My husband and I had been trying to conceive for a while, not using IVF or anything, so this pregnancy was no surprise (at first!). I knew right at 4 weeks that I was expecting.Too bad those pregnancy tests can't give you more than one line if it's a twin pregnancy! A little advanced warning might have been nice. ;)I called the doctor right away but, since we weren't under the care of any ...
Twin Pregnancy
Best Baby Shower Gifts for Twin Pregnancy
"Twice Blessed", "Two Peas in a Pod", "Double the Fun"... So many fun ways to express the joys of a twin pregnancy! If you are headed to a party to celebrate the joyous event, I have a few ideas you may want to consider. Here are some practical baby shower gifts for twin Mamas!When I was expecting, we got a lot of neat stuff. Cute clothes are a fun gift, double sets of bouncers are useful. ...
When and How to Find Out if You Are Carrying Twins
For me and my husband, our twins were a complete shock. Twins don't necessarily run in our families. I mean, there are the random set on his and my side of the family. But those few sets of twins wouldn't be enough to prove that twins 'run in the family', per se.If you did not conceive through In Vitro Fertilization, you may not find out that you are having twins until your first doctor's ...
Do You Have to Have a C-Section With Twins?
Are you having a baby? Are you like me and discovered you were pregnant with twins?Ok, here's the scoop on childbirth and twin pregnancies. Your OBGYN will gladly schedule you for a cesarean if that is what you want. If you prefer a vaginal delivery, you need 2 things: A doctor who will permit it, and babies who are in the right position.Not all doctors feel comfortable delivering twins ...