This category will cover all things twin related.
Most of the time, upon learning that I have twins, I’m met with unpleasant commentary. “Better you than me!” “You’ve got your hands full!” or “Double trouble!” If I were to generalize, I’d definitely say that the general consensus (at least at the Target checkout line) is that twins are NOT something to try for. …
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I remember when I first found out that I was going to be a mom of twins and let me tell you… my emotions were all over the place. There was some joy, but honestly? My first reaction was to completely freak out. Once I got over the initial shock, I was able to calm …
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Twin Pregnancy Guide Week 8 and 9 At this point in your pregnancy, there’s a good chance you know you’re having twins. How do you know if you’re having twins? Most doctor’s offices will do a dating ultrasound around the 8-week mark. At 8-weeks, an ultrasound will clearly show if there are one or two …
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What is the Witching Hour All parents can tell you about the witching hour. My twins are currently 3 and my son is 5, and we still experience the witching hours. My kids are tired from the day (even if they have a nap). They’re overstimulated. They’re hungry. Tired, hungry, overstimulated kids are just cranky …
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Any mama who’s expecting twins probably has the same fear. Will my twins end up in the NICU? Not all twins end up in the NICU, but it’s more common for multiple birth pregnancies to be premature and require extra medical attention. 31 weeks and 6 days. That’s how many weeks pregnant I was when …
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“Watch out for the terrible twos!” they say. “Twin toddlers are so challenging!” they say. Anyone ever feel as if “they” don’t actually have children? Two year olds are a BREEZE compared to the sass and attitude of a threenager. And don’t even get me started on the emotional complexities of a four year old. …
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How to Sleep Train Twins I know that sleep training can get a bad rep. I’ve heard comments such as “they’re babies, not dogs!” from parents who are against sleep training. The definition of the word training is: the action of teaching a person or animal a particular skill or type of behavior. Therefore, ‘sleep …
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Last week I wrote about the benefits of keeping twins together in school. It only seemed fair that this week, I explore the benefits of putting twins in different classes in school. There are pros and cons to each decision, and I honestly believe that there is no RIGHT decision. Some twins thrive being in …
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