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Without Ultrasound What Else Could It Mean?
Asked by K.R. from Bakersfield
on November 22, 2008
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I know, the only way to really know is to have an ultrasound. But here's my question anyhow. I am 18 weeks pregnant, my 5th pregnancy (including one miscarry), I was 1...
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- Does seeing an OB to get an ultrasound somehow prevent you from going forward with your birthing plan if everything seems okay from the ultrasound? I would take what ...
- If you are pregnant with twins, it's a done deal. No need to worry about it. Just wait until you get a mid wife with an ultrasound and that can confirm or deny what yo...
- Hi K., I'm a mother of 3 yr old b/g twins & when they were in utero, they had two distinct heart beats half of the time (I had an ultrasound every month b/c being pre...
Conceived at Diffrent Times??
Asked by S.V. from Fresno
on February 27, 2008
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I am pretty new to this site, and i was just wondering if anyone knows about superfetation. (Having twins that are not truly twins) I have 3 year twin boys and had com...
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- I found this on the web. DrGreen.com There is a test that can be done to determine if your son has "inborn Errors of Metabolism". Once determined dietary changes...
- someone who might know is Dr. Geoff Machin who's an MD/PhD with extensive research in zygosity and the biology of twins - he did a lecture for Twins by the Bay http://...
- i looked online a bit and that is a tough subject to find. it says it's a myth if happens naturally but has been known to be drug induced. very interesting subject. w...
Twin Boy Crib or Cribs
Asked by J.H. from Washington DC
on August 11, 2009
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Im Having Twins, and ive heard its ok to put two boys in the same crib. does anyone know from personal expierence?
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- My sister's twin boys co-slept in the same crib until they were too big to sleep side by side. I think it was around 6 months. Then they set up two cribs next to e...
- My best friend has twin boys and she had them sleep in the same crib until they simply couldn't both fit comfortably anymore. She was told by her doctor that it broug...
- My friends found it udeful to have two cribs. Soemtimes they shared, especially at first. But eventually so they both slept soundly without disturbing each other, th...
In-Law Help and Leaving Kids in Carseats
Asked by M.P. from Chicago
on October 9, 2008
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Today I left my baby in the (locked of course) car for about 20 seconds while I ran in the house to get something I'd forgotten. My in-laws saw me and are livid with ...
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- I had a lot of anxiety about leaving my son in the car, and rarely did it. I'm kind of a nutter, though. My husband told me it is illegal in most municipalities to l...
- My son falls asleep in the car all the time. I've left him in the car for an hour in our attached garage while he sleeps. I also usually put him in his car seat an...
- Probably all of us have done it but it still doesn't make it right. I think, still parked in the driveway and to run into the house and come right out is an extreme. ...
Possibility of Twins?
Asked by J.N. from Houston
on March 1, 2009
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I'm curious about twins. I do not have any, I have 4 singles. My husband and I both want a set of twins, so I was wondering what are the common factors in having twi...
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- In the case of multiples your HCG levels multiply at a higher rate than with singletons, yes. If you suspect that you may be carrying multiples you can ask for bloo...
- Don't get your hpoes up too much. I just delivered my 6th child and also have twins on both sides of the family. I had no luck with twins, but delivered a beautiful ...
- If twins tend to run in your family (even extended), you have more of a chance of having twins. This does not apply to identical twins, however, only fraternal. Ident...
Suggestions for Bottles for Feeding Twins
Asked by T.C. from Detroit
on July 12, 2009
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I've been checking out bottles to register for and i've heard Dr. Brown bottles are great but are a pain to clean. Since I'm having twins I'm trying to keep things co...
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- I loved using the drop ins. I thought they were perfect because I didn't have to worry about lots of pieces to take apart and clean. It was great. I put the bottles in...
- I used the regular avent bottles with my daughter and opted for an "easy to use" brand with my son. We chose the Playtex dropins, and they are wonderful! You only ha...
- MAM bottles all the way! We had the Dr. Browns for the first two and went to MAM this time around. I love them!!! SO easy to clean and have a good air vent system a...
Could I Be Having Twins???
Asked by C.S. from Portland
on May 24, 2009
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I am pregnant with my first child and there has been a few things that lead me to believe I might be having twins. They havent found extra heartbeats or anything else ...
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- Some of us are lucky to be larger than "normal". My mom and I both looked like we where having twins or more. And we both only had 1 with each pregnancy.
- That happened to me too! I am fairly short, so I blame that for the reason I got big quickly. Just no room inside me, so I had to grow "out". People were ALWAYS asking...
- If you were having twins they would have shown up clearly at your 14 week ultrasound. Usually people "pop" around 20 weeks, and, everyone carries differently. I am c...
Mom of Twins
Asked by H.H. from Ocala
on October 13, 2006
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I am a mom of 21 month old fraternal twin boys looking to interact with a parent that has twins and can give friendly advice about how to handle parenting the same age...
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- H., I'm also a mom of b/g twins that are 30 months old. They were both 31 weekers and spent a combined 6 weeks in the NICU. I would say that even though they were...
- H., all I can say is WOW! No, really, all I can say is WOW! Wish I had some advice for you (I'm sure you have gotten plenty though) but I only have two children and wi...
- Hi H., My name is S. C and i live in Brunswick GA. I am also a mother of 4 yr old fraternal twins (boy/girl). My twins were 8 weeks early and were both in the Nicu f...
Holy Hanna, I'm Having Twins!!
Asked by A.D. from Portland
on July 17, 2009
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Yesterday I have my first prenatal visit and it turns out I am pregnant with fraternal twins! I am a bit over whelmed with emotion. I have 2 young boys already and w...
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- Hi A. I'm a mama to 20month b/g twins and 4 month old boy. So while i am backwards from you i am going through what you will be here soon. First know that you can han...
- Dear A.- Begin lining up friends and family to help you during the last two months of pregnancy as you may be very tired. Carrying two babies is strenuous. Cloth ...
- We are going through this right now... found out we are having identical girls sometime in November... our son will be 26 months at that point. My focus is trying t...
Sleep Issues and Taking off Clothing in Crib ;)
Asked by E.S. from Dallas
on November 18, 2007
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I have a double whammy here and double trouble! :) I have twins who are 27 months old. About a month ago, one of them got sick with a tummy bug and we had it for alm...
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- Hi there, I dont want to write it all down again but I have some great tips if you click on my name and profile then see what I have been writing about you should see ...
- I have no advice for you about the sleeping issues, but I also have a 2 year old daughter who recently started stripping down at bedtime. The only solution I have foun...
- I have a 26 month old who had a horrible on and off bug too for several weeks. It though off her schedule a little, but I bet your daughter may be having more trouble ...
