Landrin201

What complications could arise from having a baby in each uterus? Could the growth of one twin damage the other? It isn't quite the same as twins in one uterus. Would they kind of compete for space?

Also, if you were to become pregnant in both uterii but at different times, say 3 months apart, would one baby be born prematurely when the other is ready to come out?

Another: I am assuming you have never been pregnant, but do you know whether or not you would still menstruate out of one vagina if you were pregnant in the other?

I'm 23 with TS, I worry about this all the time. It's a terrifying thought- I used to say "ass" all the time as one of my tics and it drove me mad. I was so glad when it stopped, it was a huge relief. I'm always afraid that will come back.

But, that said, I also know I don't have that much control over it. I try to not focus on it too much, and keep myself relaxed and comfortable wherever I am, as that helps my tics the most. Stay positive- I'm sure we both know the cycle of getting stressed about it, and having your tics get worse!

Hi! I also have Tourette's, I'm younger than OP (23 this year). My TS is quite mild. What I describe here may not hold for people with more severe tics, I can only speak for myself.

So, think about your breathing for a minute. Really think about it. Notice how, when you do that (or at least, for me) you kind of automatically take control of your breathing. Now you're noticing every breath, thinking about the pause between it.

Now hold your breath as long as you can. Pay attention the the burn in your chest, that's important. Let go when you can't hold it any more (and please don't pass out).

I describe my tics like my breath. You normally don't notice it, but you can occasionally focus on it and take a small amount of control over it. It isn't full control- you still need to breathe. But, for a short time you can hold your breath if, say, you were jumping into some water or smelled something gross or something. My tics are the same way. I can focus on any one of my tics at any given time and exercise a tiny amount of control over when it happens. That doesn't mean I can control them- it's like holding your breath to get away from a smelly fart or something. It doesn't last long and it needs to happen no matter what. Sometimes they do just happen seemingly without warning. I can focus away from them and not even notice most of them. I do that when I'm alone and don't want to put too much effort into holding them back.

I take medication that has worked really well for me- my meds let me extend this period. So, they let me hold my tics back for longer. They also are what let me figure out how to get this tiny amount of control- it took me a good 5 years of taking them to get the hang of it.

But, again, I still have to do my tics- this isn't something you can just turn off, I don't want to give that impression. When I say I get a little "control," I mean that I can hold them long enough to turn away from a conversation, or walk out of the room, or hide them wit ha cough or something unobtrusive. This description may also change between people with TS, I can't speak for all of us. My tics are all rather mild, so I can't speak to what more severe tics feel like. But, that's my two cents.

I also have Tourttes. I'm younger than OP (23).

This is probably highly variable for different people, but my tics don't interrupt my thoughts at all. The interruptions are all from me, really- if my thoughts get broken up it is more "did anyone notice that?" paranoia. The tic itself doesn't, though, I often do them mid-sentence and keep right on going (my tics are quite mild, though, this may differ for someone with more severe tics).

So, tldr: the tic itself does not, but the paranoia someone saw the tic does.

What is the biggest "oh shit I really fucked up" moment of your life?