I’m the blogger behind the parenting blog, Sleeping Should Be Easy, and creator of the Expecting Twins Guide and Workbook.

And I’ll be the first to admit: I was freaking out at the doctor’s appointment.

Behind the smiles and feigned joy brewed a mixture of emotions. I had no idea how my body would carry two babies. I didn’t know how we’d afford twins, much less care for them. I started Googling twin bellies, then threw my phone across the room at what I saw (tip: don’t Google anything when you’re worried!).

With my eldest, I already knew how tough it was to care for one baby, so trying to wrap my head around caring for two scared the life out of me. How do you breastfeed them at the same time? What do you do if they’re both crying? How do you hold two babies to sleep?

It was enough to send me panicking.

So… I cried every day of that first week—then felt guilty at how “ungrateful” I was. After all, I had two babies, when many struggle to conceive even one. I felt horrible that I wasn’t ecstatic every minute, that I was already dreading the months looming ahead.

A big reason? I didn’t know anything about having twins. I didn’t know a single person in real life who had twins, and the few resources I found scared me even more. All I heard were complications I might have and how difficult having twins would be.

Not exactly how I thought I’d start the pregnancy off.

Plus, no one else seemed to understand just how exhausting it was to be pregnant with twins. It seemed silly to complain about back pain at nine weeks or why I couldn’t walk around the block once, even to my fellow mom friends. The resources you find for singletons sometimes just don’t or can’t apply to twins.

My twin pregnancy challenged me in ways I never thought possible, but I know that if I could get through it, so can you. 

Throughout my pregnancy, I researched, read and, down the line, wrote and created the ultimate guide for expecting twin moms. I wanted to share my best tips as a fellow mom, someone who knew what it’s like to be in your shoes.

The Expecting Twins Guide and Workbook have now helped many twin parents feel better prepared to welcome their babies home. It’s for the mom who has no idea where to start, and wants to get her hands on anything and everything related to her twin pregnancy.

I also share not just my experience, but stories and tips from other twin parents I’ve met along the way. Through my blog and business, I’ve been able to listen and ask for feedback from your fellow twin parents, giving you a well-rounded peek into life with twins. With the guide, you’ll get a realistic, mom-to-mom guide about what to expect during your twin pregnancy.

One thing’s for sure: You won’t feel lost anymore, and definitely not alone. Sometimes we need a little hand-holding and guidance along the way to get through these times—someone who can relate to the struggles and joys of being a twin mom. The Expecting Twins Guide will help you bring the babies home feeling better prepared and much more confident than you ever thought possible.