OHbaby! Forums : Twins or Triplets or more! https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:08:34 +0000 Sat, 11 Jun 2016 02:27:14 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=23153 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Congrats Stephen!You are a good...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5898712&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5898712 Author: KathyAhern209695
Subject: 23153
Posted: 11 June 2016 at 2:27am

Congrats Stephen!
You are a good husband,it's really important to get prepared for the new baby.
]]> Sat, 11 Jun 2016 02:27:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5898712&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5898712 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : I am just breathtaking by some...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5893959&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5893959 Author: Stephen200374
Subject: 23153
Posted: 01 February 2016 at 6:26pm

I am just breathtaking by some people stories. That must be great wanting to have more and more kids. My wife is pregnant with our first child now and I am struggling how to support her) I just want to say that you people make our planet happier by bringing new people!]]> Mon, 01 Feb 2016 18:26:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5893959&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5893959 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Congrats to your sister!It is...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5883477&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5883477 Author: mumoftwins
Subject: 23153
Posted: 09 May 2015 at 10:48pm

Congrats to your sister!

It is a fun ride having twins :)

Best thing you can do is be there for her...... let her moan and vent, make her cups of coffee/tea or Milo..whatever without asking and do those boring housework jobs for her when you visit (before and after the babies arrive!!!)I remember my MIL's frozen meals and my SIL arriving one day with lunch and a box of nappies when our boys were 4 weeks old! The rest is mostly a blur even though we had pretty easy babies!

]]> Sat, 09 May 2015 22:48:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5883477&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5883477 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Hi, not me but my sister is pregnant...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5883314&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5883314 Author: Bridget Lisa
Subject: 23153
Posted: 05 May 2015 at 6:42pm

Hi, not me but my sister is pregnant with twins due in next month. It's her first time and we're all very excited. ]]> Tue, 05 May 2015 18:42:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5883314&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5883314 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Hi, I have 5 kids already and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5858293&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5858293 Author: tams_munchkins
Subject: 23153
Posted: 10 January 2014 at 10:04am

Hi, I have 5 kids already and am expecting identical twins, due 8th july. Exciting and scarey!]]> Fri, 10 Jan 2014 10:04:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5858293&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5858293 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : I just thought i would say hi...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5857233&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5857233 Author: smiliemum
Subject: 23153
Posted: 28 December 2013 at 3:59pm

I just thought i would say hi to everyone, I have a son who has just turned 1, and am expecting identical twins 12 July 2014. It was a bit f a shock as there are no twins in the family, but we are very excited and hoping the pregnancy continues to go as well as it is doing :)]]> Sat, 28 Dec 2013 15:59:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5857233&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5857233 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Congrats on your latest addition...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5853638&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5853638 Author: Kels152
Subject: 23153
Posted: 09 November 2013 at 9:39am

Congrats on your latest addition Hibiscus! How are the behaviour probs going?

Congrats to those who have recently had twins, and who have found out they are pregnant with twins! How are you all going?

Our twin girls turned 1 a couple of months ago and I am loving this age. They are so much fun and learning so much every day. Not walking yet but not far away! We are having trouble with one getting a bit jealous of the other at the moment, every time I go to pick up Isabella Ruby will come racing over crying for me to pick her up and starts climbing all over me. Isabella has bad eczema so we have been spending a bit of time comforting her lately and constantly putting on creams etc. Trying to give Ruby her own special time too and pick her up first etc so she feels special. Also having a prob with fighting already!! They do the usual fighting over toys but Ruby is a real bully and is always hitting Isabella in the face with toys etc...Anybody else have this prob?]]> Sat, 09 Nov 2013 09:39:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5853638&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5853638 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Hey, I thought I post an update...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5847365&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5847365 Author: Hibiscus
Subject: 23153
Posted: 02 September 2013 at 10:48am

Hey, I thought I post an update here, I am now a mum to 3 yr old twin girls and a newborn (arrived July 2013), another little girl. We are dealing with behaviour issues with the twins since the baby has arrived, I hope it'll get better with time. How is everyone?]]> Mon, 02 Sep 2013 10:48:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5847365&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5847365 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : I am having a big Facebook break...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5843463&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5843463 Author: Emu
Subject: 23153
Posted: 23 July 2013 at 9:14pm

I am having a big Facebook break so may check in here every now and then. My Identical twin boys Matteo and Elliot are 13 months. Congrats to all the newly pregnant twin Mums :)]]> Tue, 23 Jul 2013 21:14:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5843463&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5843463 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Congrats Chic_Geek! Busy times...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5835642&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5835642 Author: Danda08
Subject: 23153
Posted: 19 May 2013 at 9:10am

Congrats Chic_Geek! Busy times ahead for you!

Here is the link to the NZ Multiple Birth Facebook page - awesome group of people
https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/NZMBA/

And here is a link to the Multiple Birth Buy & Sell Page
https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/123166521216143/

You will be entitled to homehelp through WINZ once the babies arrive as you already have an under 5 year old.]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:10:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5835642&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5835642 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Hi Everyone. Have just found out...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5835533&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5835533 Author: Chic_Geek
Subject: 23153
Posted: 17 May 2013 at 5:48pm

Hi Everyone. Have just found out that I'm 8+3 with twins. Totally shell-shocked as I also have a 6 month old daughter.... Is there a Facebook multiples group by any chance? ]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 17:48:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5835533&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5835533 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : I hear ya. I cried for 2 days...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5832962&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5832962 Author: Danda08
Subject: 23153
Posted: 19 April 2013 at 7:26pm

I hear ya. I cried for 2 days after finding out, hubby couldn't understand why I wasn't over the moon. That said, multiples are awesome, hard work but the special moments make up for it.

Cool that your MW is experienced with twins, that will make a huge difference. ]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:26:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5832962&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5832962 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Thanks Danda. I think it all...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5832913&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5832913 Author: Mum2ET
Subject: 23153
Posted: 19 April 2013 at 1:45pm

Thanks Danda. I think it all kind of hit me this morning and after doing the school run I couldn't stop crying.
I spoke to my MW and luckily she had plenty of experience delivering twins so is still able to my MW and will refer me to the hospital OB further down the track.
 
Think I will wait until I have a scan at 8 wks and if everything still looks OK will check out the NZMBA page :-)
]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:45:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5832913&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5832913 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Congrats Mum2ET! I so know that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5832878&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5832878 Author: Danda08
Subject: 23153
Posted: 19 April 2013 at 8:22am

Congrats Mum2ET! I so know that feeling of shock (even though twins run in my family and I suspected I was still shocked). I think they should be able to see how many placenta's there are by 7 weeks.

Get used to scans, you'll have A LOT! You'll also get referred to an OB - standard practice for multiple pregnancies but you can also have an independent midwife if you wish.

I was starving for the whole first trimester and ate all the time to ward of the nausea but still lost weight and yep the tiredness is crazy, I used to leave work early to go home and sleep!

There's a great Facebook page for parents of multiples with lots of support (NZMBA) and also a page for buying/selling twin stuff at great prices cos we all understand how expensive having multiples is (NZ BUY/SELL/SWAP TWIN CLOTHES/TOYS)

Welcome to the crazy, amazing world of multiples :-)

]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:22:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5832878&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5832878 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Hi. Just dripping my toes...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5832831&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5832831 Author: Mum2ET
Subject: 23153
Posted: 18 April 2013 at 4:04pm

Hi. Just dripping my toes in here. I have 2 kids- aged nearly 6 and 3 and found out yesterday that I am pregnant with twins. This pregnancy was a complete surprise so still getting over the shock of twins (there is no history on either side of the family). At the this stage its very early days- only 5w 4ds- only reason I had an early scan was to get an ETD but thought she was joking when she found 2 sacs. They could see 2 sacs and an embryo and yolk sac within each one and I have to have a scan in 3 weeks to check all is OK. 
 
Would someone be able to tell me at what stage I should know if they share a placenta?
Very,very tired at the moment and not sleeping very well at night as I can't seem to relax. Also the constant hunger.
 
]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:04:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5832831&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5832831 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Hi guys new to these things im...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5828251&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5828251 Author: Lorin107376
Subject: 23153
Posted: 02 March 2013 at 7:25pm

Hi guys new to these things im pregnant with twins due in april have a 2 and 4 yr old how is every1 elses pregnancy going any advice still scared as im a single muma]]> Sat, 02 Mar 2013 19:25:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5828251&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5828251 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Congrats on the arrival of your...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5828054&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5828054 Author: Danda08
Subject: 23153
Posted: 28 February 2013 at 1:15pm

Congrats on the arrival of your girls Manz! Hope you're all settling in at home now.

Congrats Mon! I found out at my 12 week scan too. I don't have any other kids but can't imagine you would need to change much right now. You will be entitled to 240 hours (I think that's the amount) of homehelp which you can use for a cleaner or nanny etc when the twins arrive. I know some people use student nanny's for this cos they are cheaper. I've also heard there is a decent amount of paperwork to get it sorted so might be worth getting that started with WINZ. ]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:15:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5828054&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5828054 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Hi Everyone, We just found out...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5827849&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5827849 Author: mon2011
Subject: 23153
Posted: 26 February 2013 at 3:13pm

Hi Everyone,

We just found out yesterday that we are expecting twins! Total surprise at the 12 week scan - so slightly terrified! All seems good so far?

I already have a toddler - is there anything I need to change about my day to day doings this early on? I know later on I'll be more tired etc than last time but now... it all seems ok? ]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:13:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5827849&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5827849 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Our baby girls were born on 6...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5827550&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5827550 Author: Manz0607
Subject: 23153
Posted: 23 February 2013 at 5:01pm

Our baby girls were born on 6 February 2013 - Jenna Elise born 6lb3oz and Hannah Louise born 5lb9oz at 36.5w by emergency c-section. Both at last scan were head down ready to go and the day I was induced due to pre-e they decided to flip and go breech, unknown to us until I was denied an epi due to low white blood count and had to make a decision to go natural or not, was 5-6cm at the time and we decided to do a quick scan to check all good to go, thank goodness we checked as it could have turned bad very quick. So was very drama filled and with my own blood pressure issues we ended up a total of 14 days in hospital but now home and growing well :)

]]> Sat, 23 Feb 2013 17:01:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5827550&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5827550 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Thanks Danda and Kels! I was having...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5824418&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5824418 Author: Shells79
Subject: 23153
Posted: 21 January 2013 at 9:38am

Thanks Danda and Kels! I was having a terrible day! It's amazing the stages they go through and how fast they change eh! Day sleeps have improved again. Who knows for how long, i'm sure they will still have their moments. Neither of them will take a dummy. I keep trying every few days when i'm desperate but they are just not interested. I have white noise too which seems to help them settle too. I also got the "Love to Swaddle" swaddle and that also seems to help. I can't believe how much the crying upsets me though. You would think i would be used to it by now! I can borrow a hammock through the multiples club so i may do that. Thanks for the advice ladies, much appreciated!

I hope everyone is well :)]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2013 09:38:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5824418&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5824418 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Congrats Sarah D!! How exciting...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5823985&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5823985 Author: Kels152
Subject: 23153
Posted: 16 January 2013 at 4:32pm

Congrats Sarah D!! How exciting :)

Seagersbaby - I found I went through phases of thing - not being able to sleep, needing to pee alot, everything I had tended to last for a while and then get better, by the end as huge and uncomfortable as I was I was sleeping better than I did early on so I hope it gets better for you too :)

Aww Shells hang in there hun!! We have days like that too - lately Ruby has been screaming in the afternoons and it's so hard to calm her down. Our girls tend to get like that when they are overtired, going through a growth spurt, or have had abig day out the day before. I would do as Danda suggested - maybe get him up and do the routine again, or put them in a pushchair and go for a walk? When one of ours gets like that sometimes the only thing that halps is to get them and have them cuddle into you on the couch - usually then crash out straight away. Im not someone who picks my babies up when they cry - I like to let them self settle, but when they get really upset like that and im pulling my hair out I know that will work. I dont do it again the next time in case it starts a habit and they don't usually get upset again so it works well for me. Hope you find something that helps! We use dummies as comforters for ours and wouldnt be without them. Big hugs xo]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:32:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5823985&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5823985 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Awww Shells, I feel for you....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5823926&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5823926 Author: Danda08
Subject: 23153
Posted: 16 January 2013 at 8:55am

Awww Shells, I feel for you. It really is tough when they won't settle. And if they're anything like my two, they get into a cycle of overtiredness.
Most pro sleep training advocates advise against sleep training until at least 5 months.

A few things off the top of my head.

Given that it's been an hour already you might need to get them up and do the feed, play, sleep routine again.

How long were they up before you tried putting them down? Often in the morning the awake time is less than usual so you could try settling them at 45-60 mins.

Can you seperate them for a bit? Bring one into the lounge? One crying baby is def easier to deal with than two and stressing about the other one waking is horrible (I still do it!)

Have you got the fan going? Even though it's not hot, the white noise might help. Or have you got a radio you can tune to static?

Have you tried using a dummy? I don't like dummies but gave them to my two out of deseperation at the same age yours are. While they weren't a cure they did work a bit.

Tight swaddling

And the miracle cure for us was using hammocks for day sleeps. Do you know anyone who could lend you one? We started with one and it worked so well we promptly got another one. My girls had all day sleeps in them until they were 6 months.

Hang in there, you'll nail it but it does take some hard work.

]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2013 08:55:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5823926&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5823926 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Does anyone have any advice on...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5823924&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5823924 Author: Shells79
Subject: 23153
Posted: 16 January 2013 at 8:35am

Does anyone have any advice on sleep training? My 2 are 3.5 months old. Is this to early to sleep train? Most of the time they are good sleepers but today is a nightmare! Luckily they sleep well at night but day sleeps are hard. I was blaming the heat but it's not hot today and they are so unsettled. Hearing the crying really gets to me too. I keep going in to re settle them but this just seems to make it worse. They really look exhausted and need to sleep. It's been an hour now. and they are still screaming. Declan was asleep but Ailish eventually woke him up. This is so hard....]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2013 08:35:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5823924&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5823924 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Hi everyone!Does anybody have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5823913&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5823913 Author: seagersbaby
Subject: 23153
Posted: 16 January 2013 at 5:35am

Hi everyone!
Does anybody have any issue with sleeping? I find once ive had a trip to the toilet thats it im awake, ive lay awake for a few hours, trying to get back to sleep, sometimes i get up, its so frustrating? Any advice is welcome, apart from ' you had better get used to it' LOL ]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2013 05:35:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5823913&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5823913 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Hello, We are now 20 weeks along...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5823853&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5823853 Author: Sarah_D
Subject: 23153
Posted: 15 January 2013 at 3:24pm

Hello,

We are now 20 weeks along and have found out we are having two little boys.
]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2013 15:24:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5823853&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5823853 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Hi everyone, i havent been getting...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5823844&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5823844 Author: seagersbaby
Subject: 23153
Posted: 15 January 2013 at 2:08pm

Hi everyone, i havent been getting the email updates so didnt realsie people are posting. Thanks for the congrats we are growing fast and congrats to kels, gorgeous babies, Hi shels and baby giraffe, and anyone else ive missed :)
Hope everyone is OK.
From the scan, yes i was just on 6 weeks, i thought i was a few days over but i wasnt and thats why we didnt see anything from the first scan as twin 2 was a bit smaller than twin 1. im excited to go to our next scan so we can see the babies again!
Baby giraffe - i didnt know i was having twins and my HCG levels we about the same and then all of a sudden they shot through the roof, hopefully yours will do the same, are the testing you regularly?]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:08:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5823844&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5823844 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Shells they are GORGEOUS!!!! Loving...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5823782&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5823782 Author: Kels152
Subject: 23153
Posted: 14 January 2013 at 9:41pm

Shells they are GORGEOUS!!!! Loving the pics!!! Yay for sleeping through the night, thats awesome, nice for you to get some decent sleep! Ours sleep after every feed during the day for between 1-3hours, although when it's really hot they wouldn't sleep at all, we were wrapping them and it was too hot but they wouldnt sleep unwrapped. We have just gotten back from our holiday in Oz and it was so hot there - they slept unwrapped straight away and have been ever since which is awesome, now they sleep even on hot days but still need a fan for their room.

Trip to Oz was good, the girls were pretty good on the plane, slept for about an hour in the bassinette so we got to eat and even watch a bit of a movie which was great. They let us take our Mountain Buggy all the way to the gate which was the biggest thing we were worried about, front packs are def a must though when going from gate to plane and plane to baggage pickup.

Congrats on your pregnancies seagersbaby and baby giraffe!! I have 4 month old frat girls - we had two sacs and placentas also and the girls look quite similar so may one day get the test done unless they start looking really different. They say ID twins have the same eye and hair colour and otherwise can have totally different face shapes etc - is this true?It looks as though our girls eyes are starting to change to diff colours.

We had our first scan at 5-6weeks and there was two sacks but one baby was much smaller and we were told at the next scan we would probably only have 1 baby - but next scan there were 2 with great heart beats and the same size. Not sure what seeing no yolk sacs means babygiraffe - did the radiologist (?) say much about it?
]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2013 21:41:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5823782&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5823782 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Hi BabygiraffeCongrats on your...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5823460&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5823460 Author: Shells79
Subject: 23153
Posted: 11 January 2013 at 9:12am

Hi Babygiraffe

Congrats on your pregnancy! Sorry i have no advice but 5 weeks is early to have a scan. Perhaps it was just a little to early? We didn't have our first scan till 9 weeks....]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 09:12:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5823460&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5823460 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Hi Twin Mummies I have just...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5823401&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5823401 Author: babygiraffe
Subject: 23153
Posted: 10 January 2013 at 2:56pm

Hi Twin Mummies

I have just been for a scan and found out we are pregnant with twins. The only thing is that my hcg hasn't doubled - it went from 2750 to 4900 in two days....I figured it would've more than doubled with twins! Today at the scan (I'm 5 weeks) they could see two sacks but no yolk sack. The scan lady said she would've like to have seen one at this stage. So I'm not feeling very optimistic. Just wondered if anyone else has been through this with twins and come out the other side.]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:56:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5823401&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5823401 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Welcome Seagersbaby! Congrats!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5822953&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5822953 Author: Shells79
Subject: 23153
Posted: 06 January 2013 at 11:03am

Welcome Seagersbaby! Congrats! I have fraternal boy girl twins. They are 14 weeks tomorrow. Such an amazing journey! This is a great place to get advice!

All the best and look forward to seeing more posts from you :-)]]> Sun, 06 Jan 2013 11:03:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5822953&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5822953 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Thanks Danda!The day sleeps are...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5822952&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5822952 Author: Shells79
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Posted: 06 January 2013 at 10:58am

Thanks Danda!

The day sleeps are starting to get a little easier. I think the heat has a lot to answer for too. We have started swaddling again and this seems to have helped. Plus we bought a fan for their room. They seem to have a decent sleep in the morning and then another at about lunch time. Later in the day though at around 2:30pm-3pm it seems to turn to custard! They don't want to sleep and we end up killing time till we can put them down for the night at about 5:30-6pm at that time they are really grumpy. There is so much to learn eh! I'm amazed at how much sleep they are actually supposed to be getting. I ended up ringing Plunket because i thought surely we can't expect them to sleep 12 hours over night then have naps during the day as well but they said we should still be trying to get them down within the hour to an hour and a half.]]> Sun, 06 Jan 2013 10:58:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5822952&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5822952 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : That&#039;s odd about the one...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5822899&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5822899 Author: Hibiscus
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Posted: 04 January 2013 at 10:23pm

That's odd about the one sac appearing to be empty to begin with, bub must've been hiding somewhere...]]> Fri, 04 Jan 2013 22:23:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5822899&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5822899 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : I don&#039;t remenber being cold...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5822898&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5822898 Author: Hibiscus
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Posted: 04 January 2013 at 10:21pm

I don't remenber being cold at all. Quite the opposite, although much later in the pregnancy, I was always feeling warm (didn't want to write hot). So don't know, Seagersbaby, perhaps you feeling cold is unrelated to being pregnant. Could you just be getting a cold?]]> Fri, 04 Jan 2013 22:21:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5822898&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5822898 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : HI everyone! I found out at 7...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5822829&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5822829 Author: seagersbaby
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Posted: 04 January 2013 at 8:49am

HI everyone! I found out at 7 weeks as i had a scan, i had a scan at 6 weeks and there was one empty sac and one with a foetus in, then the following week there were 2 heartbeats and 2 sacs!

Just a question, is it normal to feel cold, i keep feelng really cold and have to wrap up with a blanket, last night i has 2 duvets on, not sure of its just the hormones, i dont want to go to the doctor if its something thats just the norm!

]]> Fri, 04 Jan 2013 08:49:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5822829&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5822829 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Congrats Seagersbaby and welcome...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5822810&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5822810 Author: Danda08
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Posted: 03 January 2013 at 10:23pm

Congrats Seagersbaby and welcome .
Just to share my story, I had 2 sacs and 2 placentas so was told non identical as well but we had our twins tested at 18 months and they are ID. There are quite a few families I now know who have also been given wrong info during the pregnancy so if your babies are same sex and look similar it's worth finding out.
Here's some info if you feel like a read

Hibiscus I dropped the day sleeps when we moved them into beds at the end of last year. I'd been forcing days sleeps for ages anyway and even a small nap meant they were a complete nightmare to settle at night. They adjusted really quickly thankfully cos the afternoons were pretty feral with no sleep initially and bedtime is now a much more peaceful and less prolonged affair!

Totally keen to catch up soon. We're free most days in Jan]]> Thu, 03 Jan 2013 22:23:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5822810&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5822810 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Welcome Seagersbaby! And congratulations!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5822789&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5822789 Author: Hibiscus
Subject: 23153
Posted: 03 January 2013 at 6:49pm

Welcome Seagersbaby! And congratulations! Twins are great! Must be very exciting for you and your DH. How did you find out? I found out at my twelveweek scan. Had no suspicion although quite bad MS.

Danda, no daysleeps?! Mine still sleep, although sometimes very late in the day and a bit random. Need to catch up.]]> Thu, 03 Jan 2013 18:49:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5822789&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5822789 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : HI im 8 weeks pregnant with twins!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5822786&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5822786 Author: seagersbaby
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Posted: 03 January 2013 at 6:19pm

HI im 8 weeks pregnant with twins! Non Identical, first pregnancy, lovely surprise! and very exciting :)]]> Thu, 03 Jan 2013 18:19:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5822786&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5822786 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Happy New Year Ladies, Lovely...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5822763&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5822763 Author: Danda08
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Posted: 03 January 2013 at 10:46am

Happy New Year Ladies,

Lovely photos Shells and yay to sleeping through the night. As for day sleeps those little ratbags def need more than none or 20 mins to keep growing & developing (at 4 months the recommended amount is 11-12 hours overnight and 3-4 hours during the day).

Mine gave me the runaround at about the same age with day sleeps - so much so that I even considered going back to work and getting a nanny cos it felt too hard! That was actually the time I joined OB, I was so desperate for some tips. What worked for us in the end was going back to tight swaddling, dummies and putting them in hammocks for their day sleeps (they stayed sleeping in the hammocks during the day till they were about 6 months). Mine were also catnappers (45 mins) so they stayed on 3 day sleeps till they were quite old.

TheSleepstore.co.nz has lots of great articles on sleep and also a FB forum page you might find useful. Hope you find something that works to get them settling, my two have just dropped their day sleeps and it certainly does make for a long day!



Edited by Danda08 - 03 January 2013 at 10:49am]]> Thu, 03 Jan 2013 10:46:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5822763&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5822763 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Well my two are now sleeping through...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5822753&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5822753 Author: Shells79
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Posted: 03 January 2013 at 9:24am

Well my two are now sleeping through the night, yay! I feel normal again! Kels do your two sleep at all during the day? We don't get any day sleeps now they are sleeping through. I still try though and we would be lucky to get maybe 20 mins if we are lucky. I guess this is the trade off but hard to entertain 2 babies all day especially when they get grumpy cause they are tired! It's so good having them sleep through the night though. Lats night they slept 12.5 hours!

I hope everyone is having a great start to 2013!]]> Thu, 03 Jan 2013 09:24:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5822753&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5822753 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Awww, nice photos Shells and Kels!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5822637&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5822637 Author: Hibiscus
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Posted: 01 January 2013 at 2:37am

Awww, nice photos Shells and Kels! Your babies are getting so big already! I remember things were starting to get a little bit easier and a bit more fun around 4 months. Hope everyone had a good Xmas. And Happy New Year!]]> Tue, 01 Jan 2013 02:37:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5822637&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5822637 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : one more with their uncle Jason...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5822590&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5822590 Author: Shells79
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Posted: 30 December 2012 at 8:51pm

one more with their uncle Jason :)]]> Sun, 30 Dec 2012 20:51:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5822590&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5822590 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : I hope this works! Finally here...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5822589&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5822589 Author: Shells79
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Posted: 30 December 2012 at 8:47pm



I hope this works! Finally here are Ailish and Declan! My photographer friend took some picks for us. Bubbas were 7 weeks old when these were taken :)]]> Sun, 30 Dec 2012 20:47:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5822589&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5822589 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : /lurker in/Hi Ladies,Just wanting...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5822426&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5822426 Author: Séraphine
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Posted: 28 December 2012 at 4:30pm

/lurker in/

Hi Ladies,
Just wanting a quick recommendation on a twin umbrella stroller?
The one I was quite keen on (Childcare) is over $300!
I'll definately look at 2nd hand, just to use about town with a toddler and 3 year old, preferably with lie flat for NB.
Thanks ]]> Fri, 28 Dec 2012 16:30:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5822426&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5822426 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Hi Shells,Ours were the same at...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5822178&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5822178 Author: Kels152
Subject: 23153
Posted: 22 December 2012 at 11:56am

Hi Shells,

Ours were the same at the beginning too - we have always had a 4 hourly routine for feeding and will always wake them both, at night we fed them 4 hourly - they would have two night feeds at 1am and 5am, then we started feeding on demand through the night and they would go for 5 or 6 hours before wanting a feed, then it went to 7 or 8 hours, then we cut out the late feed (usually 9pm), and because they were sleeping till 7 or 8am, we finished with a 7 or 8pm feed and they just sleep right through. We always fed them in dim lighting at night and didnt talk to them, made it as boring as possible so they knew it was sleep time! Also like Danda made sure they had lots during the day so they would sleep through the night with full bellies. Cant wait to see a photo!!

]]> Sat, 22 Dec 2012 11:56:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5822178&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5822178 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Shells I deliberately routine...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5821570&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5821570 Author: Danda08
Subject: 23153
Posted: 14 December 2012 at 1:38pm

Shells I deliberately routine fed my girls with the intention of getting them sleeping through the night as as soon as poss. The plan was to fed them up during the day so they had enough store to get them through the night.

So during the day I fed them 3-4 hourly, gave them an EBM bottle early in the evening so DH could help (and cos I found the cluster feeding exhausting). I also woke them around 10.30pm for a late feed (tried dreamfeeding but it didn't work).
They started sleeping through the night at 10.5 weeks and dropped the late feed around 5.5 months which was when I introduced solids. They probably would have been fine without it earlier but I never thought to drop it until one started refusing it.

Yep we've had the Santa photo done, bit harder than previous years cos they were a bit apprenhensive about Santa, hehe.

To post a photo select the arrow icon for full reply editor and then click one of the image uploader/inserter images :-)

Edited by Danda08 - 14 December 2012 at 1:41pm]]> Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:38:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5821570&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5821570 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Kels your girls are beautiful!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5821347&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5821347 Author: Shells79
Subject: 23153
Posted: 12 December 2012 at 8:38am

Kels your girls are beautiful! Love the outfits too! Wow! 12 hours sleep overnight! That sounds amazing :) at the moment we are stoked if we get 5 hours. Normally it's 3-4 hours. I'm sure we will get there soon. Any advice on how to get them to sleep through the night? I've just been demand feeding. During the day if only one wakes i don't wake the other to feed but at night i i wake them both. It feels a bit mean but chances are if i don't wake the other one they will wake when i am feeding the first one. Anyway you know how it goes!

Danda08, you are going to have a fun xmas! Have you had your photo's with Santa? It must be such a fun age. I bet they keep you busy too!

Kels, how do you upload a photo? I'm hopeless, i consider myself to be fairly computer literate but not when it comes to Oh Baby! :)]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2012 08:38:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5821347&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5821347 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Hey ladies, I hardly ever come...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5821288&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5821288 Author: Danda08
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Posted: 11 December 2012 at 4:15pm

Hey ladies, I hardly ever come in here anymore, not sure what made me check it today.

Congrats Shells, so great your babies had such a brief stay in hospital and that you've got BFing sussed.

Welcome Sarah_D, hope things are going well for you.

Your girls are delish Kels! So alike too

My girls are coming up 2.5 years now and xmas is going to be so much fun with them this year. Better fly, they're trying to kill each other!!]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:15:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5821288&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5821288 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Hey ladies! Hope all of the preggie...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5821264&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5821264 Author: Kels152
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Posted: 11 December 2012 at 1:03pm

Hey ladies!

Hope all of the preggie mums and new twin mums are doing well. Congrats guest 78702 on your twin pregnancy!Hope it's going well so far :) I have fraternal girls who are 3 months old, happy to help with any questions if you ever have any. All of the girls on here have been so helpful during my pregnancy and after.

Yay so great to hear from you Shells!!! I have been thinking about you alot and wondering how you have been getting on. Sounds like a very fast labour and good that it all went well and your little ones didnt have to spend much time in scbu! Love the names :) Fantatstic you are breastfeeding - I am in awe of you. Can't wait to see a pic! It is def hard work, but when you get those smiles it's so so worth every minute. The girls have started to really notice each other now, they will look at each other and smile and touch each other, it just melts your heart.

We are all doing well, Isabella and Ruby are now 3 months old, we have lots of smiles & they are so active now - loving to kick constantly, and we are getting lots of cooing and baby "talk". They have just started sleeping 12 hours over night which is just amazing, ice to wake up feeling fresh after a good sleep. We are off to Ozzie in 2 weeks so will be interesting to see how that goes - the flight, time difference and the heat. Here is a pic of the girls (sorry if its huge):


]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 13:03:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5821264&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5821264 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Hello, first time mum expecting...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5821262&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5821262 Author: Sarah_D
Subject: 23153
Posted: 11 December 2012 at 12:46pm

Hello, first time mum expecting twins, likely fraternal, now 15 weeks along due May 2013.

Nice to meet you.

]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 12:46:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5821262&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5821262 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Hi ladies! It&#039;s been ages...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5821249&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5821249 Author: Shells79
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Posted: 11 December 2012 at 11:20am

Hi ladies! It's been ages since ive been on here! Had my babies at 35+3 weeks. They were born on October 7th. Slack eh! Havent been on here to update everyone. Babies names are Ailish and Declan. Ailish was 2.1kg and Declan was 2.4kg. Declan spent 3 days in NICU as he had some fluid on his lungs and had 24 hours under the lights as he was a bit jaundice. They are both doing well and getting big fast!!

My waters broke at 6:45am on a Sunday morning and by 10:10am they were born by C-section. I had started contracting so felt a bit ripped off that i didnt get to push but none of that matters now that they are here.

I must say, it's been a hard road! It's harder than i expected but so rewarding watching them grow. I'm managing to fully breastfeed them which i'm so happy about although that is also really hard work! Not sure what i expected but i think everything is hard when your so sleep deprived. I don't know how you ladies with other children do it. Two is enough for us :)

Kels hows things with you? I hope everyone is well. I'll post a pick soon if i can work out how to do it!]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 11:20:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5821249&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5821249 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : hi mumoftwins, wow your twins...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5819920&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5819920 Author: Hibiscus
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Posted: 26 November 2012 at 3:29pm

hi mumoftwins, wow your twins are 6 years! I can't believe that ours will be celebrating their 3rd christmas this year! They're 2 yrs 5 months. I hope all the bubbas that have been born recently are doing well. And the mums and pregnant women too!]]> Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:29:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5819920&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5819920 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Wow been awhile since I&#039;ve...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5819175&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5819175 Author: mumoftwins
Subject: 23153
Posted: 15 November 2012 at 9:09pm

Wow been awhile since I've been in here....and looks like everyone is busy too!!
Hope everyone's twins and triplets are doing well and no one is stressing over Xmas
We are looking forward to our 1st proper holiday in....well ever! 5 days at the beach...bliss! The twins are just about to finish their first year at school and will be turning 6 in January Where did the time go?? ]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2012 21:09:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5819175&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5819175 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Thanks Upsy Daisy, things are...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5816008&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5816008 Author: Kels152
Subject: 23153
Posted: 08 October 2012 at 4:36pm

Thanks Upsy Daisy, things are going well with us

Shells how are you going? You cant have too much longer to go! Hows the carpal tunnel?]]> Mon, 08 Oct 2012 16:36:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5816008&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5816008 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Haven&#039;t been on in ages (was...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5816006&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5816006 Author: UpsyDaisy
Subject: 23153
Posted: 08 October 2012 at 4:12pm

Haven't been on in ages (was Jules1980).... my b/g twins are 2.5 years now!

Lovely lovely pic Kels... hope all is going okay for you now, those newborn baby days are a bit of a blur for me now. ]]> Mon, 08 Oct 2012 16:12:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5816006&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5816006 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Thanks Hibiscus & T-Pup! The breastfeeding...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5814637&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5814637 Author: Kels152
Subject: 23153
Posted: 26 September 2012 at 2:45pm

Thanks Hibiscus & T-Pup!

The breastfeeding is no longer going :( I couldnt breastfeed my daughter and this time It was actually going really well so I was stoked and loving it! Isabella was a great feeder & latcher, but Ruby has poor sucking reflex and was losing too much weight because she was getting so tired trying to breastfeed and not getting enough, then when we went to top her feeds up with formula she was so tired she wouldnt drink any of that either, so midwife suggested just feed her formula and we started her on a teat with a faster flow so she didnt have to suck so hard and now shes doing so well and keeping up with Isabella. I stopped b/feeding Isabella when my partner went back to work,he only had a week off and the day before he went back we were trying ways of me feeding them both at the same time and it just wasnt working, we couldnt figure out how it could be done and I was having one of my BAD days so we decided to formula feed both. Was stoked to have breastfed them both for a week though as I couldnt at all with my first, and we went into it saying from the begining that we would do the best we could. Am a little gutted though...but at the same time it's nice having them feeding 4hourly and sleeping well - I dont know how you twins mums who breastfed both did it and I have SO much admiration for you.]]> Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:45:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5814637&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5814637 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Congratulations Kels! Your babies...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5814533&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5814533 Author: T_pup
Subject: 23153
Posted: 25 September 2012 at 4:18pm

Congratulations Kels! Your babies are gorgeous! Loving the fuzzy hair :) And so good to hear a positive natural birth story.]]> Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:18:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5814533&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5814533 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Kels! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5814383&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5814383 Author: Hibiscus
Subject: 23153
Posted: 24 September 2012 at 8:58am

Kels! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your babies are just gorgeous! (Sigh, I want babies, not toddlers!) Sorry I haven't been able to check in here for a few days and am now kicking myself that I haven't as I have missed out on your great news! Your birth story sounded pretty similar to mine. You did so well! How is the breast feeding going? I found it pretty painful for quite a while...]]> Mon, 24 Sep 2012 08:58:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5814383&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5814383 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Yea I used to love it when my...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5814341&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5814341 Author: Kels152
Subject: 23153
Posted: 23 September 2012 at 3:51pm

Yea I used to love it when my partner went to work in the morning and I could spread out across the bed!]]> Sun, 23 Sep 2012 15:51:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5814341&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5814341 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : haha Shells, I had kicked hubby...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5814339&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5814339 Author: Danda08
Subject: 23153
Posted: 23 September 2012 at 3:11pm

haha Shells, I had kicked hubby into the spare room well before 33 weeks! (on the grounds that I was disturbing him with my loo visits every 45 mins)]]> Sun, 23 Sep 2012 15:11:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5814339&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5814339 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : They are so gorgeous Kels! How...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5814336&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5814336 Author: Shells79
Subject: 23153
Posted: 23 September 2012 at 2:29pm

They are so gorgeous Kels! How exciting :) lots of hair too! I'm 33 weeks so still a ways to go. I think sleeping during the day is easier because it's just me in the bed and i can sprawl out :)]]> Sun, 23 Sep 2012 14:29:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5814336&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5814336 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Wow Danda thats so interesting!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5814329&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5814329 Author: Kels152
Subject: 23153
Posted: 23 September 2012 at 12:33pm

Wow Danda thats so interesting! Will definately keep that in mind!

Ohh no poor you!! Hope your day gets better ]]> Sun, 23 Sep 2012 12:33:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5814329&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5814329 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Awww they are gorgeous Kels! (cluck...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5814313&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5814313 Author: Danda08
Subject: 23153
Posted: 23 September 2012 at 8:44am

Awww they are gorgeous Kels! (cluck cluck).

There's been some really interesting discussions on the NZMBA FB page over the past few weeks regarding same sex 'frat' twins. Two more mum's (who were told frat with 2 sacs and 2 placenta's) have just had their twins tested and they've both come back ID. I would say if your girls stay looking pretty similar it might be worth testing.

My two are going free to a good home today, been up since 3am, the little so and so's ]]> Sun, 23 Sep 2012 08:44:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5814313&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5814313 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : WOW giant pic!!! ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5814303&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5814303 Author: Kels152
Subject: 23153
Posted: 23 September 2012 at 7:03am

WOW giant pic!!!]]> Sun, 23 Sep 2012 07:03:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5814303&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5814303 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Here is a pic of our new babies,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5814302&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5814302 Author: Kels152
Subject: 23153
Posted: 23 September 2012 at 7:02am



Here is a pic of our new babies, Ruby on the left, Isabella on the right - 2 weeks old this Tuesday They are Fraternal & look quite similar but also really different if that makes sense! I couldn't tell which was which in the beginning - especially if I was looking at just one of them, but I can now and it's easy to tell them apart when they are side by side.]]> Sun, 23 Sep 2012 07:02:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5814302&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5814302 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Oh that sounds awful! Yea I know...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5814301&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5814301 Author: Kels152
Subject: 23153
Posted: 23 September 2012 at 6:45am

Oh that sounds awful! Yea I know what you mean about the sleeping, I found it easier to sleep during the day too and couldnt go without having a nap either in the morning or mid avo. My sleeping did get better tho towards the end, weird but I was getting a decent sleep in the last month or so - hurt like hell to roll over but apart from that I could sleep...earlier on I just couldnt sleep, so maybe it will get better for you? How many weeks are you now Shells?

Things are going pretty good, we have our good and bad days - usually based on how much sleep i've had & how hormonal I am haha! They are pretty well behaved though, don't really cry unless it's coming up to feed time - Isabella always cries if her hat slips down and covers her eyes though lol. They are basically just eating and sleeping so its not too bad at the moment! It's so amazing having two - twice the cuddles & happiness :)]]> Sun, 23 Sep 2012 06:45:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5814301&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5814301 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Love the names Kels! Yeah the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5814266&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5814266 Author: Shells79
Subject: 23153
Posted: 22 September 2012 at 5:04pm

Love the names Kels! Yeah the carpal tunnel is terrible. It wakes me up in the night it's so sore. Everyone has said to me to make sure i rest up before the babies come and get as much sleep as possible but i have been having terrible sleeps so kind hard! For some reason though it is much easier to sleep during the day.

How's everything going with your beautiful girls?]]> Sat, 22 Sep 2012 17:04:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5814266&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5814266 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Ohh sorry to hear you have to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5814173&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5814173 Author: Kels152
Subject: 23153
Posted: 21 September 2012 at 10:33am

Ohh sorry to hear you have to go through that Shells, doesn't sound fun! :( I cant be much help, I didn't get any of that, but I really hope it gets better :)]]> Fri, 21 Sep 2012 10:33:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5814173&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5814173 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Did any of you ladies experience...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5814172&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5814172 Author: Shells79
Subject: 23153
Posted: 21 September 2012 at 10:02am

Did any of you ladies experience carpal tunnel with your pregnancies? I've got it really bad, not fun at all. I have so much swelling in my hands and feet too. MW isn't concerned as my BP is fine. Any tips on how to reduce the fluid retention apart from putting feet up?]]> Fri, 21 Sep 2012 10:02:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5814172&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5814172 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Thanks Manz and Shells Looking...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5813552&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5813552 Author: Kels152
Subject: 23153
Posted: 14 September 2012 at 4:13pm

Thanks Manz and Shells Looking forward to hearing about the next new arrivals! Hope all is going well for your pregnancies :)]]> Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:13:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5813552&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5813552 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Wow Kels! Congrats! What a great...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5813540&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5813540 Author: Shells79
Subject: 23153
Posted: 14 September 2012 at 2:24pm

Wow Kels! Congrats! What a great story! Sounds like everything went so well! Nice you don't have to stay to long in hospital either! Very happy for you :-)]]> Fri, 14 Sep 2012 14:24:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5813540&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5813540 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Congratulations Kels.. I have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5813492&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5813492 Author: Manz0607
Subject: 23153
Posted: 13 September 2012 at 8:16pm

Congratulations Kels.. I have been following your posts, great to hear of your natural birth, I am hoping for one myself. And of course any helpful hints you come across in the coming months will be much appreciated
Enjoy your new babies ]]> Thu, 13 Sep 2012 20:16:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5813492&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5813492 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Well done Kels! And congratulations...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5813409&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5813409 Author: Danda08
Subject: 23153
Posted: 13 September 2012 at 8:49am

Well done Kels! And congratulations
]]> Thu, 13 Sep 2012 08:49:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5813409&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5813409 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Hi everyone, our gorgeous girls...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5813392&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5813392 Author: Kels152
Subject: 23153
Posted: 13 September 2012 at 12:13am

Hi everyone, our gorgeous girls Ruby & Isabella were born yesterday morning (Tues) - Isabella at 8.07am weighing 2.79kg, and Ruby at 8.45am weighing 2.73kg.

Water broke at 11pm Mon night, went straight in but nothing was happening, midwife tested & confirmed it was my water but wasnt sure which sac it had come from, so she broke Twin A's membranes to get things moving. Twin A was LOP so I was having decent contractions but not really getting anywhere. Ended up having an Epidural which was fantastic, and after I was able to relax I dilated the remainder pretty quickly. Pushed for about 10mins until Isabella was born, everything well with her. Then Twin B decided to stay breech and was unable to be turned, her heart rate was good so the Dr and Midwife opted for breech delivery which was hard but not too bad at all. Once she wasdown low enough I prob pushed for about 20minutes and Ruby was born. She was a bit floppy and stunned for they had to get her breathing sorted which was very scary, but with so many people in the room we felt very well looked after & everyone did an amazing job at letting us know what was happening. After 10mins or so I had both bubs skin to skin and everything winding down - no tear or anything& recovery is really really good! Both girls are doing well - think we can go home tomorrow. They had a lot of mucus they've had trouble coughing up which has been a bit scary, but that seems to have cleared up today and their feeding is getting better :)

Such a novel!! Thought it might be helpful for you Shells to hear about my experience, it's been really amazing and nowhere near as scary and complicated as I thought... :)]]> Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:13:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5813392&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5813392 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : All good here Kels, wow your so...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5813241&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5813241 Author: Shells79
Subject: 23153
Posted: 11 September 2012 at 5:02pm

All good here Kels, wow your so close! It's great to have finished work but i have to say i am getting a tad bored. I never thought i would say that! It's nice being able to have a sleep and put my feet up during the day though. I have had terrible Carpal tunnel so havent been sleeping very well so just as well i'm not working and having to function on no sleep!

Oh my gosh, next time we here from you you would have had the babies probably! All the best eh! Can't wait to hear your good news!!!]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:02:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5813241&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5813241 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Yea well I&#039;ve done my research...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5813100&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5813100 Author: Kels152
Subject: 23153
Posted: 10 September 2012 at 4:19pm

Yea well I've done my research and the best time to have twins is between 37-38weeks because after 38weeks there are more risks of still birth and your babies losing weight etc - just like after 41weeks with 1 baby I guess. So I went in there saying I don't want to go over 38weeks, and that's why my midwife started doing a sweep last week - so I would hopefully have them before hitting 38weeks. I think the OB is letting me go till 38+2 because he thinks i'll go before - but who knows, it's up to my body!!! ]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:19:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5813100&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5813100 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Crazy how different OB&#039;s...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5813091&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5813091 Author: Danda08
Subject: 23153
Posted: 10 September 2012 at 3:43pm

Crazy how different OB's do things. My OB basically said they would be coming out at 37-38 weeks no discussion.]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:43:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5813091&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5813091 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Thanks Danda & Hibiscus Still...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5813076&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5813076 Author: Kels152
Subject: 23153
Posted: 10 September 2012 at 1:38pm

Thanks Danda & Hibiscus

Still waiting for these bubs! The Dr at the hospital wanted me to go closer to 39weeks before inducing me but I've had a bad experience with the Dr who was on that day so he said they'll do it at 38+2 so I get a dif Dr which was a big relief. I'm not keen on going over 38wks and he seemed to think that I would have them before then naturally so fingers crossed.
I haven't had any other signs labour might be starting sometime soon since the contractions last week so a bit gutted, but have another sweep tomorrow which will hopefully get things moving...not holding my breath this time tho!!]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:38:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5813076&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5813076 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Gosh, Kels, they&#039;ll let you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5813014&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5813014 Author: Hibiscus
Subject: 23153
Posted: 10 September 2012 at 7:57am

Gosh, Kels, they'll let you go that far! I can't imagine you'll get to 38+2 if you already had contractions and had your show. I can imagine you can't wait to have your babies out (if they aren't there already by now!)! All the best!
My impression was they could set everything up for an epi but only inject the drug into the line when needed. And if is has to be really quick they can give you an injection (or so) which gives you a fully blown paralysis all the way down, rather than the gradual one that you get with an epi, or in case of emergency they give you a full anaethetic (sp?) but I must admit I am not fully up to date... anyone?]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2012 07:57:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5813014&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5813014 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Kels152 wrote:One question...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5812932&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5812932 Author: Danda08
Subject: 23153
Posted: 09 September 2012 at 7:28am

Originally posted by Kels152 Kels152 wrote:

One question I have is I've been told I may need an epidural when I get in there in labour, which is fine by me, but do they mean they will actually administer it when I get there, or will they set it up in case I need it at some stage...?


I was told they would probably administer it so that if an emergency c-section was needed there would be no delays.]]> Sun, 09 Sep 2012 07:28:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5812932&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5812932 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : No baby news here Hibiscus! Don&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5812835&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5812835 Author: Kels152
Subject: 23153
Posted: 08 September 2012 at 8:47am

No baby news here Hibiscus! Don't think they want to come out! I had a sweep on Tuesday & midwife said my cervix was already soft and she was able to stretch it to 3-4cm which she said was a good sign. After my sweep had my show & regular B/H for the rest of the day, some contractions that night which were 15mins apart for a couple of hours but then fizzeled out to nothing. And still nothing! Waiting waiting waiting. Midwife said she thought it would def happen before Friday but it hasnt.
Will have another sweep on Tues if still nothing, and Im booked in for an induction in 10days time on the 18th when I'll be 38weeks +2. So I have an end date which is great, but really hope to go before then.

One question I have is I've been told I may need an epidural when I get in there in labour, which is fine by me, but do they mean they will actually administer it when I get there, or will they set it up in case I need it at some stage...?

How you doing Shells? Nice to be off work I bet!!]]> Sat, 08 Sep 2012 08:47:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5812835&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5812835 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : I keep checking back as I am curious...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5812816&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5812816 Author: Hibiscus
Subject: 23153
Posted: 07 September 2012 at 11:58pm

I keep checking back as I am curious whether there any baby news from Kels! I must say though, that it took me a week before I was able to post again after my twins were born. And that was from SCBU, in hindsight, I am surprised that I managed to post at all. But our July 2010 thread was really close at the time and we all had buddies that we were texting from hospital so they could post baby news on the page. So I was keen to find out how everyone else was getting on and sharing my news.]]> Fri, 07 Sep 2012 23:58:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5812816&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5812816 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Wow Kels! Great weights! That...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5812228&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5812228 Author: Shells79
Subject: 23153
Posted: 04 September 2012 at 10:09am

Wow Kels! Great weights! That is awesome :) It must be such a relief to get to 36 weeks :)]]> Tue, 04 Sep 2012 10:09:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5812228&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5812228 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Hi All, Thanks for your advice,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5812184&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5812184 Author: yes!twins!
Subject: 23153
Posted: 03 September 2012 at 9:31pm

Hi All,

Thanks for your advice, it really helps to hear it from people who have/are experienced/ing twin pregnancy first hand, makes decisions so much easier.

T_pup - nice to have made contact with someone around the same number of weeks as me, I haven't met anyone pregnant with twins down here yet (but have a good friend here with a singleton pregnancy so I'm not completely alone).

Kels152 -wow, 36 weeks, all the best for your appointment tomorrow.

I have my anatomy scan on Wednesday, I'm pretty excited about it, I can't wait to see them again and find out what sexes they are.

]]> Mon, 03 Sep 2012 21:31:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5812184&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5812184 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Hi Mel, Congrats on your twins!!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5812114&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5812114 Author: Kels152
Subject: 23153
Posted: 03 September 2012 at 12:44pm

Hi Mel, Congrats on your twins!! I'm 36weeks at the moment with Frat girls, and if I had of had to move house 2weeks ago there is no way I could've managed it. There is the risk with twins that they come early, and I dont know about everyone else but for me at 34weeks it was hard just walking, let alone moving house, so I would say you would want to be all in and settled by then so you can relax a bit

I have looked into flying with babies as we are going to Oz when they are 12-16weeks old and when booking our tickets I noticed that some airlines wont let you travel with 2 if you're on your own, so may pay to have a look around and see which airlines allow it. All the best!

Just had my 36week scan and based on babies measurements they are estimated at 2.7kg(6lb) each! Have a sweep tomorrow and hospital appt so will have a better idea of how it's all going. Eeeek not long now! Can't believe I've kept them in this long!!]]> Mon, 03 Sep 2012 12:44:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5812114&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5812114 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Hi Mel, welcome and congrats!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5812107&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5812107 Author: Shells79
Subject: 23153
Posted: 03 September 2012 at 12:15pm

Hi Mel, welcome and congrats! I moved house at 24 weeks and it was pretty hard, even though i had lots and lots of help. If i were you i would make sure your settled before 34 weeks. I'm 30 weeks now and have just finished work. Things are starting to get hard now. You will be surprised how quickly things become harder. I was feeling great before our move but since then i'm feeling less and less comfortable. In saying that the health of our babies is great and i've had no problems at all but i think it's important to listen to your body :)]]> Mon, 03 Sep 2012 12:15:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5812107&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5812107 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Actually, just checked the info...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5812101&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5812101 Author: T_pup
Subject: 23153
Posted: 03 September 2012 at 11:28am

Actually, just checked the info with an airline, and looks like some airlines will allow you to take more than one child under 2, but you need to buy a seat for at least one of them. Sorry for the confusion!]]> Mon, 03 Sep 2012 11:28:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5812101&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5812101 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Hi Mel Congrats on the twins!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5812100&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5812100 Author: T_pup
Subject: 23153
Posted: 03 September 2012 at 11:26am

Hi Mel

Congrats on the twins! I'm 21 weeks with mono/di twins so pretty close to you :)

I've been told that you can't fly with two babies on your own. Just airline policy unfortunately. I think it's allowed once they turn 2.]]> Mon, 03 Sep 2012 11:26:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5812100&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5812100 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Hi Mel, welcome and congrats. I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5812068&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5812068 Author: Danda08
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Posted: 02 September 2012 at 9:00pm

Hi Mel, welcome and congrats.

I would say yes you probably want to be unpacked and settled by about 30-32 weeks just in case. Things can change so quickly with a multiple pregnancy. In my case I was at work one minute and in hospital the next, with babies born a week later at 33+6.

I know of a few people who have carried their twins to near term and have gone straight on the ward with the babies after they are born, then home a day or 2 later but I know far more who have had premmies who have been in hospital for several weeks.

My girls were completely fine with no health issues but we still had an 18 day stay in hospital until they were big enough and feeding well enough to come home.]]> Sun, 02 Sep 2012 21:00:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5812068&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5812068 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Hi All, I&#039;m new on here,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5812034&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5812034 Author: yes!twins!
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Posted: 02 September 2012 at 3:04pm

Hi All,
I'm new on here, currently almost 21/40 with Di-Di twins. It seems like there's a few supermums here, and I think I'm going to have to be... I am wondering if you have any advice on two things:
1. I'm planning on moving from Christchurch to Hawkes Bay at 34/40... should I be more realistic and move earlier? I'd be able to have the removalist pack and move our things, also my car, but given twins are more likely to come early, should I perhaps be already in Hawkes Bay?
2. I'm potentially going to need to fly to Sydney at the start of Feb, the twins could be as little as 4 weeks old. It would be just me and the twins flying... am I dreaming this could happen?
Any advice would be great,
Mel]]> Sun, 02 Sep 2012 15:04:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5812034&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5812034 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : All the best Kels! Let us know...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5811466&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5811466 Author: Shells79
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Posted: 29 August 2012 at 8:17am

All the best Kels! Let us know how you get on ]]> Wed, 29 Aug 2012 08:17:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5811466&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5811466 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : So close it&#039;s all I can think...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5811378&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5811378 Author: Kels152
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Posted: 28 August 2012 at 1:12pm

So close it's all I can think about - it's making me loopy I'm so excited!

Just saw my midwife and the 2nd twin has now turned head down too so looking good! Hope she stays that way, she has been moving all over the place! She said my stomach is softer which means less fluid so doesn't think it'll be long now. She didn't do a sweep, said we'll wait till next week and do one if they don't at my hospital appt...]]> Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:12:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5811378&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5811378 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Kels, you&#039;re so close!!!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5811364&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5811364 Author: Hibiscus
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Posted: 28 August 2012 at 11:43am

Kels, you're so close!!! I hope all goes well for you. Leading twin was head down for me and the second one breech. They both got out the natural way, though twin two came with the legs first. All went well. Good luck also to you Shells. Whatever anyone says, any pregnant with twins lady knows we count the days to get as far as possible to give our babies the best start.]]> Tue, 28 Aug 2012 11:43:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5811364&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5811364 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : I was exactly the same through...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5810951&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5810951 Author: Kels152
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Posted: 24 August 2012 at 2:22pm

I was exactly the same through my pregnancy, I knew exactly what I wanted and thought I had it all planned out, but as it's gone on i've relaxed a lot and now just keeping an open mind and realising that with twins anything can happen and as long as theyre healthy then thats all that matters. Have told my midwife - whatever needs to be done for whatever reason - c-sect, epidural etc, just do it. They think i'll be all good to have a natural birth, leading twin has been head down since 28weeks and midwife says based on my first birth with my daughter which was text book theres no reason I cant have the same kind of labour with no issues. But in saying that, Im prepared for everything - the 2nd twin may need turning or I may need a c-sect for some reason...I would really love not to have a c-sect as my partner can only have 1 week off so I'll be on my own after that which would be hard, but if it happens it happens.

]]> Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:22:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5810951&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5810951 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Thanks Kels! It really amazes...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5810945&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5810945 Author: Shells79
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Posted: 24 August 2012 at 12:24pm

Thanks Kels! It really amazes me the comments people make and it's amazing how much they can bother you when your pregnant. Ultra sensitive i guess. Normally i wouldn't care. Yeah fingers crossed they turn. As long as they are healthy i guess it doesn't matter how the enter this world :) I'm slowly starting to relax a bit amd not so hung up on having a "natural" birth. Do they think you will have a c- section?]]> Fri, 24 Aug 2012 12:24:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5810945&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5810945 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Dont worry Shells - try to ignore...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5810939&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5810939 Author: Kels152
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Posted: 24 August 2012 at 11:44am

Dont worry Shells - try to ignore what people say, everyone is an expert when it comes to being pregnant and especially with twins - the amount of comments I get from people thinking they know it all is crazy!

They may still turn around - Im 35weeks this weekend and one of my twins (not leading) keeps turning transverse and then breech again, so theres still a bit of room to move around in! Not sure how much they need to do a full flip but Im sure it will be fine :)]]> Fri, 24 Aug 2012 11:44:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5810939&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5810939 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : So it turns out the Midwife was...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5810915&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5810915 Author: Shells79
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Posted: 24 August 2012 at 8:21am

So it turns out the Midwife was wrong! Babies are not head down at all. They are both in breech position :( Unless they both turned around in the 4 days between my midwife appointment and the scan. They will be running out of room too so at this stage it looks like it may be a c-section. They are both healthy and at 29 weeks they are 3lbs each. Random people at work though keep making comments about how they could come really early. These are people that really have no clue at all. This is my biggest fear and these people making stupid comments really do not help at all! Grrr! Rant over, sorry ladies.]]> Fri, 24 Aug 2012 08:21:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5810915&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5810915 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : That&#039;s great! The second...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5810738&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5810738 Author: Shells79
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Posted: 22 August 2012 at 2:53pm

That's great! The second half goes so fast eh!]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:53:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5810738&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5810738 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : I&#039;m almost 35weeks, so if...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5810707&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5810707 Author: Kels152
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Posted: 22 August 2012 at 12:03pm

I'm almost 35weeks, so if the sweep works next week will be almost 36weeks so good time to have them...really dont want to go over 38weeks as i've read they can start losing weight as the placenta ages, and there can be more complications. Aiming for 36th or 37th week so hope they agree and decide to come out! lol ]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2012 12:03:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5810707&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5810707 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Wow Kels, that is so exciting....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5810657&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5810657 Author: Shells79
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Posted: 22 August 2012 at 8:21am

Wow Kels, that is so exciting. I can imagine i would be feeling the same. Great weights too. How many weeks are you now?]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2012 08:21:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5810657&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5810657 <![CDATA[Twins or Triplets or more! : Thats great they are both head...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5810595&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5810595 Author: Kels152
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Posted: 21 August 2012 at 4:35pm

Thats great they are both head down! My leading twin went head down at 28weeks and has stayed that way which is great, the other twin is lying transverse again now - maybe shes getting ready to follow her big sister out!?

Had a great midwife appt today, she said they feel around 5lb already and shes going to do a sweep next week to see if we can get things started! SO excited but now freaking out thinking we could have babies next week! LOL]]> Tue, 21 Aug 2012 16:35:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23153&PID=5810595&title=twins-or-triplets-or-more#5810595