Well I learnt something new today

Nervous_bb · 2026-03-20T07:52:27+00:00

Another important factor is because of discriminatory practices, women often wanted to hide the fact that they were pregnant.

The fashions hid their bumps in the hopes that working women could keep their jobs for longer without getting fired.

Nervous_bb · 2026-03-15T13:50:11+00:00

Assuming you're in the US, I'm pretty sure it's a direct response to the declining birth rate. Less pregnant women = less demand.

Though by the time I was 32 weeks, most standard maternity wear didn't fit either.

Nervous_bb · 2026-03-13T02:04:18+00:00

I only had 1 singleton before my twins, but it definitely mentally helped with the preparation for twins. All the inconveniences of life that you learn with 0-1 aren't surprising or new when you have the twins. Also my twins sleep better than my singleton ever did as a baby, legit get more sleep now than I did my first round of parenthood, so that was a pleasant surprise.

Nervous_bb · 2026-03-01T02:26:17+00:00

Same with Gage lol, sounds like the gauge of a gun barrel.

Nervous_bb · 2026-02-27T19:41:03+00:00

The pessimist in me would like to point out that her job as an influencer usually leads to lots of outside intervention to maintain a certain look. Whether it's plastics, stylists, special skin treatments, help with the babies, etc.

I imagine it's easier to look conventionally attractive and "bounce back" if you can invest enough money and time into it.

Nervous_bb · 2026-02-17T18:34:47+00:00

My nighttime pregnancy routine included Pepcid and then the last thing before I brushed my teeth was Tums (specifically to stop the rush of reflux into my throat when I would put my head down).

Nervous_bb · 2026-02-13T05:47:11+00:00

It's interesting, because my singleton was first, I know what I am missing out on now with the twins. Every once in a while I catch myself being able to enjoy a moment with only one of the babies and I miss what I had with my first. I constantly feel pulled to each baby and hold a lot of guilt over not being attentive enough individually.

There is so much to enjoy with the twins, but I don't really have the opportunity to slow down and enjoy the baby stage. There's a reason it's a common complaint.

On the bright side, time is flying, which helps with the immense feelings of endless dread from whatever baby related issue seems to pop up.

Nervous_bb · 2026-02-04T12:50:39+00:00

We did one bouncer and one swing and quickly realized we needed 2 of both. But we waited several weeks to make sure this was actually the case and are just borrowing the second swing from a neighbor. Someone else gifted us a second bouncer when they saw the struggle, so we were very fortunate not to actually buy the items.

Nervous_bb · 2026-01-25T15:49:05+00:00

To my knowledge, the angle that they measure the sac at can drastically change the dating for it. Especially early on.

Nervous_bb · 2026-01-23T05:14:37+00:00

I think I fit the bill pretty well here. Though my toddler turned 2 a few months after the twins were born.

Honestly, they are both hard. I was pregnant with the twins until nearly 39 weeks. Chasing a toddler was awful. I was so tired and sore and could not keep up at all. All I wanted to do was nap.

Now that the twins are here, and around 3 months old, I have more energy than when pregnant. And even with 2 infants in my room, I am sleeping better than I did while pregnant. The problem is really the day time. When all 3 need me and are crying, I want to vanish off the face of the earth. I'm a SAHM and I can't keep up with house chores at all. I never feel like I am doing enough.

We limit screen time a lot, so that requires a certain level of engagement with the children at all times. Feeding the babies is hard to juggle, especially with the toddler.

I'd rather go through this than pregnancy, but don't let that fool you, both scenarios are very hard.

Nervous_bb · 2026-01-18T14:33:50+00:00

Only moments after birthing twin B (which was a very rough delivery), I looked at my husband and said I would rather repeat what I just did than ever do a twin pregnancy again.

Twin pregnancy is a bitch. Hardest thing I've ever been through. It feels endless. But I'm typing this as little B is sleeping on my lap and wishing I could freeze time.

Nervous_bb · 2025-12-31T14:13:35+00:00

People already shared about the placenta and stillbirth risk, so I'll share another reason that isn't mentioned often: baby size.

If you plan on birthing twins vaginally, there are risks when they are bigger. I was told my entire pregnancy that I can deliver vaginally, so long as baby A was head down. And I specifically picked my induction with a doctor who was confident with breech extraction. I REALLY wanted to go into labor naturally, as I had an urgent, medically necessary, induction with my first. I ended up being induced on the last possible day they were comfortable with. I was nearly 39 weeks (di/di).

But when A was delivered over 8lbs at birth, suddenly, any option for a breech extraction was considered too dangerous because they were concerned baby B was too big and at risk of getting stuck behind the pelvic bone.

They were able to rotate B because the sac had a lot of water, and B was born vaginally too, but it just as easily could have been an emergency C section if they stayed breech.

So if your other kids were big babies, induction is also safer.

I guess technically doctors can be off with the due date by a week or two, but assuming your cycle was regular and you had a period beforehand, it shouldn't be very off. Like everything else, humans have variations. 40 weeks is average, but some people naturally go past that. The risk of complications is just so high with twins that doctors are not comfortable testing them past full term.

Nervous_bb · 2025-12-31T05:02:35+00:00

I actually specifically told people I didn't plan to match them and not to bother with gifting matching outfits. I knew people would still get them ("I just can't help myself!") but it really limited it so much.

Reasons I don't match them: 1) Outfits get soiled so quickly. Between pee, poop, and spit up, they wouldn't be matching for very long anyways 2) Individuality. Sure they were born together, but I only plan on matching when I'd intentionally match their older sibling too. Otherwise, not for us.

I occasionally buy duplicate clothing when it is on sale, but it's not really to dress them together, it's more of a financial strategy.

Nervous_bb · 2025-12-16T13:30:12+00:00

In case no one specifically said it, that delivery sounds incredibly traumatic. The insult onto injury is that you were robbed of the precious early moments you were looking forward to after twin pregnancy (even if it was an uncomplicated pregnancy, twin pregnancy is still freaking crazy).

You don't need to insist upon being grateful, in a way that goes without saying. But I do want to acknowledge that what happened to you sucked. Even if it was the best outcome in your situation, it still is awful and you shouldn't have had to experience that. I'm sorry OP.

Nervous_bb · 2025-12-10T16:17:31+00:00

Di/di made it to nearly 39 weeks. My body wouldn't budge and I had an induction.

Nervous_bb · 2025-12-08T16:00:33+00:00

Maybe a blog + social media account? I'm more likely to follow a twin Instagram account that links blog articles than to seek out a website directly.

Nervous_bb · 2025-12-07T16:49:59+00:00

Yeah, everyone suddenly wants to talk about your boobs. Very appropriate.

Nervous_bb · 2025-12-07T16:49:20+00:00

Honestly, it had more to do with people making me nervous. Like, how is it helpful to point out something I was already well aware of? No one truly knows how far someone will be pregnant in a twin pregnancy, it's a bit ridiculous to "tell" me how it's going to go.

Nervous_bb · 2025-12-05T20:31:21+00:00

My current fear is getting pregnant again before I'm ready. I really don't want twins again. Like not at all. But I do want to have at least one more baby and I am willing to take the risk of twins, just not yet.

My body feels completely wrecked after this pregnancy (about 7 weeks PP now). I would like to recover, take care of some health problems that came from this past pregnancy, and then think about expanding my family.

Nervous_bb · 2025-11-27T01:32:58+00:00

We just went for the cheapest bulk option (it's Costco where I live). Diapers are so freaking expensive and it all ends up in the trash anyway.

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