Where are all the ladies pregnant with twins? - Page 7

LMH · Jun 30th, 2009, 04:22 AM

FS Mummy - Me to I developed obstetric cholestasis 3 weeks ago, and was signed off sick from work yesterday until my maternity leave starts. I have another consultant appt on Monday to check everything but they haven't said anything about when the boys might arrive.

My midwife gave me some good tips to help with the itching, put a pack of baby wipes in the fridge and wipe one over when the itching gets to much, put a few cms of cool/cold water in the bath and put your hands and feet in it (I find my itching is worse on the soles of my feet and abdomen) but I find there is a time limit to how much time you can spend in the bath. I hope everything works out ok.

FsMummy · Jun 30th, 2009, 09:04 AM

i havent spoken to anyone else who has OC! my itching is everywhere its horrible. its worse when im in bed. i have bruises and burst bloodvessels on my legs from where ive scratched so hard and for so long. im so glad i only have 13 days to go. are you having your boys naturally or by csection? i have to have section at 36 weeks, been told ive got no choice because theyre identical

vineyard- i was told that they could develop ttts during the birth so it was too risky. then they told me you dont get ttts after 26 weeks! i think my hospital is just crap tbh

LMH · Jul 1st, 2009, 03:55 AM

I don't know how or when the boys are likely to arrive. I was assuming that it would discussed nearer the time. The last time I saw my consultant was at 27 weeks and that was when the OC was picked up. I see him again on Monday so I plan on asking then if they have any idea what is going to happen with the birth. Plus one of them is breech and has been all the way through. So it does make me wonder if they are going to recommend a c section.

It must be exciting to know that in a couple of weeks you'll get to see your girls.

FsMummy · Jul 1st, 2009, 10:32 AM

yes i am so excited! ive been packing my hospital bag today. so much stuff to take! another good thing is i think i have finally decided on names. i like phoebe janet ann (janet after my aunt who has been a diamond throughout this pregnancy) and lucy trudie ann (trudie after my mum). im thinking they gonna stick but not 100% all the girls on the womens side of my family have ann in thier middle name like a family tradition so they will def both have ann in thier names. have u thought of any names? a midwife told me that as long as one twin is head down then u can go for a natural birth. one of mine is head down but ive got to have the section because of the ttts thing. im so excited but nervous at the same time as they are being born 4 weeks early and im hoping they will be able to breastfeed. will just have to wait and see i guess

Expecting2 · Jul 1st, 2009, 13:52 PM

Just thought I would stop in and say hi...have not been on in a while...im just over 22 weeks with twin boys !!!

earthangel · Jul 1st, 2009, 21:13 PM

i am 33 weeks with twins.congrats everyone

FsMummy · Jul 2nd, 2009, 09:14 AM

is anyone on here planning to breastfeed thier twins? i am, just wondering if anyone else is, would be nice to have someone to talk to

vineyard · Jul 2nd, 2009, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by FsMummy

is anyone on here planning to breastfeed thier twins? i am, just wondering if anyone else is, would be nice to have someone to talk to

I am planning on and if they won't latch I plan to pump and bottle feed my breastmilk. I can't afford formula for 2 and also I really want them to get the benefits of breastmilk.

RebaMc · Jul 3rd, 2009, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by vineyard

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Originally Posted by FsMummy

is anyone on here planning to breastfeed thier twins? i am, just wondering if anyone else is, would be nice to have someone to talk to

I am planning on and if they won't latch I plan to pump and bottle feed my breastmilk. I can't afford formula for 2 and also I really want them to get the benefits of breastmilk.

Exactly what I am hoping to do too

LMH · Jul 4th, 2009, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by FsMummy

have u thought of any names? a midwife told me that as long as one twin is head down then u can go for a natural birth. one of mine is head down but ive got to have the section because of the ttts thing.

Twin 1 is Alexander James Robert and twin 2 is Daniel Henry Edwin, the middle names are all family names and we wanted to choose names that the boys could shorten or lengthen as they wanted. Plus they are the only 2 boys names we could agree on.

I hope I'll be allowed a natural birth but at the moment I just want them out because I am so uncomfortable

but I know that the best thing for them is stay in there for a few more weeks.

Plus the Dr only gave 3 weeks worth of OC medication which ran out on Thursday so I am back to itching like mad and my tummy is covered in scratches again. When I see the Dr on Monday I am going to ask if he can prescribe the medication again and for longer.

Jun 30th, 2009, 04:22 AM	#61
LMH Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cheshire Posts: 116	FS Mummy - Me to I developed obstetric cholestasis 3 weeks ago, and was signed off sick from work yesterday until my maternity leave starts. I have another consultant appt on Monday to check everything but they haven't said anything about when the boys might arrive. My midwife gave me some good tips to help with the itching, put a pack of baby wipes in the fridge and wipe one over when the itching gets to much, put a few cms of cool/cold water in the bath and put your hands and feet in it (I find my itching is worse on the soles of my feet and abdomen) but I find there is a time limit to how much time you can spend in the bath. I hope everything works out ok.

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Jun 30th, 2009, 09:04 AM	#62
FsMummy Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,055	i havent spoken to anyone else who has OC! my itching is everywhere its horrible. its worse when im in bed. i have bruises and burst bloodvessels on my legs from where ive scratched so hard and for so long. im so glad i only have 13 days to go. are you having your boys naturally or by csection? i have to have section at 36 weeks, been told ive got no choice because theyre identical vineyard- i was told that they could develop ttts during the birth so it was too risky. then they told me you dont get ttts after 26 weeks! i think my hospital is just crap tbh

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Jul 1st, 2009, 03:55 AM	#63
LMH Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cheshire Posts: 116	I don't know how or when the boys are likely to arrive. I was assuming that it would discussed nearer the time. The last time I saw my consultant was at 27 weeks and that was when the OC was picked up. I see him again on Monday so I plan on asking then if they have any idea what is going to happen with the birth. Plus one of them is breech and has been all the way through. So it does make me wonder if they are going to recommend a c section. It must be exciting to know that in a couple of weeks you'll get to see your girls.

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Jul 1st, 2009, 10:32 AM	#64
FsMummy Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,055	yes i am so excited! ive been packing my hospital bag today. so much stuff to take! another good thing is i think i have finally decided on names. i like phoebe janet ann (janet after my aunt who has been a diamond throughout this pregnancy) and lucy trudie ann (trudie after my mum). im thinking they gonna stick but not 100% all the girls on the womens side of my family have ann in thier middle name like a family tradition so they will def both have ann in thier names. have u thought of any names? a midwife told me that as long as one twin is head down then u can go for a natural birth. one of mine is head down but ive got to have the section because of the ttts thing. im so excited but nervous at the same time as they are being born 4 weeks early and im hoping they will be able to breastfeed. will just have to wait and see i guess

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Jul 1st, 2009, 13:52 PM	#65
Expecting2 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 17	Just thought I would stop in and say hi...have not been on in a while...im just over 22 weeks with twin boys !!!

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Jul 1st, 2009, 21:13 PM	#66
earthangel Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 310	i am 33 weeks with twins.congrats everyone

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Jul 2nd, 2009, 09:14 AM	#67
FsMummy Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,055	is anyone on here planning to breastfeed thier twins? i am, just wondering if anyone else is, would be nice to have someone to talk to

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