Who has had a baby(ies) after twins?

Lori - posted on 07/31/2009

I had boy/girl twins who are now 8 years old. I remarried and my husband wanted another child. I thought I was done. I was very worried I was going to have twins again. We have a 14 month old little girl who is the joy of her brother and sister's life. I am so happy I had another one. The twins don't feel they need to turn to each other only for entertainment now one can have alone time while the other plays with little sister.

Stacia - posted on 07/29/2009

I think it would be easier to have a baby after twins than before. I have a 3 year old boy and twin boys (8 months) and sometimes I feel that the older one feels left out because the babies take so much time. We do make alone time for our oldest.

Jennifer - posted on 07/29/2009

I have 19 year old twin girls and an almost 16 year old girl. I was a VBAC and a vaginal delivery is soooo much easier to recover from. The 3 1/2 year difference is great. My girls all get along great. When we moved into a 3 bedroom, my youngest just traded back and forth between her sisters every six months or so. That gave them alone time and one on one. But it sure was alot of bed moving! I say if you want a 3rd child go for it, enjoy!

Cathy - posted on 07/28/2009

We have twin boys that are 9 and our youngest son is 7. They're 21 months apart and I wouldn't have changed it if I could. What a joy to have them all so close in age. They love each other and play very well together. Because they're siblings they do have disagreements but they tell me often how much they love having each other as brothers.

My twins were born at 38 weeks (5.1 lbs and 5.12 lbs) by c-section and very healthy and our 3rd son was born at 38 1/2 weeks (7.1 lbs) by vbac and we did great. I found having a single baby after twins was much easier.

Good luck with your decision. We couldn't be happier to have our sweet boys so close in age.

Heather - posted on 07/28/2009

I had my third child 12 months and 20 days after my twins were born. It worked out really well because they don't know a time without each other. I don't think the third will feel left out because they don't have a twin. They play with each other all the time, some days they all play together, some days it is one twin and my third and they leave the other twin out. It depends on their mood. Each child has a different personality so I think they play with the child that fits their mood that day. I would say so long as you are ready go for it. I don't think there is a right or wrong time to have a child it is when you feel you are ready to have a baby, physically, mentally, and emotionally. I hope this helped.

Chelle - posted on 07/27/2009

Hi My twin boys will be eight in January and we are expecting twins again in late February you never know you may end up conceiving twins again both of my pregnancy's where planned and natural conception both set's are fraternal i guess i worry about the age difference but i know now that they will have that special bond with each other and yet my boys are old enough to help out some as well so that makes the next step seem so much easier i wish you the best of luck what happens happens and i am sure you will cope either way.
Cheers Chelle

Jennifer - posted on 07/27/2009

I have twin girls who will be in 8 in October and another girl who will be 7 in January. Yes, I had another one only 15 months after having the twins. Trust me, she was a surprise, but I wouldn't have done it any other way. I guess there was no following through on that one, the decision was made for us. I love having them so close in age, most of the time, the first year of the younger ones life is a complete blur, but we certainly managed it and I worked part-time out of the home. Maybe that's how I kept my sanity. The twins were so young when we had the younger one that they really didn't know any better and thought the baby was doll to play with. They helped me bathe her and feed her and change her. It was super cute.

The girls get along for the most part, but like all siblings, there are squabbles. My youngest daughter and twin b actually look more alike than the twins do. I get asked if I have triplets alot as the younger one is about the same size as the twins.

I had help from the in laws when the babies were younger, so I guess that eased the stress somewhat, but it was only while I was at work.

If you want another, by all means do it. Where there's a will, there's a way!

Kath - posted on 07/26/2009

After 6 years of trying unsuccessfully we now have beautiful twin girls thanks to ICSI, They are 9 months old. I've recently discovered i am pregnant again and can't believe it! It's so wonderful but also so soon!! Ideally would have waited for a few years but you can't always pick and choose when these things happen! Fortunately i have great family very close by.

I think with the experience of having twins the strain on relationships will be much less next time plus the knowledge gained would makes things easier and quicker. I too am concerned about VBAC and am due to see consultant in a few weeks to look at my c sec and see if i have the option of a vb. Good luck x

Silja - posted on 07/26/2009

Our twins are almost 18 months old, and I am 9 weeks pregnant, with a singleton this time :) This one was a "planed surprise"- the twins were as a result of fertility treatment and we were told it was very unlikely we'd ever get pregnant naturally, so 6 months after the twins were born we decided to "not plan, but not prevent", and here I am :) Ideally, I would have waited a little longer so the twins were about 3 wehn this one will be born- so I'd only have one in diapers- but husband and I are very happy about this baby. It'll be hard work but especially with in-laws close but not too close, you'll be able to manage. Like you I am hoping for a VBAC, as recovery time is so much less which will make it easier to look after the twins.

Wendy - posted on 07/25/2009

my family lives 55o miles away. i had my third child when the twins were seven. i wish they were closer in age i am considering another one. i was young when i had the twins 22, and 30 with the baby. one baby is so nice. i felt like i was able to enjoy her more, but the twins are fun
good luck

Angela - posted on 07/25/2009

my boys will be 7yrs old in october and my daughter will be 14 months old on the 29th. i always knew i wanted 3 kids, to tell you the truth, i wanted a boy and twin girls. i guess i got it, just backwards, kinda. anyways, long story, short, we were pleasantly surprised with both pregnancies. i had wanted to wait a little longer before having our daughter, but it turned out great! she loves her brothers and they will do almost anything for her. i kinda long for one more, closer in age to my daughter, but i think i might just be done.

Brittany - posted on 07/22/2009

Hi, I have four children total and of course we weren't planning on having twins, we were just blessed. We wanted one more after our first son was born and along came our girls. lol. Then we were done, for a while at least because our son is only a year older than the twins it was like we had triplets, and we still get asked when we go out if they are triplets. lol. Then along came our baby boy, he was completely unplanned but still very appreciated and loved. The girls were two when he came along. I had a natural birth with my first and a c- section with the twins because the second one was sideways across me. I had a hard time having my son, his shoulders got stuck in my pelvic bone and they had to manipulate him to get him out, so I opted for a repeat c- section with my last little boy. My girls are a huge help for me with the baby and they enjoy having a baby for them to "take care" of. lol they try. I was worried about the opposite while I was preggo, that the girls wouldn't be okay with not being the babies anymore. it took a little adjusting but all in all I would say go for it. You only live once and if it is meant to be it will be.

Liz - posted on 07/22/2009

I haven't yet, but I am trying to convince my husband to start to try again. My twins are almost 14 months old. I have a set of b/g twins. they were born at 33 weeks 6 days by emergency c-section.

we get the comments about being " All done" and stuff like that too from people.

Theresa - posted on 07/22/2009

I have a set of twins (they just turned 20) and no life is not easier after they are bigger, just bigger problems. They were not my first children, though, they were my fourth and fifth..and then I had a sixth, and then I had a seventh. I love my big family. I think that it is the most wonderful gift I could've given them was each other. My family is beautiful and I would not change it for any amount of money in this world. We struggle, but we get by. I am proud to say that four of my children are in college, one of my children just graduated from college and got married, one of my children is still in high school, and my oldest holds down a very steady job and is a great musician. Life is good. I came from a family of twelve and always wanted a big family. The only sad thing is their Dad and I divorced after almost twenty years of marriage...children were not for him. As they get older, though, he is taking more of an interest in them. I am, however, now married to the most wonderful man in the world who loves these children as if they were his own! All in all, life is GOOD!

Tricia - posted on 07/22/2009

i had another child after having twins she does not feel bad begin a third. (I asked her :) ) they have a good relationship and are happy together. I will say she just happened as they do sometimes. We have no family in the area we survived and are happy and almost all adults!! so it must have been ok. If there is one thing i have learned in life is to follow your path and tkae your own advice. You and your husband will be the ones raising your shildren if you want more have them if your not sure tkae sometime to think. What ever you decide live it nad enjoy it!! BTW my twins were almost 4 when my youngest came along.

Rose - posted on 07/22/2009

I had another child after my twins. I had 2 girls, so we wanted to try for a boy and I wanted them to be about 3 yrs apart. My son was born 1 month before their 3rd birthday. My closest relatives were 1,200 miles away. It's not all that hard I'd say go for it. I have no vbac advice, I had my twins natural

Stephanie - posted on 07/22/2009

My 3 girls all get along great! I say, go for it, if that's what you want.



I have 6/almost 7 year old identical twin girls and a 2 year old daughter. My twins were born naturally and nursed a full year. so I have no vbac advice for you. although my mom's cousin had twins, and then a vbac home birth and everything was fine. so I know it's been done. My girls were almost 5, when their sister was born.

The girls love each other so much. They're so helpful to me, like that extra set of hands I wanted so much when the twins were little. They play well together mostly. They shared a room for the first year. Through the crying and late night nursings. The twins slept through it all. Last summer we moved and were able to get a third bedroom for the baby. but most nights she prefers to sleep with her big sisters. They're very close.

I'm so pleased and relieved. I had thought of having a 4th, so she'd have a buddy. but I don't feel that way any more. For us 3 is just right.

oh, we don't have much family around either. It's about a 2 hours drive. so we see them maybe once a month. We have lots of friends, but they get busy. too busy to help much. but we make do. I'm sahm. my hubby teaches high school. so sometimes he'll ask his girls choir if someone wants to babysit for us.

When I was pregnant, I worried for a while. About ruining our happy little foursome. but I still wanted to experience babies again. I'd see other moms and babies and wish it were me. :) heheh.. funny, since I was pregnant. anywho's. recently, both my sis-in-laws had babies. and although I love my new nephew and niece very much, I am sooo glad it is not me.

It confirms to me that 3 children is enough. I'm content. Anyways, I hope that helps some.

Stephanie - posted on 07/22/2009

My 3 girls all get along great! I say, go for it, if that's what you want.



I have 6/almost 7 year old identical twin girls and a 2 year old daughter. My twins were born naturally and nursed a full year. so I have no vbac advice for you. although my mom's cousin had twins, and then a vbac home birth and everything was fine. so I know it's been done. My girls were almost 5, when their sister was born.

The girls love each other so much. They're so helpful to me, like that extra set of hands I wanted so much when the twins were little. They play well together mostly. They shared a room for the first year. Through the crying and late night nursings. The twins slept through it all. Last summer we moved and were able to get a third bedroom for the baby. but most nights she prefers to sleep with her big sisters. They're very close.

I'm so pleased and relieved. I had thought of having a 4th, so she'd have a buddy. but I don't feel that way any more. For us 3 is just right.

oh, we don't have much family around either. It's about a 2 hours drive. so we see them maybe once a month. We have lots of friends, but they get busy. too busy to help much. but we make do. I'm sahm. my hubby teaches high school. so sometimes he'll ask his girls choir if someone wants to babysit for us.

When I was pregnant, I worried for a while. About ruining our happy little foursome. but I still wanted to experience babies again. I'd see other moms and babies and wish it were me. :) heheh.. funny, since I was pregnant. anywho's. recently, both my sis-in-laws had babies. and although I love my new nephew and niece very much, I am sooo glad it is not me.

It confirms to me that 3 children is enough. I'm content. Anyways, I hope that helps some.