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How Caring for Newborn Twins is Different from Singletons

Nov 11, 2020

Are you expecting twins? Learn how caring for newborn twins is different from singletons and what you can do to manage with two babies. "Our bodies are only meant to carry one baby during pregnancy," my doctor said. I sighed, knowing right then and there that caring for newborn twins would be a challenge. And this goes beyond the pregnancy and its complications. For instance, supporting them financially, from child care to education, takes a toll on anyone's pocket. Then there's the part where you handle two crying babies. Two kids going through the same developmental stages. Two … [Read more...]

Must Haves for Twins to Add to Your Registry List

Pregnancy

Nov 04, 2020

Are you expecting twins? Check out this comprehensive list of must haves for twins! It includes everything you'll need to care for two babies. I finally wrapped my head around the fact that I was having twins. The emotions were still coming in waves, but I was ready and more than excited for their arrival. Except... I didn't know what I needed to have for twins. I already had a three-year-old and planned to use many of his baby items for the twins. But as I quickly realized, what may have worked for a singleton doesn't always apply when you're expecting twins. Do you really need … [Read more...]

How to Prepare for Twins (The 7 Areas You Need to Cover)

Pregnancy

Oct 18, 2020

Overwhelmed with preparing for twins? Make sure you cover these 7 areas, and you'll be set on the right path (includes a checklist, too!). What if they come early? How will I carry TWO babies? Can I really do this? My mind was swimming with thoughts on preparing for twins. I was trying to wrap my head around the reality—and inevitability—of having two babies. I had a three-year-old at that point, so I already knew how crazy life gets, even with just one baby. And despite already having gone through the newborn stage once, I still had no idea how to prepare for twins. I felt like a … [Read more...]

How to Avoid Excluding Your Non-Twin Child

Twins

Oct 01, 2020

Worried that your non twin child feels left out when all the attention is on the twins? Learn how to avoid excluding the non twin siblings. When I learned I was having twins, I wondered how my then-three-year-old would handle his new siblings. Welcoming one baby is hard enough, but two? With twins getting so much attention, I worried if he'd feel excluded as a sibling to twins. Even as they grew up, I was still conscious about the possibility of him feeling excluded. After all, his brothers were the same age and were interested in activities he didn't particularly care for. I'm sure it … [Read more...]

Simple Strategies to Take Toddler Twins Out Alone

Toddler

Sep 04, 2020

With your twins running around everywhere, taking them out by yourself is scary. Learn how to take toddler twins out alone and survive! Crossing the street had never felt more excruciating. My toddler twins were riding their scooters when we needed to cross a busy street. One of them cries the entire time because he didn't want to hold my hand. He has a meltdown in the middle of the street and "falls" to the ground, so I scramble to pick him and the scooters up quickly. As we're almost to the other side, I hear him shout, "My shoe! My shoe!" Apparently, his shoe had fallen off during … [Read more...]

12 Sneaky Ways to Beat the High Cost of Twins

Twins

Aug 27, 2020

Worried about twin expenses? Learn 12 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 can be financially challenging. The first time I heard I was expecting two, one of the first thoughts I had was: How in the world will I afford the expenses?! I've found myself feeling strapped, especially in this high cost-of-living city. Preschool tuition cost more than our rent, and buying two cribs, two car seats, and a minivan had taken its toll. I worried about the impact having twins would have on our jobs and … [Read more...]

What to Do when Only One Twin Is Ready to Drop a Nap

Naps

Aug 25, 2020

You always hear about how twins should be on the same schedule, from eating to sleeping. Synchronizing their activities makes the day more organized, especially if you're alone. But what do you do when you notice one twin is ready to drop a nap, but the other isn't? Baby A might take forever to nap or flat out refuses, while Baby B is fast asleep. If you accommodate Baby A's wishes to stay awake, Baby B has a meltdown and loses it without her coveted nap. When only one twin is ready to drop a nap All babies are different, and nothing like having twins makes this clearer. You may have … [Read more...]

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