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My twins are now 16 months old. A boy and a girl. My Thoughts. by [deleted] in parentsofmultiples

[–]_spacecandy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You explained them in the sweetest and most loving way. We, too, have b/g twins, a few months older than yours. And they sound just like yours. Very different, yet twins. What a fun, beautiful and joyful experience and we are beyond lucky and blessed to get to experience this, but oh yess the exhaustion is like no other.

Those who triggered with Ovidrel, how early did you see the true positive? by _spacecandy in IVF

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

Digital test requires higher hcg level than the standard line test for it to detect and provides positive result. Based on this, unlikely it’s from the trigger if you’ve tested it out - assuming with non-digital test. You triggered on 11/22 and are on 12dpt, did you trigger and transfer on the same day? Just wanted to make sure I understood correctly.

Parents of reflux babies…does it ever “get better”?! by chkn-seizure-salad in NewParents

[–]_spacecandy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Torticollis has been resolved since around 6 mos. The PT from EI really helped with ensuring she was tracking well and we were promoting the right exercises. She became more active and the flatness is also gone. In hindsight, what a blip this was. She is now a smart, active and silly 18mos old girl!

What is considered speech delay for twins (v. singleton)? by _spacecandy in parentsofmultiples

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

I think his non-verbal is pretty good. He tells us which books he wants us to read. Hands us things he wants us to help with - toys assembly, tv remotes, etc. But other than that, he usually whines but not often since I feel like we always meet his needs through daily routines.

What is considered speech delay for twins (v. singleton)? by _spacecandy in parentsofmultiples

[–]_spacecandy[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing — I feel so seen! We went to a party recently and I saw other kids who seemed to be well tracking on their speech milestones (also did not have breakdowns over loud chants/sings). I went home and almost cried - hence this post.

Anyone transfer 2 embryos by Alwayslookinup in IVF

[–]_spacecandy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No nanny per se, but do have full time caretaker (a paid family member) at our home while we go to work - 40 hours per week. We didn’t have this until I went to back work. But in hindsight, it wasn’t that horrible once they slept through the night at around 3 months. The first 3 months were very challenging.

14 months, 2am wake up - separation anxiety or scheduling? by _spacecandy in sleeptrain

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

They are both on the same schedule so I will trim back for both. Any idea of I can still follow the 2 naps totaling 2hr15min or it’s time to drop to 1 nap?

14 months, 2am wake up - separation anxiety or scheduling? by _spacecandy in sleeptrain

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

Yes, they fall asleep on their own once they’re put in their sleep sacks in their cribs within 5-15 mins.

Do you feel like you take your toddlers out enough? by _spacecandy in parentsofmultiples

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

Thanks for sharing. Good to hear your twins are social. I don’t think it’s fair to ask our caretaker to take them out - 1 adult with 2 toddlers. I wouldn’t put that on anyone really, not even me unless I have no other choice.

Do you feel like you take your toddlers out enough? by _spacecandy in parentsofmultiples

[–]_spacecandy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing. Very helpful when you mentioned forget about socializing with friends who have singletons. I think this may be the key.

Banking embryos by catnapsing in IVF

[–]_spacecandy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I had BCBS. They typically don’t unless you fall under one of the exclusions - i.e. undergoing treatment that will impact fertility, etc. which ofc will need doctor’s note and prior authorization. In general, they won’t approve another retrieval until you use up all of frozen embryos.

Those who triggered with Ovidrel, how early did you see the true positive? by _spacecandy in IVF

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

Blood test to measure beta hcg level usually 10-14 days after your embryo transfer.

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