Expecting and Scared

I have had high risk pregnancies with my previous pregnancies. I have a 8 year old, 6 year old and a 5 year old currently. They were all born small and we ended up back in the hospital with all of them. I am currently 12 weeks pregnant with twins that are sharing a placenta. I am a nervous wreck and I do not even know WHERE to start! Every little thing makes me nervous and worried. Then I had an issue yesterday where my heart was racing. It turns out that I have strep and walking pneumonia and that where I had a low immune system to begin with, the babies have gotten the majority of what immune system that I had left. I have never heard of this to happen before. I also do not know where to start as far as what I need, what to wear in early stages of pregnancy now where I am showing but just now needing to get out of my regular clothes etc. Any help that anyone could give me would be soooo appreciated!!!

 

I start high protein shakes now especially since you have a history of small babies. You might ask the dr about additional vitamins. I hope your pregnancy is as uneventful as possible!

 

Get this book!
http://www.drbarbaraluke.com/Books/Expecting.aspx

It made a world of difference for me and had suggestions on things to eat too!

good luck and congrats!

 

:welcome: to Twinstuff!

What does your OB say about this?

 

I had mono-di twins and drank 2 boosts/day or 1 boost and a protein shake. I ate well with high protein, carbs and good fats. I took my multi, extra folic and an extra iron supplement.

Most of all you need to rest, take it easy and bake those babies. Try not to stress and just focus on what you have control of: nutrition and rest!

 

I second getting that book! I also have small babies and I really struggled to gain weight during my twin pregnancy. Also, maybe start going to a GOOD perinatologist now. Good luck!! We are here for you!

 

My OB did an ultrasound on Monday to make sure everything with the babies looked okay. She decided to do a 3D ultrasound to go ahead and check to make sure everything is developing as it should be at this point with the issues that I have. The babies were basically laying on top of one another. lol. I am not sure I like the 3D ultrasounds though....

I did forget to mention that I get iron infusions every 4 weeks. I tried oral iron and then iron shots for around 2 years and my body would never absorb it so I get the infusions. I get sick to my stomach and usually throw up for a couple of days, but then I feel really good till it comes near the next one. I also get IV fluids when I go in so that helps as well! The OB is just keeping a close watch on both me and the babies but right now she feels the babies are doing really really well! My immune system isn't doing great, but currently I am on high doses of Vitamin C in addition to the multi and the iron. I have also been started on an antibiotic to take for 2 weeks and the OB said to get TONS of rest!

 

Good luck! I'm sure it will go smoothly!

 

Congratulations and good luck! Try not to worry too much, just take things one day at a time! Ditto the higher protein intake, I've heard it work wonders!! Welcome to TS!! :wub:

 

Hi. I'm new here and just starting this journey so I can't really offer advice. I just wanted to say that I'm here, reading, and I'm rooting for you. and also thank you for posting; because of your questions, I get to read the responses here that helped me as well. So thanks for asking and thanks to everyone who answered you. Keep us posted!