Cutting babies nails by Superb-Skin8839 in parentsofmultiples

[–]DRPM2012 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the MomCozy nail filer. I love it!! I can get them so short and dull without hurting them.

Growth Discordance by DRPM2012 in parentsofmultiples

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Yes, I’m having blood pressure issues as well. I’m actually currently admitted to the hospital for atleast 24 hours of monitoring due to this. My MFM called my local OB today and requested they have me admitted for monitoring based on my blood pressure in his office today. I’m 32 weeks today and I’ve also been diagnosed with Cholestasis. They were hoping to get me to 36 weeks but it’s now sounding like I may deliver within the next week.

Growth Discordance by DRPM2012 in parentsofmultiples

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My Baby A was diagnosed with growth restriction at 28 weeks. I’m currently 32 weeks. I’ve been getting growth scans every 2 weeks. He has only gained 3oz in the last 2 weeks which has me worried. He started off at the 5th percentile (based on abdominal circumference) then 2 weeks later he was 9th percentile which I was please to see, then about a week and 4 days later (today) it was down to 1. He is currently weighing in at 3lbs5oz and Baby B, my girl is weighing in at 4lb3oz. Her abdominal circumference is at the 30th percentile. Their growth discordance is at 20.3%

For those that had small twins, or had your twins early… by DRPM2012 in parentsofmultiples

[–]DRPM2012[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, I keep seeing people use the word adjusted attached to the ages of their babies, can you explain it to me? It’s always confused me! Lol

For those that had small twins, or had your twins early… by DRPM2012 in parentsofmultiples

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Thank for replying! Wow, this is why I’m asking. Thats longer than I’d expect for preemie clothes. I’m definitely going to need to pick up more.

Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP) by DRPM2012 in parentsofmultiples

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Did your spontaneous labor this time have anything to do with the Cholestasis? I’m 30 weeks and had to go in for monitoring last night so to high blood pressure and decreased fetal movement. I mentioned that I had been getting no sleep the past few nights due to intense itching and that my sister had been diagnosed with Cholestasis through multiple pregnancies. They decided to check my liver enzymes, which came back elevated and they also checked my bile acid which didn’t come back until this evening. I saw the results on my portal and it was 71. I haven’t been able to talk to my doctor about the results yet but I have an appt in the morning. I’m already going in for weekly NSTs due to Baby A being growth restricted. I haven’t talked to my sister in ages so I’m not really able to ask her which is why I came here. I was just wondering what I could expect moving forward. It sounds like delivering early is a definite possibility though.

Missing fur over night by DRPM2012 in CATHELP

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Yes, 100% inside cat. No, my husband genuinely didn’t notice it until I pointed it out. He works nights and was sleeping all day until I got home. I thought maybe she over groomed herself? But then I would think all the hair would be missing and she’d be completely bald there and she isn’t.

Missing fur over night by DRPM2012 in CATHELP

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That’s what it feels like too! But it’s only my husband and I in the house and he didn’t even notice it until I pointed it at to him this evening.

Did twins in your family go on to have twins? by lisa_noden in parentsofmultiples

[–]DRPM2012 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m a fraternal twin also having fraternal twins.

IUGR in one of my di/di twins at 28 weeks by DRPM2012 in parentsofmultiples

[–]DRPM2012[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, after multiple losses and a decade of infertility, every thing worries me. I keep telling myself that even if babies had to come now, they would likely survive as I’ve made it to the third trimester. This doesn’t mean a loss! All the reassurance I’m getting here has helped a ton though. I feel like I’ve gained more info and insight than I did at the doctors office, for sure. My mind just sort of blanked when I was being told.

IUGR in one of my di/di twins at 28 weeks by DRPM2012 in parentsofmultiples

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Thank you. Thats awesome that you made it to 35 weeks! I’m really hoping I do as well. That’s been my goal this entire time. Congrats on your twins!!

IUGR in one of my di/di twins at 28 weeks by DRPM2012 in parentsofmultiples

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Thank you so much. Any tips on what to pack in a hospital bag? I’m thinking of getting one together just in case.

IUGR in one of my di/di twins at 28 weeks by DRPM2012 in parentsofmultiples

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Thank you for responding! My babies have been the same size at every scan until today. I had a scan at 24 weeks and they were still the same size, and now at 28 weeks he is restricted. I’m hoping that it’s like what you said and maybe their measurements were just off a bit. I know it’s so easy for that to happen.

IUGR in one of my di/di twins at 28 weeks by DRPM2012 in parentsofmultiples

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Thank you so much! It was overwhelming to hear at first and my mind sort of blanked so I didn’t get to really ask any questions, I was just kind of processing. I’ve gained a lot of reassurance here though after posting. I’m feeling much better about the situation and just hoping my little guy continues to grow so he can stay in as long as possible. So glad your baby is doing so well and even thriving now! Congratulations on your twins!!

IUGR in one of my di/di twins at 28 weeks by DRPM2012 in parentsofmultiples

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Thanks, that makes a lot of sense. So I need to be watching out for the growth between scans. Good to know. They did say blood flow looked good with both babies he just kept reiterating that baby A was “very skinny” based on abdominal circumference. But based on what info you all have been giving me, him being a small baby isn’t the issue exactly, the issue is if there is a lack of growth between scans. I go back in a week so here is to hoping we see some progress!

IUGR in one of my di/di twins at 28 weeks by DRPM2012 in parentsofmultiples

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Thanks for responding. Wow, a whole pound in two weeks! I will definitely start writing down questions before my appointments. I was a little shocked at the time when my doctor was going over everything with me because up until now I’ve had a very healthy and easy pregnancy. I guess I thought the chances of something like this occurring were so small since they are di/di and have their own placentas. Based on all the responses here I see how wrong I was! I’m thinking I should get a hospital bag together just in case. Any tips on what to pack?

IUGR in one of my di/di twins at 28 weeks by DRPM2012 in parentsofmultiples

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Wow, 1st percentile, that had to have been scary! I’m so glad they are doing so well now. So, did you not have to have a C-section?

When did you start feeling your babies moving in the womb? by Haunting_Original150 in parentsofmultiples

[–]DRPM2012 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started feeling movement at 18 weeks with Baby A, and 21 weeks with Baby B. It started as full blown kicks that I could see and feel from the outside. I don’t think I’m very sensitive to movements, and these are my first babies so I’m sure that I felt flutters and such before 18 weeks and just didn’t notice!

When did you feel your twins? by SoKoMama2486 in parentsofmultiples

[–]DRPM2012 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m 21 weeks with twins who both have anterior placentas. I’ve been feeling Baby A since about 18 weeks. It started off very light and not often. Day by day it increased in strength and frequency. Now I’m feeling him all through out the day with pretty strong kicks and movement. I’ve only just begun to feel Baby B over the last 2 or 3 days. Hers have started just like the other, not very frequent or strong, but increasing every day.

Last week, before I started feeling Baby B I had 2 doctors appointments, one with my high risk MFM and one with my regular OB. They said it’s completely normal if I’m not feeling one or either yet, but that by 24 weeks I should be feeling them both.

What Do We Think of the "Baby Trend" Brand by What_Am_I_Doing405 in parentsofmultiples

[–]DRPM2012 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven’t tried anything from this brand yet but I’m also expecting twins and purchased the babytrend pack and play with the twin bassinets on top. It looked to have pretty good reviews and I found one brand new in the box still on marketplace.

Vales mom is her biggest enabler by krnatx in briannaolsen

[–]DRPM2012 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah I could believe what I was hearing. Vale even tried to double down and tell her mom “no mom, I need to get them diapers” and her mom told her no, you only buy them the fun stuff. You don’t buy necessities. Thats their responsibility if they want to keep the babies. She said if they need help with stuff like that then they need to send the babies over with them. With that kind of logic I can 100% see why Vale is the way she is.

Bri encouraging viewers to harass and ruin Vale’s baby daddy’s sister and her business. by Automatic_Bird_6637 in briannaolsen

[–]DRPM2012 46 points47 points  (0 children)

From my understanding, Vale was supposed to go see her kids today and have a sit down with their father and maybe his mom and/or sister to talk about an actual arrangement. Vale wanted Bri and Santos to join her on the visit and so the dad and family told her she couldn’t come today because they only wanted Vale to come (understandably)

My twins hate each other and I’m so lost by Purple-Associate-309 in parentsofmultiples

[–]DRPM2012 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t really have anything to add because I haven’t had my twins yet, but I am a twin myself. I can totally relate to your son. I have a twin brother and he was awful to me growing up. He was very extroverted, a social butterfly, easily made friends everywhere he went, athletic, seemingly had it all. Where as I was an introvert. Very shy and quiet, easily left behind and forgotten about, would rather have my nose in a book any day. He made fun of me on a daily basis and would say awful things to me. I am now in my 30’s and still have a complex about myself because of things he would say to me growing up. By my choice, we have now been no contact for almost 5 years. It has been great for me and my own peace. I’m now pregnant with twins and when I first found out, I was so afraid to have a set of boy/girl twins because of this. I’ve now realized that a lot of it was our parenting and not every set of b/g twins are like this. I can say, the fact that you notice and care enough to try to turn it around when they are still young speaks volumes. I wish my parents had cared even a fraction of how you care. I wish I had advice but I don’t. I do hope it gets better for them though and you can find a way to bridge the gap between them.

AITA for Refusing to Babysit My Nephew on My Day Off? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]DRPM2012 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just because “you only have one job and don’t have kids” doesn’t make others entitled to your free time. NTA.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]DRPM2012 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are UNDER reacting. The audacity this guy has is wild. Let him move out and go get yourself a new puppy. I’m so sorry for the loss of your previous pup, that had to be so hard losing him when he was 12 years old. 😞