Congratulations, you are now 4 months pregnant with twins! That’s right, at 16 weeks pregnant with twins, you have just about made it to the 4-month mark. Hopefully, you are enjoying the energizing effects of the second trimester “golden age” and have a successful16-week prenatal visit. I always looked forward to my prenatal visits because …
Welcome to twin pregnancy week 15! And while in the first trimester, twin pregnancy symptoms mirror singleton pregnancy symptoms, the second trimester is when you may actually start feeling pregnant with TWINS. Twin moms definitely tend to start showing sooner than singleton pregnancies, and the second semester is when that baby bump really starts to …
You’ve made it to week 13 of twin pregnancy. Congratulations! You will be officially entering the second trimester by week 14 and if you don’t feel pregnant with twins now, you will soon! Typically, in a singleton pregnancy, you will experience a boost of energy as fatigue and morning sickness decrease as you enter the …
A twin pregnancy vs a singleton pregnancy is a whole new world. I was looking forward to my second pregnancy because I thought it would be nice to kind of know what to expect. Welllll too bad for me! Being pregnant with twins is VERY different vs being pregnant with a singleton. Here’s what I’ve …
Every time I’ve given birth I’ve been completely blown away by the miracle of creating life. Even though Beckham was my 4th baby the amazement has not worn off; if anything, my appreciation and wonder have increased with each delivery. I look at his little tiny newborn face and am amazed that I created this …
I am not a worrier. I have never struggled with anxiety. I typically handle stressful situations really well. I can stay calm and collected and power through. But being pregnant during a global pandemic? It’s brought me to my knees and left me crippled with anxiety. I’ve been brought to tears, thinking about the fact …
Being put on hospitalized bed rest during pregnancy was my biggest fear when I found out I was expecting twins. However, twin pregnancy bed rest is also very common. Almost every twin mom I spoke with had encountered some sort of complication with their twin pregnancy, regardless of whether it was identical twins or fraternal …
Woohoo, you’re pregnant! Congratulations!!!! And now you need to get that list of first trimester must haves ready. Well, you’ve come to the right place! Whether this is your first pregnancy, or you already have kids, having a baby is a huge deal. As much joy as pregnancy brings (hello, darling little baby!), it also …
Looking to get better sleep while pregnant? Don’t worry, I know how you feel! When I was pregnant with my first, I remember people telling me to sleep while I could, because once the baby came, I wouldn’t have the luxury! The problem with quality sleep and pregnant women is that it’s almost impossible. The …
So you’re pregnant, with a toddler (or several kids) in tow. First of all, HUGE congratulations on your second (or third!) pregnancy! Watching the sibling bond develop between my children is one of my favorite parts of parenting. They love each other so fiercely and it absolutely warms my heart. But, I will warn you …