At 18 weeks pregnant with twins you’re quickly approaching the mid point of your twinnies pregnancy, and I’m sure you’re growing fast.

As you start to show, expect more people to start mentioning it. If you’re the sort of person who thrives on attention, this can be an amazing time, but if you’re a little more reserved, it might be worth thinking up a way to deal with all this increased pressure.

Either way, you’re going to start putting on weight pretty quickly, if you haven’t already, so it might be worth taking some time out for your relationship, because it will only get more difficult in the coming months.

A single fetus at 18 weeks

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Your Twin Babies at 18 Weeks Pregnant

Some time in the next few weeks, you might feel a wonderful sensation for the first time. Your babies moving around inside your tummy.

They’ve been doing it for weeks, but now they’re getting big enough and strong enough that you’re starting to pick up on it. Pretty soon, it’ll be a regular occurrence, but right now, it’s going to feel unique, and so amazing!

18 weeks in, and your babies are around 5.5 inches long, and weigh anywhere between 5.5 and 6.5 ounces each, or the size of a large bell pepper!

Twin Pregnancy Symptoms at 18 Weeks

This week, and the coming weeks, will see things start to get a little, um, achy. As you and your babies grow in size, expect it to start taking a toll on your body. But you’ve come this far. We’re almost halfway already!

• Backaches: As your babies get heavier and put more strain on your body and your back, expect this symptom to only get worse. Rest, gentle exercise, and as many long baths as you can get are on the menu!
• Swelling extremities: With all that increased blood flow and pressure in your body, as well as all the extra fluids you’ve got, you can expect your hands and feet to swell up a little bit. As long as it’s steady, and you don’t wake up one morning with feet like a basketball player’s, it’s nothing to worry about. Just a little bit inconvenient.
• Varicose veins: Another present from all the increased blood pressure. You deal with them like you would normal varicose veins. Keep yourself moving, sit with your legs elevated, and try to wear loose, comfy clothes when possible. Compression socks for varicose veins are also quite effective.
• Nosebleeds: They’re only going to get more likely as the weeks go on. Increased blood pressure and weaker blood vessels in the nose mean pregnancy nosebleeds are a pretty common occurrence. Unfortunately. So keep a pack of tissues handy.
• Your babies kicking: Finally, something good! Expect to start feeling your babies moving around in the next week or two!

18 Weeks Ultrasound Twins

If you’re having Di/Di twins who have their own amniotic sacs, watch out on your next scan. Because they’re moving so much, it’s actually possible for you to see the membranes that separate your twins shifting on the ultrasound as they stretch and move about in there.

You can also expect to see them moving around a lot more, now. Expect to see them rolling around, kicking out, even yawning  and sucking on their thumbs. It’s both incredible and adorable!

Things to Do This Week for a Healthy Pregnancy

• It’s time to start thinking about sleeping on your side. Your babies are getting big enough to put pressure against the major blood vessels that run up your back, which can inhibit blood flow. This can easily be rectified, though, by rolling over and sleeping on your side, like we said. If you’re not used to it, sleeping on your side can be hard to get comfy with. We recommend a bunch of pillows, or a dedicated pregnancy pillow.
• Decide if you want to find out your babies sexes. Talk it out with your partner, and see what you both think, because you’re getting to the point where you can start to find out the sexes of your babies with pretty high reliability.

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• A body pillow for back and hip support at night
• Why not set up your Baby Registry?
• Some comfy night maternity wear

We asked the TwinStuff Community what their Must Have products were during the second Trimester:

• Belly cream
• Elastic pants waist extenders
• Bra extenders
• Flipflops
• Belly belt
• Pregnancy pajamas
• Pain heat wrap
• Muscle pain soothing balm
• Car seat support
• Pregnancy novelty t-shirts 🙂

Check out our newborn twins shopping list post.

Are You 18 Weeks Pregnant with Twins?

Learning how to sleep in a different position can be hard, so practice it now before it becomes completely necessary. If you need any help, take a look around.

We’ve got articles about this, and you can always leave a comment if you need specific advice. How do you feel at 18 weeks pregnant with twins?

Does it seem real that you’re 17 weeks pregnant with twins? We’re closing hard on that halfway point, and for a lot of women, the sheer reality of the situation still might not have hit.

Having children is an amazing miracle, but it also changes our lives in huge ways. This week is a good week to consider a lot of these things, considering how low key it can be in terms of everything else.

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Your Twin Babies at 17 Weeks Pregnant

Your babies are still growing incredibly quickly. They’re put on almost a quarter of their body weight since week 16, weight in now at around 5.8-6 ounces each. They’ve got taller, too. Around 5 inches long!

This week is the week where they start packing on the body fat. Up until now, your babies were skinny little things, just muscle and bone under transparent skin. But now they’re starting to put on body fat, which will end up with those delightfully chubby cheeks and soft bottoms we all love to kiss and snuggle.

Your baby’s heartbeat is fixed, now, and pumping at an amazing 150 beats per minute, which is twice as fast as yours, if not more!

Finally, in the next few weeks, your babies will form their own unique fingerprints, as they place their hands against the inside wall of your uterus. Amazing, right!

Twin Pregnancy Symptoms at 17 Weeks

Because your babies are piling on the size, everything that you’re going to experience in the next few weeks is probably going to be related. Things like:

• Increased weight gain: Because your babies are getting bigger, you’re going to get bigger too. It’s completely normal to have put on a little bit of weight so far, but expect to get a lot bigger a lot faster in the next few weeks. 1 or 2 pounds is normal, but because you’re carrying twins, expect to be near the top end of the scales!
• Itching belly and boobs: You’re getting bigger fast, and your skin is stretching and growing to accommodate. Obviously it’s going to be more sensitive, right? Don’t scratch though. A side effect of it being stretched out is that it’s thinner and more prone to harm. Instead, grab a soothing crème from the local chemists.
• Stretch marks: You knew this was coming, and considering what we’ve been talking about, it’s only natural. As the proud mother of twins to be, you’re going to be bigger than a lot of moms who only had to carry the one child, so expect your weight gain, and therefore stretch marks, to be a little bit worse than theirs. Massages and moisturiser really help, so take some time to relax and get hands on, or even ask your partner…
• More body fluids: Your heart is pumping more blood throughout your body, and you’re overloaded with hormones. This leads to more bodily fluids being produced. Yeah, we know it’s gross, but you’re going to have to get used to it.

17 Weeks Ultrasound Twins

If you’re having a cordocentesis test, you could be having an ultrasound this week.

If you don’t already know, a cordocentesis, or percutaneous umbilical cord blood sample (PUBS) is a test performed when amnios and other genetic disorder tests aren’t quite conclusive enough.

Things to Do This Week for a Healthy Pregnancy

• As you start to show and get a little bigger, your centre of gravity and the pressure on your legs and hips will increase. Take a few precautions to keep you and your baby safe, like low heeled or flat shoes, and being careful around stairs.
• If you wear prescription contact lenses are you’re suffering from dry eyes, talk to your optician. You might have to start wearing them a little less, or even rely on glasses for the mean time.
• You might start having weird dreams. This is completely normal, and also pretty strange. As you get further into your pregnancy, you’ll spend less and less time in REM sleep, which is when you normally dream. But you’ll have more and more vivid dreams, and they’ll come more frequently too! As with most things, we recommend popping them down into a notebook, so you can see if there’s a theme running through it all. Plus, you can have a laugh discussing them with friends and family. If they aren’t too risqué, that is!

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• Have any lingering nausea? Try these drops.
• ‘Childbirth Without Fear‘ is a classic and must read
• This sleeping support belt can be a life saver.
• Why not set up your Baby Registry?

We asked the TwinStuff Community what their Must Have products were during the second Trimester:

• Belly cream
• Elastic pants waist extenders
• Bra extenders
• Flipflops
• Belly belt
• Pregnancy pajamas
• Pain heat wrap
• Muscle pain soothing balm
• Car seat support
• Pregnancy novelty t-shirts 🙂

Are You 17 Weeks Pregnant with Twins?

On the subject of dreams, if you don’t have anyone to talk to about them, we’re always here!

We’ve got a community of women here who’ve seen it all before, so whatever you’re facing, feel free to ask about it in the comments. Even if we don’t have the answer, you can bet someone in our wonderful community will!

How do you feel at 17 weeks pregnant with twins?

You’re 16 weeks pregnant with twins already! Week 16 can be really exciting for a lot of moms to be. There’s so much that could happen this week, that it’s amazing you’ll find time to pack it all in.

Read on to find out what’s going to occur this week, and how you’re going to love it!

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Your Twin Babies at 16 Weeks Pregnant

Your babies are getting so much bigger all the time. 16 weeks in, your babies are going to be around   3.5 ounces in weight, and around four and a half inches long, about the size of an avocado!

Your babies are more aware of the world than ever, too. For starters, their eyes will have started working by now, moving under their eyelids and picking up on light. They’re actually sensitive enough that moving into areas of bright light, or say, shining a torch against your belly, can cause them to move and react to it!

It’s not just sight that’s kicking into high gear either. The tiny little bones that allow us to hear have finally fully grown, so your babies can hear the outside world in faint echoes, and definitely hear your voice.

If you’ve ever wondered how your babies already know your voice when they’re born, there’s your reason. Studies also show that babies can hear songs inside the womb, and they’ll actually recognise the very same song once they’re born, so when you’re singing in the shower, pick your songs with care!

Twin Pregnancy Symptoms at 16 Weeks

Week 16 is a great week for most women, with a bunch of good symptoms now that your body is finally calming down. Even the bad symptoms are relatively minor, too. Here’s what you’ll be facing this week:

• Bigger boobs: Your boobs are getting bigger, and you might have even had to step up to a bigger bra. Don’t be fooled though. Your breasts won’t stop making the changes you need for breastfeeding until about the 24th week.
• Backache: Your growing uterus, increased weight and pressure your nerves can cause backaches, as can hormonal changes. Make some time for light exercise, stretch a little bit, and try not to stay in one place for long periods of time. So if you work in an office, get up every so often, even just to stretch.
• Constipation: Increased pressure on your intestines, coupled with hormones, can cause bathroom time to get a little difficult. Make sure to keep hydrated, and if it gets bad, talk to your doctor.
• Sensitive or itching eyes: Aren’t pregnancy hormones fun! This probably won’t be bad enough to need treatment, but if you get itchy or dry eyes, now you know why. Just be careful if you wear contact lenses or regularly use eye drops
• Forgetfulness: It’s called pregnancy brain, and although your brain doesn’t change during pregnancy, it’s a completely recognised thing. Notebooks and your smartphone will soon be your best friend.
• The pregnancy glow: Get used to people telling you you’re looking radiant, with glowing skin and shiny, healthy looking hair.

16 Weeks Ultrasound Twins

You’re probably getting close to your monthly prenatal visit, so expect the standard array of tests. But you can also expect to hear your twin’s heartbeats this time if you haven’t already, because they’re guaranteed to have finally started beating of their own accord!

You should be looking forward to this scan, though. If everything shows up normal here, your chances of miscarriage go way down. To literally 1% with singletons, and only a few percent with twins. And that’s awesome!

Things to Do This Week for a Healthy Pregnancy

• Check your weight gain. You might be tracking this already, but it’s a good habit to get into. You should be looking to gain around a pound or two per week with twins. It might not come all at once, but anything less than four or five pounds per month might be a cause for concern.
• Whilst we’re talking about the above, make sure you’re eating enough. You should be looking at an extra 600 calories per day when pregnant with twins, of healthy fats, proteins and carbs. A food diary can help track what you’re eating, and can also be an invaluable tool if you suffer from bloating and gas with certain foods!

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• How’s your sleep? If you’re not getting the best sleep possible, you should consider getting a pregnancy body pillow. Not only can they help now and in the weeks to come, but they can be used for years.
• Veins bulging? This cream can help to minimise varicose veins.
• Miss having the occasional cocktail? These mocktail recipes will make your day!
• Why not set up your Baby Registry?

We asked the TwinStuff Community what their Must Have products were during the second Trimester:

• Belly cream
• Elastic pants waist extenders
• Bra extenders
• Flipflops
• Belly belt
• Pregnancy pajamas
• Pain heat wrap
• Muscle pain soothing balm
• Car seat support
• Pregnancy novelty t-shirts 🙂

Don’t leave your baby shopping to the last minute. Check out our newborn twins checklist.

Are You 16 Weeks Pregnant with Twins?

We’re getting there, girls! Almost at the halfway mark, and hopefully things are going well for you.

Like we said, this week should be a good one, but that doesn’t mean we don’t need a little bit of help sometimes. If you’ve got any questions, or just want a chat, feel free to comment below! How do you feel at 16 weeks pregnant with twins?

15 weeks pregnant with twins. You should be feeling good for the next few weeks. You’re in the middle of the honeymoon pregnancy period, after all. Even though you’re pregnant with twins and your symptoms have probably been worse, they should be letting off by now, and if they aren’t it won’t be much longer.

So take advantage of all this great feeling. Spend a little more time with your partner, and do what comes naturally.

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Your Twin Babies at 15 Weeks Pregnant

Right now your babies are getting bigger much faster than they have been. A singleton would be around 4 inches long right now, and weigh around 2.5 ounces. Obviously, expect twinnies to be slightly smaller and lighter, but you can still expect them to be around the size of an orange, or a medium sized apple.

They’re also starting to look a whole lot more like they will when they’re finally born. Their ears will have finished their journey from where they began on the neck, and the eyes will have finished moving from the sides of the head to the front.

They’re also going to be running their own exercise routines inside your tummy, moving every limb near constantly, twisting and writhing all over the place, practising movements and growing muscular strength for later in life.

As well as moving around, your babies eyes are developed enough that they’re fully capable of sensing light, even though their eyelids are still completely closed, and they’re also busy breathing into their little tiny noses, even though all they’re actually breathing is amniotic fluid. This helps their little lungs develop, getting them ready for the big day.

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Twin Pregnancy Symptoms at 15 Weeks

This should be a great period for you. The symptoms that you should be having will be minor, and the potential upsides are actually really sweet for a lot of women. We’ll start with the bad, and move on to the good.

• Indigestion, heartburn and gas: Your hormones are still playing merry havoc on your digestive system. Certain foods can still be causing issues, so pay close attention to what you’re putting into your system. And if you’re having constant issues, it might be worth seeing your doctor and asking if there’s anything you can take to make it better.
• Nosebleeds: As a proud mom of twins to be, your body is busy producing far more blood to keep them supplied with everything your babies need. But this raises your blood pressure, and in the coming weeks, you can expect to have more a more sensitive nasal area. This can lead to the lovely symptom known as rhinitis of pregnancy. Or, you know, pregnancy nosebleeds.
• Swollen or bleeding gums: You can also thank your hormones for his, too. In this case, all those hormones are reacting with the bacteria that naturally live in your mouth, and cause a bizarre reaction that can trigger gingivitis. You might also notice tiny little bumps on your gums. These are scarily named pregnancy tumors, and even though they’ve got an awful name, they’re actually completely painless and harmless. But make sure that you look after your actual teeth. If you’re like me, sometimes you can forget to floss every so often, but make sure that you’re on point right now. If you don’t keep your teeth clean, that gingivitis can progress to periodontis, or infected gums, which has actually been linked to preeclampsia and premature labor! So follow a good dental care routine, brush twice a day, use mouthwash and floss.
• Running out of breath: Your babies getting bigger comes with a couple of downsides. The first is the increased blood flow and the symptoms that come along with that, which we’ve already discussed. But there’s also this. Shortness of breath. It’s actually nothing to do with increased weight or lack of fitness. It’s really because your babies are taking up a lot of space in your torso, which can actually prevent your lungs from expanding to their full capacity.
• Increased sex drive: This is the good benefit we mentioned earlier. You should be feeling a whole lot better in the coming weeks, and you might find your sex drive coming right back with a vengeance. As long as your doctor hasn’t specifically ruled out sexual activity, you should be good to get right back to it! So let loose and enjoy yourself!

15 Weeks Ultrasound Twins

There’s a lot of tests that you might have chosen so you can check on the health of your babies, and if you did, they’ll be coming up soon.

First off, you might have chosen to have a multiple marker screen (MMS,) which is a blood test that screens you for several issues.

But you might also have chosen to get an amniocentesis test, which requires an ultrasound. You’re more likely to have chosen to take this test if you or your partner have some form of genetic disorder, or your baby is particularly at risk of genetic disorders. Whilst there’s a very small chance of complications, for most people the benefits far outweigh the risks, so don’t worry, and talk to your medical practitioner about the issues you might face.

Things to Do This Week for a Healthy Pregnancy

• If you’re having an amnio or MMS, make sure you’ve got it scheduled and written down somewhere that you don’t forget it.
• You’re probably feeling much better than you have been the last few weeks, so take this chance to enjoy yourself!

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• If you haven’t already bought some comfy maternity wear, you might want to treat yourself. These leggings and this t-shirt are a good place to start.
• Why not set up your Baby Registry?
• Still experiencing morning sickness? This tea can help.

We asked the TwinStuff Community what their Must Have products were during the second Trimester:

• Belly cream
• Elastic pants waist extenders
• Bra extenders
• Flipflops
• Belly belt
• Pregnancy pajamas
• Pain heat wrap
• Muscle pain soothing balm
• Car seat support
• Pregnancy novelty t-shirts 🙂

Are You 15 Weeks Pregnant with Twins?

The good weeks are coming, girls. The next few weeks of pregnancy are going to be the easiest you face, so make sure you enjoy them and do everything you can to love life. How do you feel at 15 weeks pregnant with twins?

You’re 14 weeks pregnant with twins, so you’ve already faced more than most women in your situation. But now you’re entering the honeymoon phase of your multiple pregnancy.

For the next few weeks, everything’s going to be a whole lot easier, so now’s the time to get all the important stuff done.

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Second Trimester with Twins: Your Twin Babies at 14 Weeks Pregnant

Your babies are packing on their weight. Around 3.4 inches long and weighing twice as much as week 13, you can expect them to be around 1.5 ounces at maximum. They’re about the size of a large peach right now, or a small clenched fist.

Fully developed, your babies are getting stronger every day. Their muscles and bones are developed enough that movements are controlled and fluid, and they’re now capable of holding their heads up and moving around with defined movements, rather than the slightly jerky, uncontrolled movements we were seeing even a couple of weeks back.

Your babies also have another strange little quirk. Right now, they’re all covered in hair, like little chimps. It’s called lanugo, and it’s a full body, downy coating of hair that’s there to keep them warm.

But don’t worry, it’s going to be gone by the time they’re born, unless they’re born really premature.

If you could see them in there, you might also notice that they’re making funny faces. That’s because their brains are making sure that all the muscles work, and that includes the face. So from grimaces to smiles, they’re going to be practising them all.

Lastly, the kidneys have kicked in and started filtering blood, which means that your babies are going to start passing urine, which they’ll keep doing until they’re finally born.

Twin Pregnancy Symptoms at 14 Weeks

Whilst you might still be suffering from some of the early twin pregnancy symptoms, with any luck they’re going to be fading fast. With that in mind, here’s what you can expect to see in the next few days.

• Increased appetite: Your babies are growing. Incredibly quickly. It’s already recommended that expecting moms eat more calories, but for a mom to be of twins, it’s doubly important that you make sure you’re eating right and packing the calories in. You should be looking to get another 600 to 700 extra calories per day over your normal, otherwise you literally might not be getting enough calories to feed your twins!
• Round ligament pain: Yep. It’s still here. Some women might have has this fade away by now as their body acclimates. But since we’re carrying twins here, it’s unlikely. Expect this to carry on a little while longer yet.
• Better looking hair: Strangely enough, you can expect thicker, shinier, much better looking hair at this point, and for most of your pregnancy. That’s because all of the hormones in your body actually interrupt the normal hair growing cycle, but in a good way. It’s a welcome change.
• More energy: You might not even actually have more energy. It’s just that as all of the nastiness of the last few weeks fades away, you go back to being more normal again. Time to celebrate!

14 Weeks Twin Ultrasound 

If you haven’t had an ultrasound by now, you probably should, so contact your doctor and get yourself booked in.

We’d always recommend regular check ups, just to make sure that everything’s going on correctly. After all, unfortunately with twins, there’s so much more than can become an issue, so you need to make sure everything’s going on fine in there.

Things to Do This Week for a Healthy Pregnancy

• Look at changing your diet. Because your babies are more active and their muscles are developing fast, they might need more protein. Lean meats, nuts and beans are excellent sources of protein for you. You might also want more fibre, especially if you’re eating more protein, so pick up more leafy vegetables and fruits.
• If you’re not already exercising, now is an ideal time to start. Look for a prenatal exercise class, or failing that, start your own gentle exercise routine. Swimming is a great choice. It’s full body, relatively light, and you can do it whenever you want.
• Round about now is normally a good time to announce your pregnancy to anyone who hasn’t already realised. You’re going to start showing heavily in the next few weeks, and it’s always a lot more fun to do it on your own terms.

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• Thought much about baby names yet? Feeling a little lost? This book is a classic.
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• Is your skin starting to stretch? This cream can help.

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• Belly cream
• Elastic pants waist extenders
• Bra extenders
• Flipflops
• Belly belt
• Pregnancy pajamas
• Pain heat wrap
• Muscle pain soothing balm
• Car seat support
• Pregnancy novelty t-shirts 🙂

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Are You 14 Weeks Pregnant with Twins?

You’re getting there. The next few weeks should be so much better than what’s come before. You’ve got a few weeks of grace and glory, so make sure you take full advantage.

You’re going to be full of energy, feeling great, and capable of doing everything that you wanted to do but weren’t capable of in the last couple of months.

Now is a great time to take a short break with your partner, and get that fire back. This is also an incredible opportunity to start making plans for your coming baby, even if relatively minor.

Whatever you plan on doing, live it up. If you’ve got any suggestions for our regular readers, or any questions, let us know. We love talking to our readers, so just leave a comment below! How do you feel at 14 weeks pregnant with twins?

13 weeks pregnant with twins already! It’s amazing that we’ve come so far, and we’re already in the second trimester. Hopefully you’re doing well, and the first trimester didn’t hit you that hard.

Thankfully, things are going to be looking up for the next few weeks. You’re a third of the way through your pregnancy, so lets find out what’s happening with your babies right now.

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Your Twin Babies at 13 Weeks Pregnant

This far along, your babies are growing fast. A singleton would be around the size of a lemon or nectarine right now, almost 3 inches long and close to an ounce in weight. Generally around 0.8 ounces.

Twins are normally a little smaller than that, but not by much. And that doesn’t change the fact that they’re going to be pretty much fully developed now in terms of internal organs, facial features, and even hair and teeth!

In terms of size, there’s another major thing that’s happened. Their head is now only a third of their body by size, rather than the half and half that it was a week or two ago.

Incredibly, your babies also have fingerprints by now! And because you’re having twins, they’re going to have different fingerprints, too! This is because our fingerprints are mostly determined by our fingers being pressed against the interior wall of the uterus when they’re still soft and tiny.

With all the increased mobility, your babies are able to touch their own faces now, and if they’re in the same sac, each other. You might see your babies putting their thumbs in their mouths now.

This week is also the week where your baby starts to grow their vocal chords, that first step towards crying all night. And telling you they love you.

Twin Pregnancy Symptoms at 13 Weeks

The second trimester is supposedly the easiest of the three, so you’ve got good things coming. Hopefully, the worst of the first trimester symptoms have faded, and you’re left feeling pretty good.

That’s not to say that the second trimester doesn’t come with its own challenges. But that they’re going to pale in comparison compared to what you’ve already dealt with. You’ve got this, girls!

• More visible veins: With the increased blood flow needs of your babies, and their placentas developing nicely, you’re going to notice more veins under your skin, and they’re going to look darker and even more blue.
• More energy: Supposedly, the second trimester is the one where you’ll feel the best. I mean, it makes sense, because your body has finished the changes it needs to accommodate a baby or two, and they’re still tiny enough to carry without issue. So you could start feeling pretty great right about now.
• Higher sex drive: If you find yourself feeling up for a bit of naughtiness in the coming weeks, then feel free to indulge. Especially if sex has been off the menu for a few weeks. It’s normal to keep spotting after sex for the next few weeks, so don’t worry if you see a little bit of blood. It’s only something to worry about if it’s as heavy as a period.

13 Weeks Ultrasound Twins

Twins are normally visible at the 12^th or 13^th week scan, but the sex of your babies might not be. Whilst it’s possible that you can tell the sex of a fetus at this age, it’s unlikely, so you’re probably going to have to wait until around the 20^th week.

So if you’re itching to find out what you’re having, we’re sorry. You’re gonna have to wait a little bit longer.

Things to Do This Week for a Healthy Pregnancy

You’re probably going to start feeling pretty great soon, especially compared to how you have felt the last few weeks. So make sure you take advantage of it, and get as much done as you can!

• If you haven’t already, let your boss know that you’re pregnant. The earlier you do this, the better, as it allows you and them to start making preparations.
• If you’ve let the fitness slack, now’s a great time to get back into it. With all the energy you’re going to have, starting a light exercise routine can be a huge boost to how you’re feeling. Try out swimming, gentle yoga or pilates, or some breathing and zen exercises.
• Make sure you keep looking after yourself correctly. If you’ve been feeling pretty bad and suddenly feel amazing again, it’s easy to let yourself get a bit slack. So keep eating healthy and getting as much rest as you can.
• A lot of women say that their sex drive increases in the second trimester. I mean, it’s understandable. You’ve been feeling pretty crappy these past few weeks, and your hormones are all over the place. So take advantage!

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If they haven’t already, your veins will soon be under a lot of extra pressure. To avoid and minimize varicose veins and swelling in the ankles and feet, it’s a great idea to wear compression socks. And don’t worry, they don’t all look terrible. These look nice and come highly recommended.

Morning sickness lingering? This tea can help.

Why not set up your Baby Registry?

We asked the TwinStuff Community what their Must Have products were during the second Trimester:

• Belly cream
• Elastic pants waist extenders
• Bra extenders
• Flipflops
• Belly belt
• Pregnancy pajamas
• Pain heat wrap
• Muscle pain soothing balm
• Car seat support
• Pregnancy novelty t-shirts 🙂

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Are You 13 Weeks Pregnant with Twins?

You’ve probably had your first major scans by now, so you’ll have seen your babies and heard their heartbeats. Couple that with the increase in energy and lack of horrific symptoms, and you should be feeling pretty amazing right now.

So treat yourself, and enjoy the next few days. You’ve earned it. We’ll see you next week, where we’ll be going into the ‘honeymoon phase’ of your pregnancy. See you there! How do you feel at 13 weeks pregnant with twins?