still in shock!!

[FiveInTheBed]

:fingerscrossed: Hi there... forgive me if I ramble but I am still in shock from my 8week ultrasound today.... firstly Caelan turns one this month and we're still accepting the fact that I have fallen pregnant 6months earlier than planned with #2... then... we discover that #2 will be #3 aswell!!!

maybe i should post this in "age gaps" , but I'm after as much help a possible!
Thinking about going to a sleep centre as ds still wakes constantly and feeds 2-3 times during the night on top of 3bf per day and 3 meals plus loads of snacks.
He drinks from a cup or straw cup but won't drink milk, don't really want to take a step backwards to the bottle ( which he rejected anyway) ... do I attempt to bf the twins or go the bottle-maybe invest in an electric pump???

hmmm... sooo much to think about...gulp 3 under 2... I know its been done before, so any advice??!!!
(please)

[borntobemummy]

wow! Congratulations, that's awesome news!! As far as advice goes, afraid I probably can't offer any - just count your blessings!

[MumsieMel]

OH WOW CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :smiliedance: :smiliedance:

[Oscar's mum]

oh wow, congratulations!

[LittleBoysRock]

How fantastic!! Congratulations. :D

Sorry I cant help with the questions as I only have a 10 month old son but wanted to wish you all the best with the pregnancy.

[Mum&bubs]

Congrats :thumbsup:

[~Danni~]

Wow what a suprise:D I have no advice but just wanted to say congrats!!

(I think getting #1 all under control with sleeping and stuff will make life easier:yes: )

Good luck with ALL of your bubs:yelclap:

[Pixie]

whoo that must be a lot to take in!!!

Congratulations!!

[SuperWoman]

Congrats!!! You have been trully blessed!!!!!:smiliedance: :smiliedance:

[Percy]

That is wonderful news! Congratulations on your two little miracles!:smiliedance:

[Smurfette]

Congratulations, I can imagine you must be in shock. I certainly would be.
Liv still wakes up for 2 feeds a night plus everything else you have mentioned, and she is 9 months. Not a lot of difference in age.

A breastpump will come in handy so other people can help you out with feeding, as I think you will probably need it. But regardless of that, I think your one year old will probably not be feeding at night in 7 months, he will slowly wean himself :fingerscrossed: . Have you tried feeding him water when he wakes up?

[Rockett]

Sorry Nichole,no advice here either,but just wanted to say...

:smiliedance: Congratulations!:smiliedance:

[Ky]

I have a friend who had twins and then another little one 17 months later ... I know it is the reverse situation, but I will ask her your questions!

They are lovely kids and she copes incredibly well ... the twins have just turned 5 and the little one will be 4 in september!

Congratulations! I would have also had 3 under 2 if my dd's twin had have made it past 9weeks gestation.

Take care of yourself and don't worry too much ... I don't believe that we are gifted with any children that we cannot cope with ... we need support, but ultimately we are very capable of looking after the children we are given!

[Bubble*Crazy]

Congrats on your double surprise ... can't help with any advice, I'm afraid, but I'm sure you'll be fine! :yelclap: :thumbsup:

[Tam-I-Am]

OMG :eek: WOW! Congratulations!

As for breastfeeding - I haven't breastfed twins, but breastfeeding is a demand and supply dealy - if you're feeding two, you'll make enough for two. But an electric breast pump may not be a bad idea for times that you need to be away from the bubbas for a period of time - ie if you want to go out for lunch with girlfriends a leave the bubbas at home with DH.

[reAllytee]

I havent any advice but just wanted to say :


:smiliedance: CONGRATULATIONS :smiliedance:


Good luck with everything im sure the ladies around here will be able to offer you some great advice & help :D

[Cupcake]

I have 2 friends, 1 has a 22 mth boy & 6 mth identical twin girls & the other has 22 mth boy and 7 week twin girls!!!
They are doing well with alot of help from there very good friend(ME :p )
They said it is hard but they are alot more relaxed this time around & realise you just cant jump the second bub(or bubs & toddler)cries for attention, unlike you did with the first.
You will get a routine & do fine :thumbsup:
Just start cooking meals now and freezing them that way you will have 6mths worth of Dinners & one less job :D
Good Luck & Congrats

[SassyMummy]

Wow...that would be quite shocking! Congrats though!

Anyway...for the breastfeeding...well, you've got a while to wean your son off the breast and to settle his sleeping habits...best do it now before your two newbies arrive!

I would definately suggest a breast pump...I imagine you're gonna need TIME OUT a fair bit with THREE LITTLE ONES on your hands!:rolleyes: :D

[FiveInTheBed]

wow, thanks for all the congrat's!

all of our family and friends are extremely excited aswell-dp and I are slowly getting our heads around the idea...every now and then we just share a look, shake our heads and laugh.

Ds is sleeping a little better, still waking for that comfort boobie though, so might have to be strong and try the water thing (whilst wearing earplugs!) its just so easy to put him to bed all boobie juice drunk and watch him drift off. It still breaks my heart and actually stirs up my m/s @3-4in the morning to listen to him crying and eventually sobbing in his sleep(once dp or I have layed him down over 15 times).

Seriously thinking about creating a list of things we may need to purchase(beg ,steal or borrow) and as the time draws nearer double check and then go crazy! Sounds horrible , but I am nervous about the pregnancy going ahead without any dramas.

Thinking about getting some "baby dolls" to treat as real babies around home...eg sharing toys, play time and bath time etc to get Cae used to having other bubs around- has any one else tried this idea?

Again thanks for all your well wishes...and I do feel truly lucky:yes:

[TwoBlue]

Congrats on your twins !!

Double the love ! How wonderful :smiliedance:

No advice from me but my best friend had twin boys the week after her
DS turned 2 !!

Her twins are now 26mths old and she's still alive
(although somewhat frazzled most of the time :laughing: )

[kadownie]

Well- congratualtions!! You will be a busy lady, but you will cope!! I have 21 month old twins- they are lovely! I totally understand the shock factor- I found out at 11 weeks- cried for about a week- it wasn't really in my plan- but I wouldn't change it for the world. I also have breastfed them (and continue to do so)- a breastpump is a great idea- I used mine for 6 months.

Feel free to PM me for any hints- my biggest one for your pregnancy is rest rest rest and eat!!

[zenifa]

Congratulations!!! Once the shock wears off you will be counting your double blessings!!
I know of a friend who had twin girls when her DD turned 2 and it has been a handful, but with supportive family and lots of organising she is managing. I have another friend who had twin boys, with three older children (3-7yrs), and they have no family support, but are managing well too - I am sure it will be the same for you. Good luck, rest up and enjoy your pregnancy!!

[twins+another]

Hi, Congratulations from me as well.

I am sort of in the reverse situation to you. I found out I was pregnant again the week after my twins turned 1!

My suggestions would be to wean your son off the breast asap because carrying a twin pregnancy will require all of your strength. I also would call Karitane or Tresillians (or whoever else is in your area) about going to sleep school with your little one. I took my twins at 14 weeks and I have never regretted it for a single second! Also stock up on clothes, nappies, everything, early because you will get incredibly huge and absolutely exhausted!

Good luck, feel free to PM if you want

Karen

[V8]

Hi, well my mum had my brother who was 18 months old when me and my twin sister were born. She breastfed us till we were nine months old. Tandem fed, but only ever in private, never in public as she had to strip from the waist up. There are some great breastfeeding products out there now to discreetly feed in public. Also with our cots when we were little we slept in the same cot, we were also so little we were bathed in the bath or laundry sink. I don't know how my mum did it, but we are 24 now and we are all ok. :D So i'm sure you will survive. What a lovely surprise! :D

Oh - and at least you know now that you are having twins so you can prepare, my mum didn't know she was having twins till she actually gave birth to me! LOL

[iluvmeboyz]

wow congrates on pregnancy Twins thats great i hope it all goes well

[Briswegian]

My best friend had twins and she coped marvellously. She did stay by home for the first six months though because of feeding/sleeping. She joined a twin message board and found it really helpful.

I remember when she found out she had twins. We were at work and she came in looking like death. I couldn't ask her how her ultrasound went becuase we had clients in. When they left I plucked up the courage to ask her about it fearing the worst and all she could manage to say after a long pause was THERE'S TWO HEARTBEATS! Needless to say the shock wears off and all of the hard work of parenting two infants paid off now as they play together and keep each other occupied.

Good Luck!