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Caitlin

Hi, there! I'm Caitlin, a stay at home mom to identical twin girls and a preschool-aged little boy. I learned a lot about managing a household with 3 under 3 and I strive to share that knowledge with my readers. I'm passionate about sharing our tips for sleep, discipline, and schedules to help other moms make the most of their busy days!

What I’m Actually Getting My Kids for Christmas (2022)

There are so many gift guides floating around the internet! Some of them are good, some of them are bad, and some are actually helpful… BUT I think we can all agree that we don’t need another gift guide. I saw another blogger I follow post something that I did think was helpful, interesting, and …

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Exclusively Pumping for Twins: Tips for Success

In last weeks post (The Realities of Exclusively Pumping), I talked about my journey of exclusively pumping twins and the challenges I faced. I exclusively pumped for my twins for 10 months. It was extra demanding because I had a two-year-old to take care of as well. Exclusively pumping twins is one of the hardest …

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Breastfeeding Essentials Checklist: The 16 Items I Couldn’t Live Without

If you’re a new mom and planning to breastfeed, it can be confusing to know what breastfeeding essentials you actually need as you embark on your journey. If I’m being completely honest, the only things that are truly essential to breastfeed are, well… breasts and a baby! Ha. While you can technically breastfeed without anything …

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Separating Twins in School: How We Handled It

Is it good for twins to be separated in school? Or should they stay in the same class? This is a question that all twin parents ask themselves. I’ve written a few posts before with the research on the pros and cons of keeping twins together vs. putting twins in separate classes. Now that my …

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The Best Fall Books for Toddlers and Preschoolers

One of the best ways for children to learn about autumn and the changing seasons is by reading children’s books about fall! I’ve rounded up our favorite fall books for toddlers and preschoolers so that you and your little ones can get excited about the season! I have been moaning and groaning about summer coming …

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16 Weeks Pregnant with Twins: What to Expect When You’re 4 Months Pregnant with Twins

Congratulations, you are now 4 months pregnant with twins! That’s right, at 16 weeks pregnant with twins, you have just about made it to the 4-month mark. Hopefully, you are enjoying the energizing effects of the second trimester “golden age” and have a successful16-week prenatal visit. I always looked forward to my prenatal visits because …

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14 Weeks Pregnant With Twins: What to Expect in Twin Pregnancy Week 14

You are now 14 weeks pregnant with twins. Woohoo! I found that for me, personally, the further my twin pregnancy progressed, the more surreal it felt. You’d think that it would become more real as the reality set in that I was having twins, but instead, I feel like I became more shocked and in …

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15 Weeks Pregnant with Twins: What to Expect in Twin Pregnancy Week 15

Welcome to twin pregnancy week 15! And while in the first trimester, twin pregnancy symptoms mirror singleton pregnancy symptoms, the second trimester is when you may actually start feeling pregnant with TWINS. Twin moms definitely tend to start showing sooner than singleton pregnancies, and the second semester is when that baby bump really starts to …

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13 Weeks Pregnant With Twins: What to Expect in Twin Pregnancy Week 13

You’ve made it to week 13 of twin pregnancy. Congratulations! You will be officially entering the second trimester by week 14 and if you don’t feel pregnant with twins now, you will soon! Typically, in a singleton pregnancy, you will experience a boost of energy as fatigue and morning sickness decrease as you enter the …

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How to Find the Best Baby Carrier for Twins

With double the baby, you also have to find double the stuff, which includes finding the best baby carrier for twins. Either a double carrier that’s made to hold both twin babies comfortably or a single carrier that can be easily doubled up (without killing your back)! Twin moms know that we only have enough …

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