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Cindy,
I had a complicated twin pregnancy, so I am not necessarily the best person to use as an example. I was p/g w/ triplets until 11 wks. I spotted around 5 1/2 weeks until about 7. I bled again around 8 wks. due DH and I attempting intercourse. (that was the last time until after the twins were born :)) I stopped bleeding for a time and then when I began losing the triplet about 12 wks. I bled until around 16 wks. I had Brackston Hicks contractions starting at 19 wks. and then developed preeclampsia about 30 and 1/2 weeks and had the twins at exactly 32 wks. They both spent 32 days in the NICU. I have pretty much had an uncomplicated p/g this time around which has been a major blessing, considering the two previous p/g's before the twins ended in m/c.
This time around I have had progesterone shots weekly since wk. 24 to prevent preterm labor. It obviously has worked b/c I will 35 wks. tomorrow:) I do have brackston Hicks contractions again, but I do think that the progesterone shots has helped me. My Dr. has kept a very close eye on me, b/c of my previous history, which has been very reassuring.
At the beginning when the twins came home from the NICU, my husband took off for a week, and my mom and mother-in-law, came over and helped off and on, but for the most part after they were home for a couple of wks. I did everything on my own. I did not take the twins out until they were almost 3 months old, b/c of being premature. I did obviously take them to the Dr.s, but did always bring someone with me when going there. After 3 months I would take them out by myself. I have a double stroller and would fit both car seat infant carriers in the stroller. When grocery shopping I would put one carrier up top and one in the basket and pile the food around them ;) It was actually easier shopping when they were babies b/c they slept a lot.
Now that they are older, it is much more difficult doing things. Our daughter doesn't particularly like being in the stroller and pretty much has a melt down after being in there 15 minutes. I try to do shopping w/o them now, but sometimes that is just not an option. I do take them to the Dr.s myself now, when they are sick, but if I can have someone come w/ me I always take the help. It is nerve wracking trying to watch two at the same time get into everything !!! Their 2 yr. appt. is coming up this wk. and I am making my husband leave work early to meet me. It is also better to have your husband w/ you when going to well checks, to have another person listening and adding different things about the twins. Generally though I am the main care taker of the twins. DH works a lot of hours, and all of our family members work, so extra help during the week usually doesn't happpen. I adjusted to having twins fairly well. I am a little scared to have a new baby and trying to take care of twins I must admit :)
I am sure that your p/g is progressing fine. When is your next u/s ? I always felt reassured after my u/s's. I will be sure to keep you and your twins in my thoughts and prayers :)
Take Care,
Meg
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