If you’re currently expecting twins, then the one thing that you can definitely count on is the fact that your parenting life will be entirely different to that of parents of single children. The best advice you will be able to get will be from fellow parents of twins or multiples who have already been there and done that. I …
Things I’ve Learned being a Mum to Twins
My beautiful, happy and cheerful twins turned two recently. That’s two years since our world was turned upside down in the best way that you could imagine. Two years that I have been juggling and multitasking twice as much as your average mum. Here are a few things that’s I’ve learned over the past 730 days of being a mum …
About Skin to Skin Contact
If you’re expecting a baby then you may have heard various people such as midwives and other mum’s talking about skin to skin contact. Up until I was pregnant with the twins I had absolutely no idea what was meant by skin to skin contact. So if – like me – you have no idea what it’s all about then …
When it’s Okay to Run
Since having the twins I have noticed that my waistline has been ever-increasing. Hours of not getting time to eat followed by a binge on Netflix and Ben and Jerrys when the twins are finally down to sleep are beginning to take their toll on my body. I now have the infamous ‘mum-bod’ with jiggly bits in all of the …
Surviving a Road trip with Children
If you’ve ever taken a couple of kids shopping before, or completed a school run on a typical weekday morning, then you will be aware of just how stroppy, strident and loud they can be. Just ten minutes into a journey and they can begin to make it feel unbearable because of the simple fact that they are either bored, …
Advantages of being a Twin
Not long ago, we heard from some people about the disadvantages of being a twin. So it’s only fair that we try and level the playing field by letting you know the advantages. Here are some of the great things about being a twin, from one of the most reliable sources – a set of twins! 1.When shopping, if the …
Disadvantages of being a Twin
Being a twin definitely has is perks. However there are also some drawbacks. Here are just a few disadvantages that various twins we know say that they have to suffer. 1. Battling for a similar person/young lady, however winding up releasing them in light of the fact that your own association with your twin is more vital. 2. Rivalry: There’s …
My Favourite things about having Twins
Every parent has their heart filled with love and joy by their child or children. As a parent to twins, I think that this is greatly magnified. Having twins can be very hard work there’s no doubt about that. However I think that the extra work gives you that little bit extra reward. Here are some of the things that …
Things I’ve Learned about being a Mum to Twins
Raising children is difficult enough, but when you have twins then you have double the trouble. When things are going well then life feels good, but few people understand what it’s like to be in a house with two crying babies and not knowing how to stop it. Here are a few things that I’ve learned since being a parent …
Surviving the First 6 Months with Twins
If you’re reading this because you’re the proud mother or father of twins, then don’t worry because it does get easier. Eventually. When I was pregnant, the twin mothers I know influenced me into their club by educating me of the twin mantra I would rehash to myself consistently for the initial couple of months. I had no clue what they …