Just to make sure... You do know that isn't how multiple-fetus pregnancies work, right?

#40: There has to be more than one ovum first.... <smh>

I'm referring to the fact that it's highly unusual for the body to ovulate when pregnant- and even if they did, the chances of getting pregnant from 8 separate ovulation in a single month is extremely, extremely unlikely. Add in that there's a barrier of mucus that forms during pregnancy that prevents the vast majority of additional sperm from event entering the uterus, and the very vast majority of "multiple" pregnancies will occur from either a single sexual act, or at most from multiple acts of intercourse close together. VERY close together.

I'm quite aware there would need to be multiple eggs, as well, for a second, later fetus to even be a possibility. Hence me pointing out that that ISN'T how multiple fetus pregnancies work. More sex doesn't equal more baby. As someone with a nurse for a mother, I'm quite aware of how pregnancy works, thanks. I'm not so certain that you know how reading comprehension works.

#42 one ovum can produce twins or even quadruplets which would be identical but it is very very rare to produce anything other than the sins in this case but I see where you are going with that.

wait...is octomom based on 8 different fertilized eggs in one pregnancy?

Fishinpink. She was artificially inseminated, and chose to keep all of them "that took", against her doctors suggestions.

bearsmomma- ooohhhh ok I'm with it now lol sometimes I feel like I've been hiding under a rock my whole life smh

Why listen to your doctor, when you can get medical advice from strangers on the internet? Better yet, strangers who have no idea if there might be more to this story, such as a previous history of miscarriages or other medical issues. .

Right....except OP stated her doctor has no reason (evidence) to give as to WHY he suggested she abstain.

Most people are calling the doctor out for lack of clarification and vagueness, and suggesting a second opinion. Which, as a medical professional, you should know that patients are entitled to the information behind a suggested course of action, and that not giving or having information to support a course of action in regards to the health of a patient isn't exactly the height of professionalism. It is also a warning sign for either lack of investment in a patient's care, or that the medical professional in question is lacking information and possibly refusing to pursue the information needed.

i agree but there are people whos reasoning for a new doctor is "I read on the internet"

Yes, because the Internet can present people with more information than any single doctor could possibly know. If someone reads about something, and has reason to feel it needs to be considered but they're doctor is either unwilling to even consider the option or lacks the resources to make a statement that isn't blind assumption, someone SHOULD get another opinion. Getting accurate information about a condition, determining whether or not a person has it through testing is, and presenting the patient with BOTH sets of information and a treatment plan is a doctor's job. If a doctor can't or won't do such a thing "just because" a patient read about the condition on the Internet and refuses to even consider it, then the patient has every right to seek a second opinion.

Midwives are more informed? Than an MD? OP's doc is a quack, but Id take a doctor over a midwife, any day. If something goes south during delivery, I want someone there with the education, experience, and skill to handle it.