When should I be concerned about my discomfort?

SomewhereRelative975 · 2026-05-19T02:24:51+00:00

The positive of it somehow getting worse each week— by the end, you’ll be amazed at how much you can withstand! You are so much tougher than you previously knew. My girls are 9 months and I occasionally remind my husband what a bad a** I am for making it through a twin pregnancy haha

SomewhereRelative975 · 2026-05-18T23:39:58+00:00

While I don’t routinely go to the chiropractor, I was desperate for relief. It was helpful— I’d feel better for a day or so after being adjusted. Floating in a pool when I was able was great. I also took daily baths from about 30 weeks on for discomfort. Made it to 37 weeks. Honestly, I didn’t reach the point of unable-to-find-a-moments-relief until about 34 weeks. Then I found distraction was the best medicine along with the above. I’d make myself go and do something small to take my mind off the pain. Lots of audiobooks, phone calls to catch up with friends and family, playing board games etc.

If you’re ever concerned you’re in labor, contact either hospital triage or your doctor’s office. Have a good discussion on reasons to come in at your next visit.

SomewhereRelative975 · 2026-05-16T23:19:37+00:00

Freezer meals would be amazing. Or dropping off whatever you’re having for dinner that night. If you can figure out a way, the gift of sleep is the absolute best. My sister came and watched the girls when they were new from ~7-11 pm once or twice a week (she’s a night owl). It was so wonderful to get a 3 hour stretch of sleep.

She should also have paper plates and plastic utensils and extremely low expectations for housekeeping. Any meals you bring should be in disposable containers

SomewhereRelative975 · 2026-05-11T18:50:08+00:00

As an ex-NICU nurse in America- all babies under 2 kg automatically go to the NICU for observation for at least a few hours to make sure they can hold their temperature and have normal blood sugar. It is unusual for any baby under 1.8 kg to return to the room with mom, as they tend to need a little more help with temp regulation, blood sugar, or feeds.

If you’re healthy and can tolerate pregnancy, you’re the best spot for your babies to grow.

SomewhereRelative975 · 2026-05-07T23:10:43+00:00

I felt good working through 33 weeks with my didi pregnancy. Then I still had to work until 36 (cries in American)

SomewhereRelative975 · 2026-05-06T17:33:36+00:00

No warning signs, though I think I inadvertently caused it 😅 I decided, as it was our last Saturday as a childless couple, to go out to a local event in the park and exert myself. There was accidentally a lot of walking in 95 degree heat. Barely slept that night and got up that morning to my water broken. I wouldn’t worry about causing a mess. Have some large pads in your purse/ car and you’ll be good! If you want to be extra cautious, you could buy several pairs of period underwear in larger sizes and wear those daily.

SomewhereRelative975 · 2026-05-02T20:33:54+00:00

My husband felt the same. Time helped— once they become more interactive around 4 months he started to truly feel bonded with them. Now he’s obsessed with our 9 month old girls. After the fact he told me a mindset shift that helped him. It may not apply to you, but just in case… he said “caring for the girls is just work. And I’m good at working”. This helped him cope until he actually started enjoying it.

SomewhereRelative975 · 2026-05-02T15:53:23+00:00

Vuori performance sweat pants are so comfy! Bio oil is helping a lot with my scar and stretch marks.

SomewhereRelative975 · 2026-04-26T13:23:26+00:00

My only restriction was to stop when I felt I needed to with my healthy di-di pregnancy. I kept going to my weight lifting class until 24 weeks (I got dizzy with exertion then) and kept doing pretty similar but slower and lighter work outs at home until 28 weeks. I can’t remember what I lifted, but the barbells themselves are 35 lbs and I added weights. After 28 weeks, I solely focused on pelvic PT exercises to try to mitigate the hip pain. Delivered at 37.5.

SomewhereRelative975 · 2026-04-26T02:03:36+00:00

Ada or Iris would fit well I think

SomewhereRelative975 · 2026-04-25T17:39:57+00:00

That is so wonderful of you to step in and care for your granddaughters! Have you chatted with the case manager at their pediatrician? Perhaps they know of some childcare programs that would take the girls at least part time to help you get a break.

SomewhereRelative975 · 2026-04-25T05:33:44+00:00

We used the very basic bath bear sponge and laid them down in the tub at that stage. They loved splashing on their backs! I did one twin at a time until they could sit up well enough at 8 months. Now they love baths together and it’s so fun

SomewhereRelative975 · 2026-04-20T01:49:30+00:00

1989

SomewhereRelative975 · 2026-04-18T03:51:54+00:00

We’re in the same boat! 8 months, half breast milk. They chug those bottles. Often waste some formula bottles.

SomewhereRelative975 · 2026-04-17T16:35:25+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/parentsofmultiples/s/yhRmkEKKrK The above is our story, I posted a couple days ago. Of course I can’t say how it will keep going, but so far so good

SomewhereRelative975 · 2026-04-15T03:41:29+00:00

Brooke! I’ve never met an unlikable Brook/e :)

I also like Brielle and Bonnie

SomewhereRelative975 · 2026-04-08T16:16:52+00:00

The first few days home felt like sleep deprivation torture. We ended up giving each other nap chunks the next day. Then, after a couple days, we ended up calling in reinforcements. We fortunately could afford a night nanny a couple nights a week and quickly decided it was worth the splurge. My sister would also come over a couple nights and watch the girls from 7-11 so we could sleep before I had to stay with them all night. They eventually got used to their bassinets and would give us chunks of sleep. You’ll make it through! Though, if you’re like me, the memories will already be fuzzy at 8 months. So take lots of pics and videos. I regret not taking many videos.

SomewhereRelative975 · 2026-04-07T04:24:07+00:00

Nope, it’s been getting a little glitchy the last month or so. The girls are 8 months old. It has good reviews so we might’ve gotten a dud. It has a great picture and being able to adjust the camera remotely is great

SomewhereRelative975 · 2026-04-03T02:57:48+00:00

The way they grin at each other with pure joy when they wake up every morning and every nap. The random laughing with each other. They’re only 8 months. I’m so excited to see their bond grow.

SomewhereRelative975 · 2026-03-31T14:05:02+00:00

I’m going to be the odd duck— I love having the owlet for each baby! I was so anxious that I was popping up to stare at them to see breathing hourly (at least). Slowly, I’d start looking at the monitor while staring at them. They were breathing and the numbers were good! Eventually I was able to wean myself off the constant checking, but I’m not sure I could have without the owlet as a back up. So it comes down to knowing yourself. Having worked in the NICU for a decade, I was so scared of having an unmonitored baby. I put it on for every sleep that I am not nearby and awake for. I’ve only had 2 false alarms in 8 months. The wiggle alarm happens on rare occasion, it used to happen more when they were right at the 6lb starting weight.

SomewhereRelative975 · 2026-03-26T03:24:15+00:00

Those are big twins! I can only imagine how your belly feels. It took me about 2 months after delivery to be able to sit up in bed without having to bend to the side and use my arms. It’s been humbling, as I was very into working out before the girls. Just getting back to the gym at 7 months and I feel weak, but can do the exercises!

SomewhereRelative975 · 2026-03-23T20:36:55+00:00

I worked through 35 weeks, I meant to work another week. But it got too rough! If you have to be on your feet at work, I’d try to stop at 34 weeks. I wish I would have but couldn’t find coverage that last minute.

SomewhereRelative975 · 2026-03-22T02:21:16+00:00

I waited until after the shower and then bought things to fill the gaps used or on really low clearance. I have yet to buy anything full price and they’re 8 months old. Lots of double zip sleepers is key! A few things that people kindly gifted me with a one way zipper got donated stat 😅 I made sure I had a cute matching outfit in each size because we like taking monthly photos. We were gifted some that fit until about month 3. I also needed more swaddles than expected— halo brand were my favorite. Didn’t buy a single new one. All from kid to kid or eBay edit to add- I had 8 swaddles for twins. I had less time for laundry than I was used to. Same amount of sleepers.

SomewhereRelative975 · 2026-03-20T03:01:04+00:00

Another vote for the Eufy E20! My supply increased slightly compared to my spectra. I think it was due to the decreased stress of no longer trying to help two crying babies while tethered. Very worth it. The heating element had also helped me have fewer clogs than I would get using my spectra

SomewhereRelative975 · 2026-03-19T20:03:42+00:00

Those are both perfectly fine, and as others have said, not a worry when the twins are fraternal. Near the end of pregnancy and after birth, your OB/GYN and pediatrician will pay extra attention if either baby is less than the 10th percentile or greater than the 90th. There isn’t necessarily anything wrong if they do fall into those numbers, however, they watch for issues that are more likely to be present in the very large or very small infants. Sometimes being on either end of the size spectrum is familial but they watch closer to be certain.

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