OMG so you are not going to believe this...
By sanell
@sanell (2112)
United States
July 24, 2007 6:35pm CST
Okay my sister is 33 years old, her boyfriend is 30. They are planning to spend their life together and for the past two years have not been really using any form of birth control other than pulling and praying...anyway, she just found out she is pregnant about 3 weeks ago. She was not sure how far along she was at the time but was guessing it was fairly new, and thought about 7 1/2 weeks at the time. Which makes sense anyway so she is not far off on her dates.
So she finally saw the doctor a week ago and confirmed a urine test that she is indeed pregnant. She had been feeling sick off and on, but nothing out of the ordinary really...still all surreal. Today was her ultrasound, she and her boyfriend went but he was not able to find the room after dropping her off, so anyway, she had the ultrasound and all was fine, measuring at 9 1/2 weeks respectively so all is good there.
So she calls me to tell me how it went. She says she is fine and I asked if she saw a heart beat and she said Yeah, both babies are doing just fine..
WHAT!!! Yes she is having TWINS...of all things she has a completely unplanned pregnancy kept joking about how it would be just their luck to be having twins and sure enough SHE IS HAVING TWINS.
They are both REALLY freaking out. She said she has to talk her boyfriend off the edge again as before it was just talking about one baby now it is talking about two babies. She cried and she plans to have them no matter what but she is a bit beside herself so anyway...
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25 responses
@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
24 Jul 07
WOW what can you say?!? Umm i hope she is doing ok there. Must of been a shocker alright thinking there is only one and then after the ultrasound, voila, another one!!! wow shes going to need as much support as she can get from her man and you :)
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@Justme2007 (1848)
• United States
24 Jul 07
Let your sis know that this is a gift I have twins and I also cried my bf wanted me to get rid of them but I told him no and I was taking the pill at the time so things happen for a reason you know. Tell her if she wants to vent she should come on mylot and vent I'm quite sure somebody will spare a kind word for them.
Also tell her its not as bad as it sounds there is just two instead of one and what they do for one they can do for the other one day at a time.
Plus when they hold those beautiful babies in their arms they will fall in love with them and when they are older they will look back on the days when their babies where little and smile. I know I do lol.
@sanell (2112)
• United States
27 Jul 07
Wow, yes her boyfriend is coming around for sure. He just is in so much shock. He does not like the fact that he is not the one making the money so I think his pride is a little bit hurt but sounds like lately he will call my sister and say "Wow can yo believe that we are having twins?"
Anyway, thanks again I appreciate it.
@UDDERONES (887)
• United States
25 Jul 07
Wow that is great news. I mean I know it will be hard, but to have twins is neat.
God was blessing her. I guess after waiting and praying and trying that is why this all happened. I truely believe everything happens for a reason.
Congrads and Congrads on being a Aunt.
@sid556 (30960)
• United States
25 Jul 07
sorry to hear this but she did choose one of the more riskier forms of birthcontrol. to her credit she is handling it...however grudgingly.this will all work out. In a short while you'll be writing and telling us how awesome your neice/nephew are. it will all work out...congrats..uncle sanell!!
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@d_hapke (165)
• United States
24 Jul 07
well, she's not the first one to have an unplanned pregnancy. It's been going on for thousands and thousands and thousands of years! So that should make her feel better. She really is blessed. I would tell her to give him time and space. I had an unplanned preg. at 21 and never regret him one day! The father and I ended up married but we did it for the wrong reasons. I got married because I felt obligated to give my child a happy and secure home. I ended up giving him the complete opposite. 8 years later and over 20,000 dollars in lawyers fees and countless conceling sessions here we are... I am remarried and feel guilty for every day that I put my son through all this drama and trauma. But, I'm still glad he's here. I also have several friends that were surprised by their pregnancies. Both the sig. other and their families were very shocked in the beginning. With time everyone settled down and appreciate the children. This sounds selfish, but, she needs to only think about giving her babies the best possible body to grow in right now and that means no stress. Sure, she'll have nights of endless crying, but, keep her stress down. Even if you don't believe, tell her over and over everything will be ok and that it will all work out and you are all there for her. In time, her boyfriend will see this is a blessing too, or not. Either way. My best to her and congratulations Auntie!!! You play a very important role too!!!
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@sanell (2112)
• United States
27 Jul 07
oh yeah I am so excited, she said that she only cried when she was in the ultrasound but after that, she was fine. She tells her boyfriend that it is going to work out. She is not really stressed out about the pregnancy. But it is still a shock overall. She is fine, and I thank you for all your help and support.
@Trace86 (5030)
• United States
25 Jul 07
Holy multiple births Batman! That must be such a shock. You are going to be an auntie times two. I will pray for your sister and her boyfriend. I hope he will be able to come to terms with it. It is a lot to take in at once. They aren't kids anymore.
I want two kids and twins would be one way to get that in one shot. Keep us posted please.
@ravinskye (8237)
• United States
24 Jul 07
oh wow! what a shock! i hope that her boyfriend comes around. having twins would be a scary thought i'm sure. my thoughts are with her. i'm sure she'll do fine!
@mommy20212004 (350)
• United States
25 Jul 07
Once she starts feeling them babies moving around and once he gets to feel them too, they will probably get more excited and less scared. I wish her the best of luck and hope she has beautiful, happy and healthy babies.
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@senthil2k (1500)
• India
25 Jul 07
Having a baby is a gift and that too having Twins is a bigger gift. But this also depends on the person too. May be your sister should take this in a positive manner and go ahead with that.
Hope this will become normal to her during the course of time and there is nothing for her to worry and cry.
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@Cassy1976 (796)
• Australia
25 Jul 07
Oh how exciting but what a shock it must have been for them. I guess if you arent really using any form of birth control then you would have to expect that this would happen eventually!!! Twins will be such a big job for them, I wish them both alot of luck!! I hope that it will all go well for them
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@mcgrawfan07 (10)
• United States
25 Jul 07
Wow...twins.....she will have double the fun!!! Hope everything goes great for them!! Congrats on being an Aunt....that is also a very important role!!
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@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
31 Jul 07
Wow! Having twins will be wonderful for your sister and her boyfriend. I bet it was such a surprise for them at the scan. I can just imagine her wondering if her baby is okay then seeing two babies. Then I guess she was delighted that both the babies are doing well. I know that some mothers carrying twins have much morning sickness in early pregnancy. My partner is a twin and his mother tried to get pregnant for eight years. Then she got pregnant with twin boys. So it is superb when someone that wants a baby so much ends up getting two. Your sister will get totally used to the idea soon I think.
@squaretile (3778)
• Singapore
31 Jul 07
well, great that she's having the twins! it's going to be challenging, but I'm sure with enough support she'll cope and have a great time loving her babies.
keep us updated on how it all goes and the similarities and differences in the twins. guess she still won't know whether they are identical or fraternal yah? I'm not sure how they determine that, only from looks after they are born?
@surveygrrl (1270)
• United States
31 Jul 07
Oh my gosh!!! What a surprise! My jaw even droppd when I saw you type Both babies are fine...lol.
Congratulations auntie!
What fun to shop for 2 babies. I hope your sister and her boyfriend are able to adjust quickly, as quickly as you can to twins.
And Congrat's to both of them!
@mindyja25 (180)
• United States
25 Jul 07
WOW I would have been shocked, but I'm sure things will work out. Just tell her to take it one day at a time and work for the best. When I found out I at 3 weeks I was very happy well then at 6 weeks my sickness started and I had just trouble with everything for the entire 9 months there were days I didn't know if I could make it anymore was in the hospital and all. I was even put on a diet because of sugar issues that came from carrying my son, but in the end it was all worth it he was a big healthly boy and I'm sure her babies will be the best thing she couldn't ever hope for once she gets over the shock of it.
