12 weeks pregnant with twins, plus a 20 month old toddler. Any advice? - Pregnancy, Birth & Baby Forums ~ BellyBelly

cw1981 · #1 (**permalink**) October 8th, 2009, 07:14 PM

There was already a twins thread that was up to about 20 pages, so thought I would start a new one.

I have just found out at my 12 wk ultrasound that I am pregnant with twins! We already have a 20 month old and this pregnancy was going to complete our family of 4 (now to be 5!).

If anyone has any advice that might help, it would be much appreciated! We are both still in shock, so haven't really been able to take it all in yet!

Thanks,
Carlie

Marlene · #2 (**permalink**) October 8th, 2009, 08:09 PM

Hey Carlz.....welcome to BellyBelly

you are gonna love it here, lots of wonderful women with fantastic advice.

By the way....I know where you live hun and you know I will help in any way I can.

You are made of strong stuff girl, you CAN do this.

ETA: Just thought I better add...I hope this is my friend Carlie otherwise I look like a bit of a weirdo stalker, LOL.

cw1981 · #3 (**permalink**) October 8th, 2009, 08:16 PM

Hi Maz,

What crazy news hey? Who would have thought!! Very scary, daunting and all the rest, but a challenge that we can get through. We have a tonne of support around us with friends and family, so am sure if anyone can do it, we should be right!

Yep, as soon as i found out it was twins, i thought i definitely need to join one of these sites to start hunting down some info and remembered you talking about bellybelly. Might find myself spending more time on here than on FB!! haha.

Just online looking at twin pram reviews. If anyone has any recommendations, feel free to pass on. Just from what i have liked the look of online, I have shortlisted the Baby Jogger City Mini, Valco Ion. I have the P & T Sport and they do a twin, but it had a few niggles that I didnt like with 1 child let alone 2!

Marlene · #4 (**permalink**) October 8th, 2009, 08:37 PM

Well, you definitely picked the best site to join Carlz!

And now that I know it's definitely you, I want to send a HUGE congratulations and HUGE

It is such exciting news, and although I can understand that it must be pretty scary I think you will start getting very excited as time goes on

If anyone can do this, it's you and Adz.

Freya · #5 (**permalink**) October 8th, 2009, 08:49 PM

Welcome Carlie! I cant help you out with having twins as I only have 3 kids real close together but I can just imagine its going to be a crazy fun journey for you

Just wanted to say I have a City Classic double pram (not the mini) and they are fabulous! Its like a tank. You can also attach a skateboard to it if you need to have somewhere for your elder child to hop on while out and about. The weigh limit per seat is one of the highest Ive seen so it will last them well into toddlerhood. It fits through all standard doors. Well worth the $$$.

CrazyLady · #6 (**permalink**) October 8th, 2009, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marlene

ETA: Just thought I better add...I hope this is my friend Carlie otherwise I look like a bit of a weirdo stalker, LOL.

was like "this lady is a tad scary"

Welcome to BB cw. The site full of warm and fuzzies!

Oh and a huge grats on your pregnancy!

smithy · #7 (**permalink**) October 9th, 2009, 09:38 AM

carlie and a big welcome hunny.
wow congrats on your twinnies

what a clever girl ,i hope you love bb there are some really wonderful supportive ladies here but warning its very addictive

all the best with your little family xoxo

rhyb · #8 (**permalink**) October 9th, 2009, 10:36 AM

Hi and Congrats! Welcome to BB!
I have a 16 month old son and Im almost 26 weeks pregnant with triplets so its nice to have another multiple mummy on board

rachel6188 · #9 (**permalink**) October 9th, 2009, 10:50 AM

hi and welcome to bb. huge congrats on the pregnancy. take care xxxx

cw1981 · #10 (**permalink**) October 9th, 2009, 11:47 AM

Thanks everyone! It already seems like a lovely group of users on this site. It will be good to share the journey and pick everyone's brains along the way

Anna - thanks for letting me know you have a BJ Twin - they are a bit more exp than other twin prams, but when you are using something as much as you do a pram, I guess they are worth the extra if they are what you want. A plus that it can also take a skateboard - didnt know that - will be good if DS stays on it for when I am brave enough to venture out with the 3 in tow!

Kezzabird · #11 (**permalink**) October 26th, 2009, 01:32 PM

Hey Carlie, welcome and congrats on your twin pregnancy

My twins are 3.5 months old now and I have a 5 year old boy, not quite the same I know. But experienced with twins I am, as you have plenty of support around, you will be absolutely fine. We are new to Australia and had next to no help with our twins and just about pulled through the first 3 months, which are the hardest. If you can get any help over, dinner time is the time when you will need it most. The dinner, bath and bed routine is a hectic time. My neighbour had 4 kids under 3, her last one being twins. She said it was easier to feed the kids in the bath!!! Killing 2 birds with one stone, I thought that was a brilliant idea

I don't think I will need to do that though, but it might be a good one for you!

If you are on facebook, click on my link below and send me a friend request, I don't tend to go onto BB much these days. But I am always on FB, I don't mind you asking me any questions at all, glad to help

Shannon22 · #12 (**permalink**) October 27th, 2009, 07:31 AM

HI Carlie

Welcome and congrats on your twinnies

Mine are turning 1 next month and just wanted to say we have the twin city mini and it is fantastic!! When your shopping make sure to mention the twins we found a few stores had a 10% discount for twins and one shop was even a specialty twin place 2 for 1 capsule hire etc. It all helps

Twins are so much fun and amazing to watch as they grow up. Definately makes all the hard work worth it!

Shan

cw1981 · #13 (**permalink**) November 5th, 2009, 07:19 PM

Well, I think after reading quite a few reviews, I have decided on the Baby Jogger City Mini Twin. Unfortunately no stores in Wollongong stock them to give them a test run close to home, but when you can't find any complaints excl the basket being a bit small, I think I could be on to a winner

I did see one on sale at pram warehouse online, but since checking again, they have re-branded and no longer stock Baby Jogger Prams. Has anyone seen any cheaper than the $849 rrp? I have just sold my P & T Sport on eBay, so I guess if I have to pay full price, then I am not going to be forking out the whole lot...

Traveller · #14 (**permalink**) November 16th, 2009, 10:48 PM

Congratulations on your pregnancy. My children were 3.5 and 26months when my twins were born, and although it is not a walk in the park it is certainly not the hardest thing in the world.

My advice would be say "yes" to offers of help, let your friends cook and clean for you if they offer as in the early months you will be very busy. Try and make the most of the time when your twins are asleep by reading your toddler stories, etc. And if you are planning on breastfeeding then I strongly reccomend feeding them one at a time until you and they get to grips with how it is done. This will also give you a spare hand (sort of) to read your toddler a story whilst feeding as well as giving you one on one cuddle time with each twin.

Good luck

My twins are almost 2 now and I can honestly say I have had the most tremendous fun seeing them grow and develop, and feel so privileged to be their mum.

xx