My two-pack experience

I was constantly unwell for some time and consequently went to see a doctor. All tests revealed that I was alright. But I was not. When I finally took a pregnancy test, as the symptoms directed, it was positive.

At two months, my doctor advised that I go for a scan as my bump was bigger than the average two months pregnancy. And there were two hearts beating away!

So far

I have been wrapped in fatigue since the beginning of my second trimester. Compared to fellow expectant mums at the same stage of pregnancy, I seem to be complaining of fatigue the earliest and the most. However, I am comforted in knowing that I am not just fussy; it is because I am doing double work-carrying twice the blessing.

Another blessing is working in the hospital environment; it is easy for me to regularly check my babies’ heartbeats at the antenatal clinic. This makes me feel very secure.

I am expectantly happy and all, but I also have times I just want to be by myself. No ill feelings whatsoever. I simply want to keep silent. As a result, I have been detached from my close friends, which makes my current lazy afternoons more wholesome.

Shopping is the other thing I revel in. I have bought blue and pink items so far but I hope to include more colors as time goes by.

As for cravings, I am a free woman. There is no food I would get out of my way, or harass my loved ones to get for me. Again, there is no food that makes my insides repulsive.

Help

Some friends have asked me to employ two house-helps to look after the two newborns, since one may be overworked by the twins’ demands and quit. Others say while the babies are sleeping one can manage. Noting down the advantages and disadvantages of having one or two of them is sometimes confusing. Though one thing I am sure about is that I want a reliable house help after delivery.

Delightful moments

The kicks. You bet that I get many of them. I love them. They play and stretch their limbs as if they want to pop out. It is so exciting.

I am bent on preparing for my special arrivals. I do not want them meet any hurdles that I can shove off their way now.

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