AW: 9 week 1st US yesterday

[thesportsgal]

So this happened yesterday:



Immediately after placing the wand on my stomach the tech says "Oh, so you're having twins." I said, "No, that must be the previous ladies' scan that's still up there. We're only having one." And she said "Nope, you're having two. See?" Cue freak out for the next two hours and me calling in sick to work and now resuming my freak out in the comfort of my own home. 

The range of emotions we're going through is insane.  Twins were NO WHERE on our radar.  None on my side.  I never thought this would happen.  My doctor was awesome and calming but the tech kind of sucked and said it was because I was old (34).  My doctor pulled me aside to make sure I knew I wasn't THAT old . 

I don't know what to say.  Hoping and praying for two healthy babies but scared shitless, wondering why this happened, thinking of the worst, etc.  I know we are lucky to get pregnant and I've never taken that for granted.  It's just....well, wow.     

Sorry for the AW gals.  I'm kind of struggling here. 

[skylark12]

Ahh! Omg! Congrats! Freak out all you need, we've got you!

[Deleted]

That's so cool! Holy crap. I can't understand the range of emotions you must be feeling.

[gidgetgirl08]

Congratulations!! Take deep breaths. You'll be a great twin momma!

[thesportsgal]

Jan 23, 2015 11:58:24 GMT -5 elizabethnevadap said:

That's so cool! Holy crap. I can't understand the range of emotions you must be feeling.

What sucks is trying to rest is out of the question.  I can't sleep, my mind is racing.  My husband was like so we need to get a double stroller now.  I'm like, uh, no, we need to get a TRIPLE stroller now (we have a 13 month old).  CRAZY!!

[elizabeth11]

Holy shit congrats on your 2 babies!!!

[lawndog1216]

Dude, I'd shit a brick if they said twins and it was NO WHERE on the radar -- and the age thing is bullshit. CONGRATULATIONS! You've totally got this, and we'll be here to listen along the way!!

[thewop]

Wow! Congratulations!

I would freak out too, and it IS on my radar (I know the chances are very slim for me, but my mom is always reminding me that my great grandmother had 2 sets of twins). Freak all you need! Get it all out!

[thesportsgal]

Jan 23, 2015 12:00:57 GMT -5 lawndog1216 said:

Dude, I'd shit a brick if they said twins and it was NO WHERE on the radar -- and the age thing is bullshit. CONGRATULATIONS! You've totally got this, and we'll be here to listen along the way!!

It's the most insane feeling in the world - truly indescribable, an out of body experience.  I keep replaying the moment over and over in my head.  And she had to immediately stop and go get my doctor - and thank god because the tech really pissed me off.

[aelias]

Freaking right the fuck out is well with the range of emotional response to that kind of news. I get anxious just thinking that might be twins.

But, then after you're done freaking out, Congrats! You're going to do awesome!

[elvenqueen]

This is awesome! Congratulations! I'm sure you're going to be over the moon and well-prepared once you've had the chance to let the shock wear off!

[Deleted]

That's awesome! I secretly hoped for twins, I must be crazy. You'll do great!!

[vtcnicely]

On DS's BMB that has since gone over to Facebook, one of my friends had a very similar situation. Single for first pregnancy, unexpected twins for #2. If you want I can ask her for any advice, must haves, etc. She's a really sweet lady and had the same fears you did. All 3 kids are doing great.

[thesportsgal]

Jan 23, 2015 12:16:01 GMT -5 @aliam20 said:

Jan 23, 2015 12:00:26 GMT -5 thesportsgal said:

What sucks is trying to rest is out of the question.  I can't sleep, my mind is racing.  My husband was like so we need to get a double stroller now.  I'm like, uh, no, we need to get a TRIPLE stroller now (we have a 13 month old).  CRAZY!!

This may not be on your mind at the very moment, but your 13 mo old may be old enough by that time to ride on one of those 'skateboard' attachments that a lot of strollers offer.. You should look into a double like the baby jogger city select and either wear one of the twins, or get the ride on attachment!

Just trying to ease your mind a bit, haha.

Yes, thanks!  Every little bit helps.  Currently, LO loves wagon rides.  Now trying to find a triple wagon will be a REAL challenge

[thesportsgal]

Jan 23, 2015 12:19:36 GMT -5 vtcnicely said:

On DS's BMB that has since gone over to Facebook, one of my friends had a very similar situation. Single for first pregnancy, unexpected twins for #2. If you want I can ask her for any advice, must haves, etc. She's a really sweet lady and had the same fears you did. All 3 kids are doing great.

Thank you!  Yes, maybe in a couple weeks.  I need to get through the NT scan that doc wants to do right at 12 weeks now, since we can't do any other testing like Maternti21 or anything now. 

[runningmommy519]

Oh boy! Is this your first ultrasound? My doctor said he was 99 percent sure there was only one when I asked. I'm over here like Fuck there could be two in there. Haha! My grandma had twins so it's on my radar.

[thesportsgal]

Jan 23, 2015 12:22:57 GMT -5 @aliam20 said:

Jan 23, 2015 12:19:48 GMT -5 thesportsgal said:

Yes, thanks!  Every little bit helps.  Currently, LO loves wagon rides.  Now trying to find a triple wagon will be a REAL challenge

Here you go



Sweet!  Check that off

[thesportsgal]

Jan 23, 2015 12:23:47 GMT -5 runningmommy519 said:

Oh boy! Is this your first ultrasound? My doctor said he was 99 percent sure there was only one when I asked. I'm over here like Fuck there could be two in there. Haha! My grandma had twins so it's on my radar.

Yes it was my first one.  My husband wasn't even paying attention.  Then all of a sudden he heard "twins" and that perked him right up!

[quietdownfish]

Holy friholies sportsgal! Great news!!!! Congrats on your beans!!! How exciting!

[lilpez]

Congrats! That's so exciting!! I'm sure you'll be totally fine, once you wrap your head around it! Congrats again!

[bcmomsaysso]

Wow, congrats! I'm not going to lie, if my u/s tech told me I was having twins I might have punched him. (We have three between us already) Luckily for him, it was just one

But, I do know some really awesome twin mommies. It's totally expected to freak out at first but once you get used to the idea it will get easier to prepare.

You got this!! We are here for you!

[peathomp]

Wow! Like mentioned above I'm sure once the initial shock wears off you're going to be so excited! Twins run on my moms side and my husband is also a twin so he was REALLY hoping for twins. When we went for our first US he asked the doctor a couple times "are you sure it's just one?" **dreams shattered** sorry cupcake maybe next time. congratulations though! That's so awesome!!

[malelz]

Holy crap! Totally understand the freak out! I probably would too. Boo to the rude tech. Congrats and take all the time you need to process. You got this chica!

[layloo08]

Wow!!!! That is awesome!! My H joked before ours about twins- we would have freaked the fuck out too! Congrats!!

[kmartturtle]

Jan 23, 2015 12:00:57 GMT -5 lawndog1216 said:

Dude, I'd shit a brick if they said twins and it was NO WHERE on the radar -- and the age thing is bullshit. CONGRATULATIONS! You've totally got this, and we'll be here to listen along the way!!

+1 I'd totally just shit myself like "uh, whachu talkin' bout Willis?"

You're totally within normal reaction to freak out! Ah! But, congrats! After the shock wears off, I hope you can enjoy this happy news!

[lulurm]

OMG, what an awesome surprise! Congratulations!! I understand the freak out and shock, but we're here for you whenever you need to vent (or have someone help pick your jaw up off the floor!). Btw, that is a super cute u/s pic!

[kingbaby]

Wow, congrats! Freaking out is the correct reaction. I have 2 friends who both have twin boys. And the age thing is bullshit. You're going to rock this!

[thesportsgal]

Jan 23, 2015 13:10:23 GMT -5 kmartturtle said:

Jan 23, 2015 12:00:57 GMT -5 lawndog1216 said:

Dude, I'd shit a brick if they said twins and it was NO WHERE on the radar -- and the age thing is bullshit. CONGRATULATIONS! You've totally got this, and we'll be here to listen along the way!!

+1 I'd totally just shit myself like "uh, whachu talkin' bout Willis?"

You're totally within normal reaction to freak out! Ah! But, congrats! After the shock wears off, I hope you can enjoy this happy news!

She had no sooner turned on the machine before she looked at me and said "You're having twins."  And I'm thinking to myself that a) I bet they do that to everyone as a joke and b) they can't really joke about that sort of thing so she's serious and c) I DON'T BELIEVE YOU, YOU LYING LIAR WHO LIES!

I have been replaying that moment over and over again in my head.  It's something I'll definitely never forget.

Thank you everyone for all of the well wishes.  To see people's excitement and congratulations really helps a lot to start getting excited about this ourselves. 

BAD APPLES FTW! 

[karlamo]

Congrats! You are absolutely allowed to have whatever emotions you're having over this unexpected news. It will definitely take time to get used to the idea but you will will figure out life as a party of five.

[divinemsbee]

Congrats and holy shit! I'd definitely be freaking the fuck out. You're going to rock this!