I'm scared of twins

Discussion in 'Parenting' started by missfontella, Mar 4, 2006.

  1. missfontella

    missfontella Mama of Da Assassins

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    I'm pregnant for the 7th time. I'm afraid that it may be twins...just by the numbers.
     
  2. RainbowSquidney

    RainbowSquidney Member

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    :eek: Good luck!!!!

    Just try to think of it this way.....if you are blessed with twins, you'll have double the love. ;)

    How far along are you?

    Congrats!
     
  3. missfontella

    missfontella Mama of Da Assassins

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    I'm only 5 weeks. I just found out
     
  4. Sage-Phoenix

    Sage-Phoenix Imagine

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    Congrats :)

    So uh do you have six children already, or what? if so yeah can see the concern. Well good luck with that.

    PS LOL at your signature.
     
  5. hippychickmommy

    hippychickmommy Sugar and Spice

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    Awww, don't be afraid. I've got twins and it's absolutely fantastic. Hard work, yes, but completely awesome. You can call me crazy, but I'd love to have another set if I could. [​IMG]

    Then again, you've got your hands quite full so I can understand why you'd be concerned. I've only got three children, so it's not that big of a deal.

    Anyway, good luck.
     
  6. Triumph Hurricane

    Triumph Hurricane Member

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    twins are cool = indentical twins are a trip = good luck.
     
  7. monosphere

    monosphere Holly's Hubby

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    :eek:

    *hugs* MissF, you'll be fine. Just be your normal cool self.

    This is HippyFreek, btw :)
     
  8. missfontella

    missfontella Mama of Da Assassins

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    Thanks

    I'm not so sure tho. I have 4 kids and 2 more would be six! Any time you here about somebody having 8 or 10 kids, there is always a set of twins in there..every time. This is why i 'm scared. I looked it up. By the time a woman is to her 4th or 5th kid, she has quadrulped her chance of having twins. Hey, it may be paranoid but I'm scared. I wanna ultrasound but its too early.
     
  9. mamaboogie

    mamaboogie anarchist

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    If it makes you feel any better, my mother is one of eight, and there are no twins. I know plenty of people with big families and no twins. The people I know with twins or triplets stopped having babies at three or four... LOL
     
  10. Duck

    Duck quack. Lifetime Supporter

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    =O 7th time?!
     
  11. SilverClover14

    SilverClover14 Senior Member

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    Is there a history of twins in your family? That definitely boosts your chances. My twin uncles' father is different than my dad's, and all of his kids are in pairs. It's crazy.

    There is still a chance that you can have twins without any twins in the family, but not as much.
     
  12. hippiejessica

    hippiejessica Member

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    I know at least six families with over 8 kids and none of them have twins. Don't worry!
     
  13. Maggie Sugar

    Maggie Sugar Senior Member

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    I think twins are great, but I would be scared, too. It's a lot of babies. I really admire twin mamas.

    My step mom has 11 kids in her family, no twins. My cousins came from a family of 5, no twins. I have four (and 6 pregnancies) and no twins. (Whew!) I have a freind with 9 kids, no twins. Yes, age and parity (number of kids had) do increase the chance of FRATERNAL twins, but it isn't written in stone. You are African American, right? You do have a slightly higher chance than a Cau womyn, and a much higher chance than an Asian womyn, but natural twins (no fertility drugs) are not all that common, so I know you are scared. You may not be carrying twins.

    Congrats on the pregnancy. How are you feeling? From what I know, most mamas with twins have some killer nausea, really early. But that isn't a given, either.

    Good luck.
     
  14. Levi

    Levi Hip Forums Supporter HipForums Supporter

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    Well, you're not related to me, so you've got that going for you.;)

    Twins on my mom's side. Twins on my dad's side.
    My cousins, who are sisters, each had a set of twin girls. Little insomniacs.

    Don't stress, though. It will be OK. You know it will.:)
     
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