It’s been a few months in as a twin mom and I’ve realized that there are some major differences between parenting twins and a singleton. If these babies are your first, it’s not such a big deal; this is all you know so far. However, if you already have one (or more!) you have to…
With twins, one of the most common misconceptions is that one will do for two. Never mind buying two strollers! Never mind getting two cribs! They’re one, an extended unit; a baby, but in two bodies. Twins are often lumped together, seen as one whole child with two faces and four hands. They don’t get…
SLEEPING WITH MORE THAN ONE When you’re the parent of multiples, you fantasize about sweet, solo sleep that lasts all night. However, we all know how far that fantasy takes us! Being sleep deprived affects us all day long, but there is good news.
It’s a known fact that getting out the door with multiple small children or babies can take a ridiculous amount of time. It’s especially true in cold weather when so many items need to be put on before venturing outdoors. But, even in warm weather when all that’s needed is shoes and maybe a sun…
This is the advice you will hear from experienced twin moms. And in turn, this will be the same advice you will give to expecting twin mamas when they turn to you for help and encouragement. Welcoming twins, triplets or more into your family is an incredible blessing that not everyone gets to experience.
I still remember the day the doc told me there were two babies inside my growing belly. I was a mixture of not possible/ I can’t do this/ holy buckets, and it honestly took me awhile to let reality sink in. I think it finally hit me when the twins turned 15 months. Seriously. I talked to…