OMG- there are two on that ultrasound!

[mericletwins]

Congratulations! How fun! I have b/g twins that turned 9 in May.

I delivered at 33 weeks and 1 day. I went into PTLabor at 26 weeks and was on complete bedrest until delivery. Four of those weeks were spent in the hospital. Two weeks in hospital 2.5 weeks home and then 2.5 weeks in the hospital. Chances are this won't happen to you, but be prepared for anything.

GET THE BABIES ON THE SAME SCHEDULE!!!!!!! I can't stress enough how important this is. It will save your sanity. When I was home alone I would feed one and then the other. When DH was home we would feed both at the same time. If one wakes up to eat, wake the other and feed that one too.

Write everything down that they do. You will never remember it otherwise. I don't remember the first couple of years. I got preg. w/ #3 when the twins were 5 months old. I think I was in some sort of walking coma for years.

Let the babies cry when you need to. You can't do everything at once. My kids are perfectly happy and well-adjusted and I had to let them cry sometimes. I just laugh at my MIL when she proudly states (with a bit of attitude) she rocked each of her four children to sleep every night. SHE didn't EVER let a baby cry. well, duh, all hers are 4 years apart each. I think the best thing I ever did besides the same schedule was to lay them in their crib as they were falling asleep, but before they were actually asleep, KWIM? (That was advice from a twin mom.) They got used to falling asleep ontheir own. Many a time I would keep them awake, doing anything I could, as I raced through the house to get them in their crib. Must have been a sight.

Don't take the tags off the mountains of clothes you will get until you need them, but you probably already know that.


The exersaucers and bouncy seats are your friend. I would put the twins in teh bathroom in the bouncy seats so I could shower. And yes, sometimes they cried, but I finished my shower.


I'll try to think of some more, but again CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

 

[twins4disney]

1. How early did you deliver? [I delivered at 36 weeks, my girl was 6 pounds three oz, our son was 5 pounds 13 oz.[/COLOR]
2. Is there a different "safe" point with two. I told people right away, found out when I was not even a month along, we were doing fertility meds and I found out really soon, having ultra sounds every three days to check my eggs

3. Once they arrive, how and when did you sleep? Did you luck out an have two that are on the same schedule? I was dreaming and thought they could share the same room, at about nine months gave that dream up, even though they ate at pretty much the same time, it was brutal having them in the same room. Along with the attempts at breastfeeding and in the same room, I did not sleep the first six weeks. Still cannot remember that time!
4. Tell me the best things about having twins!
The best thing I think is that they always have each other. We have boy/girl twins and our daughter is the spokesperson for the two. They just completed kndergarten, were in the same class and they will be in the same first grade classroom also. The Kindergarten teacher said that they are very independent in the class room, unless my son had a bad day, his sister was on her own, otherwise when he cried, she was right there,
They are our only kids and will be the only ones, Congrats on your news! Tell your husband it will be fine!

 

[shaunaday]

First of all congrats!!

I have 4 yo twin boys and I actually found out at my first doctor's appt that we were having twins. I wasn't even planning on getting pregnant again, but...look at my siggy...Disney World was extra magical during our last trip.

In regards to your questions:

1. How early did you deliver?
I was induced at 39 weeks and 4 days. They were born at 8am one morning and we were home for lunch the next day. I had no complications other than being on bedrest for about 6 weeks towards the end because one baby was slightly larger than the other. My boys were in 2 sacs, one placenta. If they are in two sacs, you will more than likely have a pretty normal pregnancy...just with a lot more ultrasounds. If they are in one sac, there are more precautions that your doctor will want to take.
2. Is there a different "safe" point with two. Usually it's o.k. to starting announcing after 3 months...
I began letting people know as soon as I found out. But, I can't hold water. I tend to tell ALL my business. But I think that 3 months is the typical "out of the woods" point for any type of pregnancy. So wait if you want...or tell the world. Which ever you are comfortable with.
3. Once they arrive, how and when did you sleep? Did you luck out an have two that are on the same schedule? SCHEDULE feedings together. You will be so happy if you do. When one woke up to eat, I woke and fed both. You need to check out a couple of websites that will be helpful...twinstuff(dot com) is one of the largest twin message boards I have been part of. They are also very helpful at Twinstuff especially for pregnant twin mommies!! But gottwinz (dot com) is a fun one too. It is much smaller, really fun but I warn you. they are a little more colorful than Twinstuff!
4. Tell me the best things about having twins! I can see a future of so many fun possibilities, but not sure DH is seeing it the same way (he's seeing dollar signs and a possibility of it being two more girls and having to live with a 5:1 ratio! )EVERYTHING! I love having twins. They are best friends and I love sitting back and watching them interact. I wish I had known how much I would enjoy mothering these two little miracles when I was so tired and weepy during their first few weeks of life.

Good luck and please feel free to ask me anything!

 

[twins4disney]

I forgot to say that the question we were asked most was "Are they indentical or fraternal" This even after the person saw they were dressed in pink and blue!
After awhile I really wanted to say identical just to get the person's reaction.

 

[2poohbears]

Just another quick tip--- you know with your other kids, how you KNEW if it was quiet they were up to something?! Get ready for that TIMES 2! If it's quiet, you've got something really devilish going on - like attempts to climb furniture, or climb into each other's cribs, or climb onto your table top or help themselves to the cookies on the counter. Mine acted as stepladders for each others at times, and as "look-outs" at other times. I could actually hear him saying "get down" in that babytalk way, as I was coming down the hall. It's amazing how young they are when they learn to do these things!

Oh - and not to be gross, but you gotta know this--- 2 babies both in diapers. one baby has a diaper "explosion". you are in the other room, probably in the bathroom trying to hurry up. guess where the other baby will decide to explore?!! Imagine the masterpiece he'll/she'll paint all over the room! this happened to me ONCE...I was so grossed out at the time that I didn't even think to take pics of the total mess (all over toys, each other, the wall). I almost cried at that moment, but I got them cleaned up and put them to bed in their cribs, then started in on cleaning the living room, and my husband walked in. He took one look at the room, then looked straight at me, and we both cracked up laughing out loud. What else can you do?! Believe me, you'll need a sense of humor!

 

[Marshay]

Congratulations!! I'm very excited for you and love reading everyone's stories!

 

[LoveMyDisneyCats]

Congratulations!!!!! Did I miss where you said if they were identical or fraternal?

Because of my situation, I actually already know that they are fraternal. So it could be G/B, G/G (which will be my DHs luck), or B/B (what my DH is holding out for.

 

[LoveMyDisneyCats]

If they are in two sacs, you will more than likely have a pretty normal pregnancy...just with a lot more ultrasounds. If they are in one sac, there are more precautions that your doctor will want to take.

This is really interesting, I didn't know that. It puts me more at ease knowing that's how mine are (two separate).

I began letting people know as soon as I found out. But, I can't hold water. I tend to tell ALL my business.

That's EXACTLY how I am. I've broke and told my DH every cool gift I got him- about 20 minutes after I got/planned it! I am the person in the family that CAN'T keep the secret....if anyone else was pregnant in the family they wouldn't/shouldn't tell me!!!



Thanks for the tips on the websites (and to all the other posters who've given me sites). I've just spent an hour checking them all out!

 

[LoveMyDisneyCats]

Just another quick tip--- you know with your other kids, how you KNEW if it was quiet they were up to something?! Get ready for that TIMES 2! If it's quiet, you've got something really devilish going on - like attempts to climb furniture, or climb into each other's cribs, or climb onto your table top or help themselves to the cookies on the counter. Mine acted as stepladders for each others at times, and as "look-outs" at other times. I could actually hear him saying "get down" in that babytalk way, as I was coming down the hall. It's amazing how young they are when they learn to do these things!

Oh - and not to be gross, but you gotta know this--- 2 babies both in diapers. one baby has a diaper "explosion". you are in the other room, probably in the bathroom trying to hurry up. guess where the other baby will decide to explore?!! Imagine the masterpiece he'll/she'll paint all over the room! this happened to me ONCE...I was so grossed out at the time that I didn't even think to take pics of the total mess (all over toys, each other, the wall). I almost cried at that moment, but I got them cleaned up and put them to bed in their cribs, then started in on cleaning the living room, and my husband walked in. He took one look at the room, then looked straight at me, and we both cracked up laughing out loud. What else can you do?! Believe me, you'll need a sense of humor!

Very funny!! Oh and I love the little "conspiracy" posts that you guys have shared. How great it that?!!? That has totally got to be one of those moments where you are trying to "disipline" them with one hand covering your mouth so they don't see you laughing hysterically. Love it!! That is the bond that I am just getting more and more excited about as I read all of your stories. Thanks for sharing.....though it is making me even more tortured in wanting to tell the world my news.... Keep it coming though- I'll last (at least til tomorrow- it's too late to call anyone right now )

 

[*Wish*Upon*A*Star*]

So I know this is OT, but since I don't think I want to tell all of my friends/family yet (since I'm still in the 1st trimester) I had to shout it out somewhere! So online to thousands of DISboard members seemed like a better option than telling everyone I work with, etc.

I AM HAVING TWINS! TWO BABIES! AT THE SAME TIME! TWO CRYING, POOPING, NON-SLEEPING INFANTS TOGETHER! THE AMOUNT OF KIDS I HAVE IS DOUBLING IN ONE LITTLE MOMENT! AAAHHHHH!

OK, so now that I am breathing, let me continue... I am about 2 months pregnant and went for my second US yesterday. Low and behold another baby shows up on the screen (my first US only found one- different lady doing it though?!?) So now I'm flipping out! This was supposed to be #3 and the last for us. It's been a long time coming (we've wanted this for a year and a half) so we are so excited that it finally happened! BUT, I'm not as young and energetic as I was when I had DD7 so the thought of two babies at the same time this time around (who are possibly on different schedules) IS CRAZY to me!

So here's some of my things that I'd love to get feedback on from anyone with experience with twins.
1. How early did you deliver? I went full term with both DDs, but no I'm freaking out that I need to be concerned with these.
2. Is there a different "safe" point with two. Usually it's o.k. to starting announcing after 3 months...
3. Once they arrive, how and when did you sleep? Did you luck out an have two that are on the same schedule?
4. Tell me the best things about having twins! I can see a future of so many fun possibilities, but not sure DH is seeing it the same way (he's seeing dollar signs and a possibility of it being two more girls and having to live with a 5:1 ratio! )

Please feel free to chime in with anything else you think of! That's just all I can get my brain to shoot out now (it's still on pause mode in that moment when she said "TWO").

Thanks!!!

First of all, CONGRATS!!!

I didn't read the responses, so I apologize if I'm repeating anything here. I am the proud mom of three kids - a 2 1/2 year old son and twin girls, who are 6 1/2 months old. When we first found out we were having twins, I was shocked. I always thought I'd never been one of *those* moms! Well, I was, and I am! And I love it! LOL

Here's the answers to your questions:

1. I actually delivered via scheduled c-section (I had a c-section with my son so I elected for another) at 39 weeks, 1 day. And, believe it or not, I showed absolutely NO signs of labor. My doctor thinks I could have gone to 42 weeks if they would have let me (Thank God they didn't!). My girls were 6lb 9oz and 6lb 15oz at birth.

2. I'm not sure there really is a "safe" point for announcing. We actually had a loss at 27 weeks (not to scare you) so we waited until I was 12 weeks with the girls to announce the pregnancy. By that time, I was already showing so it was kind of hard to keep it a secret anyway. And even with my history of a loss, my pregnancy with the girls was absolutely perfect. Textbook, even.

3. Sleep was an issue for about the first two to three months. Simply because they eat so darned often! We bought two cribs and were originally going to put them in one crib until they were six months old. That thought went out the window when the first night they kept waking each other up. They've been in two separate cribs and have been great sleepers. It was hard, but to keep them on the same schedule, even if one was sleeping when the other was hungry, we'd wake the sleeping one up to feed her. That kept them on a very similar schedule and it allowed us to get (a little) sleep! They've been sleeping through the night since about 4 months. I know - we're really lucky. I better knock on wood because they're probably going to be absolute TERRORS as teenagers! LOL

4. Hmmm... the best thing about having twins. Well, first of all, I was thrilled with two girls (I know - you're probably hoping for the opposite!). I love my son dearly, but he's no fun to dress up like the girls are! LOL Seriously, though - there is a built-in playmate. They look at each other and giggle just because. It's so cute. It will be fun to watch their relationship change as they grow up. They both adore their big brother and he is such a proud little guy. He's very overprotective, too. I don't know - I guess I just feel so blessed at having three healthy children. That's the best part - that they are healthy and happy and OURS! LOL

Anyway - good luck. I'm sure everything will be great for you. Keep us updated!

 

[my2minnies]

Congrats! I too was shocked that my 3rd ended up being twins. When my twin ds were born by older dds were 2.5 and 4.5 years old.

I was put on bedrest for a few weeks at 21 weeks, but ended up delivering at 37 weeks with no complications.

If you decide to breastfeed I recommend the twin nursing pillow. It was amazing and allowed me to feed both at the same time. I also recommend the miracle blanket for swaddling. My older two were not good sleepers as infants, but with my twins we were consistent with using the swaddling blanket and they slept amazingly well. Just being able to sleep make it really not as bad as it could have been. Also I would always make sure that if one woke at night to eat I would wake the other as well.

My twins are almost 3 now and I have to say that life is not easier, but just different than when they were first born. It is so much fun to watch them interact and play. They really are so funny. How great is it to always have a friend!

Like me you will have the logistical problem with getting you older two where they need to go while having two infants that need a strict schedule. That was and still is my biggest challenge. My dh works long hours and my girls are involved in everything under the sun. You just have to allow people to help you.

Enjoy your pregnancy!!

 

[Benducci]

Congratulations! sleep now!! Twins are like single babies - each one is different! No one's experience is like someone else's!
I went full term with my twins & delivered them naturally - I was 5 days off my due date. My SIL went overdue with both sets of her twins - so did a friend who has two sets of twins. Another friend went two weeks early. Another had hers two months early- it varies - talk to your doctor. He/she is the best one to tell you what you will need to expect. Read Dr. Luke's book about having twins- Accept help - that was my big mistake - everyone offered & I felt funny accepting & ran myself ragged. Let people make food, do laundry, hold the babies, sleep when you can.
I know evreyone is telling you to put them on a schedule but be aware that that is not always easy to do - My girls had no schedule - not for lack of my trying - they were tiny & had to be fed every hour on the hour - they slept on their own schedule. A good part of this was because I tried to do alot on my own. YOU have to see what works for you- you have two other children so you know the routine about babies - Let them help & make tie for them also. it is rough but doable! I do not remember the first 3 months at all but it does get better!
It is a wild ride but well worth it! My twins are 7 1/2 now & I wonder where the time has gone! I added another girl 2 years after them.

 

[chrisw127]

So I know this is OT, but since I don't think I want to tell all of my friends/family yet (since I'm still in the 1st trimester) I had to shout it out somewhere! So online to thousands of DISboard members seemed like a better option than telling everyone I work with, etc.

I AM HAVING TWINS! TWO BABIES! AT THE SAME TIME! TWO CRYING, POOPING, NON-SLEEPING INFANTS TOGETHER! THE AMOUNT OF KIDS I HAVE IS DOUBLING IN ONE LITTLE MOMENT! AAAHHHHH!

OK, so now that I am breathing, let me continue... I am about 2 months pregnant and went for my second US yesterday. Low and behold another baby shows up on the screen (my first US only found one- different lady doing it though?!?) So now I'm flipping out! This was supposed to be #3 and the last for us. It's been a long time coming (we've wanted this for a year and a half) so we are so excited that it finally happened! BUT, I'm not as young and energetic as I was when I had DD7 so the thought of two babies at the same time this time around (who are possibly on different schedules) IS CRAZY to me!

So here's some of my things that I'd love to get feedback on from anyone with experience with twins.
1. How early did you deliver? I went full term with both DDs, but no I'm freaking out that I need to be concerned with these.
2. Is there a different "safe" point with two. Usually it's o.k. to starting announcing after 3 months...
3. Once they arrive, how and when did you sleep? Did you luck out an have two that are on the same schedule?
4. Tell me the best things about having twins! I can see a future of so many fun possibilities, but not sure DH is seeing it the same way (he's seeing dollar signs and a possibility of it being two more girls and having to live with a 5:1 ratio! )

Please feel free to chime in with anything else you think of! That's just all I can get my brain to shoot out now (it's still on pause mode in that moment when she said "TWO").

Thanks!!!

First of all, Congrats!

My twins are 15 months old. I also have a 5 year old. Twins are not as difficult as you think. Really.

Okay, your questions:

1. Babies were full-term. It's really important to find a doctor that won't treat you like a freak if you're having twins. Some doctors actually start talking bedrest at 24 weeks at your first appointment. That's not necessary for everyone. Make sure they treat you like an individual. Having said that, my ob/gyn was at UNC, which had the best NICU in our area and could take care of any problems that might arise during the pregnancy.

Because you have already had two children, your uterus will likely hold more baby, or babies in this case, so your chances of going full-term are much greater. Most doctors won't let you go past 38 weeks, which trust me, you won't want to do either.

2. We told people right away. Anytime after 3 months is probably fine. With twins, you're going to start showing really early.

3. It was really easy getting them on the same schedule. I'm not saying there weren't days when one slept and the other didn't and I ended up having one sleep through the night early and the other one waited until 12 months old to sleep through the night (hence, the different rooms), but it wasn't as bad as you might think. Just keep in mind that most babies (like most adults) follow normal sleeping patterns. If you follow those natural patterns (and hopefully, your babies will have gotten that memo), you'll be in good shape.

You may already have "Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child" by Marc Weissbluth. There's an excellent explanation of newborn sleep habits (as well as for older children) that made everything click for us. Once I read about sleep patterns, I was able to see that my twins did all the things he writes about and my kids slept well. In fact, they're sleeping right now!

4. They really entertain each other. They're fun to watch. It's a different relationship between them than their other siblings. Also, my twins seem really independent. I think it's because they always have each other, but they also have to share more than the typical baby.

Oh, but there's this: You will get soooo tired of people asking you if they're twins, how early, how much they weighed, how they were conceived (everyone assumes fertility drugs). I call it the Travelling Twin Freakshow factor: Everywhere you go, you're like a celebrity at first. But it stops when they get older. Thank goodness. Because it will wear on your nerves.

Also, for some reason I get a lot of "Oh, you poor thing" when I'm out in public. I want to scream when that happens. People are under the impression that it's difficult. It's not. Yes, there are times that are hard. But they're hard with any baby. You'll manage just fine.

 

[lemondog]

Congrats!

My twins are now 4 years old. I survived!

But seriously, they are very much a blessing. However, it's hard at first, I won't lie. How old are your other kids? My older DD was 2 and let me tell you, having a 2yo and twin newborns was no walk in the park. Let me give you some good tips...

1. Have someone available to help you for at least the first couple of weeks. I am talking live-in help. I know some people are all sentimental and want that special "alone" time with the family, but let's get realistic here. We are talking TWO newborns! You will greatly appreciate the help, especially with all the overnight feedings.

2. If you will be nursing, rent a hospital grade breast pump. You are going to be making milk for 2.

3. Join a local multiples club, if possible. They are a WONDERFUL resource. I could not have survived without mine.

4. Take it easy! Being pg with twins is not the same as being pg with a singleton. You will get bigger, faster. And you will need to rest more towards the end. Like you mentioned, PTL is a risk with twins. But most twins are carried very close to term.

FWIW, my twins came at 34-1/2 weeks pg. My bp was rising and I was swelling, so they decided to go ahead and take them, even though I was not laboring or anything yet. Both my twins were breech, so we knew well in advance it was going to be a c-section. I believe part of my problem is that I was trying to be supermom and superwoman...taking care of a 2yo and working a FT job up until the very day I delivered my twins. I should have taken off work, or at least reduced my hours, and rested more. Oh well...luckily my girls were healthy. They had mature lungs and came home with me. But 34 weeks is still early so I definitely recommend you REST more than you think you will need to!

 

[hroyale]

Congrats.

My twins are 4 now, but I still keep a print out of one of the ultrasounds on my fridge to remind myself about the initial shock and awe about expecting twins. Enjoy it.

Ok, let me give you my input to your questions:

1. How early did you deliver? I went full term with both DDs, but no I'm freaking out that I need to be concerned with these.
Don't freak out, you already delivered normal, healthy two times. My twins were my first and I only went 32 weeks and delivered c-section. But if you do want to worry about premies, feel comfort in all the amazing things they do now. My kids were in the 90% for their actual age by 6 months. They are big and healthy.

2. Is there a different "safe" point with two. Usually it's o.k. to starting announcing after 3 months...
Twins don't hide as long as a single baby. If you don't start announcing at 3 months people will know pretty soon after. ;-) I announced at 3 months.

3. Once they arrive, how and when did you sleep? Did you luck out an have two that are on the same schedule?
Schedules have nothing to do with luck. With twins, schedules are so much more important than singles. My only experience is with twins, but I was always startled when I talked to moms with one baby and how they let the baby dictate the schedule. When one woke up to feed, I woke the other and fed them too. My girl was smaller and slept more than the boy at first, but they ate on the same schedule.
I worked full time, so DH and I both got up durring the night to do the feeding in half the time. Then we took turns getting up for the next one. In the mornings I'd prepare 12 bottles before going to work.

Oh, we also kept a white board. We'd write on it when they ate and when they would need to eat next. That way we'd only have to do the math once for the board instead of every time we looked at the clock.

4. Tell me the best things about having twins! I can see a future of so many fun possibilities, but not sure DH is seeing it the same way (he's seeing dollar signs and a possibility of it being two more girls and having to live with a 5:1 ratio! )
Nothing is better than watching them together. You already know that by watching your dd together now. But these two will get to go through all their milestones together. They share each other's victories with such joy. They'll have a bond. It's so nice to know that they'll have someone there when they start school, go to a birth day party, ice skate the first time, etc...

Plus it's nice walking around with one of those double strollers with two babies. You get lots of attention. But it can also be annoying too. People make the oddest comments. Yes, I've had strangers insist that my boy/girl twins were identical, even after I point out that they are two different genders.

As for $$, there are some extra costs, two cribs rather than passing one down from sibling to sibling. Two high chairs, etc... but those start to go away as they get older. Sure, we have double preschool tuition and gymnastics class etc... But it's not that much different than just having two children.

And they do play together. They can settle each other down. They make up their own games. And they fight like cats and dogs.

And, if you don't mind the noise volume, Boys are easier than girls. So twin boys might be a breeze.

Congrats,
Heather

 

[littleteapot]

Congrats.

3. Once they arrive, how and when did you sleep? Did you luck out an have two that are on the same schedule?
Schedules have nothing to do with luck. With twins, schedules are so much more important than singles. My only experience is with twins, but I was always startled when I talked to moms with one baby and how they let the baby dictate the schedule. When one woke up to feed, I woke the other and fed them too. My girl was smaller and slept more than the boy at first, but they ate on the same schedule.
I worked full time, so DH and I both got up durring the night to do the feeding in half the time. Then we took turns getting up for the next one. In the mornings I'd prepare 12 bottles before going to work.

Oh, we also kept a white board. We'd write on it when they ate and when they would need to eat next. That way we'd only have to do the math once for the board instead of every time we looked at the clock.

I forgot about the lists....

We used legal pads and kept a running list of feedings and diaper changes for the first two months or so.

 

[sorul82?]

Oh, but there's this: You will get soooo tired of people asking you if they're twins, how early, how much they weighed, how they were conceived (everyone assumes fertility drugs). I call it the Travelling Twin Freakshow factor: Everywhere you go, you're like a celebrity at first. But it stops when they get older. Thank goodness. Because it will wear on your nerves.

OMG! You are not kidding! I was always amused with, "are they identical?" To which I would reply. "one is a boy and one is a girl." "But, are they identical?" Saying slower, "one is a boy and one is a girl!"

Also, for some reason I get a lot of "Oh, you poor thing" when I'm out in public. I want to scream when that happens. People are under the impression that it's difficult. It's not. Yes, there are times that are hard. But they're hard with any baby. You'll manage just fine.

Yep, that too! Most of the time I would bit my tongue, but once I said, "nope God chose for me to have twins because He knew I could handle it."

 

[luvdmouse]

Congratulations. I have twin boys who will be 9 next month. I too was terrified to tell DH. We had dd and he reluctanctly went along with 1 more pregnancy. Once I was brave enough to tell him about the twins, he went to every ultrasound to make sure there wasn't a third lurking around.

My boys arrived at 35 weeks, both breech and eventually through a c-section. They were 7lbs. 2 oz. and 7 lbs. 11 ozs. Enormous for 35 wk twins! Most importantly, both were healthy, happy and active.

Both boys are complete opposites. One likes only vanilla ice cream and eats only milk products. The other eats everything. One is great at sports and the other sings and dances on stage. But, that's half the fun of twins. I never know what to expect!

We couldn't keep our mouth shut, but we tried. Our dd2 must have heard us talking and proceeded to walk into nursery school and announce that mommy was having a baby. When her teacher started to congratulate her about her new baby...she clearly announced NOT ONE BABY....TWO!!! Boy was I shocked.

Life is always crazy, but good. As long as they are healthy, you'll manage it all. My boys didn't do the great art work on the walls, they liked having peeing contests out of their cribs and we eventually needed locks outside of the bathroom doors because they enjoyed taking off their clothes and piling them neatly inside the toilet, shoes and all. Everyday for us is a challenge, but what is life without a little challenge. I just take it one day at a time. Hopefully with an even number of kids, there wil never be anyone left out. Congratulations...enjoy each and every moment. Whether it's morning sickness or your stomach growing to a size you never knew it could, it's just part of being a twin mommy. Enjoy!!

 

[DisneyVeteran]

Congratulations! I wish you all the best and a healthy pregnancy!

 

[2poohbears]

I forgot about the lists....

We used legal pads and kept a running list of feedings and diaper changes for the first two months or so.

We kept lists as well. I created a file in excel or msword, and I would print them out as needed & keep them in a binder in case we ever needed to refer back.

I also kept a sheet available to write down meds given, temps taken, etc when they were sick. You're so tired, plus handling sick babies, so it's very easy to get confused and forget who you gave a dose of what to & who had what temp at what time, etc.