What a difference an extra baby can make!
Pregnant women often receive a variety of reactions from those around them. Some people are eager to offer food or give up their seat, while others may attempt to touch your belly without asking (no, thank you!), and then there are the jokesters who can’t resist asking if there are twins on board (newsflash: it’s not that funny). Despite feeling like there might be two babies in there, the visual difference between a twin pregnancy and one with a single baby is quite notable.
YouTube influencer Lily Thompson, already a mother to two-year-old twin boys, Noah and Ethan, is currently expecting a baby girl. She recently shared a video showcasing her baby bump at 36 weeks during both pregnancies, highlighting the stark contrast.
Every pregnancy is unique, and women carry their babies differently. For Thompson, the distinction between her pregnancies is clear from the start, not just in the final weeks. She even provided a side-by-side comparison of her belly at 27 weeks, and the results are stunning.
In her video, Thompson discusses the differences she has experienced between carrying twins and her current pregnancy. While expecting twins is exhilarating, being pregnant with just one baby this time has its perks. “I had so many more doctor’s appointments with my twins,” she explained. Twin pregnancies are typically classified as high risk, regardless of other health factors. “This time, I’ve really enjoyed having longer stretches between doctor visits since I’m not considered high risk,” she added.
Managing all those appointments can be exhausting, especially as the pregnancy progresses and the belly grows. “I’ve had different cravings this time, but I’m also pregnant during a different season,” Thompson shared with Home Insemination Kit. “My twins were born in spring, which left me craving ice-cold water and fresh fruit. Now, during this fall/winter pregnancy, all I want is comfort food—especially hot wings!”
Another advantage? Her body is already accustomed to the stretching from her first pregnancy. “I was pretty uncomfortable during my twin pregnancy. Since it was my first, my body had never stretched like that before, which took a toll on me,” she recalled. However, those experiences are proving beneficial this time around. “Now, my body is grateful for having been stretched before,” she noted.
With two energetic toddlers to chase after, Thompson appreciates having a smaller bump this time. “During my twin pregnancy, I had a massive belly sticking out like a shelf. It was so heavy, and I dealt with a pretty miserable skin condition called PUPPP,” she joked in her video.
As a fellow twin mom, I’ve often wondered how my experience would differ with just one baby and how my belly would look. Thanks to Thompson, we now have a glimpse into that comparison.
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In summary, Lily Thompson’s comparison of her pregnancies highlights the striking differences in baby bumps between twins and a singleton, emphasizing the unique experiences and challenges each journey presents.