Twins - Harvey,LA

Congrats! I delivered my twin girls vaginally-so yes its possible. They told me all along I would have to have a c-section however my doc knew I really wanted to delivery vaginally so when it came down to the wire and both were in position I was given the green light.
My twins always slept seperate UNTIL we took the cribs down into toddler beds. They are 8 now and I still catch them in the bed together but they share a room so I guess its expected. I know it won't always be that way-when they are ready they will let me know ;())
Good luck you will know what fits for your family the best! That is my motto-if it works for us then that is all that matters. I do the best I can do considering I have two at the same time!

I had twin girls (fraternal) in September. My first pregnancy resulted in an unplanned c-section after failed induction (and a healthy little boy.) I contemplated a VBAC, but when we found out I was carrying twins, we figured the odds were not in our favor. I became borderline pre-eclamptic just shy of 38 weeks gestation and did deliver my two healthy girls by c-section.

Now nearly five months old, they sleep next to each other (whenever they are asleep at the same time.) Other than their crib, I have a mattress on the floor of their nursery so I can rest while nursing them in the middle of the night. Eventually, we all wind up on the mattress, but it seems to be the best way we all get some rest.

Good luck to you!

I dont have twins, but my husband is a twin, our daycare lady has twins, my cousin in law has a set of twins, and a lady I used to work with had twins. None delivered by c-section. If you want a vaginal birth, push for it! There's no reason twins has to mean c-section.

Most twins sleep better in the same bed, at least at first, because they arent used to being apart. Generally the time to move them is when they can start moving around on their own.

You should see if there's a moms of multiples group in your area, ours has a couple.

Good luck, mama!

I had my first twin natural--even w/out contractions, but when she was born, the other flipped, went breech, they lost her heartbeat and couldn't get her turned, so it was an emergency section for me :(

Mine were in the same bed for several months...I'm thinking atleast 8? maybe a little longer?

i had my first child by c. because my blood pressure skyrocketed. then 2 years later I had a vback...single birth...then 2 years later twins...both vaginally...but 23 minutes apart. I was in the operating room "just in case". it was my best delivery...cuz I called the shots. but that's cuz I had two previous birthing experiences. yes they slept together for a few months...but not more than 4 or5 months. they are 15 years old and in separate rooms now! ; )) have fun! I love having twins!

I had my twins by c-section, it wasnt planned but my labor was going no where and after 32 hours i was ready for it to end..It wasnt what i had wanted but in the long run it doesnt matter, how they are born.
they slept in the same bed until they were about 4 months, after that they moved around too much and one would wake the other one up. Now they sleep in the same room differant cribs and that seems to work just fine.
Congrats! Having twins really is a double blessing

I am a midwife. Twins can for sure be delivered vaginally. Your best bet though is to hire a midwife. I know a midwife in my area who even delivered triplets at home! There was 10 hours between the 1st and second baby. The mom's labor stopped to give her time to rest. Do not let a doctor tell you that you must have a c-section. That is not true. Watch this beautiful youtube video about twins born naturally. The last mom is the triplet mom who delivered at home.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7E-wULAaD50&feature=fvsr

Congrats!
Lisa

P.S. Even if one is breech they can be delivered vaginally. All midwives I know are trained to deliver breech babies. OB's are rarely trained in this art though. So, you must find an OB that is willing to attend a breech birth or hire a midwife. Again, it is your decision! Don't let a doctor badger you into a c-section.

I had my twins vaginally and the second one was breech! It is definitely doable. I should also mention that mine were also 6 weeks early and 4lb 5oz and 4lb 8oz at birth. But as my labor progressed my doctor and I discussed what we could do, and she was all for vaginal delivery. I was placed in an operating room and given an epidural (my choice), just in case a c-section became medically needed.

My girls shared a crib up until they were 6 months, and once we transitioned to twin beds at age 3 they will occasionally sleep together, even now at 10 years old.
Enjoy every minute with your twins, they are so much fun! And of course, include your older children as much as you can/and as much as they want.

Firstly, Congratulations!! Having twins is the most demanding undertaking I have experienced, but unparalleled in the rewards department. I had twins via c-section in May of 2010, but my first child was an emergency c-section, so I chose to have another cesarean for the safety of myself and my babies. We have slept in the same bed (all 3 of us) since arriving home. My twins are breastfed(one nurses, the other refused, although I tried for 3 months, so I have to pump every 3 hours), so it allows me to get some sleep, having us all in the same bed. I plan to stop at 1 year, and that's when we will begin the transition to their own beds. Feel free to ask me any question!

--I have twin neice and nephew, my bff has twins and two cousins have twins...two of the 4 had sections, one because of pre-eclampsia, and one because one baby was breech, the other two sets were delivered vaginally with no complications.

We have TONS of twins in my family. Most were delivered vaginally. And from what I hear, they slept together for the first few months till they are really gettng around. Its comforting for them. Until they are interrupting each others sleep, keep them together. Twins share a really special bond!
Congrats and best of luck to you :)

A lot of it will depend on how much experience your local OBs have with twin deliveries and how comfortable they are with delivering twins vaginally. My OB told me that even at the hospital where I delivered (one of the busiest in the San Francisco bay area), he knew of docs who would always opt for C-sections if one twin was breech b/c they didn't have much experience with twin deliveries or breech extraction. Fortunately my doc was comfortable and proficient in delivering twins vaginally and did an excellent job even though my Twin B was breech. I delivered at (this is *not* a misprint) 41 weeks, induced (yes, induced). They shared a crib for 11 months (average for my twins' plagroup was probably about 6 months - some shared for 3 months or less, and a couple shared for almost 2 years!)
if you haven't already done so, check http://www.NOMOTC.org to find your nearest parents of multiples club - great resource for info and community
congrats and best wishes for a healthy pregnancy!

My twins were born by C-section, because one was transverse (sideways) and I was scared that I'd end up delivering one vaginally and need a C-section for the second. That was my decision though. I know many women in my parents of multiples club delivered both twins vaginally with no problem. A lot depends on your doctor's comfort level as well, so you should talk to the doctors in your OB group and see what they think.

My twins shared a crib for the first 3 months, until they started moving around too much and disturbing each other. Again, this was my decision. Not all moms of twins make the same decision. Once they moved into separate cribs I still kept them in the same room. My girls just turned 5, and I am now in the process of moving them into separate rooms because they'd talk to each other all night if I let them!

Incidentally, though you didn't ask specifically about it, I also breastfed my twins for a year and I know many other moms who did too. Even one who nursed triplets! It can be a little overwhelming in the beginning, but just know that if you want to, you can. It's a lot cheaper than two babies worth of formula :)

Remember that there are no rules about how to raise your kids just because they're twins! Whatever works best for you is right. Congrats on your pregnancy and enjoy the excitement!

Most deliver via c-section because it's safer since many complications can arise. I do know moms that delivered theirs vaginally, so it is possible. If you would like to try a vaginal delivery, talk with your doctor. I delivered mine at 38 weeks with a scheduled c-section and they weighed 8lbs 7oz and 7lbs 13 oz.

Mine slept in the same crib for seven weeks, then we separated them. I was going back to work at eight weeks, so if it was going to be a difficult transition I wanted it done before I was working again. Most moms I've talked to started their twins in the crib together, but many wished they would have separated sooner. One waited until they were six months old and it was very difficult.

If you haven't found a local mother of twins group, I highly recommend finding one. You can go to www.nomotc.org to find a group close to you. Congrats on the twins! It is hard work but unbelievably amazing. If I had to do it all over again, I would and mine are two years old now.