Twin Pregnancy Update Weeks 12-14 - nausea, bump, feeling PREGNANT

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[kristenalshami]

Brad and racheI love watching your videos. I have had an 18 week loss, 5 week loss and 12 week loss all within 3 yrs and now I am pregnant with my rainbow BABIES triplets and no its not easy sometimes I feel guilty for complaining but like u said I a great full god has blessed me I'm having 3 girls and me and you are a few days apart . God bless u and ur family

[amypennington]

I think getting your records is a great idea. Way to be proactive in trying to do the best for both you and your precious babies! I love your sweet family!

[th]

When you said if you found this video at 12 to 14 weeks it’s probably because…I responded “I’m dying” then you said your probably dying rn! Laughed so hard ❤❤❤❤❤

[darlenesmith]

Hey Rach!
How I pray these girls are another delivery that isn't to difficult. You remain in my prayers daily for these little angels to continue to grow and get ready to meet their special family members and realize just how blessed they truly are in the Mama and Daddy--family choice God gave you all!! 💛🙏💛

[annetteantoniadesyoutubers]

Yes we should uplift each other, we are all human beings and need to treat each other with kindness and love.

[teenawillis]

You definitely know how wonderful it is to be a mother. Dad's love being dads, but mom's get to experience a relationship with babies, before they are born.

[Vida]

She’s my favorite person to watch throughout my journey ❤#twinmomclub

[ChristyValley]

You have some good, well adjusted kids and I’m sure your next two will follow along their siblings. 🙏🏻❤️ you and Brad got this!

[motinitinyjoyssmith]

I was along for the ride of the 1st time twins. Brad and Rach were the only people I had reference of for IVF, and I never felt more supported during IVF because of their loving content.
I start again in January for another baby (babies🤞 ). And again I'm here for all the Englebarts wisdom and comedy!
Bless you all for being here, even if you didn't know how much it matters for many. Happy holidays guys!

[edwilliams]

My husband was 50 when our last son was born by emergency c section and the surgeon asked if Dad was coming or was Grandpa staying for the delivery, we still laugh about that .I was not very mobile for a few days after delivery but was very happy that they saved my son after a cord issue.

[KiKi-uhjs]

I have that dizzy feeling when I have a fever ~ I describe it as when I turn my head it takes a second or two for my brain to catch up! It’s the weirdest feeling!

[lindawild]

I have had that kind of pain before I finally gave in and went to the doctor and found out I needed to have my hips replaced because the bones had died which caused the ligaments to feel like they were on fire and they caught very sharp pain when I just tried to turn over in bed at night! So believe me, I get you Rachel! I am sending you lots of love and prayers for this pregnancy!✝️✝️🙏🙏❤💜

[SuzanneKent]

Didn’t have that exact moment but as soon as I gave birth my baby was taken to be cleaned off and diapered, apgar test, weighed, measured then handed to me in a blanket. Never skin to skin.
You should make a birth plan… list what you want to happen. Making a list helps me with every day tasks, keeps me focused.

[patseemore]

These moments listening to you and sometimes Brad are the reasons I follow your Vlog! Your experiences are shared with kindness and personal wisdom, thank you for your insight!

[MommyBee]

Hi Rach! I have had the golden hour with all of mine and you have a right to do so to even with twins. You just have to put it in your birth plan and tell your OB that’s what you want. You’re 100% in control of your birth experience you don’t have to ask or feel like you’re being “extra” it’s actually a huge protocol some hospitals have to be “baby friendly.” They have to get certified as such and unless there is an emergency hospitals certified baby friendly automatically offer the golden hour. The hospital you had Eloise in is probably certified baby friendly so it’s likely not something you’ll even need to ask for but double checking will give you peace of mind! You can also look up if your hospital is baby friendly! Enough women ask for it that your OB will know what it is and make sure you get it. My sister had babies in DC and NC and the cocktail of drugs they gave during a c section was vastly different so in SC you probably just had a combination that wasn’t agreeing with you. That probably accounts for the difference in your clarity after birth with Eloise. SN I wish I had that stretch when I was pregnant with the twins and having sciatic pain! Also, for me, planned vs unplanned pregnancy I was night and day in terms of hormones and feeling depressed so that could have been related to how you felt in twin pregnancy vs singleton. Surprises can be very difficult to handle— when you KNOW you’re getting pregnant you mentally prepare for it (at least that’s my theory). Glad to see you’re doing well and the babies are cooking along well ❤️

[ffionjones]

It’s lovely to see somebody advocating for their medical needs but also understanding that sometimes it won’t go to plan, but there is no harm in trying! I really hope you get the golden hour with these babies too ❤️

[moneywiththemillers]

I’m on my third pregnancy, only 7 weeks and boy has it been so different. I’m craving steak like salty buttery steak. And my anxiety is at an all time high probably due to the fact that I also have a hematoma. I hope and pray that your negative symptoms get better !!

[christinaruitenbeek]

A well seasoned mama gave me great advice for round ligament pain in my last pregnancy that worked wonders.

Pretend to glue your legs together when rolling over in bed ... don't let them seperate when you roll. Same goes for getting out of vehicles... keep your legs together, swing both legs out and then get out instead of one leg at a time.

Hope this helps.

[lorenarae]

Rachel I had three pregnancies. And they were all different. My first two were naturally. My last one I had to have an emergency c-section. After dilating to a 8 and 1/2 and I couldn't get him out so I had to have an emergency C-section. I had to be completely knocked out. So I didn't even get the experience of his birth. It was heart breaking. I missed out on so much. I didn't see my baby for about an hour after he was born. My first two were all natural they were induced. I had them all natural. No medications at all. So I completely understand how things are different and missing so much of your birth. You got this though! I can't wait to keep following you and watching your videos as your babies grow in your tummy!

[kathybostick]

Thank you for being so transparent. I've got ever been pregnant. I do have anxiety and Depression..