Twins Babies SG


Dear mummies, I just found out that 1 of my twins has no heartbeat. Doc said it will just disappear and will not affect the other twin. I won't be able to join u gals here. Take care and all the best to all of u.
 
Btw, I kiasu, went to buy some books on twins pregnancy. The books are brand new as I just received them. Hoping to let go at cost price. I'll bear normal postage. Hope for your support. TIA.

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  • A Contented House with Twins - $20
    by Gina Ford (paperback)
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  • Twins 101: 50 Must-have Tips for Pregnancy Through Early Childhood from Doctor M.O.M. - $22
    by Khanh-Van Le-Bucklin (paperback)
"A must-read for expectant or multitasking mothers of multiples by an academic pediatrician and mother of twins, Twins 101 provides practical tips and wise words in a readable style that fits into the fast pace of these mothers’ lives."
—Theodore Sectish, MD, associate professor of pediatrics, Harvard Medical School; program director, Children’s Hospital Boston
Dr. Le-Bucklin's new parenting book is the first by a pediatrician who is also a mother of twins. No other pregnancy and parenting book for multiples offers this unique and much-needed perspective.

Twins 101 features practical advice and well-researched information in an easy-to-read format. From maintaining a healthy twin pregnancy to meeting the daily challenge of caring for twins, Twin 101 guides families through each stage with insightful tips, practical advice, useful resources, and inspirational stories.


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  • When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets, or Quads: Proven Guidelines for a Healthy Multiple Pregnancy - $24
    by Barbara Luke (paperback)
In When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets, or Quads, Dr. Barbara Luke, an acknowledged expert on the prenatal care of multiples, outlines a practical, nutrition-based program to keep you and your babies healthy, and she offers a comprehensive tour of what you can expect during your unique pregnancy and childbirth experience. Women who follow this program have significantly fewer complications during pregnancy—and their babies are born weighing 20 to 35 percent more than the average twin, triplet, or quad. Included is crucial information on:

  • Finding a qualified maternal/fetal medicine specialist
  • Dietary guidelines for maximizing birthweight
  • Safe limits on exercise, physical activity, and work
  • Taking a leave from your job and negotiating the best deal
  • Reducing your risk for pregnancy complications
  • Recognizing the signs of preterm labor and what to do about them
  • What to expect during and after delivery
  • Feeding and caring for your newborns . . . and yourself
  • Getting back into shape after delivery
When You’re Expecting Twins, Triplets, or Quads by Dr. Barbara Luke & Tamara Eberlein is the revolutionary, nutritionally based prenatal program for the growing number of women pregnant with multiples. Revised and expanded for an era when multiple births are on the rise, the third edition of When You’re Expecting Twins, Triplets, or Quads includes updated diet and exercise recommendations for the postpartum mother as well as twenty-five new recipes.


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  • Raising Twins: From Pregnancy to Preschool - $37
    by Shelly Vaziri Flaisby (paperback)
Even with years working as a pediatrician, Shelly Vaziri Flais, MD, FAAP, was nervous about what lay ahead when she was told she was pregnant with twins. Now, several years into parenting her twin boys, Dr Flais is sharing her wisdom and experience as a mom and her expertise as a doctor to help other parents prepare for and raise multiples with confidence. With insightful stories from her own experiences coupled with important information only a pediatrician can offer, Raising Twins will help parents

Prepare for the arrival of their twins
Survive the first few days and weeks with advice on sleep schedules, feeding choices, and finding support
Develop strategies to help successfully manage (and enjoy!) the first year of their twins’ lives
Negotiate the toddler years, including potty training, language development, big-kid beds, budgets, and discipline
Understand the world of their twins as they become preschoolers, including socialization inside and outside the family, encouraging individualism, discipline and sleep issues.


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  • The Everything Twins, Triplets, and More Book: From Pregnancy to Delivery and Beyond - All You Need to Enjoy Your Multiples - $22
    by Pamela Fierro (paperback)

It can be a surprise and even a shock to learn that you're not having just one baby, but two, three, or more! What you should expect? How should you prepare? In what ways will your life change?

From what to anticipate during pregnancy and delivery to surviving those first sleepless nights—you will find answers to all your pressing questions in this comforting and easy-to-access guide. Inside, you'll learn:

  • What to expect during each trimester
  • How to budget for extra expenses
  • How to set up your home for your precious new arrivals
  • The trick to coordinating naptimes and feedings
  • What to eat while pregnant, with more than 75 recipes for ultimate nutrition
As parents of multiples, your time is precious, so inside, you'll find quick chapter shortcuts that provide the most important advice at a glance. Make The Everything Twins, Triplets, and More Book, 2nd Edition your go-to guide for preparing your home and your life for this happy change—so all you need to worry about is adoring your new bundles of joy!


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  • Double Time - $25
    by Roper, Jane
    (Hardback)
Becoming a mother is rarely what you expect.

Jane Roper never expected she’d have twins—or that they’d be such a spirited twosome. She didn’t expect that finding the right balance of work and home would be so tricky. And she certainly didn’t expect she’d grapple with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder during her daughters’ toddler years. But she also didn’t anticipate just how much joy, laughter and self-discovery motherhood would bring.


Full of warmth, honesty, occasional advice, and a generous helping of humor, Double Time is a smart and engaging account of the first three years with multiples and a refreshingly candid and vulnerable look at clinical depression. It’s a memoir that will resonate countless women—especially those parenting in double time.


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Mothering Multiples: Breastfeeding and Caring for Twins or More! (La Leche League International Book) - $20
by Karen Kerkhoff Gromadaby [Paperback]

A mother of multiple babies may find herself wondering if she can produce enough milk, how to coordinate feedings, and if breastfeeding is even an option for her. The simple answer: Yes! In the third revised edition of Mothering Multiples, author Karen Kerkhoff Gromada offers valuable information with an emphasis on breastfeeding and attachment-style parenting. All aspects of caring for multiple babies are addressed, including possible complications of pregnancy, preparing for a multiple birth, coping with newborns who might need to spend time in a NICU, establishing a milk supply for multiple babies, adjusting as a couple, and caring for toddler multiples.




Pls PM me if keen. Thanks.
 
zdubib said:
Dear mummies, I just found out that 1 of my twins has no heartbeat. Doc said it will just disappear and will not affect the other twin. I won't be able to join u gals here. Take care and all the best to all of u.
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Dear be strong. You will always be a mother of Twins irregardless.
 
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zdubib said:
Dear mummies, I just found out that 1 of my twins has no heartbeat. Doc said it will just disappear and will not affect the other twin. I won't be able to join u gals here. Take care and all the best to all of u.
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Sorry to ask the doc say it will just disappear means what. How it disappear or is it the baby still too small that's why the doc disappear. Abit don't understand
 
snow19 said:
Sorry to ask the doc say it will just disappear means what. How it disappear or is it the baby still too small that's why the doc disappear. Abit don't understand
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It means it will disintegrate by itself and be re-absorbed.

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What are the effects of Vanishing Twin Syndrome on the mother and surviving twin?
If the loss occurs within the first trimester, neither the remaining fetus nor the mother has clinical signs or symptoms. The prognosis of the surviving twin is usually excellent, but it depends on the factors that contributed to the death of the other twin. If the twin dies in the second or third trimester, there are increased risks to the surviving fetus. This could include a higher rate of cerebral palsy and a threat to the continuation of the pregnancy.

When a twin dies after the embryonic period of gestation (eight weeks), the water within the twin’s tissues, the amniotic fluid, and the placental tissue may be reabsorbed. This results in the flattening of the deceased twin from the pressure of the surviving twin. At delivery, the deceased fetus may be identified as fetus compressus (compressed enough to be noticed) or as fetus papyraceous (flattened remarkably through loss of fluid and most of the soft tissue).:"

- source : http://americanpregnancy.org/multiples/vanishingtwin.html
 
rainingcows said:
Wanda my MS comes only in the late afternoon/ evening/ night.. but it got better now going into the 2nd trimester. I eat some plain biscuits or any other dry food stuff - finds that it keeps me from puking or stops the urge for puking.

Yuffie I left my gynae package details at home.. shall dig it up tonight and let you know more details!

I am thinking of not buying any cot, just let them sleep on mattresses on the floor. For strollers, considering to buy 1 first then see if need to buy another after testing if having 1 is enough.. car seats have to buy 2 I guess, no choice..
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Sure rainingcows!! Let me know when you found the package kayz?
 
nimiuhek said:
Hi Morticia, which hospital did you deliver them? do you know what are the charges for staying in the NICU?
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Hi Nimiuhek, i deliver them at KKH. I m not so sure lei. coz i noe that 2.2 and 2.3 no need stay NICU but they did stay in ICU for a day coz my twin A has low blood count. What ur bbs weight now?
 
Hi all,
The first scan showed twins for me too. So many resources and reading on twins. I will start reading wen I am 12 weeks and out of critical period.
As of today i am 6 weeks into my pregnancy.
Doc for now: Prof PC wong at NUH
Future Gynae: Dr Su lin Lin or Dr Biswas at NUH/ or Dr Tho at London Clinic
 
Hi sunshine2005!! I am with NUH too. :) Hopefully I get to speak to Dr. Su Lin Lin during any of my appt in the future. Heard she is 1 of the pro natural doctor too and super nice. May you have a blissful pregnancy ahead. :)
 
Hopefully, she is.The moment you have twins its almost certain you will have c sec...i am also pro natural.lets see.

As of now i am thinking of my Week 7 scan on Monday...One step at a time.
 
Yeah slow and steady. I can't deny that I am moving very slow these day and keeping my balance, haha! I am looking forward for my 30weeks growth scan in early dec. In my 3rd trimester already and keep on praying that everything goes smoothly. Here is a share of my 10weeks scan pic. Enjoy your moments ya.
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Hi everyone, I went for my 14th week check with Dr Adrain who is with TMC.
He told me to go to KKH because there is a high chance that my twins will come out early about 34 weeks because mine is monochronic diamniotic twins.
To prevent my hubby and i from getting caught in the NICU for 2 weeks and paying high fees at full rates, he advised me to switch to KKH.
I really appreciate his thoughtfulness.
He even told us that the fees for 2 weeks in NICU will cost enough to pay for a car (haha).
So that's the end of my journey with Dr Adrain.
My hubby and I were really sad that we have to leave him.
But we are looking forward to seeing our new doctor at TPS with KKH.

Any KKH TPS mommies?
 
Morning mummies!

My boys decided to surprise us by their arrival on 23th november at 29weeks 4days.. both in NICU and need to stay in hospital till they are week 35 and at least 2kgs. Both both at 1.38kgs and 1.55kgs and need abit of breathing supporting :)

Rest well to all mummies and stay chill!
 
Congratulations mommy Kmei!! My prayer to you and babies. Have lotsa rest and speed recovery. Take care now and cherish this every moment.
 
Congrats Kmei!! Glad to hear that all is well.

Yuffie - not sure if you still need the package details?? Sorry for taking so long to reply. Anyway, here's to share (Dr Ben Tham's package):
Obstetric package (from 12 weeks onwards):
Booking fee (exclude delivery): fr $650 (additional 50% for twins)

Normal vaginal delivery: fr $1300
Assisted delivery: fr $1600
Caesarean section: fr $2100

Note: planned delivery outside office hrs/ auspicious timing additional $388 - 5000
There will be surcharge for unscheduled deliveries, complicated deliveries, birth plans, 3rd or subsequent caesarean sections, placenta previa/ accreta/ percreta delivery

Booking fee includes:
- scheduled antenatal consultations (up to 11 visits)
- urine tests, blood pressure & weight measurement
- bedside 2D ultrasound scans with 1 photo for every visit

And to everyone: Anyone in their 9-10th week or 25th week? Hitachi is looking for ob models for promotion of their ultrasound. Will get unlimited 3D/ 4D pictures and videos free. (however, depending on babies position may not be able to get nice 3D/ 4D pics. For me, I only got 2D pics.) Will be compensated for transport cost and time (takes about 1 hr or so.. and I got $100 in compensation.) Venue is at Hitachi Square @ Tampines Grande. Anyone interested can PM me.. tks :)
 
yuffie said:
Hi everyone, I went for my 14th week check with Dr Adrain who is with TMC.
He told me to go to KKH because there is a high chance that my twins will come out early about 34 weeks because mine is monochronic diamniotic twins.
To prevent my hubby and i from getting caught in the NICU for 2 weeks and paying high fees at full rates, he advised me to switch to KKH.
I really appreciate his thoughtfulness.
He even told us that the fees for 2 weeks in NICU will cost enough to pay for a car (haha).
So that's the end of my journey with Dr Adrain.
My hubby and I were really sad that we have to leave him.
But we are looking forward to seeing our new doctor at TPS with KKH.

Any KKH TPS mommies?
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Yuffie - monochronic diamniotic twins means identical twins that share the same placenta right?
 
rainingcows said:
Mine each has their own placenta.. and living in their own sacs. My next appointment on 3 Dec - Doc says maybe can tell their gender already! :)
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For the twins to have their own placenta is much better than sharing placenta.
You can even deliver them at separate timings. Haha!
 
hey.. i am also considering going to KKH . i booked an appt with June Tan and the earliest is 27 Dec. My sister delivered her triplets with this doctor.
by the way, when will we know that the twins are sharing the same placenta or having their own?
morticia said:
Hi Nimiuhek, i deliver them at KKH. I m not so sure lei. coz i noe that 2.2 and 2.3 no need stay NICU but they did stay in ICU for a day coz my twin A has low blood count. What ur bbs weight now?
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i am only 8 weeks preg now so dunno the weight of the BB. but i know they were approx 15mm big each as of last week..
 
Hi Yuffie, are your babies sharing the same sac too? Since you're having identical twins, KKH doctors will place you with the "twins clinic" and monitor your babies growth closely.

Hi rainingcows, my next appointment is on 2nd Dec (29weeks pregnant) Hehe. Just a day earlier.

Hi Zucal, I had my first appointment with Dr. June Tan at KTPH when we first met. Nice Dr. but that was only 1 time. Sonographer confirmed babies own 2 placentas on my detailed scanning when I was 20weeks pregnant. At KKH, at first they told me that babies are in different sacs and sharing placenta - which confused me why they still call them fraternal twins. Until they re-confirmed again on 20weeks scan.

Ladies, do read about "fused placentas" where babies are in separated sacs and their 2 placentas are joint. Meaning they have their own placenta but sonographer can only see 1 joint of twos - assuming they are sharing because scanning couldn't see they are joint till birth. They are also known as fraternal twins too.
 
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Sharifah said:
Hi Yuffie, are your babies sharing the same sac too? Since you're having identical twins, KKH doctors will place you with the "twins clinic" and monitor your babies growth closely.

Hi rainingcows, my next appointment is on 2nd Dec (29weeks pregnant) Hehe. Just a day earlier.

Hi Zucal, I had my first appointment with Dr. June Tan at KTPH when we first met. Nice Dr. but that was only 1 time. Sonographer confirmed babies own 2 placentas on my detailed scanning when I was 20weeks pregnant. At KKH, at first they told me that babies are in different sacs and sharing placenta - which confused me why they still call them fraternal twins. Until they re-confirmed again on 20weeks scan.

Ladies, do read about "fused placentas" where babies are in separated sacs and their 2 placentas are joint. Meaning they have their own placenta but sonographer can only see 1 joint of twos - assuming they are sharing because scanning couldn't see they are joint till birth. They are also known as fraternal twins too.
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Sharifah my twins are in separate sacs but sharing placenta. I think this would mean that they are identical twins.
My babies configuration is left/right. I think.. so far when i see them.. they are usually side by side. unlike yours, like bunk beds, one up one down. So cute!!
 
yuffie said:
Sharifah my twins are in separate sacs but sharing placenta. I think this would mean that they are identical twins.
My babies configuration is left/right. I think.. so far when i see them.. they are usually side by side. unlike yours, like bunk beds, one up one down. So cute!!
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Hehe, I think you got it wrong. You're referring to rainingcows babies. Mine are side by side - left and right. They are in separated sacs and was told at my 12weeks that they are sharing placenta until 20weeks (detailed scanning), they found the 2nd placenta. So finally I am assured that they are fraternal twins. :) Both of them are drumming my both sides tummy every day. Hehe.. cherish to bits!
 
diorsnow said:
Any mommies looking for a experienced confinement nanny who is expert at doing twin confinement? :) PM me!
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HI, I am looking for a confinement nanny for twin confinement. Any contacts to share?
My EDD is 8 July 2014, but i think since it is twin preg, babies may come out earlier.. possibly mid june 2014.
 
light17 said:
Hi mummies, i thinking of getting a maid, any trusted agency to recommend?
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Hi: i got my maid through this agency. homesweet home - at lucky plaza #03-74. the boss's name is Lisa Yoon. tel 6734 6682. the boss is a very nice person so you can tell her your requirements and she can help you recommend.
 
Hi any mummies who have given birth alrdy able to advise for the post partum lochia... Do u bleed longer than usual?im into my 4th week post partum and still bleeding.. Wonder is it bcox its fraternal twins, ie 2 placentas thats y longer? My first two pregnancies, i only has lochia for 2 -3wks
 
Moms and Mom-to-be, I hope everyone is doing awesome! Twins Babies SG Facebook group page is up once again. There was some errors in the previous group. For those who have added in the group will need to re-join. Seek for your support, thanks all. :D

Join us - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TwinsBabiesSG/

A group for moms and moms-to-be of twins of any age in Singapore. Join us for advice, stories, fun, and everything that goes along with having twins, that only moms of twins understand!

Enjoy and have a blissful super pregnancies!
 
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mayelynn said:
Hi any mummies who have given birth alrdy able to advise for the post partum lochia... Do u bleed longer than usual?im into my 4th week post partum and still bleeding.. Wonder is it bcox its fraternal twins, ie 2 placentas thats y longer? My first two pregnancies, i only has lochia for 2 -3wks
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Hi Mayelynn, I have bleeding till around 4-5weeks but it gets lesser and lesser. I also had fraternal twins.
 
Sharifah said:
Moms and Mom-to-be, I hope everyone is doing awesome! Twins Babies SG Facebook group page is up once again. There was some errors in the previous group. For those who have added in the group will need to re-join. Seek for your support, thanks all. :D

Join us - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TwinsBabiesSG/

A group for moms and moms-to-be of twins of any age in Singapore. Join us for advice, stories, fun, and everything that goes along with having twins, that only moms of twins understand!

Enjoy and have a blissful super pregnancies!
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Ok, joined! Thanks Sharifah :)

Update: went for my 16th week check up... cannot tell the gender of one of the twins yet.. doc was unsure haha.. the other one he said should be a boy.
my next detailed scan is on 2 Jan.. will update more then! They sure seem to be growing fast and I need new clothes now.. haha
 
rainingcows said:
Ok, joined! Thanks Sharifah :)

Update: went for my 16th week check up... cannot tell the gender of one of the twins yet.. doc was unsure haha.. the other one he said should be a boy.
my next detailed scan is on 2 Jan.. will update more then! They sure seem to be growing fast and I need new clothes now.. haha
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If Boy Girl twins will be a complete gender package, heheh.. I went for my 29weeks scanning and I am thankful to God that both are heads down. Everyday would remind them to be heads down and legs up, heheh.. I feel so heavy carrying them - back, butt, legs aches. They are both 1.2kg each. : ) Weeee... It feels so fast that I am going to 30weeks on this coming Tuesday. :) Cherish every moment of our pregnancy moms-to-be. <3
 
Sharifah said:
If Boy Girl twins will be a complete gender package, heheh.. I went for my 29weeks scanning and I am thankful to God that both are heads down. Everyday would remind them to be heads down and legs up, heheh.. I feel so heavy carrying them - back, butt, legs aches. They are both 1.2kg each. : ) Weeee... It feels so fast that I am going to 30weeks on this coming Tuesday. :) Cherish every moment of our pregnancy moms-to-be. <3
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wow Sharifah.. you have reached 30 weeks!. congrats!.
 
Had the scan . Only one heart beat seen. Second sac is only yolk sac as of 8wk n 4 days.
Hopefully the second one will grow soon.... feeling happy for one n jia you to the second one..
 
nimiuhek said:
wow Sharifah.. you have reached 30 weeks!. congrats!.
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Yeah Zucal, thanks. I promise you that it gets tougher walking around and even sitting, hehe. All worth it. Plus tummy is so itchy. I tried keeping my hands tied behind, hahaha!

Sunshine2005 said:
Had the scan . Only one heart beat seen. Second sac is only yolk sac as of 8wk n 4 days.
Hopefully the second one will grow soon.... feeling happy for one n jia you to the second one..
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It's possible that your 2nd one is conceived a week later Or baby shy and hide, heheh... Eat oatmeal dear. It helps baby to grow. Jiayou!! :)
 
Dear Ladies, thx so much for the advise on the stroller and cots.
Finally gt sm breather from work to login to chat somemore :)

I guess strollers, I will wait and see how. As for cot currently I have a cot which my boy is sleeping now. May get another cot but my HDB hse is so small, dont know whether cn fit so much things ont :(

I hope to get more info from experienced twin mums.
Any1 have a toddler and also having twins? how do you all cope? do you employ a maid?
I dont really like the idea of maid, as I m nt used to having another person at home.
Can share the daily route with 3 kids in the house? how do you all make the adjustments?
Any working mummy as well? how do you all manage work and family?
feeling a bit of stress from family nw cz of having twins.
I always feel that its god blessing to give us twins, and I shldnt be affected/stress by what other pple say.
 
Sharifah said:
Moms and Mom-to-be, I hope everyone is doing awesome! Twins Babies SG Facebook group page is up once again. There was some errors in the previous group. For those who have added in the group will need to re-join. Seek for your support, thanks all. :D

Join us - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TwinsBabiesSG/

A group for moms and moms-to-be of twins of any age in Singapore. Join us for advice, stories, fun, and everything that goes along with having twins, that only moms of twins understand!

Enjoy and have a blissful super pregnancies!
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Hi Sharifah, I requested to join the group, pls add me. Thankz!
 
ariadne said:
Dear all,

I just found out I am pregnant again with a set of twins. This will be my 2nd set of twins.
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Wow!! You are so blessed! Congratulations dear! Are your 1st set of Twins Fraternal or identical? Higher chances for fraternal twins mommies to have 2nd set in future. Excited for you :)
 


Thanks Sharifah. My first set is fraternal. 2 sacs, 2 placenta. As the gynae puts it, that's the best kind of twins to have. The lowest risk as they won't compete with each other. I was suppose to deliver naturally until my body could not hold on any longer, with pre-eclampsia setting in. So end up with scheduled csect at 37 weeks 4 days.

Gynae also weigh up the risk for me if I do wait for natural. Risk of 2nd twin turning after twin 1 is out is always there. He can help turn the baby but it's not always a 100% can case. If can't, have to e csect which will put both baby and mother in great risk. Somehow, gynae also believe in the luck around delivery time. When I was going to deliver, I ask the ward, gynae and nurses, all say recent case, no success, all end up emergency. Then there's the cost. If twin 1 out natural, twin 2 emergency, we pay double.

Shall see this time.... Still hoping to go natural. :)
 
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