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[KarenFerguson]

Sorry I've been MIA for a bit, but I've had a lot going on. First off, I'm finally pregnant! After almost 2 years, the hubby and I did IVF in May and today at almost 9 weeks found out we're officially having TWINS! So, that was a bit of a shocker - at least it's not eight. Because of my genetic thrombophilia I'll be on the heparin injections until 28 weeks. However, the fertility doctor assures us that with the heparin it should be a fairly normal pregnancy.

Now, that I've cleared a big hurdle I actually have to deal with being pregnant and in a chair. As most of you know I have complete bowel and bladder, feeling ...etc, so I'm not worried about that. What I am worried about is transferring and balance. I'm a pretty mobile person hopping off my chair all the time, so It's going to be a big adjustment with a big baby belly. Also after the babies are born, I'm worried about how to even transport TWO! I have a great family support (my mom and aunt live quite close by) and I know I'll be relying on them a ton. Hubby wants to help in any way he can, and I know he'll be a great dad.

Any tips for me on being pregnant and being in a chair? Any devices you found that helped you care for your baby - especially for a C5 quad like the hubby. Thanks guys

[Yasko]

Congrats!
P.S. Sorry don't have any tips!

[Lucydog]

OMG thats terrific!!!!

Pm me if you want to chat, as you know Im expecting baby 4 in October so I might be able to help a bit.

cheers
L

[CR_L1]

Can I be one of the first few to say CONGRATS
No help from me, Sorry other than I wish you both the very best,
Look after yourself,
CR

Edited by CR_L1, 17 June 2009 - 07:17 PM.

[fortheloveof]

Just wanted to say congrats! I've been wanting to ask how the ivf went, but didn't want to seem like a stalker When it rains, it pours! I don't have any real advice, except for I bet you figure out the balance thing quicker than you think. My hubby's a quad and we've used slings, and a baby bjorn (he's been a pretty involved uncle to lots of babies) We've daydreamed stuff up for the day that we have a baby (maybe)...like a pacifier necklace for him and a customized sling.

Sorry not much help, just so excited for you and wanted to say congrats!

[wheelywendy]

congratulations thats wonderful, sorry i'm no use on the help front, my only babies are my pets!

[twisted_ophelia]

Twins!!! OMG!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! That is super awesome, I'm so happy for you!

[JohnD]

Congratulations, No tips, nice to hear some good news.

[norma]

WOW!!!! that is crazy exciting news! I read a mom's blog that is in a chair and she has 2 boys and is expecting her third, jamiegoodwin.wordpress.com
Interesting stories and may be helpful to you and hubby. So nice to hear some happy news!!

[ClaraTaylor]

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Please share any useful stuff you come up with

[ems]

OMG!! Congrats!! One thing I will say is.... the Axis carseats( http://www.bebeconfo...ture_axiss.htm). Definatly a sling each! I made myself a bamboo velour and linen "Mei Tai" so I could babysit my friends little girl.. I'll get a picture of her in it next time I'm there, its very comfy, and I've made it so when its forward facing the babies legs cant get near the wheels.. I'll get pics

happpppy happy pregnancy!!!!!!! XXXXXXxxxxXXXX Ems.

[jules]

Congratulations. I hope everything goes smoothly for you for the pregnancy.
xx

[Illinois Boy]

Congratulations Also....

Time to fire up Double Trouble by Lynyrd Skynyrd...

Jim

[KarenFerguson]

Thanks guys for all the wonderful congratulations & well wishes. We're still on cloud nine. I'll definitely have to update you guys on what's going on periodically. Thanks for all the tips too. And who knows ... with hubby being an engineer (and me a designer) I'm sure we'll both design some pretty crazy baby "devices" ourselves. Thanks again guys!!!! ...

[Aka]

KarenFerguson, on Jun 17 2009, 09:05 PM, said:

Sorry I've been MIA for a bit, but I've had a lot going on. First off, I'm finally pregnant! After almost 2 years, the hubby and I did IVF in May and today at almost 9 weeks found out we're officially having TWINS! So, that was a bit of a shocker - at least it's not eight. Because of my genetic thrombophilia I'll be on the heparin injections until 28 weeks. However, the fertility doctor assures us that with the heparin it should be a fairly normal pregnancy.

Now, that I've cleared a big hurdle I actually have to deal with being pregnant and in a chair. As most of you know I have complete bowel and bladder, feeling ...etc, so I'm not worried about that. What I am worried about is transferring and balance. I'm a pretty mobile person hopping off my chair all the time, so It's going to be a big adjustment with a big baby belly. Also after the babies are born, I'm worried about how to even transport TWO! I have a great family support (my mom and aunt live quite close by) and I know I'll be relying on them a ton. Hubby wants to help in any way he can, and I know he'll be a great dad.

Any tips for me on being pregnant and being in a chair? Any devices you found that helped you care for your baby - especially for a C5 quad like the hubby. Thanks guys

Congrats....!
I believe this is the greatest news to me.
Keep on keeping with your mobility..

[E-DOG]

Great!
Do you have any idea how much this is gonna cost?

I'd love to help with tips and suggestions but I've never been pregnant.

Don't forget to get them babtized.

E

p.s. Congrats babe!

[StellaLAtella]

Congrats!! That's DOUBLE-DELIGHTFULLY great!
Wishing you both all the best.
~Stella

[kdenon01]

Congrats!!!!

[edlee]

I could not be happier, Karen,,,, Babies are a hoot,, although two at once sounds a little daunting.

This will not be the toughest thing either you or your hubby have had to deal with,,, it'll be a piece of cake for you. At least it will seem like it was when they start to college.

My congratulations and my love.
ed

[wheeliebear75]

DOUBLE congrats! ( <----- that's for hubby YOU don't get anymore of that stuff. This is for you ------> )

Well I had C'sections with all 4 of mine. OMG once they cut into those ab muscles. Lifts & transfers go from normal routine to "OMG it feels like I weigh 300lbs!". THAT sidelined me & made it so I had to be helped just to sit up for a good week or so afterward. I used those little carriers that everyone uses to carry babies around on their front. When the kids were teeny tiny I had them face my font when they got a bit bigger & turned them around or turned the carrier around so they were sitting on my lap with their legs in same direction as mine. When they outgrew those carriers a belt (just a good ole fashioned belt with a buckle & holes to allow them to grow & still work) around the 2 of us did the job & off we went. But mind you I only had mine one at a time so on carting around 2 I guess like most parents of twins......buy 2 pouches & stick one on hubby; I'm assuming so long as you've got it properly fitting him & then put one of them in he should at least be able to carry one & you carry the other. I do however have a confession to make.......once they got to be about 20lbs or so if they fell asleep on the floor I either had someone else pick them up or I let them nap where they crashed. But anyhow.......congratulations!!!

[Candi B]

CONGRATS! I also have an IVF baby....9 mo. boy.

[athaldo]

Thaty is GREAT news,Karen !!! Congrats ! wish you (all four of you) lots of happiness!

[blue eyes]

i read that having a boppy is a really good investment. they are used for breat feeding and proping babies up. your hubby can help with bottle feedings with this too. all you do is fit it around your waist and voila! or so i heard...

[arely]

KarenFerguson, on Jun 17 2009, 01:05 PM, said:

Sorry I've been MIA for a bit, but I've had a lot going on. First off, I'm finally pregnant! After almost 2 years, the hubby and I did IVF in May and today at almost 9 weeks found out we're officially having TWINS! So, that was a bit of a shocker - at least it's not eight. Because of my genetic thrombophilia I'll be on the heparin injections until 28 weeks. However, the fertility doctor assures us that with the heparin it should be a fairly normal pregnancy.

Now, that I've cleared a big hurdle I actually have to deal with being pregnant and in a chair. As most of you know I have complete bowel and bladder, feeling ...etc, so I'm not worried about that. What I am worried about is transferring and balance. I'm a pretty mobile person hopping off my chair all the time, so It's going to be a big adjustment with a big baby belly. Also after the babies are born, I'm worried about how to even transport TWO! I have a great family support (my mom and aunt live quite close by) and I know I'll be relying on them a ton. Hubby wants to help in any way he can, and I know he'll be a great dad.

Any tips for me on being pregnant and being in a chair? Any devices you found that helped you care for your baby - especially for a C5 quad like the hubby. Thanks guys

hi my name is ARely , i just want to congrat you.. i'm paraplegic t12. i have a daughter, she's going to be 2 on oct 11.. when i was pregnat with her i use to get alot of muscle spasm especially when i was in the 8 months, i had i lot of trouble triying to get out of bed, because of the spasm.. also it was hard to stranfer to the shower chair and stranfers to the bathroom.. but i manege to do it,, everything was fine. its a little hard but,, we can do it!.. if you have any questions, just let me know ok ,... congratulations again!!

[lissalyon]

arely, on Sep 17 2009, 05:52 AM, said:

KarenFerguson, on Jun 17 2009, 01:05 PM, said:

Sorry I've been MIA for a bit, but I've had a lot going on. First off, I'm finally pregnant! After almost 2 years, the hubby and I did IVF in May and today at almost 9 weeks found out we're officially having TWINS! So, that was a bit of a shocker - at least it's not eight. Because of my genetic thrombophilia I'll be on the heparin injections until 28 weeks. However, the fertility doctor assures us that with the heparin it should be a fairly normal pregnancy.

Now, that I've cleared a big hurdle I actually have to deal with being pregnant and in a chair. As most of you know I have complete bowel and bladder, feeling ...etc, so I'm not worried about that. What I am worried about is transferring and balance. I'm a pretty mobile person hopping off my chair all the time, so It's going to be a big adjustment with a big baby belly. Also after the babies are born, I'm worried about how to even transport TWO! I have a great family support (my mom and aunt live quite close by) and I know I'll be relying on them a ton. Hubby wants to help in any way he can, and I know he'll be a great dad.

Any tips for me on being pregnant and being in a chair? Any devices you found that helped you care for your baby - especially for a C5 quad like the hubby. Thanks guys

congratulations and I hope all goes well.

I had 3 babies while being in a chair.

The biggest being almost 9lbs.

All were natural deliveries and I manage to push them all out-I'm t10 btw..

Slings are really good and you can get some lovely ones now or experiment by making your own-that's all my non-disabled daughter has ever used.

BTW-I am expecting another baby any day now. Her 3rd child is a nail biting 8 days over due date. She went 10 and 12 ays over with her other two-and I just hate it.

This is my 5th grandchild -and I'm expecting my 6th next year-and it's all good!




hi my name is ARely , i just want to congrat you.. i'm paraplegic t12. i have a daughter, she's going to be 2 on oct 11.. when i was pregnat with her i use to get alot of muscle spasm especially when i was in the 8 months, i had i lot of trouble triying to get out of bed, because of the spasm.. also it was hard to stranfer to the shower chair and stranfers to the bathroom.. but i manege to do it,, everything was fine. its a little hard but,, we can do it!.. if you have any questions, just let me know ok ,... congratulations again!!