New Here...just found out I am pregnant with twins

Hi, I stumbled across the board after finding out yesterday that we're expecting two. I am 6 weeks pregnant, due July 28, 2009. There were 2 strong heartbeats on the screen. I am excited but very nervous about expecting twins. I have a 3 year old daughter from my previous relationship and while we're both excited about having 2, I am more nervous of how my daughter will do once they arrive. She'll be close to 4 when they are born, but I think back to when my parents brought home my brother and how much I hated that.

Looking forward to getting advice from all the experienced moms here.

Amanda

 

Yippee! I get to be the first to give you a big CONGRATS!!!
that's just soooo exciting!!
You're also so lucky you found this place so early on in your journey to twinhood - it'll help you tremendously!

 

WELCOME TO TS!!! :banana:

Were sort of the same boat. I have a 2 yr old daughter who will be 3 in April. And I'm due in FEB with twin girls! It's going to be like having TRIPLETS!!! Dont worry!!!

Take care!!!

 

Welcome and congrats!! I myself have a 3 yr old son he will be almost 4 by the time my boys come and my hubby and I are also worried about our son will act he's been alone for heck almost 4 yrs!!! I think you will find great comfort in this forum i have !!!

 

:wavey: Hi Amanda!! Congratulations on your twin pregnancy and Welcome to TS!!

 

Congrats on your twins Amanda!! I have a 2 yr old dd who will be 2.5 when my boy/girl twins get here in march, I know the feeling of "how is she going to do..."

 

Congratulations & Welcome!!!!

Your daughter will do just fine. Just make sure to include her as much as you can.

Not necessary, but when we had our 2nd daughter--our oldest was just a few days shy of turning "3", we made sure her new baby sister had a "Big Sister" present (Aquadoodle) waiting for her at the hospital when she came to see her for the first time. She's 6 1/2 now & still mentions that! lol Of course, now we'll have to make sure their new baby brothers have "Big Sister" presents waiting. lol Just as long as you make her feel very important and included she'll adjust. Try not to worry.

Best wishes for a happy & healthy twin pregnancy!

 

I am not an experienced twin mom yet but I do understand the nerves of just finding out that you're expecting more than one! I think it took about a week or two for it to sink in, although it's still very surreal. Congratulations on your two new little ones. I'm confident that it will be great!

 

I am new here, too...and also just found out I'm expecting twins... I'm due July 16th...and I have a 2 year old who will be 3 when the babies come...I am equally worried...Thanks for the post! Are there any good resources out there for us to help our "big kids" through the transition??

 

Congratulations and welcome to TS.

 

:welcome: and congratulations!

 

HI, Amanda
Welcome to the club.
I am new here too and I have 3yo son and now is expecting the twins. the EDD is July 18. and My son will turn our 4 in August.
this is great forum and I got a lot of helpful information here.

 

Hi! I'm new here too...due 7/8/09..
My 4 year old daughter is so excited!
My 16 year old son is not :angry: ....but he'll come around I know it... :lol:
Good luck!

 

Congrats on having twins! It's really special. My DD was 3.5 when her sisters arrived. She was very excited. We took her shopping for a gift for the girls and they bought her something. All of our friends and relatives were great with gifts too and often included Corinne. She spent a lot of time with her nana, aunts and uncles when mom and dad were so tired. I don't know what we would have done without our family and friend's support.

She did have a few adjustment problems. She wanted to be up at night with us at first. We had our hands full to say the least and getting her to bed was difficult. When they were 6 months old, she asked me what the word "attention" means. I told her and she said "well then I need more of that"! We do our best. It must be really hard to be the big sister of two very cute twin sisters.

I had to adjust too. My DD has been my heartbeat since she was born. I did not get to bond one on one with the twins like I did with older DD. In fact, for a while, it was only when one was sick that I got any prolonged one-on-one time. This made me really sad. They don't know any difference but I do. It's better now that they're older but it's still not the same.

Enjoy your pg - get as much rest as you can.

 

AmandaH214, MellySue, scorpion509 and oh-baby-baby

Congratulations and :welcome: to you all!! I hope twinstuff can be as much support 2 you as it has been to all of us! x