I’ve read lots of blogs and articles on what NOT to ask and/or say to a mom expecting twins but I’m pretty sure that people just ask or say whatever they can to keep conversation going. There’s a good chance that all people ever know to talk to them about is: their cousin’s friend’s sister’s… Continue reading Twin Tips: What to Ask/Say to a Mother Expecting Twins
Will and Anna were 7 and 4 respectively when we had Clara and Kate. I read quite a bit about preparing older kids for new siblings but there wasn’t much out there about preparing them for welcoming two (or more) to the family. I should start off with the disclaimer that I am not a child… Continue reading Twin Tips: How to Include Older Siblings
I survived a twin pregnancy. I should really say that I thrived since I was so very fortunate to not have any complications like so many mothers of multiples do. Even with no complications, carrying two full-term is hard – harder than my previous pregnancies by a long shot. But there are ways to make it… Continue reading 8 Things that Helped Me Survive a Twin Pregnancy
I’ve almost made it 8 months nursing Clara and Kate. I also work a 40+ hour work week so there have been many hours sitting hooked up to a pump. Here are my tips and experiences with pumping, which work whether you’re pumping for one or two babies: Find out if you get a… Continue reading Nursing Twins- Part 4: Pumping for Two
I’ve used both Medela and Bonafide Baby’s Breastmilk storage bags for pumped milk. Here what I think about both: What I like about Medela’s Breastmilk Storage Bags: They come with capability to attach to your Medela breastpump accessories They are nice and thick They have a place to write the date easily When filled,… Continue reading Mommy Review Monday: Medela Vs. Bonafide Baby Breastmilk Storage Bags
Nursing twins for me by myself was a daunting thought. I tandem nurse them because I didn’t want to deal with bottles and nursing. I’m an either/or kinda gal. I also didn’t want to spend all my time with a baby attached to me. I’m just not that mother and that’s ok. But there came… Continue reading Nursing Twins- Part 3: Nursing Two Solo
William was a colicky baby. For four months he cried. I hadn’t been around a lot of babies before having him. I didn’t know babies came like that. He’s lucky my siblings are my best friends or he would be an only child. I guess Anna, Clara, and Kate are lucky too,for that matter. Back… Continue reading Mommy Review Monday: Dr. Browns Bottles
