Didi,
Hmm, was thinking abt what Lyricist mention...getting 2 single strollers. Maybe that will be better for your parents. Because as the twins get bigger, obviously they will be heavier & cld be quite difficult for your parents with the twin stroller. Unless you find one which is really, really lightweight. Maclaren can be quite heavy. By the time my boys are abt 1 yr old, I feel so tired pushing them in the stroller because it takes a lot of strength!
Maybe what you can do is get another single Maclaren (same model as you have now) & buy a stroller connector? Could give your parents options. Just my opinion
Betty,
Welcome & congrats! I must hv missed your posting. As wt Lyricist, I didnt do any proper fetal kick counts either. As long as I felt them all over my tummy regularly, I figured they were OK.
Patty,
Welcome on board & big CONGRATS to you. I have fraternal twins but weirdly, we do not have any known history of twins in the family so we were taken aback as well when we first found out!
Your twins, being identical, may face more complications as they are in 1 sac & may or may not share 1 placenta. I think your gynae was trying to tell you about Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS) which is very common in identical twins. So you may have one twin who is bigger than the other as he/she may absorb more food etc while in the womb.
I am not sure abt medications for TTTS but I believe in lots of bedrest. It may not seem like it helps, but believe me it does. On a lighter note, I do know of other parents of identical twins whose babies turned out well. So try not to worry unneccessary & enjoy your pregnancy. It is out of this world
I had mine at 29wks at KKH. I was so glad I went there because their NICU is one of the well-equipped in the country & the staff are all well-trained. Also, having had them at KK, they had automatically downgraded me to C-class to help keep my costs down as my twins had to stay for 3mths. We paid nearly 25K for both of them after 3mths!
It is true that in case of emergencies & if the hospital that your gynae is in is not able to tackle it, they will send you to KK. However, KK has the right to reject your case as they give priority to their patients. And most times, their NICU is always FULL!
On a lighter note, I was already a SAHM to a 3yr old when I had my twins so there was no question abt what to do when they were discharged! I do not hv a maid (trust issues!)& currently take care of all my 4 kids myself (yes, I had another baby after my twins!). My only perk is that my DH works frm home so when needed, he is there to help.
It is difficult & challenging taking care of twins by yourself but it sure is not impossible. I am a firm believer in routines & thats how I manage my time, between the children & their needs as well as my household chores.
Hope I helped clear your doubts. Am sure you have other 1001 questions so just ask away!
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