San Francisco Parents of Multiples SFPOM General Discussion 1/7/2012 10:15 am - 1/8/2012
1. NTR: keeping avocado from browning on a sandwich? (aimeen)
2. Re:Help: 36wks day w/ b/g twins (karamarshall79)
3. Comment: Help: 36wks +day w/ b/g twins (ssking)
4. Comment: Help: 36wks +day w/ b/g twins (lisamudd)
5. Comment: Help: 36wks +day w/ b/g twins (ElizabethRT)
6. Comment: Help: 36wks +day w/ b/g twins (carogamse)
7. Comment: Help: 36wks +day w/ b/g twins (noursej)
8. Comment: Help: 36wks +day w/ b/g twins (dnjordan)
9. Comment: Looking for Pediatric Ophthalmologist (2angels)
10. Comment: Speech delay question (kdrichman)
1. NTR: keeping avocado from browning on a sandwich?
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aimeen - 1/7/2012 2:48 pm
My 5 year old twins just started mid year kindergarten
(an option here in Pacifica provided by the school
district if your kids have late birthdays). I make
their lunches, and they love avocado sandwiches.
Problem is that by lunch time the avocado is a bit
brown. Whether it tastes differently or not, they are
not a fan.I tend to mush up the avocado and spread
it--is there something you can mix in there to reduce
the browning? I know of a few tricks for storing cut
avocado but can't find any tips for on a
sandwichthx!aimee
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Topic: Help: 36wks +day w/ b/g twins
I don't know if I have the strength to make it to 38 weeks.
My belly is so big that...
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2. karamarshall79 says...
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1/7/2012 2:51 am
I made it to 37 weeks And 1 day. The only encouragement
I can give you is the earlier they are born the more
likely they will have to spend time in the hospital.
Even at 37 weeks with both weighing 6.9lbs they were
jaundice and one had to be admitted but both kept
needing labs. They both also have reflux problems that
the doctor attributes to them being born at 37 weeks. I
feel so bad for you, I'm rather tall (5'11") and I was
completely miserable. In fact my 20 month old knew to
look in my bed for me. I was useless the last 9 weeks
of my pregnancy because I was so uncomfortable, so I
can only imagine how you feel. Hang in there, you want
healthy babies!Sent from my iPhone
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3. ssking says...
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1/7/2012 6:40 am
Hang in there! It's so wonderful that you've made it
this far and have such nice and big babies. (Just a
note that in my case, the weight estimates were higher
in utero than my boys actually ended up being.) I made
it 39 weeks and remember being so so uncomfortable at
the end - I actually slept better during the first
couple weeks after my boys were born than I had at the
end of my pregnancy. I don't have anything else to say
except that you are so close and that every extra day
will help your babies be more prepared for the world
(it's not just weight, it's also lung development,
etc). Good luck!
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4. lisamudd says...
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1/7/2012 8:13 am
Hi,I just wanted to say hang in there! You are doing
great. Its so tough on your body, but in the end, it
is worth it. I cried almost everyday from about week
36 to week 38. I BEGGED my doctor to induce me or
schedule a c-section. It hurt so bad to get out of bed
and put pressure on my feet. My ankles were insanely
large, my entire body was so swollen at the end. I
went from 130 pounds to 170 pounds. I remember sitting
in my doctors office on the first day of my 38th week
crying and he said he just couldnt justify inducing me
until I made it to the first day of my 39th week. I
hated him in that moment. Today I am SO incredibly
thankful that he ignored my pleading and did what was
best for them.Today, a year ago, I was finally induced.
My twins were big and healthy and within seconds I
forgot the pain of the last few weeks of pregnancy.
You can do it. Just be easy on yourself, sleep as much
as you can, prop up those legs and get in some last
quiet moments with your 3 year old. Keep up the good
work. It will be here before you know it.Lisa
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5. ElizabethRT says...
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1/7/2012 8:20 am
My twins were born at 31 weeks 5 days four months ago
and were both in the NICU for about a month. I was
very uncomfortable at that stage so I really feel for
you. As everyone else has said, they longer you go the
more likely you are to avoid the NICU. Just hang in
there - you have an endpoint and you can do anything
for 2 weeks. Good luck and congratulations.
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6. carogamse says...
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1/7/2012 4:11 pm
Hi there,I feel your pain! I am 5'0", 110 lbs, and I
had two 6 pound babies! I delivered at 36 weeks
because I went into labor. I also understand being
sick-- I had terrrrrrible morning sickness for 20 weeks
(barfing ~7x/day), then felt ok for about a month, then
was put on bedrest at 26 weeks, in the hospital for 2
months after that!! All the reflux, pain, and lack of
sleep...it is the worst. BUT, every uncomfortable
moment you experience will be more than compensated for
by the joy you get from your twins. Trust me, it
shocks me to say that, since I was NOT happy about
having 2 babies at once, but I am truly truly happy
now. You know that every day longer you last is best
for the babies, but I will tell you that if you happen
to go into labor soon, it will be ok too! I wish I had
lasted longer, but my babies were both well babies and
spent zero time in the NICU-- so it can happen! A sad
you is better than two sad babies :)Hang in
there!Caroline
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7. noursej says...
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1/7/2012 8:37 pm
i had my baby girls at 39 weeks (6lb5oz and 6lb1oz -
though the ultrasound indicated they were significantly
larger than that), and they've been healthy, and
therefore everything is easier. it's tough, tough,
tough at the end, but you are doing great! like
everyone's saying, hang in there. the first few months
with twins are kind of a slog but if they're healthy
and big it's just so much easier. our girls haven't
had reflux, e.g; didn't spend anytime in the nicu,
didn't need to be swaddled much, sleep through the
night at 5 months, etc. keep your feet up. the
swelling is misery. rent an aquadoula from natural
resources and sit in it in your living room. water is
wonderful. i waddled into the presidio ymca and
swimming was my salvation at the end. it was the only
time i felt 'normal'. our bathtub was impossible for
me to get out of. i actually got stuck once! :)
drink tons of water (3+ litres a day), take
passionflower tincture as much as you like for
bloodpressure. lemon juice and parsley are natural
diuretics. everyone says that 36 weeks is average with
twins, so when it comes and you're not yet in labor
it's such a head game. just take one day at a time.
sleep as much as you can. stay in your pajamas or
nightie, or naked all day. whatever makes you as
comfortable as possible. have folks bring everything
to you. you have to keep eating for the twins. i made
lots of protein shakes with powdered whey protein, milk
and yogurt. sit out in the sun a bit and breath in
some fresh air. whatever you can do. watch tv.
anything. you're doing great! we're all rooting for
you! you're not alone. sending lots of strength your
way!
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8. dnjordan says...
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1/7/2012 8:59 pm
Thank you to everyone for your comments! They made me
feel better as I was feeling guilty for wanting babies
to come early. Today I am 36 +2 days. Like I said, I am
5'2". I've gained 40lbs (115 to 155 and counting). I'm
not concerned about the number or how I'll look
postpartum. I'm just struggling with movement. I'm
having contractions throughout the day, but nothing
that requires medical attention just yet. Ive been
useless at home for some time. I have lots of help from
husband, nanny & housekeeper, but I want to do things
myself. I feel soooo left out of everything--eg, daddy
& daughter do everything w/o me:-( bc I just can't
move. Some times I just feel like crying. It feels like
I'm carrying bricks in my belly. On the other hand, I
am happy that I've made it this far. I know it's best
for babies to stay in utero. I want babies to be as
strong as possible. Girl est @ 5lbs15oz (last week) &
boy est @ 6lbs, 4oz (last week). I know there's a
margin of error, but I kept thinking they are big
enough, let them come. Thank you all for reminding me
about other developmental issues, which I knew but was
losing sight of. I'm going to try swimming. Though I'm
sure just getting ready to go will take all I've got.
Thank you for sharing, for the best wishes & for the
encouragement!!!
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Topic: Looking for Pediatric Ophthalmologist
Hi,
Happy New Year 2012.
One of my daughters (2 yrs & 2 mos)has an eye
condition...
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9. 2angels says...
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1/7/2012 10:18 pm
thank you so much. Angela
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Topic: Speech delay question
My boys are 23 months, and not really talking much tho they
vocalize all the time...
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10. kdrichman says...
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1/7/2012 9:22 pm
My twins (fraternal girls) were also diagnosed as
expressive speech delayed. When I started them in
speech therapy at age 1 yr 10 mos, one said absolutely
no words and the other said one word ('uh oh'). A year
of weekly speech therapy and they now both talk up a
storm. They recently tested as above their age level in
speech, as a matter of fact. Interestingly they are
still nearly silent in preschool, I think because
speech came late to them and they are timid around a
large group of kids. This is all to say- speech delays
are incredibly common in twins regardless of whether
they are fraternal or identical, and they are entirely
"treatable". We went to Speech Inc and if you are
interested, contact me separately and I'll tell you
about them. It's not a bad idea to have GGRC do an
eval, though note that they only cover speech therapy
if you have absolutely no insurance coverage for it
(regardless of how minimal the coverage is). Also note
that the parameters you have to meet change at age 2
and again at age 3, so the sooner you do it, the
better. Good luck!
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