Well, you're never going to get it. Barenaked Ladies ("Who Needs Sleep?") Sleep. It seems to be one of the top things on the minds of all new parents, especially parents of multiples. It was certainly one of the top thing on my mind after the girls were born. I cannot even remember how many … Continue reading Who Needs Sleep?
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The First Week with Twins
I will admit, I failed to heed the warnings of others about just how life-changing having kids would be. I am by nature an optimistic person, and it definitely showed in this case. Here was my reasoning: newborns sleep 15-16 hours a day according to the experts. This means that even if my twins slept … Continue reading The First Week with Twins
The Best Laid (Birth) Plans
All of the pregnancy books I read mentioned that I should create a birth plan. While I don’t necessarily disagree with that notion, one thing I wished they emphasized more is that you need to be flexible with that plan. Especially with multiples. In fact, my advice would be not to worry so much about … Continue reading The Best Laid (Birth) Plans
Expect the Unexpected: Twin Birth Surprises
I am by nature a planner. Given my propensity to try and plan out every last detail, my recent pregnancy certainly presented a unique challenge for me. Not to say that the pregnancy itself was unplanned—due to some past medical issues, my husband and I ended up needing to resort to IVF to conceive (more … Continue reading Expect the Unexpected: Twin Birth Surprises