Question: Whats it like having a twin?

Its the feeling of never being completely alone; theres always someone on your side. Being a twin doesnt feel like there is another “you.” Instead it feels like together we make one; that we complement and complete each other. We are the Yin to each others Yang! Its having a teammate for life.

What is the effect of being a twin?

Twin psychology has been studied to a very limited extent. Only few remarkable peculiarities of the twins development are known for sure, such as delayed intellectual development, language retardation with frequent cryptophasia, difficulties and fragility of self consciousness, reduced sociability.

Is it bad to have a twin?

No pregnancy is entirely free of risks. But carrying twins can put you and your babies at increased risk for certain pregnancy-related complications, including premature birth and diabetes.

Can you feel when your twin dies?

When your twin dies, you may feel as if a part of you died along with them. The feelings of overwhelming grief may leave you confused and at a loss as to what to do next.

Are twin pregnancies harder?

Since twins are difficult both inside and outside the womb, Dr. Atlas says you should solicit extra help if youre expecting twins. Do not be superwoman, he warns. You will need your rest.

Is raising twins difficult?

Heres what you can do: since twins are often born early, youll want to make sure your nursery is ready for your babies by the time youre 32 weeks pregnant. Beyond that, theres only so much you can control when youre expecting. “Having twins is not twice as hard—its exponentially more difficult.”

Is it harder to breathe with twins?

When carrying twins or multiples, you are also at a greater risk of certain pregnancy complications, including: Anaemia. Symptoms of iron deficiency including fatigue, shortness of breath, heart palpitations and pale skin.

Do you feel different pregnant with twins?

Many women who are expecting twins find that they have quite noticeable and very early pregnancy symptoms, including tiredness, emotional ups and downs, nausea, vomiting and constipation. Also, body changes with a twin pregnancy are much more obvious than with a single pregnancy.

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