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...]