pregnant again and twins are only 7 mos old!

my twins are 7 mos corrected age and i just found out i am pg again. i am so scared. we tried for 3 years to get pregnant with the twins, finally used ivf to get them, and then, boom, i got pregnant naturally! i don't know what to do. i had such a bad pregnancy with the twins, and an early delivery (31 weeks), and was on bedrest. i can't imagine going through that again, esp now that i have them to take care of! they'd only be 16 mos apart...worried i can't give them all the attention they will need. anyone else have this happen to them?

 

I didnt have this happen to me but I just wanted to give you (((HUGS))). Things will work themselves out and everything will be just fine!

 

Sure did. Mine are 9 months old and I am 7 1/2 months pregnant. Got pregnant while on the pill when they were 10 weeks old. They will be 11 months apart. I can imagine all your worries. I can say hopefully you'll get lucky like me and this time the pregnancy has been wonderful. Next to no morning sickness and I have felt absolutely wonderful even chasing after the two we have. This started out as another set of identicals (one vanished) but I was terrified not only of having them so close but that we would get ttts again and of all the constant monitoring etc. but everything has worked out (unfortunately losing one) Sounds weird to say but I am kind of hoping they will be ok sharing attention since they have to share attention with each other already and they are to young to know any different. I am happy for you that you got pregnant without any assistance even if the timing may not seem right I'm sure you'll do fine. I'm surprised at what we are capable of. Good luck!

 

I can imagine you are pretty scared right now, but just know and trust that everything will fall into place and work out for the best. It's amazing what we are capable of doing - we always underestimate ourselves. God bless! :hug99:

 

I truly feel for you! We tried for years and finally ended up becoming pregnant with the twins with help from fertility treatments. I became pregnant, while on the pill, with this new one when the twins were 8 monthes old and was absolutely petrified! The twins will be 17 monthes old when this one is born and I still worry sometimes how they will all get along, but then I watch them together and think how lucky the baby will be to be to have siblings who are so close in age. It was a hard adjustment at first and it took me quite awhile to share my pregnancy with the world because I didn't want to hear any negative comments. To my surprise, people have been more positive about this one then they were about the twin pregnancy in general. Around the second trimester I really became at peace with the whole thing and realize that if I can survive the first year with twinadoes then I can survive anything. Although the pregnancy has been easier this time around, it is starting to get hard to get up and down and lift the twins all of the time...but we muddle through. I love my little family and am happy to watch it grow and hope you find the same peace as your pregnancy progresses. :hug99:

 

:hug99: ...Remember we are only given what we can handle. Everything will work out and in the meantime you have us to lean on...(and your family and friends).

 

I felt the same way when we found out we were pregnant again too! I just came to the conclusion that the next few years are going to be a challenge, but SO rewarding! My DH is SO much more excited about this one than the twins because he didn't know what to expect w/the twins. We found out this week that we are going to have a boy and I think that adds to his excitement but he would never admit it!

I also had a hard pregnancy with my twins. I bled the entire first trimester and ended up on hospital bed rest for 6 weeks with incompetent cervix and preterm labor before my girls were born at 28 weeks (one vag. one c-sec.). They spent two months in the NICU. So this time around we were petrified! I went to my Peri. and she is being very cautious, I go in every week, have progesterone shots and a cervical U/S. So far everything has been great and totally different from my pregnancy with the twins.

Good luck! We are here for you!
Rachel

 

I can somewhat relate. I did not use IVF for the boys but tried for a year and half. Start the pill and bammo...pregnant just after the boys turned one while taking Yaz.

Mine will be a little older than yours but a scary thought to me nonetheles. I'm starting to get more accustomed to the idea of having a baby and I have found the support here invaluable.

I think I'll manage...it may be messy but we'll do it.

Just take the time you need to absorb the situation and everything will turn out the way it should.

Sending you HUGS!

 

I know exactly how you feel. We did IVF for our twins and then when they were 9 months old I got pregnant naturally. And boy were we in shock. Our twins were born at 33 weeks and spend 16 days in the NICU. I had a rough pregnancy with them, but my singleton was much different. I wasn't as sick and carried him until 38 weeks. He has been here for a month now and although some days aren't easy, I can't imagine life anyother way. The twins play really well together and don't always need me to be right there to entertain them. I am still able to deal with the baby and help them when they need it. Some days are overwhelming, but as long as I keep everyone feed and happy, I think I have had a pretty successful day. You can do it, just take one day at a time and take a nap when they do!!!

 

First off...Congratulations! I know it's scary, but I know you can handle it. I was a nanny for a family (I was their neighbor and watched all their kids) who used IVF to get pregnant. They had twin boys and 11 months later had a little girl. They all got along great and the boys were so used to sharing, that once they started playing with the same toys, it was fine. They are now all in elementary school and loving life. I think it's easier for twins to welcome a new baby than a child who hasn't had to share mommy. JMHO.

 

My DD got pregnant (on the pill) when her twins were four months old. Her third son was born last week, making the twins just 13-1/2 months older than he is. I'm very worried about how she'll handle it physically, emotionally, and especially financially but she is a strong young woman and a wonderful mom, and I know in my heart she'll be just fine. You will be too! Just think how great it will be for your three children to grow up sharing so much, they'll have a bond so much stronger than most siblings.

I bought a cute little wall sign for my DD recently that says "A baby fills a hole in your heart you didn't even know existed." When your third child is born, I'm willing to bet you'll feel that way! (And for the days when it seems that life is too overwhelming, make a sign that says "What doesn't kill you will make you stronger!" )

Congratulations and all the best to you.

 

I could have written your post (in fact, I pretty much did - see the thread called "3 children under age 2!" in the large families section - there are LOTS of other similar stories there). We also did IVF with ICSI to get pregnant with our girls. Since our diagnosis was known male factor and I was breastfeeding, I considered it unlikely that I would get pregnant without a lot of help. But, here I am again. I definitely understand where you're coming from. I'm excited, but still not able to figure out how it will all work. I'm trying to just take it a day at a time for now.

Congratulations!

Suzanne

 

I know it is a scary feeling but just remember - a year from now, you will have it all figured out and not know how you ever lived without little?? you'll see, things have a way of working themselves out!

CONGRATULATIONS!!