Recently on the Twinfo Facebook page we were discussing nicknames for twins and triplets. There were so many great replies that I decided to share them with you.
There were certainly some common themes.
The classic Twin A and Twin B or Baby A, Baby B and Baby C were an obvious forefront runner. However, did you know that there is a medical reason for this?
Author: Caitlin Ryan
Even though I was pregnant with twins (DCDA) I guess I just thought in my head I would have an uncomplicated natural delivery. Just like my first baby, but I would just push two babies out this time. That was the delivery option we had been discussing all along in my OB appointments. It didn’t exactly go like that though. The 3 of us ended up in 3 different parts of the hospital post birth………………
Choosing godparents for twins or multiples is not as simple as you may think.
The role of the godparent can differ slightly from religion to religion. The basic purpose though is that they are people selected by parents to witness the baptism of their children and to guide them along their religious pathway and assist with their spiritual formation.
This concept has been taken on board by those who like the idea, however would prefer not to have the religious aspect of the ceremony. These ceremonies often go by the name of a “baby blessing” or a “glistening”. It is a way to welcome your child/children into the family and to choose people you would like to take an interest in your child’s personal development and upbringing and serve as role models outside of their family. For the sake of this article, the term “godparent” will be used, regardless if it is a religious or civil ceremony.
Author: Anonymous Twin Mum
Identical twins were definitely not on our radar when I fell pregnant in October 2016.
My obstetrician, who I had with my daughter was very relaxed about the whole situation and sent me to find out the type. Who knew! Different types of twins!
At 9 weeks we found our babies were monochrionic di amniotic, layman’s terms. Shared a placenta. Different sacs. Middle of the range risk.
Author: Kate Vincent
Pregnancy has never been easy for me. With my first pregnancy, I had a singleton and was huge. It was uncomfortable, sore and the delivery was complicated, culminating in an emergency cesarean. When I found out I was having twins for the second pregnancy, I was really worried. Especially because I had struggled with my first, but my first was a breeze compared to the twins.
Author: Danielle Rollings
Note: This TTTS and TAPS birth story contains the sad loss of a twin.
I found out I was pregnant in early November 2017.
We already had a 6yo boy and 2yo fraternal twin boys. Each scan seemed to give us a new surprise. Firstly getting the news we would have another set of twins, this time identical. Secondly finding out that these twins would also be boys.
Author: Jodie-Lee Wagner
On the 21st of November 2016, I decided to take the “risky” test. I hadn’t felt great for a couple of days. Feeling extra tired which I have only felt once before in my life… I was pregnant then. I couldn’t feel my period coming which was due to start the next day. My positive very quickly showed. Only weeks beforehand we booked our wedding venue and date. Two months prior we had only celebrated out eldest child’s first birthday; it all seemed a bit sudden.
I was scared to tell my now husband. A pregnancy was not what we had planned yet. I booked my doctor’s appointment and got my bloods done while he was at work. The doctor had told me that the test was accurate and I was pregnant. When Josh finally arrived home my eldest child and I told him. At first it was shock then we just laughed.
Author: Nicole Thomas
Roughly 4 years ago my periods became erratic, sometimes not having one for 4 or 5 months. My doctor sent me off for blood tests, hormone levels, and an ultrasound and at the end of all that he diagnosed me with early onset menopause at the age of 37. This didn’t bother me greatly as I was single and had 2 children already, so the concept of not having any more children was not of concern to me.
Author: Amy Roman
As we stare at our 11 month old twin gals, we say to each other “Twins?” or “Our twins?” as we still cannot believe that we have been blessed with such amazing little people.
The past 1.5yrs seems like a massive dream. However this dream has been a journey from having gestational diabetes, having twins at 34.5 weeks, being admitted to hospital at 30.5 weeks and spending 4 weeks there and gals spending the first 4 weeks of their life in special care!
Grocery shopping with twins and multiples can be a long process. Everyone wants to stop and have a chat! Here are 26 things you will hear. Over and over again.
A – Are they both yours?
B – Better you than me!
C – Can they feel each other’s pain?