was really hard with my son and affected our relationship. It has been one year almost and I am just starting to feel normal-ish again from twice the workload with half the sleep. I still feel very bad over all the time my older boy has missed out on with me because of the demands of twins.
June 2 will be a day to celebrate though! I am so proud of what I have accomplished and So proud of my beautiful boys. I really do have a special gift.
Twins are so special and amazing! To those having twins I recommend getting support from a local multiple birth group so you can chat with other Mums of twins. Only they can understand what it is like. It is true that not all Mums become friends just by being Mums but Mums of twins often become friends because it is such a unique and amazing experience and special bond to have someone that really gets your life.
Sorry to hear about your lost twin at 6 weeks Atomic Sagebrush. :(
I am currently pregnant with my second son and after talking to DH about having a third child close in age, am considering swaying pink when we TTC in about a year or so. I had trouble getting pregnant this last time around and was planning on starting Clomid but fell pregnant right before. When we start TTC a third, I will probably be breastfeeding, and possibly taking either Clomid or Vitex to help regulate ovulation. From what I have read these can all increase chance of twins. To top it all off, I have fraternal twin brothers and my paternal grandmother was a fraternal twin as well so it does run in my family. DH is still not even sure about trying for a third and I don't know how he would react if I ended up with twins! After reading this I am a little bit nervous about our odds now...
Don't worry, you are still more likely not to have them but it is a real possibility! You will cope fine because you have to, I was surprised at how fast I learned how to be a twin Mum and was quite chuffed with myself. It has it's really hard momments and that first year is very challenging but it is also an amazing jounrney that parents of twins are blessed to be able to watch. Like when they fall asleep holding hands and begin to show love for each other. Those precious momments make it all worth it. Twins are amazing. I'm so proud to have twinsQuote:
Originally Posted by JP2007
You would def. have higher odds than the average person, but Clomid is a great pink sway tactic and I agree with 1+2+3 that the odds are still in your favor that you won't have them.Quote:
Originally Posted by JP2007
I need help...I don't know where to start...I want to up my chances of twins naturally...they do run in my family...so I'm just looking at way to Increase the chances...I have heard about vitex but I don't know how it works or when I'm to take it or anything like that yet...HELP!
Interesting read Atomic, thanks! Do we know roughly what the percentage increase is in odds of conceiving twins on Clomid are?
As i am not wanting to ttc for another 6 months...Would I be right in assuming that if I take wild yam root capsules for the next few months then stopping and taking vitex when ttc that I may hyper ovulate?Quote:
Originally Posted by Leoniejane
What does CD and CM mean?Quote:
Originally Posted by atomic sagebrush
Cd = cycle day, cm= cervical mucous
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Thanks so much...so cycle day 1 is the day af arrives?Quote:
Originally Posted by Little Lunasa
Yes, the first day of full period :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Leoniejane
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In my signature below there is a link to the Complete Index (please cut and paste into your browser) and under "V" there is an essay on how to use vitex.Quote:
Originally Posted by Leoniejane
8-10% twinning on Clomid
1 in 200 trips
1 in 333 quads
1 1000 quints (!)
Wild yam actually is not able to be used by the body and has been debunked, UNLESS you can get the cassava yam (I do think they're selling this online now)Quote:
Originally Posted by Leoniejane
Please be careful and think seriously before going this route, I used to think that the risks of twinning were no big deal but we have had quite a few sad/scary stories involving twin pregnancies. Way, way more sad than happy endings. :(
I was thinking of trying twinning this go around but if I got pregnant with twins Id probably have a third c section which I want to avoid.
this is a really good point becca and something to consider for those who do want larger families - a c-section is difficult to avoid with twins.Quote:
Originally Posted by Becca.lms
I have 2 year old twins and would love twins again. Wow were they exhausting and tiring but, I obviously wouldn't change it :) Going to read over this post!
Just saw this thread and it's exciting to see so many of you out there wanting twins!! Our twins are our DS3&4 and they're twice as much work as the other 4 put together but it's amazing having twins and watching how close they are. They're 7 with their own beds but always end up in the same bed with arms and legs all intwined and if they're on the lounge together they're always squashed together even though there's a whole lounge spare! 😊
Out first pregnant was a twin pregnancy too but we lost one, and our current twins were mono-mono. We had no issues throughout pregnancy except at the end (at 36weeks) when they developed twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. One of them had to be in NICU for a week. I did haemorrhage after birth and they didn't think I'd survive but I think that was more due to the fact that they literally pulled twin 2 out by his feet (and I do haemorrhage after every birth but DS5).
I guess I have a high chance of having twins again and as long as they're girls I'd be happy! 😉
OK so I bought some soy isoflavones from amazon and I'm unsure of the dosage on my bottle. Attachment 18845
I took 2 pills today, is that 80mg? I was going to take 3 but, I didn't want to take too much?? I am CD3 today.
I have always loved the idea of having twins, but lately not so sure in fact I'm SCARED of having them (have family history) as I've seen/heard quite a few sad/horrible endings both in real life and on this site.
The latest one was last week when a very close friend (has family history too) of mine lost one of her twin girls at 28 weeks after she went into labour around 22 weeks and was on bed rest and medications to stop the labour for a few weeks and in the end the twins decided it was time to come out she had to have emergency section to save her life and at least one of the twins, and sadly only one made it and is in NICU, and God knows when she's is going to be able to take her home.
I could go on and keep talking the sad twin stories I've seen the past 2 years, but it's only going to make me more emotional.
And to make matters worse I had a gestational sac (it was never seen on any of the scans I've had) when I delivered DS2, well, I grieved for it for a little while thinking it could have been another baby, but it wasn't meant to be.
Now I'm pregnant with my 3rd (hoping it's only one in the bun!) I will ask them to look very hard for my first and subsequent scans.
Well, so far, I've only seen one or two successful twin pregnancies/births, one of them being my step mum's fraternal twins 8 years ago-full term,(38w), good size, even had a VBAC with them and took them home straight away (well, not literally, lol) and they were a surprise after she said she was DONE but little did she know she was actually hyperovulating! Although she doesn't have a family history of twinning but she was over 35, tall, a bit over weight and had a bunch of other kids before.
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Oh god, only realised now how long my post is, so sorry! Must have been the long nap I've just had!:eek:
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i agree flowerlily, since the time I originally wrote this essay i have seen so many sad stories with twin pg that I really try to deter people from trying for them now.
megan, you need to get the soy without the clover. those are for menopausal women and I don't think the clover is safe for TTC
Hey all, I've just purchased a custom pink sway but I'm also TTCT and will be using soy iso 200mg and Clomid 150mg. Soy sways boy?? even if I only use it on CD 1-2 and again on CD8-10?
Also my soy iso says this "Soya Isoflavone tablet is produced using a 250mg Soya complex, which is standardised to provide 40% of its mass as isoflavones, giving 100mg of actual Soya Isoflavones per tablet" so do I take 2 for 200mg or follow the 40% as 40mg and take 5 tabs?