**Multiple Pregnancy Check-In 6/1**

[Squishy622]

It's June! Tell us how you're doing. Sending lots of healthy, growing vibes this week.

Weeks/Fruit/Team:

Symptoms:

AW/Ultrasounds/Upcoming Appointments:

Questions/Comments/Concerns:

QOTW: Do you have a celebrity doppelganger?

[elvenqueen]

Weeks/Fruit/Team: 29+2, Team Purple

Symptoms: Back and pelvic pain, muscle cramps, a little swelling. Still pretty good on the energy front, so I'm enjoying it while it lasts.

AW/Ultrasounds/Upcoming Appointments: I had my growth scan last week on Thursday and all is looking well! Baby Boy is packing on the ounces, he's estimated at 3lbs and apparently he's on the 74th percentile. Wowza. Baby Girl looks great too, she was estimated 2lbs 12oz and sitting happily on the 50th percentile. Both were head down, too, so it's looking good for a normal delivery. I'm super excited for the next appointment -- I'll be booking a day for either a section or induction, so I'll have a maximum date to look forward to.

Questions/Comments/Concerns: None that I can think of, but I'm sending out happy thoughts for all of you trying to keep your LOs in and cooking!

QOTW: Do you have a celebrity doppelganger? I hear Sarah Silverman every now and then. I got Jennifer Connolly once, but I think that's only because I have very dark hair and thick eyebrows.

[sunnyb]

36w4d today/honeydews/ Team Green!

Symptoms: Still having some contractions, pressure on my cervix, acid reflux (and related GI issues), headache

Appointments: We have an NST scheduled for tomorrow, doctors appointment on Thursday and an NST on Saturday.

Anxiety- anybody care to chime in? My OB is here this week and away next week. Im scheduled for the Monday he comes back June 15 (which would be 38w4d) which is making me a little nervous because I keep reading that the optimal time to deliver twins is in the 37th week. Maybe it's just old research? I don't know. Doctor doesnt seem worried so I guess I shouldn't be.

QOTW: I used to hear Emmy Rossum but I think it was only because of the hair. Same with Julia Roberts. And I got Angelina Jolie once but I think that was a line lol. But I liked it! My husband gets Eric Bana or Mauricio from Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. I can see both!

[sunnyb]

elvenqueen great weights! Go babies- go mama!

[purplegaloshes]

elvenqueen,we should start an american football defensive line with our little ones!

sunnyb, you are SO CLOSE! i have a strange combinations of excitement and pure jealousy. Fingers crossed that your doctor is in town, but I'm sure you will be well taken care of regardless of who is there. It seems like most providers are shifting to a hospital model of care which seems like you kind of just get who you get when the time comes. It stinks from a personal/emotional level, but I try to tell myself that the silver lining is that whoever you end up with is fresh, focused and has their A-team game face on!

Weeks/Fruit/Team: 27 weeks, bunches of bananas...?, team green (di/di)

Symptoms: Had one day of swelling last week, but that seems to be fixable with careful hydration (which of course leads to LOTS of peeing). Sleeping is getting less comfortable and as much as it pains me, I'm considering transitioning to the guest room in the next month or so so hubby and I can both get some better sleep (he is not a great sleeper to begin with). STILL with the localized RLP on the right.

AW/Ultrasounds/Upcoming Appointments: Nothing until next week. I've got my 1 hour glucola next Monday morning and am looking foward to having it behind me, no matter the results. I did have to do a finger stick test for school a couple weeks back and had a 3 hour postprandial level of 93, so that bodes well, I think? *fingers crossed* Another growth scan next Wednesday, and I'm really looking forward to it since I felt too sick at my last one to really enjoy it.

Questions/Comments/Concerns: None this week. Just plugging away. Thinking of all you mamas who are nearing the end!

QOTW: Do you have a celebrity doppelganger? I weirdly get Brooke Shields from time to time. Like elvenqueen, I think it has to do with having thick hair and eyebrows more than anything else. I'm pretty nondescript in the face--I used to get "Oh my gosh you look JUST like this girl who went to my high school" all the time. Ha.

[sunnyb]

purplegaloshes thank you!! Luckily I love my doctors partner, she is fabulous- so I know I'll be in good hands! I'm surprised you and your H are in the same bed lol. My H was kicked out pretty early! Do whatever makes you comfortable. And good luck at your glucose test!

[thesportsgal]

Weeks/Fruit/Team: 28 this Thursday! I am rounding up since it feels better in my head

Symptoms: Had some serious leg pain Saturday and couldn't really walk by the end of the day. I'm thinking a support belt would help? When I lifted my bump, I had less pain in the tops of my legs. Is this familiar to anyone else? Any recommendations on support?

AW/Ultrasounds/Upcoming Appointments: Had OB this morning. I think she just wanted to make sure I hadn't checked myself into an asylum with all my stress. But BP good and I measured 32 weeks so THOSE TWO BETTER BE GROWING!!! BIG day tomorrow. MFM scan and MFM meeting to see the growth and come up with a plan. Trying to stay positive but SO. HARD.

Questions/Comments/Concerns: I don't think so!

QOTW: Do you have a celebrity doppelganger? I have gotten Neve Campbell and Maura Tierney. I don't think I look like either one of them....

Hope all are doing well!! Hang in there and hugs for those that need it!

[thesportsgal]

elvenqueen, I can totally see Jennifer Connelly from your HDBD pics!

sunnyb, You are just chugging along! You go girl!

purplegaloshes, I know the combo of excitement/jealousy. But after being told going to 36 would be a "miracle", now I'm like, uh, that's in 8 weeks. IN 8 SHORT WEEKS WE WILL HAVE OUR BABIES (God willing of course). HOLY SHIT!!!!

[sunnyb]

thesportsgal good luck tomorrow! My fingers are crossed for great news!

[purplegaloshes]

thesportsgal, yeeeeep! 8 weeks does sound awfully soon, especially when I think about all of the school stuff that needs to be accomplished between now and then. I almost forgot that we are practically due date "twins" We are getting there--slowly but surely! Also, your leg pain sort of sounds like it could be vascular. Is your bump pressing down on the front of your hips or squashing down in some other way to occlude blood flow to your lower extremities? That could definitely cause exercise-dependent pain over the course of the day. If that's what it is, doing anything to mechanically alleviate the pressure on your circulation is likely to help. Hope you get some relief soon, whatever it is!

[Squishy622]

Weeks/Fruit/Team: 21+3, pomegranates, mono/di girls

Symptoms: Crappy sleep this weekend. Back to back to back horrific, vivid nightmares once I did manage to get to sleep. Thanks, hormones! Have that lovely hit-by-a-truck feeling today. I keep reminding myself to enjoy life right now despite the annoyances since I'm about to get a lot less comfortable.

AW/Ultrasounds/Upcoming Appointments: Growth scan/TTTS check a week from today.

Questions/Comments/Concerns: How much water should I be drinking? I think having a concrete # of ounces in my head will help, I don't think I'm getting nearly enough.

QOTW: Do you have a celeb doppelganger? I've gotten Liv Tyler before, which I don't see at all! And once when I was traveling abroad in high school someone told me I look like one of the Hanson brothers... thanks??

[Squishy622]

thesportsgal Good luck tomorrow, please keep us posted! I have the Upsie Belly by Belly Bandit support belt, got it on Amazon and really like it. Sounds like it may be about what you're looking for.

[nomnom]

Weeks/Fruit/Team: 23w2d, b/g twins, papaya/grapefruit/honeydew melon

Symptoms: BH contractions, occasional RLP and lower back ache, abs don't seem to work too well

AW/Ultrasounds/Upcoming Appointments: A bunch on Wednesday: detailed scan, fetal echo, MFM, OB. I'll spend at least 4 hours at the hospital, but at least I get to see my babies again and I only have to go once for essentially three appointments.

Questions/Comments/Concerns: My latest paranoias are how to tell the difference between amniotic fluid and other fluids (same as last week) and at what level BH contractions are a concern. I read all the stuff on the internet and by all accounts I'm fine, but I'm still paranoid. Gotta have something to worry about, right?

QOTW: Do you have a celebrity doppelganger?
Not that I know of. Closest I could find in a quick internet search is Kate Beckinsale when she has dark brown hair.

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Squishy622, as far as the water thing goes, I've been aiming for 80 oz a day of water plus other beverages (juice, milk, etc) on top. I have a Brita bottle I carry around with me that's 20oz so I try to have at least four a day. Not sure what the formal recommendation is for pregnancy, but that's what I can manage as water still hurts my stomach.

nomnom, I had to go in at 18 weeks because I thought I was leaking fluid but I wasn't (it was either urine or discharge). My doctor's rule is if you lay down for a while and then stand up and feel a trickle or if you are filling a panty liner in an hour, you should call and get checked out.

thesportsgal, FX for a great scan/appointment tomorrow! Keep us updated!

sunnyb, you're doing so great! My practice had always told me 38 weeks is typical for a non-complicated twin pregnancy and then at my appointment today my doctor said because my BP is looking good and everything else checks out that they are scheduling my c-section for around 39 weeks. That seems insanely far away and long for a twin pregnancy, but they are not concerned at all. So I think you will be fine going at that date .

elvenqueen, congrats on the great growth scan!

[purplegaloshes]

Jun 1, 2015 15:05:51 GMT -5 nomnom said:

Weeks/Fruit/Team: 23w2d, b/g twins, papaya/grapefruit/honeydew melon

Symptoms: BH contractions, occasional RLP and lower back ache, abs don't seem to work too well

AW/Ultrasounds/Upcoming Appointments: A bunch on Wednesday: detailed scan, fetal echo, MFM, OB. I'll spend at least 4 hours at the hospital, but at least I get to see my babies again and I only have to go once for essentially three appointments.

Questions/Comments/Concerns: My latest paranoias are how to tell the difference between amniotic fluid and other fluids (same as last week) and at what level BH contractions are a concern. I read all the stuff on the internet and by all accounts I'm fine, but I'm still paranoid. Gotta have something to worry about, right?

QOTW: Do you have a celebrity doppelganger?
Not that I know of. Closest I could find in a quick internet search is Kate Beckinsale when she has dark brown hair.

I can kind of echo this one, actually.  I have this weird fear that unless my water breaks in Hollywood fashion, I'm somehow going to miss noticing that I'm in labor until later than I should...

[sunnyb]

@sassycassieb thanks! That makes me feel better!

I drink 130oz of water a day.

I'm also paranoid I'll miss my water breaking.

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Weeks/Fruit/Team: 35 weeks/bunch of carrots/BG twins

Symptoms: Back pain, pelvic pain, hip pain (ALL THE PAINS), heart burn, exhaustion, peeing non-stop.

AW/Ultrasounds/Upcoming Appointments: Had my weekly BPP (ultrasound) and check up today. BP looks great and babies did well on the little tests they have for them so my doctor has decided to schedule my c-section for 39 weeks. Originally I was told 37 because of high BP, then 38 because it was normal, now 39. They're supposed to call to schedule it this week and at this point I just want a definite end date on the calendar. I will be amazed if I make it to 39 weeks, that just seems like forever from now-- I had planned on having these babies by 37 weeks up until recently!

Questions/Comments/Concerns: Nope.

QOTW: Do you have a celebrity doppelganger? Nope!

[kbrooke06]

Hi everyone!

17w4d today. Team purple.

Getting winded very easily. I think I'm starting to get heartburn, but I've never had it before so not totally sure.

We had our MFM appt today! Everything looks great! Baby boy is breech and sitting right above my cervix. He's 7oz. Baby girl is transverse and right under my belly button. She was facing back so we didn't get good pictures of her face, but she looked great too. She's 8oz. We see the OB on Friday.

I'm a bit concerned about my diet/weight gain. I dropped about 10 pounds after the positive test and I'm just barely 3pounds over my prepregnancy weight now. The doc didn't mention my weight though, maybe I'm just stressing over nothing?

QOTW : I have no clue! I've never been told I look like anyone lol

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kbrooke06, congrats on a great scan and appointment! My weight gain situation is different because I started out the pregnancy overweight (medically obese, but I hate that word) so my weight gain rec's were different than a woman at a healthy weight with twins. But I lost almost 20lbs in the first tri due to morning sickness and have since only gained that back plus a few pounds. My babies have been growing perfectly and look great, and I'm 35 weeks. As long as you are nourishing yourself as much as you can and eating when you're hungry, etc and their growth looks okay, I say don't stress about it. Your doctor will let you know if there's a concern. No need to add another thing to worry about.

[kbrooke06]

@sassycassieb thanks for sharing! I'm technically overweight (blech) so maybe that's why they aren't saying much. They never discussed what I should be gaining, just talk about nutrition so I should take that as a good thing. Thanks for reminding me to try to limit the things to worry about haha!

So happy to hear that your babies are doing great and that you've made it to 35 weeks! Great job!

[nomnom]

kbrooke06 My OB is fine with any weight gain that is not absurdly outside of the recommendations as long as the babies are about the size they should be.

@sassiecassieb The only time I have a trickle is first thing in the morning when I get up. I figure it must be pooled cervical fluid since that's the only time I have that issue. Say to brain: see, it's fine.

sunnyb purplegaloshes Glad I'm not the only one with that worry!

[purplegaloshes]

kbrooke06, I was super concerned about weight gain early on--at 15-16 weeks I think I'd only put on like 3-5lbs. Well I'm now sitting at 27 weeks and have put on a total of about 30-35 last time I checked...so your body could definitely still surprise you!

Like others have mentioned, my OB has not mentioned anything about my weight gain either way and instead just seems delighted that my babies are growing so well.

Perhaps I'll start us a healthy lifestyle group for post-partum so we can all work together on getting back to our movin' groovin' hardcore selves.

[kbrooke06]

Not going to lie, hearing others had the same concerns is making me feel so much better! Guess I just need to let my body do its job and I can move on to worry about all the other things

Thanks, nomnom and purplegaloshes !!

[nomnom]

kbrooke06 I could suggest a few alternatives to worry about, if you'd like

[sunnyb]

@feegan yes- keep us updated!

I'm on the other end offer spectrum with weight gain! I've gained a lot of weight!

[kcwalza]

elvenqueen, those are great weights!

sunnyb, so cool that you are team green- I kinda wish we had waited. maybe with number 3

purplegaloshes, good luck with your glucola test- mine is coming up as well.

Squishy622, I'm trying to drink at least 100oz a day. I have a 20oz refillable water bottle I keep at work and usually can get 4 down throughout the day and then another at home at night.

thesportsgal, sending prayers your way for a good scan tomorrow!



Weeks/Fruit/Team: 26 weeks, di/di girls

Symptoms: Terrible heartburn, more and more Braxton hicks.

AW/Ultrasounds/Upcoming Appointments: had an ultrasound and OB apt last Thursday, babies were 1lb 11oz and 1lb 12oz. Dr said I'm measuring at 32 weeks, yiiikes!! My cervix still looks good. I don't have another ultrasound until the end of June but my OB appointments are switching to weekly. She also said she doesn't routinely do NSTs for ALL twin pregnancies, so I might never have one.

Questions/Comments/Concerns: none that I can think of right now, just starting to get really excited. We have a multiples class at the hospital we are delivering at on Saturday so hopefully it's informative.

QOTW: Do you have a celebrity Doppelgänger? Not that I know of!

[kcwalza]

@feegan, good luck at your growth scan tomorrow! I don't blame you for taking the Tylenol PM- you definitely need some solid sleep!

[schmella]

Weeks/Fruit/Team: 15w3d/ Avocados (maybe thats why they didn't taste good today)/Team Purple

Symptoms: my bellybutton is getting shallower and its weird. Otherwise, mild, occasional nausea.

AW/Ultrasounds/Upcoming Appointments: My U/S and MFM appointment last week was with the head of the department and she was GREAT. I cried in the hallway because I was so happy. I felt like someone had lifted a huge weight off my shoulders and I got to see my babies (and not try to hold back for the first time, it was amazing). My daughter kicked her brother in the head and then waved to me- I like her already! My next appointment is June 16. Guise, thats the longest I've gone between appointments yet!

Questions/Comments/Concerns: Friday night my feet swelled up like crazy. It went down a little bit Saturday morning, but swelled back up Saturday night. It wasn't until Sunday evening I could see the bones in my feet again. I know that edema is normal in pregnancy, but this early? I keep hearing that this pregnancy won't fit normal standards, blah blah blah but I wish they could tell me what IS normal for me. Any of you ladies experience edema in early 2nd tri?

QOTW: Do you have a celebrity doppelganger? No, not really.

[chiwifey]

Thinking of all you ladies nearing the end and good luck thesportsgal with tomorrow's appt!

Weeks/Fruit/Team: 26w2d heads of lettuce b/g twins

Symptoms: my pelvis aches so I think I need to start wearing a belt as well, heartburn is SO much better after starting OTC prevacid. My 2yo and I both came down with the worst cold ever yesterday so that isn't helping me with sleeping. Overall not too terrible just huge.

AW/Ultrasounds/Upcoming Appointments: I had my first MFM appt for me today. My OB lovingly kicked me out last week which is fine since I know this is where I need to be. My cervix is perfect for now and the babies were so busy while they were listening for the heartbeats with the doppler that my stomach was bouncing up and down the entire time. Their activity level is so reassuring which is something I need with baby girl's cord issues. I am measuring 36 weeks so there's a reason I feel huge, ha! I am 5'2" with the shortest torso ever so these babies are really sticking out there.

Questions/Comments/Concerns:I got the call from my OB that I failed my 1hr glucose test by 1 point! Their cutoff is 135 and my number was 136. The MFM today said their cutoff is 139 so I would have passed had I taken it with them. However, she is still making me take the 3hr to be safe...grrrrrrrrrrr! I am SO not looking forward to this. Anyone had to take it? How bad is it?

QOTW: Do you have a celebrity doppelganger? I've been told Olivia Munn and Courtney Cox. I can see both I think. My hair and eye color is similar but I think my face shape is more like Olivia Munn's than Courtney Cox.

[sunnyb]

chiwifey sorry about your cold, and your glucose test. Hoping you feel better soon. And that you pass your 3 hour!