Disappointed about your baby's gender—and feeling bad about it? Dealing with gender disappointment during your pregnancy can be a hard. Here's how to cope. A girl. That was what I was hoping this pregnancy would reveal. I already had a boy and thought it'd be awesome for him to have a little sister. I wished so much that the sonogram would reveal that one of the twins would be a girl. And when they were both boys, I ended up dealing with gender disappointment I didn't know I'd feel. Gender disappointment isn't as strange as you might think. I know so many people who really wanted … [Read more...]
Beat the High Cost of Twins Using These Sneaky Ways
Worried about twin expenses? Learn the sneaky ways to beat the cost of twins — a must for moms who want to learn how to save money with twins! I won't lie: Having twins is financially challenging. Sometimes I find myself feeling strapped, especially in this high cost-of-living city. Still, our situation isn't as terrible as when I first learned about my twins. Back then, I worried how we would afford everything and the impact twins would have on our jobs and our savings. Somehow, we're surviving the cost of twins (and a five-year-old). 12 ways to beat the cost of twins We're not saving as … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Mom to Be Guide: Everything I Wish Someone Had Told Me when I Was Pregnant
New moms: here's the ultimate mom to be guide. Everything you need to know about pregnancy, labor, and welcoming your baby home. Many women enter pregnancy having no idea what to expect. Their only experience with labor are the comical or scary portrayals they might see in the movies. Some might feel overwhelmed, leery or worried they might miss something. Others might dread delivery day so much, afraid of the pain and how to cope with caring for a newborn. What does a newborn baby need? Enter Queenie Best (yes, that's her real name!). She's that friend. The one who'll type up a … [Read more...]
Surprising Costs of Raising Twins You Never Knew
How much do twins cost? With twins, the need to cut costs is more important than ever. Don't forget these overlooked costs of twins to better prepare. "So this is what it's like to feed three growing boys!" I told my husband, shuffling through the fridge wondering what to feed the kiddos. I had always known that the costs of raising twins would be higher than one child. (Read about how to beat the high costs of twins.) But it's easy to forget until you realize you're making huge batches of baby food that cover a mere two days and ordering boxes of diapers every month. What else have … [Read more...]
8 Misconceptions about Parenting First Time Moms Make
"All this peeing in the middle of the night is to prepare for sleep deprivation," I had believed. Little did I know that my pregnancy discomfort would bear little resemblance to waking up with a baby. 8 misconceptions about parenting: Such is but one example of the many misconceptions about parenting I made as a first time mom. Consider these other common myths first time moms believe about parenthood. 1. That you won't have kid clutter You know what I'm talking about. The swing, the exersaucer, the bouncy seats. The two strollers and baby gear you swore you wouldn't allow to clutter your … [Read more...]
How to Get Rid of Morning Sickness
The first few months of pregnancy can be some of the toughest for any mom. Discover effective tips on how to get rid of morning sickness for expecting moms. It's funny what selective memory can do. I can't seem to remember much of morning sickness during my first pregnancy. But thanks to my journal, I know it stretched for several horrible weeks. I also know I had complained about my never-ending "hangover." How to get rid of morning sickness Somehow you just forget, until you're pregnant again. And if you're like me and carrying twins, morning sickness slaps you twice in the … [Read more...]
Surprising Differences Between Singleton and Twin Pregnancies
Wondering how different a twin pregnancy is compared to a regular one? Read some of the most surprising differences between a twin vs singleton pregnancy. I thought I had pregnancy down pat after I had my singleton. I did the research, went through nine months of pregnancy and finally, delivery. My second pregnancy would be simple, I figured, now that I'd already gone through it once. So imagine my surprise when the doctor announced I was having... twins. I was not prepared for two babies. I entered a new world with its own lingo and protocols I'd never heard of or didn't need to know … [Read more...]
Are You Freaking Out about Having Twins? You’re Not Alone.
Are you having twins and scared about it? Here's one mom's honest post about hearing the news of having twins and how to overcome the fear. Two newborns. Two newborns who will not sleep through the night. Two toddlers who will have separation anxiety, bath time fears, determined defiance, and tantrums. My doctor was happy as she congratulated me on the surprising news. Meanwhile, I plastered on a fake smile because deep down, the news scared me out of my mind. I was watching the monitor as my doctor performed the sonogram. "Well, I have good news..." she began, "...and even better … [Read more...]
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