Tips and Advice on expecting twins

I recently found out that I am carrying twins. It's still very early. I had IVF and I will be 6 weeks tomorrow. I am very nervous. I am currently a mom to a 14 year old boy. So it's been a long time since I have been pregnant. Does anyone have any advice on how to try to relax and soak it in. I still feel like I am in a dream. It's so surreal. My husband didn't really think that I would get pregant during our 1st IVF Cycle, let alone, both embryos implanted. So we are just stunned. We are very excited and he can't wait to shout it from the roof tops. I have been trying to keep him quiet about spilling the fabulous news just because i want to wait a bit longer to make sure everything's ok. The doctor said that currently the risk is 25% for miscarriage and after my ultrasound in a few days, if they see the heart beating, it decreases to 11%. A friend of mine had triplets 2 years ago and they didn't have any complications at birth and are doing great. I am just nervous to be too excited since you hear so many sad stories. So if anyone has any advice or wants to share your story with me, that would be great.  

[kris71]

omg! congrats!! I have no tips for you as I only had 1 baby that we conceived naturally with no problems. we have been tryng for baby #2 for nearly 2 years and nothing. nothing seems to be wrong based on tests except my age - 38. I tried IUI last cycle and it didn't work. Did you do IUI before resorting to IVF? i hear so many success stories with IVF. we are going to try naturally this cycle and then if nothing, will try IUI again next cycle. Even tho it sounds scary, i would love to have twins. Definitely, try to enjoy your pregnancy!! hears to a happy and healthy 9 mos!! i think there may be an online support group for mommies pregnant with twins or who have twins... you should google it.

[claud9]

Hi I do not have any tips for you but wanted to wish you well and a healthy pregnancy.

[mommatobeafter15yrs]

thanks for the well wishes. I

[mhv]

Sorry, no advise here either....just a great big CONGRATULATIONS!!!  That's Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!  Enjoy : )

[Alli83]

I am currently 14 weeks and carrying twins. I did IVF in Dec 09 & we were thrilled that 2 stuck! I do not have any tips on how to relax...I am still working on that bc I worry that anything can happen at any moment. I just try to keep myself busy, but not over do it. I am here for you to talk to if you need! I have found talking to other women on here has helped the most. Good luck and congrats on your two precious blessings!

[mommatobeafter15yrs]

Congratulations to you and Thank you! I worry to that something can happen at any time, so i am afraid to do much around the house. Besides I get so fatigued doing the simplest things. I am not used not being able to do things, that's going to be the hardest part. This site is really great and I agree it's great to talk to alot of people on here. It's funny that the few people I have talked to on here live all over the U.S. Keep in touch. I have ultra sound on monday and they will check to see if the hearts are beating. I am so anxious.

[Alli83]

Thank you! Please let me know how your u/s goes. It's soo exciting!