I've been on pins and needles waiting until it was safe to share my news -- we're expecting twins! They are due in November.
I've made some comments in the past about how we dearly wanted another child but were having difficulties. We were fortunate to be able to affort a few cycles of IVF. DH's company provides really good health benefits, and even the high-risk OB/GYN is in-network.
Due to my age (38) and having twins we had a level 2 ultrasound at 13 weeks. I'll have another around 18 weeks and will find out the genders. It's amazing how good the latest ultrasounds are now. You could clearly see all the vertebrae in the spine, fingers. The babies are moving like crazy (we could even see one swallowing), although I can't feel it yet. The babies are definitely fraternal (separate placentas).
We'll have to make some big adjustments in spending since I plan to stay home for 6-12 months or possibly even longer. I'm considering whether to reduce DH's 401(k) contribution just for that time. Hopefully we will be eligible for ROTH IRA again. Luckily we won't need a new car since two car seats and a booster will fit in my backseat. We'll eventually need to move to a better school district, since 3 kids in private school would be too much. Lots of changes coming...
Happy News
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Congratulations
Such wonderful news!
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I have twins. I am on a twins site that is good for all those questions that come up. It is also good for whining to people who have been there and understand. It seems line no one else gets the wierd aches you get in a twins pregnancy like another twin mom. Yell if you want me to let you know the name of it.
Also, feel free to pm me or email me if you have any twin questions.