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Posted: 10 February 2008 at 9:52am | IP Logged

Has anyone had a single pregnancy after a twin pregnancy??

If so did you find the normal aches and pains and maybe the spd a lot worse than you have had before??

This is my 4th pregnancy first 2 were single's 3rd was twins and omg i can honestly the amount of stretching pains and usual preggie pains is a lot worse than i had in any of my other pregnancies.. Also the SPD is hurting me like mad!!

I honestly thought my body would be stretched enough now after carrying two babies at once to accomadate just 1 baby and i wouldnt suffer that much so am wondering if it just my body or any1 else had the same??

Posted: 10 February 2008 at 10:10am | IP Logged

Hun i can't vouch for the birth of twins and the stresses and strains complaired to a normal 1 child pg.

As for the spd that isn't normally governed by the number of children you are having as it's to do with how lax your ligaments and core muscles are and not quanity (hope this is making sense).... You need to see a physio to get the exercises to help try and improve your core muscles etc...... also a chiropractor, although private, if you find one who specalises in pregnancy related conditions can be worth there weight in gold.....

Hope this helps a little.

Posted: 10 February 2008 at 12:23pm | IP Logged

Aww i'm sorry i can't help. I have only had twins first time around and i'm not planning on any more lol.

Congrats though btw. xxxx

Posted: 10 February 2008 at 1:01pm | IP Logged

Glad you're booked into see the physio....... there is a self help article on spd here which should help and make things a little more manageable.....

We also have a buddy system if you feel you need a little one on one support from others who have been there (click on the link at the bottom of my page)

Take care and i hope you're doing ok.

hope the here link works ok if not it's hiding place is (articles, pregnancy...)http://www.madmums.com/GH_ShowArticle~HID~147.htm 

Posted: 13 February 2008 at 4:07pm | IP Logged

I haven't had twins but my 3rd pregnancy was hell ! I thought I was in labour numerous times but it was only BH pains.

Good luck and hope you manage the rest of your pregnancy ok, xxx.

Posted: 13 February 2008 at 7:09pm | IP Logged

Well I think you re mega brave going in for another one after having twins!!!!

I had a single pg 1st time round, doubled up 2 nd time, so was to scared to try again ...in case i doubled up again and ended up with 4!!!!

Jain xxx