Twin Pregnancy Week by Week: The Birth Story

on Jan 8, 2010 at 11:00 AM

35 weeks...four days before the big day

We're joining Kim (aka wntg1grl), a stay-at-home mom of three who's expecting twins, on her exciting journey from bump-to-babies. Check back every week for the latest developments.

The Birth

The Monday of week 36, I go to my NST appointment. Things look good, the girls are still head down, with a nice amount of fluid around them. However, my blood pressure is up so the doctor orders a blood test for pregnancy-induced hypertension.

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Twin Pregnancy Week by Week: The Twins Have Arrived!

Posted by The Stir Bloggers

on Jan 6, 2010 at 3:00 PM

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We're joining Kim (aka wntg1grl), a stay-at-home mom of three who's expecting twins, on her exciting journey from bump-to-babies. Check back every week for the latest developments.

The twins have arrived!!!

Last week, Kim welcomed her beautiful twin daughters, Sadie and Shae.

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Twin Pregnancy Week by Week: 34 (The Babies Have Turned!)

Posted by Suzanne Murray

on Dec 23, 2009 at 11:29 AM

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We're joining Kim (aka wntg1grl), a stay-at-home mom of three who's expecting twins, on her exciting journey from bump-to-babies. Check back every week for the latest developments.

Week 34

What's Happening with Mom:

I am now going to the hospital twice a week for a fetal non-stress test (NST), and seeing the OB once a week. This has been hard around the holidays because the kids are out of school, but alll of the testing is going great. Sometimes the babies cooperate, and sometimes they don't, so the NST can take an hour or more on some days. If the fluid around either of them is too low, or their heart rates aren't accelerating, they'll deliver the babies—that's a scary thought, but so far, so good!

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Twin Pregnancy Week by Week: 33 (Packing the Hospital Bag)

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on Dec 16, 2009 at 12:06 PM

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We're joining Kim (aka wntg1grl), a stay-at-home mom of three who's expecting twins, on her exciting journey from bump-to-babies. Check back every week for the latest developments.

Week 33

What's Happening with Mom:

The hospital bag is packed! I packed four sleepers: one preemie and one newborn for each baby (matching ones of course!). Hats to keep their sweet heads warm, a receiving blanket and warm blanket each, and some diapers and wipes. Not too much but the bag is full. And we live near the hospital so I know I can have anything else delivered should I need it.

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Twin Pregnancy Week by Week: 32

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on Dec 10, 2009 at 2:08 PM

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We're joining Kim (aka wntg1grl), a stay-at-home mom of three who's expecting twins, on her exciting journey from bump-to-babies. Check back every week for the latest developments.

Week 30 & 31

What's Happening with Mom:

No appointments this week, I'm just feeling big and uncomfortable.

I am physically ready for the babies...mentally, I don't think it has really settled that I will soon have two new babies. I am ready for them, but having one is what I'm used to, so trying to prepare myself mentally. I'm really nervous, we're trying our best to relax but it's not easy.

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Twin Pregnancy Week by Week: 30 & 31 (Not Feeling Movement & Weight Gain)

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on Dec 2, 2009 at 11:00 AM

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We're joining Kim (aka wntg1grl), a stay-at-home mom of three who's expecting twins, on her exciting journey from bump-to-babies. Check back every week for the latest developments.

Week 30 & 31

What's Happening with Mom:

In week 30, I was concerned about the lack of movement I've been feeling. I just kept thinking that with two of them, I should be feeling much more. I called the doctor and they sent me to the hospital for a non-stress test.

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Twin Pregnancy Week by Week: 29 (Birth Plan)

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on Nov 19, 2009 at 7:00 AM

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We're joining Kim (aka wntg1grl), a stay-at-home mom of three who's expecting twins, on her exciting journey from bump-to-babies. Check back every week for the latest developments.

Week 29

What's Happening with Mom:

I had an OB and a perinatal appointment. Both babies are still in the breech position. Baby B has the cord around her neck one time (loosely). They said she can easily roll one way and it will come off, or she can roll the other way and put it around another time, or make it tight...this could spell trouble, but it is very common, too. Trying not to get too worked up, but this really makes me nervous.

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Twin Pregnancy Week By Week: 27 (Flu Shot)

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on Nov 4, 2009 at 11:00 AM

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We're joining Kim (aka wntg1grl), a stay-at-home mom of three who's expecting twins, on her exciting journey from bump-to-babies. Check back every week for the latest developments.

Week 27

What's Happening with Mom:

Well, last appointment I gained no weight...this week I made up for it. I gained 8 lbs in 2 weeks. No concern with that...actually its good, it just means that we are growing!

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Twin Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 26 (Baby Shower and Shortening Cervix)

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on Oct 28, 2009 at 12:00 PM

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We're joining Kim (aka wntg1grl), a stay-at-home mom of three who's expecting twins, on her exciting journey from bump-to-babies. Check back every week for the latest developments.

Week 26

What's Happening with Mom:

I had my shower this past weekend and received so many little cute outfits that match. My amazing friends and family must have had so much fun shopping for twins! I am so blessed.

I had an appointment with the perinatologist and everything looks perfect. Baby A (Sadie) weighs in at 1lb 12oz, and Baby B (Shae) is 1lb 10oz. They are growing perfectly even.

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Twin Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 25 (Early Pregnancy Symptoms)

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on Oct 21, 2009 at 1:52 PM

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We're joining Kim (aka wntg1grl), a stay-at-home mom of three who's expecting twins, on her exciting journey from bump-to-babies. Check back every week for the latest developments.

Week 25

What's Happening with Mom:

This week I was SHOCKED to learn that I have gained ZERO pounds! I feel huge, much bigger than my last appointment, but I guess no heavier. The doctor did measure my belly, and boy, have I grown. I am measuring 34 cm, and this is unbelievable to me. So, I am bigger, just not heavier!

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