2006-08-30 12:12:17 · 9 answers · asked by Laura A 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I've had twins. I was really miserable from around the beginning of my 7th month and delivered at 37 weeks. Both boys were full term & weighed 6 1/2 and 7 1/2 lbs, so I carried a lot of weight for a long time.
I understand your pain. Take lots of naps, rest and much as you can with your feet up. When you lie down, lie on your side and let the babies be supported by the mattress not your back. Put a pillow behind your back to help support you.
Best of luck to you and best wishes for your babies!
2006-08-30 12:23:00 · answer #1 · answered by Bluealt 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lighten up, Candygirl. OF COURSE she's miserable. She's carrying two babies inside of her and is the size of a house. My wife delivered our twins at 32 weeks and 5 days. Be happy that you've lasted so long and that you've assured that your babies will have a great chance of being healthy and going home with you on time due to your carrying them so long. The bad news is that there's really nothing you can do - being that big is miserable no matter how you lie down, what you eat, or what you do. But the good news is that you're in the homestretch and it's almost over. Have you checked into getting induced? You should be far enough along now to be delivered. If your babies are big enough, I'd say ask your doctor about it. And have a Caesarean - it'll be easier on the babies. Don't listen to the nutcases who think that you should deliver naturally no matter what.
2006-08-30 12:23:54 · answer #2 · answered by Neerdowellian 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've not been pregnant, but my mother has. :) With me and also my younger brother. Eventhough, she did not have twins, I remember her pregnancy for my brother. It can be very tough. The physical and mental and emotional strain of carrying around new life. You must watch your eating habits, work and exercise habits. So, do not feel guilty if you are feeling upset or miserable or anything like that. You are human, and these are perfectly legitimate feelings. :)
Alot of people expect new mothers to just "naturally" be able to mother, even when they've not had children before or been taught. But this is not the case. To be a mother, and to do it well, one has to learn.
I can imagine it must be very tough carrying twins, though. A very heavy physical load, and I'm sure there are a lot of emotions swimming around in you right now. I would recommend that you talk to your husband/ partner about how you are feeling, and get his/ her support. If you are close to your mother and/or father, try to get their support as well. I would also recommend talking with a counselor, to help you manage your feelings. And attending new baby and parenting courses, because many times these will teach you how to manage the stress and how to parent well.
Also, when it comes to the delivery, do what is right for you. If you want to have an induction or C-section, recognize those as options and talk to your doctor about these. However, if you want a natural birth, recognize this as your option as well. Weigh out your options, and establish a network of people to help you with the workload of bringing new babies into the world. You shouldn't feel like you have to do this alone.
I hope this helps. :)
2006-08-30 12:24:15 · answer #3 · answered by webstoragea1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just want to wish you some happiness.
Make a chain or take a long strip of something and number it for the remaining days you have left. It will cheer you up as it gets shorter.
My 2nd was over 8 pounds and I was miserable then so I can only imagine what you are going through.
2006-08-30 12:20:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never had twins, but do know that you're miserable! Hang in there, twins generally deliver early, but you do trade one set of problems for another; you'll have two babies to take care of! Hope you have some family members to help you out so that you can enjoy your babies. Best of luck to you and the father!
2006-09-03 12:06:57 · answer #5 · answered by grandm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, haven't had twins, but I can relate to being pregnant and miserable.
You won't be pregnant forever, try to relax and get as much rest and good food in you as possible. Let people do things for you, and if you can, get a massage or a haircut. Makes me feel better when I get a haircut and scalp massage :)
2006-08-30 12:18:56 · answer #6 · answered by sheila 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Laura please talk to your doctor you may be just experiencing the late stages of blahs... Be proud that you have carried twins for this long and that's a big help for them...... pamper yourself and you will start to feel better.... best of luck
2006-08-30 12:40:57 · answer #7 · answered by bluedanube69 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
laura get consoling cause ur suppose to enjoy ur pregnacy not be misrabloe ur gonna be a mommy of 2 get help stress is bad 4 ur babys if you feel bad they do too
2006-08-30 12:17:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2006-08-30 12:14:20 · answer #9 · answered by alex gurl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋