Just found out I'm expecting twins!

amother

OP ↓

Thu, Sep 05 2024, 5:11 pm

I just found out that I'm expecting twins and I am panicking! I havent stopped shaking since I found out. I have one 18 month old at home and I'm so scared but grateful at the same time.
Anyone who's been here, I would appreciate any chizzuk and advice!

amother

Cyclamen

Thu, Sep 05 2024, 5:15 pm

My first and my twin are exactly 17 months apart. (They were full term bh.)
It took a few days for him to get used to them. At first he didn’t want to look at them. But bh now at 3&almost 2 they play like all
Siblings.

I always dreamed of twins and I’m so happy I got them.

Molly Weasley ↓

Thu, Sep 05 2024, 5:20 pm

Wishing you all the best, it should be a safe and full pregnancy!

It was a shock to us as well, BH we survived 😁

Twins are like getting a two-for-one deal on life. I'd totally take that offer again!

DH is now convinced we're having twins every time I'm expecting. We're actually looking forward to it.

One day I'll surprise him😉

amother

Phlox

Thu, Sep 05 2024, 5:20 pm

Wow !!
Congrats !!
HaShem should give you lots of strength
How far along are you when you found out ?

amother

↑ OP ↓

Thu, Sep 05 2024, 5:28 pm

I am 9 weeks along BH! But just feel like there's so much to worry about and I'm so overwhelmed.
Financially how are we gonna make it work? Physically will everything be healthy and carrying to term?
I feel sad for my 18 month old like he's going to lose us in some way.
Don't get me wrong I am so beyond grateful. I'm just really scared.

amother

↑ OP ↓

Thu, Sep 05 2024, 5:28 pm

flowerpower wrote:

Bsha tova! Have an easy pregnancy

Amen!!!!

amother

Canary

Thu, Sep 05 2024, 5:29 pm

Bshaa tova! Wonderful, they already are born with friends!

↑ flowerpower

Thu, Sep 05 2024, 5:31 pm

amother OP wrote:

You have 9 months to prepare and plan and do research. Your older child will have 2 best friends instead of 1. Look into a night nurse once they are born. Nothing like a good night of sleep

Kiwi13

Thu, Sep 05 2024, 5:32 pm

Bshaa tova!! I remember when I found out, it was quite the day! So happy for you and davening that you have all the siata dishmaya and physical help you could ever need to raise your children. 💕

↑ Molly Weasley ↓

Thu, Sep 05 2024, 5:53 pm

Your 18 month old will be a two year old toddler when his siblings arrive. He'll play totty for a while🙂

I can't assume anything about your financial or family situation, but I observed that my parents and older relatives were more generous when I had twins than with my other children. Some even offered more practical help, like helping with dinner, etc.

Regardless, Hashem provides.

↑ Molly Weasley

Thu, Sep 05 2024, 5:56 pm

amother OP wrote:

We got a book that was really helpful.

https://www.amazon.com/Youre-E.....79488

amother

Leaf

Thu, Sep 05 2024, 7:07 pm

My son is a year older than my twins
The twins slept in a bassinet
We hired live ins who didn’t speak English
Then we had help only on sundays
Family didn’t help
When they were a few years old things were easier
Growing up the twins were are each others best friends
All kids got along

amother

Black ↓

Thu, Sep 05 2024, 7:10 pm

Molly Weasley wrote:

This explains your username molly weasley! Love it

amother

Chocolate ↓

Thu, Sep 05 2024, 7:23 pm

amother Black wrote:

This explains your username molly weasley! Love it

Care to enlighten me??

amother

↑ Black

Thu, Sep 05 2024, 7:25 pm

amother Chocolate wrote:

Care to enlighten me??

Harry potter character who had twin boys.

amother

↑ Chocolate

Thu, Sep 05 2024, 7:26 pm

amother Black wrote:

Harry potter character who had twin boys.

Got it! Thanks.

amother

Trillium

Thu, Sep 05 2024, 7:29 pm

Please please make sure that you give the most attention that you can to your 18 month old. when they’re sleeping…. Playing nicely……

amother

Almond

Thu, Sep 05 2024, 8:05 pm

If you live in brooklyn there is a way to get help thru insurance