Conceiving twins!

[aroundtheworld]

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.

[1+2+3boys]

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)
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!

[aroundtheworld]

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)
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.

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

[atomic sagebrush]

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!!!

[atomic sagebrush]

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[MotherSurrogate]

I'm taking Vitex 400mg and Folic Acid 1600mg plus what is in my prenatal.

[1+2+3boys]

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!!!

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!
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.

[JP2007]

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...

[1+2+3boys]

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 twins

[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...

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.