October Chit Chat!

[Mochagirl]

DM, I responded on your other thread - I can't make heads or tails of u/s pics, but it sounds like you're getting a resounding girlie response. I'm so happy for you!

[DoulaMama]

Thank you Mocha xoxo I'm totally having a hard time believing this...It's very surreal!!!

[zanacal]

DM - I posted on your other thread too but those are the clearest girly looking scans I've seen! I teared up on your other thread, came over here and did the same again!! I would totally get another scan further down the line to you can be really sure but it's looking so, so promising! I tried to stay up last night for your news but just couldn't make it so here I am first thing in my PJs!!

Begonia - you know we love you and you'll be missed but we understand. I know swish is feeling far more sane for having a break from the site. Lots of love to you x

[Inglewood]

DoulaMama! That's a fab nub shot, congrats on a healthy wee baby!! I would put money on that being a wee girly in there too!! Hope ur next scan confirms it!

Begonia, hope time to yourself will help, I am worried I have 2 boys coming, then I'll have 4 boys! Dh and I agreed to pay for a 4d bonding scan privately to help accept and start to prepare for 2 wee fella's coming and to let the boys see their new siblings. Would something like that help you?

[ELP]

DM!!!!! There is certainly no willy there is there!!!! Massive congratulations on what HAS to be a lovely lady for your family, so, so pleased for you xxxxxxxx

[Foxy]

DM - That is a girl! Did the tech give you a guess? Great shots you got! Are you going shopping today, lol?

[DoulaMama]

Z- xoxo Thank you for being so excited for me! I'm still having a bit of "what-if" feelings so I'm totally going for another scan! LOL
ELP- Thanks Hun!!! xo
Foxy- The tech knew what kind of shots I needed and spent quite sometime waiting for baby to get into the perfect position but she didn't want to guess. She did look at the potty shot and said "Now this does look like a particular gender for sure but I'll let you compare with shots you find on the net". She knew I had 3 boys and she got this massive smile in her face About the shopping- I'll have to do it on the sly because other than 2 very close friends and you guys, no one will know that I know! How are you feeling? I've had you in my thoughts~~ xoxo

Purple- did you have a feeling it was twins or was this a complete shocker??? xo

[Mochagirl]

Ok - how did I miss that purplefairy is having twins??? Congrats, honey - that's awesome! I think I was just so excited to see DM's scans yesterday I missed other posts.

Yes, to answer your question, mine are identical. We had a totally healthy pregnancy - I was induced at 37 weeks 5 days, but it was unsuccessful and I ended up with an emergency c-section. My twins were 7 lbs and 6 lbs, which is a pretty good weight for twins - esp identical ones. Best of luck with your pregnancy and if you have any questions, ask!

[Inglewood]

DM, had no idea it was twins!! A scan I had a 6wks they told me there was just 1!!

Mocha, glad to hear u had a good pg, good weights too! I am a bit scared!! How did you take it all in? was it a mega shock? My Dh is a twin, but we NEVER thought we would be having twins!! Identical twins will be strange, will have to keep their name tags on from the hosp for wks!!!! lol

[Mochagirl]

We were worried about telling our boys apart too, but since they were a pound different in weight, it really was no problem at all. We did use the tip we heard of painting one toenail of one baby a bright colour to help us remember - we never needed it, though.

And yes, I was floored when we found out we were having twins. It was at my 11 week scan, and DH wasn't in the room with me. They made me wait through the whole scan (about an hour) before calling him in so I could tell him! My mom, who's my best friend, was away in China too so I couldn't call her to tell her. It drove me nuts!!!

Make sure you start to get to know other twin moms - you're going to need a support network. Join your local twin club and attend some meetings. Also, check out this forum: http://www.twinstuff.com/forum/index.php?act=idx it's a great source for advice on all things twins.

Make sure you have a doctor who knows twins - especially with identical twins, there are lots of possibilities of complications. Most twin moms see a specialist and get weekly u/s - I did. Make sure you gain enough weight and most doctors recommend a very high protein diet to make sure your babies gain the weight they need.

It's all very exciting and overwhelming, I know. You've got lots of months to get used to the idea of having twins, so you'll be fine once they arrive.