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By Crystal B | 3 years 5 weeks ago
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I just found out I am pregnant with twins. I was totally shocked and overwhelmed. I am finally feeling better (12 weeks). Any advice for me would be great!

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Congratulations!  Twins are great.  Mine are now 9 months old, and I'm still standing.  Here are some thoughts off the top of my head:

1.  If you're in the San Francisco Bay Area, join the SF Parents of Multiples Club.  It's a great resource.  http://www.sfpom.clubexpress.com/

2.  Ask for help whenever you can.  When folks ask what they can do, give them a few choices -- bring over groceries, run an errand, sit with the babies while you shower, etc.

3.  Consider getting a nanny to give you a break a few mornings a week.  Know that there are wonderful creatures called night nannies that will do feedings while you sleep.

4.  Things that have made my life easier:  swings, wipes warmer, 2 bottle warmers, white noise machine for the babies' room.

5.  You will have double helpings of all the good stuff and cuteness, and that will help you get through most of it. 

I have twins that are a boy and a girl almost three.  Wow changed my life.  It is hard but worth it.  If you have any help take it.  A light weight double stroller is wonderful to have. Mine are a handful especially when I go shopping. Good luck.  Cyn

Tuesday http://agirlandherlife.blogspot.com www.parentingourchildren.com

My twins are three years old and I am still alive.  These were my first kids, so I didn't know any different then just having one baby at a time. 

Scheduling is the most important.  If one baby woke up to eat I would feed that baby then wake the other one.  Then I wouldn't jus fall back asleep and have to wake up every hour to feed babies. 

I had my mother and mother in law at home withme at first, until I got comfortable. 

Feel free to email me to vent or if you have any questions!

Good luck!

 

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I am due in January and I have a 3yr and a 2yr ~ girls. 

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I have twins: boy and girl almost 3yrs. The first year is a marathon, but also wonderful! Twins are lots of fun, and not double the work of one, but definitely more work. Just ask for lots of help. I was (with lots of encouragement from another friend w/twins and also huge help from my husband) able to breastfeed my twins for the first 5 months, then continued along with using formula until they were 9months old. (I also ate like a horse, but lost weight anyway, thanks to my hungry little ones! The main thing is to eat lots of healthy snacks and drink LOADS of water.) So don't let anyone tell you it can't be done, if you want to try. I kept them on the exact same schedule. I fed them at the same time (used a boppy and extra pillows), as was recommended by most twin moms I talked to, whether breastfed or formula. This gives you more time btw feedings! I had my mom and mom-in-law help me for the first five full weeks. I tried to cook ahead and freeze some things to have on hand for the early weeks. It's important to get out of the house, and be sure to have help and encouragement to do this... even if just to walk down the street to a friend's! Walking regularly with the kids when they were little helped us all... exercise helped my mood and got me away from the ever-present laundry; I went to every playgroup/mom's gathering/etc. I could once I was used to the routine of getting out of the house. The real blessing of twins is watching them discover the world together and then discover each other... such fun. Now at nearly 3yrs they play together so well and I think I really get more of a break than moms with two kids of different ages. I never expected that I would be a mom to twins, but I wouldn't change it for the world. You'll do great!

thanks for all the encouragement! I am feeling better about it and hearing your experiences help me see that this can be done. I appreciate the advice.

hey Crystal,

First of all Congratulations!  I am a new mom with twins (6 months) and I won't lie to you, it is so hard for the first few months.  I must tell you however, that I wouldn't have it any other way.  We have so much fun with our twins, and we feel so blessed.  Twin pregnancy is not easy either, but I miss carrying them inside....   Don't worry, and enjoy every minute of it now!!!  Hard time will pass and you won't remember it.  Good times will forever be a memory you treasure!  You can read about my experience here.  http://www.babiesfu99.blogspot.com/.  I will be writing more about my twin pregnancy soon..  I hope it helps!!

My twins are about 2.5 years old... and I am going through the fun terrible twos.. but wouldn't change it for the world.

My best advice would be to put them on the same feeding schedule and nap schedule .. this will make your life easier..

When people offer to help take them up on it. Give them things to do for you. 

Sleep when the babies sleep.. all the time! You will need the energy. Eat every few hours so you have energy... don't worry about the extra baby weight you will lose it in time.

Also exercise with them.. this helps your mood and will give you lots of energy.. I actually trained for my first marathon when they were 9 months old.  I am doing my 2nd in 2 weeks. It keeps me sane!!! 

 Just remember you have been one of the lucky moms to be blessed with 2 little angels..

Best of luck and enjoy every moment!

Patricia Gianotti

 

My twins are going to be 18 years old next month and I'm still active in my local Mothers of twins support group.  The best thing I ever did was join this group because it gave me the support I needed.  Now I give back what I cannot even put a price tag on.  

Good luck!  

 

Patricia Gianotti

It's the biggest joy, and although I wouldn't wish it on anyone, I also wouldn't trade them for a million dollars.  My girls are now 8-yrs-old (yes, you too will live to tell the tales).  Enjoy them while they're in utero, 'cause they'll be loud as heck once they're here!  :)  My saving grace was a purchased exersaucer, and one that was borrowed.  Saved me $ & saved my sanity!  

 I second the opinion on joining a local group -- I've been active in ours since 4 mos before they were born -- and although we can't do playgroups anymore, the chix still love to go to "club parties" for holidays.  Providing support to other moms of multiples is a way I can give back to so many who gave to us while I was pregnant, breastfeeding, and learning my way through their infancy!

 Enjoy how much better you're feeling -- and congrats again!

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