General Discussion ~ Twins & More #4

I think that in the past thats how things were with twins but now days parents of twins seem to make a conscious effort to keep things like birthdays very individual. You can have two cakes sing happy birthday twice. Jack and Charlee are 1 in May and I have started to think of ways to keep it separate yet together. I was thinking of asking people that instead of two presents as that is just too much money 4 some people, that they get one voucher from Target and then I can get winter clothes or a toy that they havn't already got!Dunno, its a hard one!

hi there
my name is moira and i have boy/girl twins born 08/06/06 i also have 3 older boys aged 10 9 and 6 my twins were ivf and were born at 33 wks gestation after being in hospital flat on my back since 29 wks. I am so in love with all my babies that i get really offended when people say to me ooh that s it now for you isnt it and double trouble is it me being over sensitive or do other people get that?

welcome Moira - I hate it too and I am so tempted to be rude back but I usually just say double delight and heartful not handful. I want to ask them so do you think your children are trouble ? .... mine aren't I love them to bits.

Hi Moira welcome to BB I get the same thing as we have four children people think that once you have twins you get scared off kids for life but I would love to have another one when i tell DH that he nearly faints his mum just says that i'm crazy what would i wan't another one for anway see you on the boards.

Welcome Moira!:)

Twins really are beautiful, I love it when I get cheeky smiles from mine at the same time. Just gorgeous!:)

Were all very lucky. twins are so precious.:grouphug:

thanks for all those great replies my older 3 are from first marriage and my 2nd hubby didnt have kids but regardless i always wanted another lucky me i got a bonus as well my twins are crawling now and almost ready to walk and they almost 10mths and i kno i am biased but that pretty good for babies who were born 7wks prem i have just been looking at all your gorgeous babies and all ur stories and you are all right only the most special parents are rewarded with twins
moira

Name: Ali
Location: Adelaide
Conceived: IVF
Gestation: 37w exactly
Names: Tayla Jane & Jake Patrick 14/10/04
Notes: Emergency C-Section

I wont be having anymore, I am lucky enough. Twins are the greatest gift, as are any kids really. At 5.5mths they have amazing personalities already, Teagan is the cheaky one with major attitude and Gemma is more laid back and just looks at her sister when she is throwing a tantrum. LOL.
The most beautiful thing is when they are laying on the floor together they always hold hands or have hold of each other in some way, I hope they stay that close.

hi Ali

welcome to BB - what would you like to chat about ?
I find it hard when I am alone and both the bosy are crying and just want to be cuddled ... I can just hold them both but they just want me and fuss about.

For those of us with multiples you have to check this out.... go to You Tube and type in "triplets" look at the movies by angusandthetriplets. ie... "Triplets and instant celebrity" You will laugh and cry at these home movies and sympathise. I bawled my eyes out as they are moving movies and such beautiful children. This movie in particular is about how all of us have to deal with the constant gawking, comments and stupid questions on a daily basis. When their triplets are 6wks old they went to the zoo and had it filmed, as you do, but this demonstrates the insensitivity and stupidity of people when it comes to having multiples, I so felt what she felt. They were at a zoo and everyone was looking at them and one women asked to take a picture like they were animals. Check it out.

hi there
i just wanted to let you know that if any of you are using karicare products you can actually get a discount for having multiples all u have to do is ring karicare direct and u need a letter from dr confirming you ve got twins and you can order in bulk i m in melb and it costs an extra $11 for delivery but i m saving about $4 a can and i get 3 boxes of 6 cans that saves me $24 per box the number to ring is (02) 8870 0403. I hope this helps the lady i spoke to said that it applies to all the nutricia range ie toddler formulas as well...Just to let u kno i m not getting paid to advertise or anything like that I just wanted to share that info as I would have like to have been told i only found out by accident...

Thanks for the info mbeckham. Great to know!

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hi there
i just wanted to let you know that if any of you are using karicare products you can actually get a discount for having multiples all u have to do is ring karicare direct and u need a letter from dr confirming you ve got twins and you can order in bulk i m in melb and it costs an extra $11 for delivery but i m saving about $4 a can and i get 3 boxes of 6 cans that saves me $24 per box the number to ring is (02) 8870 0403. I hope this helps the lady i spoke to said that it applies to all the nutricia range ie toddler formulas as well...Just to let u kno i m not getting paid to advertise or anything like that I just wanted to share that info as I would have like to have been told i only found out by accident...

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OH I wish I knew that before... My twins just celebrated their first birthday today. I use Karicare De-Lact. I've been using it for so long... Thankyou for the info.

happy 1st Birthday Sarah

Happy 1st birthday Samuel
for yesterday

Hope you had a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious day !
from Samuel & Joel
(no we can't spell it either)

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Quote:
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supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
supercalifragilistic
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1. Absolutely stunningly fantastic.

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Gee it is quiet in here all the multiple mummies must be busy ...

Can I brag? Gemma, Teagan and I were at a function for the Royal Women's hospital in Melbourne yesterday and there is a gorgeous photo of them in the Herald Sun (also online) and we were on Channel 7. It was great to be around other multiples and feel "normal".

Sure brag away - can you put the link without the dots ;) - BB doesn't allow links but you can without dots I think.
and we can take a look

I met Pansy and her beautiful girls at a muliple birth lunch ...it is great to chat to other twin mums/dads.

www news com au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,21641420-24331,00 html

well done they are gorgeous ...

Oh thanks Trish, I think they are too! LOL

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Can I brag? Gemma, Teagan and I were at a function for the Royal Women's hospital in Melbourne yesterday and there is a gorgeous photo of them in the Herald Sun (also online) and we were on Channel 7. It was great to be around other multiples and feel "normal".

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Hey Briohny, I was in Melbourne for the week and saw your twins in the Herald Sun! I recognised their names from you ticker. You have very cute girls! Just adorable.

btm2506 They are just so cute thankyou for sharing.
Jean

How funny Shoegal, hoped you enjoyed Melbourne.

Thanks as well motherduck.

xoxox

Hi all you twin mummies my name is Rachael and I have fraternal twin girls,Vashti Tennille and Ilaria May born on the 7th August 2006.They are now 9 months old and crawling and pulling themselves up.I know Im alive now.We conceived the girls naturally,I have second cousins who are fraternal twins so there is a history of twins in my family.The girls were born at 36weeks and 4 days,I had a natural birth and also a nasty little surprise towards the end,Pre eclampsia.I feel truly blessed to be a mum of twins and I hope to get to know you all a bit better.PS gday Babyamore hope to chat to you too......

HI Rachel ... haven't seen you around for a while. yes when they start pulling themselves up you know it ... bumps and bruises galour and those shrieking cries in stereo especially when 1 twin uses the other as a stepping stone or to pull up on or they bang heads.

Oh girls! Wait til they walk!!! Little Tornados! LOL. David said they are building to a level 5 atm. I definately know I am alive.

Hi Trish it was great to meet you at the luncheon the other week.The girls have bumped heads a few times already and its so hard to console the two of them at the same time.Also Ilaria uses Vashti to pull herself up most of the time Vashti thinks its funny and laughs.They have also started to pull each others hair and I think its really cute when they are wearing the same outfits and they discover buttons ,pictures etc on each other and play with them not realising that they have the exact same thing on their clothes.Its pretty funny. I also saw your page dedicated to your daughter Charlotte,Its beautiful.

hi all
just wanted to say hello and see how all you twinnie mums are doing
all good here.
hope the dreaded lurgy's are staying away and everyone is keeping well and warm

welcome lola
your signature should be wonderwoman !!!!
congrats on your quads - well done on the natural birth!
this forum has been a bit quiet lately but there are a few of us here.

odette

WOW Lola-mum2many (mum2verymany now!!)you are my idle...and all natural, INCREDIBLE!!
Well done to all of you with multiples....how lovely.

OMG you must have been massive - no offense - lolol
did you take photos for proof so you can blame them for the stretch marks and the extra tyres us multiple mums get
As we say in our twin club " We may have the flabby tummies - but we have the muscly arms from carrying them all around - two by two - or in your case two by two by two by two . . .. . . .lol

Hi Girls
Name. Julie
Location. Brisbane
Conceived. Natural fraternal boy twins
Gestation. 32weeks 1days
Names & ages Theo and Kobe 18/12/06
Notes. c/s- Emergency as my waters broke and could not stop contractions.

I also have Leroy who was born on 6/11/05 so 13 months between them
Julie

Good job Julie it's almost like having triplets with such a tight gap like that!!

Mum 2 many I dont mean to be nosy but oh my god how do you cope please share your knowledge. You must be an exceptional women.
Julie

mumzy I know I am accually finding it VERY hard, I was the typical career women, now I am the women covered in baby poop. Life seems to be leaving me behind now. But I must say they are well worth it.

Julie

PS I love your pic.

Lola - congratulations what sizes were your babies - you did well to go to 32weeks. Amazing you had them naturally and born over 2 days too.
How are they now ?

I saw a set of quads & quints (under construction) on blogsite,one from Tiggy's

google Wilkinson quints (31weeks -hoping to get to 34 wks ) and Steece Quads (28wks currently)-

or i can PM you the links - awesome mummies !

Hi all,

I've been MIA for a while now. I've been converted to the AMBA forum, it gets too quiet on here for me, not that I don't think a lot of you!

Congrats lola that's great news. Hope all your bubs are doing well.

yeah i go on the AMBA forum as well. I saw that girl with the Quints and read her blog page - she is amazing
all good here - just getting through the cold weather and asthma time of the year
how's everyone else doing
How are you going Lola - have you got a quad squad helping you??
can't believe your boys are now 1 trish! Congrats on making it yourself- lolol
welcome Julie - its such a shock going from being a career girl to a SAHM - i reckon i work harder when they were little than i ever worked as a career girl-lolol
take care all
odette