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 so worried about having twins, and at the same time trying to wrap my head around the reality—and inevitability—of two babies. I had a three-year-old at that point, so I already knew life would be crazy. And despite already having gone through welcoming a baby once, I still had no idea how to prepare for twins. After all, this is two babies we're talking about. Preparing for twins I know I wasn't alone, either. Since having my twins, I've spoken … [Read more...]

Overwhelmed with all the things you have to do to get ready for your twins? Get my preparing for twins checklist so you don't overlook important tasks. Everything moves pretty quickly in a twin pregnancy, don't you think? For one thing, we only find out later that we're having twins. While I knew I was pregnant for a few weeks, I didn't realize I was carrying two until my first doctor's appointment confirmed it. And second, a twin delivery usually comes sooner than a singleton one. I was given only until 38 weeks to deliver, and even then, still gave birth a few weeks earlier. Other … [Read more...]

Learn the signs labor is near with twins, from spotting the signs and symptoms, to laboring at home before delivery time. Includes a worksheet! If only we knew exactly when and how twin labor will happen. I sure didn't. I knew having twins meant they were less predictable, and that the babies could come at any time. But when my labor started, I didn't jump up and rush to the hospital. In fact, I didn't even know I was in labor for a while. It was 11pm and I couldn't sleep, as usual. But instead of the typical discomfort or even the pregnancy itching I had developed, I felt my … [Read more...]