Calling all moms (and grandmoms)....

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Firstly, you need to find out just how pregnant she is, whether there is just the one heartbeat (sorry, but it happens) and make sure she goes to regular check ups for her sake and the little one's

[catnapper]

Firstly, you need to find out just how pregnant she is, whether there is just the one heartbeat (sorry, but it happens) and make sure she goes to regular check ups for her sake and the little one's

Well, since she's SWEARING it was 3 months ago, and based how much she's showing... and since twins run in hubby's family..... and since they skip a generation... guess her chances of twins: Pretty high!

God help us if she's having twins.

We're leaving now for the checkup.... one last deep breath. It'll be ok. We'll make it through.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Well, since she's SWEARING it was 3 months ago, and based how much she's showing... and since twins run in hubby's family..... and since they skip a generation... guess her chances of twins: Pretty high!

God help us if she's having twins.

I feel for you I really do.....have been through this twice with mine (plus terminations but that is a whole different thread). Your stepdaughter and mine sound so alike its scary.......

Apart from the obvious I found it quite hard to watch my husband's disappointment in his daughter - if you need to chat to someone who knows exactly what you're going through feel free to contact me

I'm a twin and from what I can gather once the babies are old enough to take notice of each other it gets a whole lot easier - I always had a playmate!

[moosmom]

Kim,

This is a good time for a little stepmother-stepdaughter bonding, if ya know what I mean. I don't know whether hubby is up to it, and most guys, unless it's their wife, want no part of it, she's gonna need a labor room coach (if you catch my drift *wink, wink, nod, nod*) Unless she's expecting that dirtwad of a boyfriend in there with her (not unless he's hightailed it outta there by now), I think that is PERFECT timing for you and her to get better acquainted. She's gonna need someone to confide in. I'm sure she'll have TONS of questions. Once she sees that you're not the bad person she makes you out to be, she'll come around. Giving her a little time to get over the shock of being pregnant is wise. It's alot to absorb (or deny).

As for you and hubby, I've put you up there on the PT "High Test" Prayer List! This calls for a major candlelighting.

Laura,

A beautuful white one trimmed with white satin trim... As he opened it, I told him "just think... in a few months, YOUR grandbaby will be in that blanket!"

What a wonderful idea and a great wake-up call!!! Made him see things through a whole other perspective.

HUGS and thoughts to you guys. You've got a long road ahead of you. All of us at PT have wide shoulders and big ears, and we're here for you.

I think Donna is a nice name, don't you?

[Christiansmommy]

You may be at the doctor's appt. already...but let me think of some things you want to ask...

First off, she may need an ultrasound to determine how far along she is, if she is showing already, with her first, she could be as far along as 5 months ( since you don't always show right away with your first).

Prenatal vitamins.

They will probably run lots of blood work, i think i had 7 viles taken the first few weeks, just for checking for normal things that they check during pregnancy.

I am sure the doctor will cover everything that she will need to know...it all will depend on how far along she is too, on what blood work/tests they will do...

If she has had spotting (like you said she may have), then they should know that, they may want to do an internal, or an internal ultrasound to check her cervix ( if she is spotting)...i had this done.

Also, family history of things lik diabetes, high blood pressure, etc. will need to be noted at some point...incase she is at an increased risk to get it herself.

Anyway, if you have ANY pregnancy questions, do not hestitate to PM me, I have been there done that (doing that) , and would love to be of any help to you and your daughter. (((HUGS))) Hope the appt. goes well and she is okay, physically and emotionally.

Robyn

[catnapper]

She passed out when she heard the heartbeat. Make that TWO heartbeats. TWINS!
We have a 2:30 ultrasound appointment to confirm what we heard and the doctor saw.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

OMG!

And how are you in all this?

[Karen]

Good gracious - double-ly surprising. Good luck with the afternoon appointment.

[Corinna]

Oh boy is the boy toy and family going to love this!!!! Congrats (I think) boy is she in for a reality check. Prayers to you and hubby.

[moosmom]

TWO??????

H@ly $6it!!! You're kidding, right????

This calls for a major candlelighting.

Major candlelighting? Hell, this calls for a freakin bonfire!! (Mumbles *logs of wood, check.matches, check.charcoal lighter,check.LOTS of newspaper.*)check.

Just trying to add a bit of humor. Sorry if it backfired.

If you need a shoulder, Kim, call me. I think you have my cellphone. I can call you right back as I have TONS of minutes.

Love,

Donna

[Samantha Puppy]

WOW. Well, congrats to all and yes, she'll be getting a big ol' reality check soon. How old is she? She's very lucky to have a supportive father and stepmother.

Twins!

[Christiansmommy]

She passed out when she heard the heartbeat. Make that TWO heartbeats. TWINS!
We have a 2:30 ultrasound appointment to confirm what we heard and the doctor saw.

WoW!! Well i guess that could explain why she is showing already...if she is still early on...((((HUGS)))) to you both, I will add your step daughter to my prayers.

Robyn

[Sara luvs her Tinky]

She passed out when she heard the heartbeat. Make that TWO heartbeats. TWINS!
We have a 2:30 ultrasound appointment to confirm what we heard and the doctor saw.

OH dear God. What a big big burden for that young girl.

Did she "literally" pass out. What a HUGE reality check!!

Prayers x 2 on the way!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

TWINS!

I knew you mentioned it was a possibility, but I didn't think it was that much of a probability!

Congratulations!!! Congratulations!!!

[catnapper]

Donna, yes, we could use that bonfire of prayers! God certainly does have a sense of humor.

Jaime, she turned 18 last week. Happy 18th birthday to her.

She actually did pass out and it took a good 20 minutes to fully revive her. She STILL denied it was possible that she was pregnant.

Now we need to find out what about school. I think she has enough credits to graduate early legally. She's going to get huge very fast and I can't see forcing all that emotional stress on her if its something we can avoid by taking her out of school. She WILL be going to college in September no matter what.