Reading Time: 5 minutesEver heard someone ask, “Do twins run in your family?” or even, “Are they identical?” when referring to a set of boy/girl twins (gasp!)? These curious bystanders at the store mean well, but they are probably just asking the same ol’ twin questions they ask everyone. Where the most common types of twins are identical…
Reading Time: 3 minutesAre you feeling overwhelmed and stressed out as a parent of newborn twins? Check out these 5 essential tips to help you overcome the challenges and make the transition a little easier. Learn how to create a schedule, get organized, accept help, take care of yourself, and join a support group.
Reading Time: 4 minutesCongratulations are in order, you’re pregnant with twins! Trying to navigate pregnancy can be exciting and challenging. With two babies in your belly, managing the preparations before the arrival of your twins will keep you plenty busy. One thing you will want to pay attention to is what happens when you get discharged and head…
Reading Time: 4 minutesEver since I earned the title of “mother” I have become a planner; a title that would ultimately help me during my hysterectomy recovery. When my boys were born, I was used to prepping bottles, diaper bags, etc in order to set myself and our babies up for the day. However, when I was staring…
Reading Time: 3 minutesGrowing two babies at the same time is awesome and definitely has its perks. Then you complete the monumental task of birthing two babies back to back and settle into your new routine as a family. You get double the baby snuggle and there are days when you are dialed in. You are crushing the…
Reading Time: 6 minutesIt has been exactly one year since my first hysterectomy. Yes, you heard that correctly, FIRST hysterectomy. I went in for a laparoscopic hysterectomy at the age of 40 and walked out of surgery with my uterus still intact. Thanks to the amazing team of doctors on staff that day, mid-surgery. they deemed the procedure…
Reading Time: 4 minutesOne trip to the grocery store sporting a twin belly bump and you’ll quickly learn that people have all the things to say about your pregnancy. While the questioning comes from a good place, truth be told, most of the ridiculous questions you’ll be asked are founded on people’s preconceived notions about twins and twin…
Reading Time: 4 minutesValentine’s Day is right around the corner, and this year will look, well probably a bit different than the last. But change can be good, right? Whether your kids are learning online this year or back in school, there is still some fun to be had with Valentine’s. Some may share with their friends at…
Reading Time: 4 minutesLast year was a doozie, there is no arguing that. As we reflect on what we went through and learned, let’s blaze into the new year with the intention to be more present, more purposeful, and more positive. Do your New Year’s resolutions tend to fly out the window by February? This is a great…
Reading Time: 5 minutesExpecting two babies? Then it’s time to celebrate these twins in style! We have scoured world wide web to find the most creative and unique twin baby shower themes and inspiration out there. A Note About Twin Baby Showers Much like with twin pregnancy, throwing a baby shower for a parent or couple expecting twins…
Reading Time: 4 minutesAre you one to immediately Google “pregnancy sharp side pains” only to discover you’ve got an episode of gas and not a pregnancy complication? Do you text your best friend at two in the morning, hoping she is awake and can explain why your nipples are on fire? With any pregnancy, obstacles can come up.…
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis might not be your first pregnancy rodeo, but unless you are one of the lucky few who has more than one set of twins, you can expect that the prenatal care in twin pregnancy, will be different what you would experience in singleton pregnancy. Why is it so different? There are many reasons. Women…
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs fall and football season rolls in, so does the time for comfort food…which means it’s time to make my favorite green chili! In Colorado, roadside stands pop up everywhere selling fresh Pueblo chilis. I always stop by one to snag some to stock our freezer and spice up my favorite fall recipes. As a…
Reading Time: 5 minutesWe had the pleasure of interviewing a wonderful couple about their experience as twin parents raising three children, one of which has a rare birth condition, Amniotic Band Syndrome, that changed the course of their parenting journey. As always, we love hearing the experiences and personal anecdotes from other families raising twins. We thank them…
Reading Time: 3 minutesNINE years today I’ve been married to my partner. Nine. That went by fast. So, is keeping the flame alive in your marriage after twins possible? Hell yes! Before our twins were born, my husband was my adventurous, fun-loving, steal-my-heart best friend. Now our twins are almost 5…and he’s still my adventurous, fun-loving, steal-my-heart best…
Reading Time: 2 minutesJust how many diapers will I be changing a day? That seems to be a hot question we often field from our clients who are expecting twins. When you’re expecting two babies at the same time…that’s two butts to wipe and a lot of diapers to change, every single day! A single baby goes through…
Reading Time: 4 minutesTimes have changed so much since I had my newborn twins, but looking back there are a few things I would have attempted to do differently (especially since that would have been my only pregnancy).
Reading Time: 4 minutesThank you Malt-O-Meal for sponsoring this post. Head to the Malt-O-Meal cereal Facebook page to learn more about a chance to win one of 60 $500 gifts, personalized just for you!! One day life was going along routinely, the next…we’re living in quarantine? And we’re tasked to homeschool our children. Even as two former teachers,…
Reading Time: 3 minutesBefore the quarantine, we loved cooking at home but did our fair share of eating out as well. With our busy lifestyle, any one-pan meal is a go-to dinner option for our family meals. But cooking at home took on a whole new meaning when life suddenly came to a hault and everyone in my…
Reading Time: 3 minutesSharp corners. Exposed outlets. Dishpods…oh my! If you just saw two heartbeats on an ultrasound, chances are…these aren’t even on your radar yet. Expectant parents prep to welcome home TWO babies, but very rarely consider baby-proofing until they are a bit older. Understandably so! We get it, you’ve got a lot on your mind gearing…
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe instant two babies appeared on the ultrasound screen, my husband, Jordan, and I immediately knew all our hopes and dreams were finally coming true. “We did it babe!” is all that he said to me, while tears filled both of our eyes. Almost immediately, after learning our exciting news, my thoughts wandered to delivery.…
Reading Time: 3 minutes“Can you believe tomorrow we will finally be parents?” My husband said as we walked out of our favorite steakhouse the night before our scheduled c-section. My excitement and nerves were at an all time high. I was about to become a mom, a twin mom! We were beyond ready for the momentous day to…
Reading Time: 5 minutesKnowing that I would be having a planned c-section wasn’t overwhelming or upsetting to me. It took us 4 years to conceive and by the time that we got pregnant, all I wanted was to get my babies to Earth safely. For me, and my large fibroids standing in the way, that meant a planned…
Reading Time: 3 minutesThank you Dole Food Company for sponsoring this post to help bring at-home nutrition-based resources to families during this uncertain time. I had my first class of first graders 15 years ago. During my time as an educator, I was a classroom teacher, an interventionist, and led the support team to help students who needed…
Reading Time: 3 minutesJust when you get on a call with your boss, does one kid came in screaming with a bloody nose, while another kid starts yelling, “I pooped?” Do you find yourself wondering, “How am I going to get anything done with all of this craziness going on?” Don’t worry, we’ve got you! Here we are,…
Reading Time: 8 minutesTeaching your kids from home can feel a bit overwhelming for many reasons. How do you work from home while teaching your kids at the same time? Where do you start? There are a lot of questions circulating right now and we’re hoping this resource will help get you going in the right direction so…
Reading Time: 3 minutesMore, please. My kids always are asking me to make more of these no-bake energy bites, which is why my fridge is usually stocked with these little gems! I started scouring the internet when my twins were little for an easy grab-and-go midday snack that I could toss in my purse or diaper bag. I…
Reading Time: 4 minutesI meant to exercise today but… Insert excuse. Or better yet, one of my kids came down with a cough and now I can’t go to the gym unless I infect all the kids in the daycare. Sound familiar? As a parent, I find that this is happening to me than I’d like to admit.…
Reading Time: 13 minutes“Pregnancy looks good on you!” comments a stranger at the store. But all you think is, “I feel like a house, my feet are swollen, and I haven’t pooped in days!” Growing a baby is wild! Being pregnant with twins, well, is a pretty incredible journey! No matter how you slice it or dice it,…
Reading Time: 4 minutesTogether or separate? That’s the million-dollar question every parent of twins has to grapple with in numerous parenting scenarios along the way. Sleeping arrangements for twins just happens to be one of the first of many you’ll need to consider. The decision you make may even change as your twins grow. Really, sleep and twins…
Reading Time: 3 minutesI took on the task of hosting Thanksgiving for the very first time with two one-year-olds. A few years back, my sister was due any day with my second nephew. My family was focused on the impending delivery, so naturally, I had to step up and give my best go at hosting. I was in…
Reading Time: 4 minutes“What’s taking so long? Hurry up please, just grab a pair of socks! We need to go.” Getting dressed independently seemed like an easy ask of my 4-year-old twin sons…or so I thought. After a long pause and no response from either one of them, I grew frustrated and marched up to see what was…
Reading Time: 3 minutesEver since I was a little girl, my family has made this chili recipe. We fondly referred to the extra spicy chili recipe as Velasco Chili, to honor its origins in our family, our close family friends. Over the years, we adapted the recipe, mostly to tone down the spice. It became a tradition to…
Reading Time: 3 minutesIt wasn’t until Meghan had her twins and I gifted her my old stroller, that I realized I had been using it all wrong and my babies were never actually secure in it. Let me rewind a bit. I wanted my home and nursery to be organized the moment we brought our new babies home.…
Reading Time: 3 minutesDoes traveling with toddlers around the holidays, or any time of year for that matter, send your anxiety through the roof? Listen, we CAN’T make the grumpy guy sitting next to you on the plane get ditch his bad attitude. We CAN use the significant experience that we’ve had traveling with toddlers to share a…
Reading Time: 3 minutes“They say I should feel so much love for this baby, but I don’t feel head over heels in love.” “Why don’t I want to hold my baby?” “What if my baby rolls off the changing pad onto the floor?” “I tried for so many years to get pregnant, and now I feel that I…
Reading Time: 3 minutesThank you First Alert for sponsoring this post. October is National Fire Prevention Month and is the perfect time to gather your family and discuss fire safety. When school began a few months ago, our kids were discussing and practicing a variety of safety drills at school. Those drills prompted them to come home asking…
Reading Time: 3 minutesDid you come here for something in particular or just general Riker-bashing? And blowing into maximum warp speed, you appeared for an instant to be in two places at once. We have a saboteur aboard. We know you’re dealing in stolen ore. But I wanna talk about the assassination attempt on Lieutenant Worf. Could someone…
Reading Time: 5 minutesHave you ever scheduled a playdate with your child’s friend to learn after the fact that they are a twin? Did you then feel obligated to invite both twins over? What is the twin etiquette for these tricky situations? Are you obligated to drive carpool more often simply because you have two kids? What about…
Reading Time: 4 minutesThere is something to be said about feeling understood. When we set out to create this community, we had one purpose in mind…to create a space where parents raising multiples could find resources, encouragement, and support. Oftentimes in the parenting world, things go unsaid because we feel ashamed and guilty, leaving us to drown in…
Reading Time: 3 minutesDid you come here for something in particular or just general Riker-bashing? And blowing into maximum warp speed, you appeared for an instant to be in two places at once. We have a saboteur aboard. We know you’re dealing in stolen ore. But I wanna talk about the assassination attempt on Lieutenant Worf. Could someone…
Reading Time: 3 minutesDid you come here for something in particular or just general Riker-bashing? And blowing into maximum warp speed, you appeared for an instant to be in two places at once. We have a saboteur aboard. We know you’re dealing in stolen ore. But I wanna talk about the assassination attempt on Lieutenant Worf. Could someone…
Reading Time: 3 minutesWe all love a little birthday love, right?! The chance to celebrate, with the limelight all on you? Why, yes, please! Not only do twins share a unique bond with their sibling, but they also share a birthday, which for young children, can be difficult. Just because twins are celebrating the same day doesn’t mean…
Reading Time: 3 minutesBlowing into maximum warp speed, you appeared for an instant to be in two places at once. We have a saboteur aboard. We know you’re dealing in stolen ore. But I wanna talk about the assassination attempt on Lieutenant Worf. Could someone survive inside a transporter buffer for 75 years? Fate. It protects fools, little…
Reading Time: 3 minutesDid you come here for something in particular or just general Riker-bashing? And blowing into maximum warp speed, you appeared for an instant to be in two places at once. We have a saboteur aboard. We know you’re dealing in stolen ore. But I wanna talk about the assassination attempt on Lieutenant Worf. Could someone…
Reading Time: 3 minutesWell, that’s certainly good to know. Computer, belay that order. How long can two people talk about nothing? But the probability of making a six is no greater than that of rolling a seven. Not if I weaken first. The Federation’s gone; the Borg is everywhere! Computer, lights up! What? We’re not at all alike!…
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe game’s not big enough unless it scares you a little. Wait a minute – You can’t give orders here. JEAN-LUC PICARD Well, that’s certainly good to know. Computer, belay that order. How long can two people talk about nothing? But the probability of making a six is no greater than that of rolling a seven.…
Reading Time: 3 minutesDid you come here for something in particular or just general Riker-bashing? And blowing into maximum warp speed, you appeared for an instant to be in two places at once. We have a saboteur aboard. We know you’re dealing in stolen ore. But I wanna talk about the assassination attempt on Lieutenant Worf. Could someone…
Reading Time: 3 minutesDid you come here for something in particular or just general Riker-bashing? And blowing into maximum warp speed, you appeared for an instant to be in two places at once. We have a saboteur aboard. We know you’re dealing in stolen ore. But I wanna talk about the assassination attempt on Lieutenant Worf. Could someone…
Reading Time: 3 minutesDid you come here for something in particular or just general Riker-bashing? And blowing into maximum warp speed, you appeared for an instant to be in two places at once. We have a saboteur aboard. We know you’re dealing in stolen ore. But I wanna talk about the assassination attempt on Lieutenant Worf. Could someone…
Reading Time: 3 minutesDid you come here for something in particular or just general Riker-bashing? And blowing into maximum warp speed, you appeared for an instant to be in two places at once. We have a saboteur aboard. We know you’re dealing in stolen ore. But I wanna talk about the assassination attempt on Lieutenant Worf. Could someone…
Reading Time: 3 minutesDid you come here for something in particular or just general Riker-bashing? And blowing into maximum warp speed, you appeared for an instant to be in two places at once. We have a saboteur aboard. We know you’re dealing in stolen ore. But I wanna talk about the assassination attempt on Lieutenant Worf. Could someone…
Reading Time: 3 minutesDid you come here for something in particular or just general Riker-bashing? And blowing into maximum warp speed, you appeared for an instant to be in two places at once. We have a saboteur aboard. We know you’re dealing in stolen ore. But I wanna talk about the assassination attempt on Lieutenant Worf. Could someone…
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe game’s not big enough unless it scares you a little. Wait a minute – You can’t give orders here. JEAN-LUC PICARD Well, that’s certainly good to know. Computer, belay that order. How long can two people talk about nothing? But the probability of making a six is no greater than that of rolling a seven.…
Reading Time: 3 minutesDid you come here for something in particular or just general Riker-bashing? And blowing into maximum warp speed, you appeared for an instant to be in two places at once. We have a saboteur aboard. We know you’re dealing in stolen ore. But I wanna talk about the assassination attempt on Lieutenant Worf. Could someone…
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and The Coca-Cola Company. All opinions are mine alone. #HonestKidsRecycle #CollectiveBias Our lifestyle and our habits as humans have an impact on the environment. Just like us, our children are going to have to care for our environment and make it a priority EACH AND EVERY DAY.…
Reading Time: 4 minutesTo Split or Not to Split? That is the million-dollar question. As former educators, we answer this question often, especially as the school year approaches. Should you consider separating twins into different classrooms or keep them together? To be honest, there are advantages and disadvantages to both, keeping them together or making the decision to…
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis post is sponsored by General Mills, but all opinions and photography are our own. After a long summer of the pool, sports camps, and camping trips, easing into the back-to-school routine can come as a shock to some. Whether your children are starting school for the first time or simply headed into the next…
Reading Time: 3 minutesDid you come here for something in particular or just general Riker-bashing? And blowing into maximum warp speed, you appeared for an instant to be in two places at once. We have a saboteur aboard. We know you’re dealing in stolen ore. But I wanna talk about the assassination attempt on Lieutenant Worf. Could someone…
Reading Time: 3 minutesDid you come here for something in particular or just general Riker-bashing? And blowing into maximum warp speed, you appeared for an instant to be in two places at once. We have a saboteur aboard. We know you’re dealing in stolen ore. But I wanna talk about the assassination attempt on Lieutenant Worf. Could someone…
Reading Time: 3 minutesDid you come here for something in particular or just general Riker-bashing? And blowing into maximum warp speed, you appeared for an instant to be in two places at once. We have a saboteur aboard. We know you’re dealing in stolen ore. But I wanna talk about the assassination attempt on Lieutenant Worf. Could someone…
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe game’s not big enough unless it scares you a little. Wait a minute – You can’t give orders here. JEAN-LUC PICARD Well, that’s certainly good to know. Computer, belay that order. How long can two people talk about nothing? But the probability of making a six is no greater than that of rolling a seven.…
Reading Time: 3 minutesAre anxiously waiting by your phone for the call that your new twin nephews have entered the world? But wait! Pause before you rush out of the door and head straight to the hospital to hold those newborn babies! You might be surprised to see what the new parents hope for visitors to understand. Friends…
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PastaWithBenefits #EatModern #CollectiveBias As parents, we are always researching ways to provide the best for our children. We do our homework about the best schools, finding the best safety gear and keeping our kids safe online, so it…
Reading Time: 5 minutesPregnancy announcements and gender reveals have gained quite a bit of popularity over the years, especially twin pregnancy announcements! To all those families just learning that they are pregnant with twins, we know you might be scouring the internet, searching for creative ways to announce that you are expecting TWO babies! Whether you are super…
Reading Time: 5 minutesWhen prepping for a road trip with young children, especially with young twins, does the song, “Holiday Road” come to mind because you your family will end up looking like the Griswold’s on their way to Wally World? Road tripping with our families often includes u-turns, frequent bathroom stops, and sometimes forgotten essentials that we…
Reading Time: 3 minutesNew moms everywhere, I’m am talking to you… Becoming a new mom is life-changing, we all know that. It’s supposed to be magical, where you instantly fall in love with a tiny human and don’t remember what life was like before your whole heart was walking around outside your body. Or at least, that is…
Reading Time: 3 minutesWe know that raising kids can make life crazy. Time flies and before you know it another holiday, like Father’s Day, has crept up, leaving you feeling a bit unprepared. Don’t worry, you can throw this Father’s Day DIY project together in no time at all. All you need is a Target run, a glue…
Reading Time: 4 minutesYou know how it goes…you didn’t expect to be in the car with your kids for hours on end stuck in traffic. Or on a spontaneous adventure that took you to the mountains when suddenly the weather took a turn. Life as a parent can be unpredictable at times. You never know when your day…
Reading Time: 3 minutesThere is something fun about growing your own food and turning it into meals for your family that they ACTUALLY want to eat! This pistachio pesto summer garden pasta is a recipe that you can make from your garden. These past few years the boys have developed an interest in gardening and caring for plants…
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis post is sponsored by Baby Magic. All photography and opinions are ours alone. Thank you for supporting the brands that support this blog. #LoveWithBabyMagic Bathtime with infants and small children can be overwhelming at times. Some kids LOVE the water and are willing to jump into the tub while other kids are more reluctant.…
Reading Time: 4 minutesWe’ve all heard the saying, “never wake a sleeping baby”, right? Sure, but what happens when every new twin parent’s worst nightmare comes true: their twins wake each other up? While there are many twin babies who will easily sleep through each other’s cries, there are parents who struggle with twins waking each other. …
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe society we live in tends to create the perfect environment for guilt to brew inside each one of us as parents. The perfect image posted of a clean kitchen can make us feel guilty that our sink is still full of last night’s dinner dishes. The reality is, that picture was probably taken while…
Reading Time: 6 minutesPregnancy, while natural and beautiful, is a wild ride. For those of you who have already experienced pregnancy with a single baby, congratulations. You’ve got a head start and understand the craziness your body goes through for 9 months. For those of you who just learned that you are in fact pregnant with two,…
Reading Time: 3 minutesThank you House Foods for sponsoring this post. I don’t know about you, but our household is humming with the door slamming, mud tracking throughout the kitchen, and lots of questions, like… “When is dinner going to be ready?” “In a hot second, boys!” When we make meals at home, sometimes my kids love what…
Reading Time: 4 minutesLet’s just get this out there…I am really struggling at managing my anxiety in motherhood. Was it there before kids? Sure. But now that I am a parent, my anxiety has come crawling up to the surface to rear its ugly head. Some days are better than others, but it’s a battle that I tend…
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis post is sponsored by Happy Egg Co; all photography and opinions are our own. Do you love the tradition of decorating Easter eggs but feel like switching it up this year? You won’t have to take the fun out of decorating Easter eggs just to make this year mess free! Get your creative juices…
Reading Time: 9 minutes*This post contains affiliate links. This means if you buy something from one of those links, you won’t pay a penny more, but we’ll get a small commission, which helps keep the blog running. Thanks!* Your body is going to go through a major overhaul in the upcoming months because, well, you are growing tiny…
Reading Time: 6 minutesWhen we each decided to start working from home, we both made a well thought out decision that was the best for our families at the time. Then this blog was born…the same day as Meghan’s twin boys! And…well…we haven’t really looked back or slowed down since! Staying at home with twins is wild…babies, toddlers…and,…
Reading Time: 2 minutesI couldn’t help but feel for the sweet dad I saw pushing his newborn twin girls today down the frozen food aisle. A blank look hung across his face as he gazed at the small variety of frozen pizzas. Several thoughts raced through my mind… Was this dinner tonight? Has he been getting any sleep?…
Reading Time: 5 minutesLearning that you are expecting not one, but TWO babies is exciting and shocking for parents-to-be! Whether you are experiencing pure excitement, nerves or all of the emotions in between, eventually they will settle and you will have the urge to create the perfect space for TWO. Finding inspiration for the twin nursery of your…
Reading Time: 4 minutesWe are excited to be able to bring you these easy one-hand meal ideas thanks to our partnership with Great Day Farms (@greatdayfarms). All opinions and photography are ours alone. #EggceptionallyGreat #ad. Ever find your stomach growling mid-diaper change and realize that you haven’t even eaten a bite today? One of the most challenging parts…
Reading Time: 3 minutesTrue story…14 years ago, when I met my husband, my cooking skills were lackluster. A while after we started dating, I invited him to my condo for dinner. I had planned this elaborate Fondu dinner that was a total bust. NO JOKE! The fondu ended up having a watery, chunky consistency, tasting like I dipped…
Reading Time: 5 minutesFrom the moment parents find out they are expecting a baby or two, the safety and well being of said babies is their utmost priority. While baby-proofing isn’t a necessity in the first few months of your babies’ lives, it’s definitely something on your mind just about every time you open a cabinet or come…
Reading Time: 3 minutesWelcoming twins into the world is wonderful and overwhelming at the same time, which is why it is important to offer help new parents and for parents to ask for help. More often than not, you’ll have visitors either at the hospital or at your home within the first few days you bring those babies…
Reading Time: 6 minutesNesting: a word that takes on a whole new meaning once you’re nearing your due date. Before you know it, your inner Marie Kondo takes over and suddenly you feel the need to purge everything you once deemed important and you can’t stop rearranging the same drawer! Sound familiar? Many pregnant women and expectant parents…
Reading Time: 8 minutesMy sister makes fun of me for the amount that I shop at Trader Joe’s. I am there ALL OF THE TIME! When it comes to meal planning, I have my system down. Having said that, however, my weekly grocery shopping requires that I stop at a few different stores. It’s not like I enjoy…
Reading Time: 4 minutesIf there was an award for the Worst Baker…I’d come in 1st place! I am a terrible baker…I mean it. I have even messed up easy recipes that are no-bake! I wish I could blame my baking shortcomings on the fact that I live at a high altitude, but the reality is, I usually eyeball…
Reading Time: 5 minutesEat, sleep, poop…repeat. With two babies, that routine is really on constant rotation. It is not uncommon that new twin parents tell us how quickly they begin to feel overwhelmed by the thought of managing their new normal after bringing home two new babies. Whether you’re as organized as Martha Stewart or more of the “all over…
Reading Time: 5 minutes This post is sponsored by Bundle of Dreams. All opinions are our own. Thanks for supporting brands that support this blog! When you first bring babies home from the hospital, they typically sleep all of the time. It comes as no surprise that their sleep environment is typically the last thing on parents’ minds.…
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs the weather gets colder, soup is on my dinner menu at least once a week. To be honest with you, soups are easy to throw together on busy weeknights and always make enough leftovers to last me several days. The fewer meals that I have to think about and plan (especially for myself) throughout…
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhen expectant twin parents come to us looking for support and guidance about the parenting adventure they are about to experience, one of the most common concerns we hear is about the expense of buying gear for TWO babies. It comes as no surprise that you will have to buy two of certain things, but…
Reading Time: 3 minutesDeck the halls with fun and affordable items that will inspire your holiday shopping with our 2018 Family Holiday Gift Guide. We searched and found some really awesome and unique products that we know you and your families wouldn’t want to miss! Didn’t see our guides last year? Check them out here: family gift guide and here: educational…
Reading Time: 2 minutesFeeding twins, especially nighttime feedings, is a huge job. We won’t lie, it is no easy task! Whether you are exclusively breastfeeding, formula feeding, or a combo of both…it’s a lot of work for any new parent! You’re working extremely hard keeping two babies fed during the day…and just when you get the pump parts and bottles…
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhoever says parenting is a walk in the part, well it’s safe to say they probably don’t have kids. Parenting is hard and downright challenging at times. We are tested in ways we can never prepare for. Yet somehow being a parent may be the most fulfilling role we have. Once those babies arrive and…
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs a twin parent, especially when your children are infants, there can be some natural anxiety when you think about managing routines like bedtime, bath time or getting out of the house alone. Let us reassure you that there will come a time when you will feel confident handling all things your twins require completely…
Reading Time: 3 minutesThat due date is quickly approaching your to-do list can feel like a mile long. As parents, there are many things we can do without until after the babies arrive. Every nesting mother wants to have the nursery perfectly prepped before the BIG ARRIVAL. So, how do you know what you need in your twin…
Reading Time: 3 minutesWe are still pinching ourselves over here. We published a new PARENTING BOOK just for twin parents! Wondering if we are going to wake up and realize that we were just taking a nap with our twins. Could this be true? Did we really check an item off of our bucket list that we have…
Reading Time: 4 minutesOnce the dogs days of summer are over, you can’t help but notice the giant skeletons packing the aisles at every local retailer as early as August. Is Halloween really just around the corner or are the stores just getting a jump on it? Either way, if you have been trying to think of a…
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions ours mine alone. #PlayWithPlaymobil #CollectiveBias Often, parents ask us if we always have to buy two of everything, and our answer is typically no. Like any other siblings, we have to teach our twins to share. That is usually followed by,…
Reading Time: 4 minutesBeing a new mom in the hospital watching the nurses pick up your babies, change their diapers and swaddling them into burritos feels like a whirlwind. The learning curve is steep. After watching the nurses get the job done a few times during your hospital stay, most parents feel like they’ve got it down to a…
Reading Time: 5 minutesWith fall upon us, it’s only natural to start upping our Slow Cooker game! We’ve noticed that our weekly meal plans are starting to include 2 if not 3 Crockpot meals. There are several reasons why we are ALL ABOUT the Crock Pot, but out main reason is that it cuts out so much time…
Reading Time: 4 minutesOnce September rolls around, it feels as though the school year has just begun but the reality is, it’s almost time for parent-teacher conferences. Time flies when the kids are back in school. Parents with children in school always have a few (wink, wink) questions lined up for their child’s teacher especially when you get that…
Reading Time: 6 minutes“This is a sponsored post written by us on behalf of Sposie Booster Pads, the number one brand in diaper doublers. All opinions are entirely our own.” Preparing to welcome babies into your family can be expensive, with all the gear and gadgets that babies require. Yes, there is a lot to put on your…
Reading Time: 4 minutesDressing your baby bump can easily be one of the most enjoyable, yet challenging parts of pregnancy. Now is the time to have some fun and experiment with your maternity fashion because pregnancy is short-lived, right? Who said maternity fashion has to be all mumu’s? So not the case! Maternity fashion doesn’t have to be…
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #InspireYourBold #CollectiveBias Mom’s are notoriously busy caring for their families. Between school drop-offs, soccer practice, music lessons, playdates and numerous weekly trips to Target, there is little time left in the day for moms to give themselves any love.…
Reading Time: 5 minutesHere is a lesser-known secret about newborn babies…there is such thing as a witching hour, where your normally content babies are fussy and inconsolable. Sounds glorious, right? A few weeks, let’s say 3-4 weeks, after my twins were born, I distinctly remember one afternoon that was insane. Now, let’s be clear here, there were many…
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe yellow school bus has arrived and those last few summer days at the pool will soon be a distant memory because the time has come….kids are heading BACK TO SCHOOL. Are you getting a lump in your throat because Timmy is leaving you for a full day of Kinder or are you secretly doing…
Reading Time: 3 minutesMornings are the craziest time of day in our homes. Getting everyone up, dressed and fed a protein-packed breakfast is much like running a marathon. With all that chaos, what is the one thing you usually forget to do in the morning? Well, if you’re anything like us, it’s easy to forget to feed yourself. …
Reading Time: 6 minutesIt’s the final countdown…your twin pregnancy will soon come to an end. Your hormones are making you feel like you need to do, do, do, yet the two babies living inside you are exhausting you beyond belief. Your body is being challenged, as is your bladder. Carrying two babies for months on end is taxing,…
Reading Time: 4 minutesPassports? Check. Wallet? Check. Anything else you may need while you are traveling with kids can be bought or borrowed right? Mostly yes. The truth is, while traveling with kids is a wonderful way to give them valuable experiences, it can also leave you feeling like you have a laundry list a mile long of…
Reading Time: 5 minutesLet’s talk about the ultimate challenge for a minute. . . Raise your hand if you are currently working or ever have been working while pregnant. Oh. . . the swelling. The bloat. And the back pain. Having to sit in a meeting when a wave of nausea hits can make everyone in the room…
Reading Time: 3 minutesSummer is upon us. . .FINALLY! That means hours of fun in the sun, waterlogged kids, and hungry families. The warm summer nights with extra daylight make grilling the perfect way to make family dinners more exciting and different from the months of stews and comfort foods inside by the fire. Our pantries are stocked,…
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe bell has rung. Your kids run out of their school buildings, screaming with ice cream sandwiches in tow and a backpack full of old folders. They hop in the car, beaming with excitement because, well SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER! But all you can do is brace yourself because these kids are going to be in…
Reading Time: 3 minutesToday I was humbled and reminded that I am human. While driving home, I called my husband, bottled up with emotion over learnings about a family member’s failing health, but fighting to hold it together. I felt overwhelmed, but couldn’t bring myself to let it all out. I needed to cry, but I was going…
Reading Time: 7 minutesWe have been compensated by Johnson’s® Baby for this post; however, we are sharing our own thoughts and original photography. All opinions are ours alone. #MommyMustHaves With the kids finally in bed, my husband and I had just sat down on the couch, poured ourselves a well-deserved glass of wine to connect and start talking…
Reading Time: 3 minutesThese Easy Crockpot Chicken Tacos were inspired by a camping trip my family took to Moab. I needed to make something ahead of time that would feed the masses while having delicious leftovers for our trip. The good news is, these tacos can be made with little to no experience in the kitchen! With soccer,…
Reading Time: 4 minutesChances are, if you know what a Pupaccino is. . . Or would order an extra soft serve at the drive through window. . . Then it is probably safe to say that you have a fur baby or two that you love and adore. So as you prepare to welcome your new bundles of…
Reading Time: 5 minutesYour newborn twins have arrived. Your days are filled with joy and excitement when you bring them home from the hospital. There are snuggles on the couch. Naps with on your chest. Walks during the witching hour. Those early newborn days might be long, but they are truly pretty awesome. Then reality strikes…a few weeks…
Reading Time: 4 minutesFeeding our twins a variety of foods has always been a priority; being able to find healthy options that taste great and have no added sugar is a BIG bonus. When the boys were little and started eating solids, it was hilarious to see their facial expressions when they tried something new. The expressions were…
Reading Time: 6 minutesWhen I found out I was having twin boys, I was over the moon. If I could have punched through a wall like the Kool-Aid man in an 80’s commercial, I would have done just that! Almost immediately, I started thinking about twin nursery decor that was simple, and cute, yet not over the top. …
Reading Time: 3 minutesI took 52 home pregnancy tests….all were negative. The 53rd, albeit barely, was positive. There were years of my life when pregnancy glared me in the face. Everyone around me was getting pregnant and having babies, while I was obsessively taking pregnancy test after pregnancy test praying for two pink lines. As I wondered what…
Reading Time: 4 minutesHow many times have you run out the door only to realize that you forgot to eat breakfast? The number of times this has happened to us is countless, meaning that the hangry mamatude set in, shortly after we left the house forcing us to scrounge the bottom of our bags for goldfish crumbs. After…
Reading Time: 5 minutesIf you ask any new twin mom about her favorite time of day, she’ll probably tell you nap time and bed time. Obviously every mom adores the precious time she gets to spend with her children, but let’s be real, EVERY MOM NEEDS A BREAK! How many of you can say nap time with your…
Reading Time: 4 minutesAfter becoming moms, it didn’t take much time for us to realize that the days where we enjoyed a clean car were LONG GONE! The pristine, shiny interior that once was, is now, only a distant memory. Instead of cleaning up spilled lattes from our long work commutes, we are now faced with with the…
Reading Time: 6 minutes*This post contains affiliate links. * There are a number of sleeping arrangements to try when your babies are little. The good news is, whether you decide to co-sleep, put your twins in bassinets, have them sleep in a play yard, or use Rock ‘N Plays, you’ve got options to find what works best with your…
Reading Time: 6 minutesThis post contains affiliate links! There is good news mamas! Would you believe us if we told you that losing the baby weight is possible without stepping foot in a gym? Can we get an AMEN?! We know what you’re thinking…that sounds crazy! Being a new mom of twins demands around the clock feedings, minimal…
Reading Time: 6 minutes*This post contains affiliate links.* I was brushing my teeth early one quiet and calm morning when life as a parent changed drastically because my toddlers learned to escape the crib. Rounding the corner was my son, running full speed with trucks in hand, yelling, “Mommy, mommy!” I just about threw my toothbrush in the…
Reading Time: 3 minutesI met my very Italian, tomato soup loving husband in a bar. In fact he was the bartender, and I, well, was the young, flirty patron. I shamelessly wrote my number on a napkin and the rest became history. Several weeks into our relationship, I invited him to my condo where I planned to cook…
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe the day in the life of a new twin mom includes…. E A T S L E E P POOP REPEAT Alright people, we have thought long and hard about the top 3 essentials are must haves for new twin moms because…
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs I sit in the darkness of my toddler’s bedroom while I wait for him to fall asleep, I ask myself, “How did it come to this today? Is this even a good strategy? Why must MOTHERHOOD challenge me in this way? Anyone with me? For one, we write about infant and toddler sleep ALL.…
Reading Time: 5 minutesWE ARE EXCITED TO BRING YOU OUR FAVORITE INDOOR ACTIVITIES THANKS TO OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH OSMO. ALL OPINIONS AND PHOTOGRAPHY ARE OURS ALONE. #PLAYOSMO They call it cabin fever for a reason…..indoor activities get boring quickly! A few days of being stuck inside with kids is enough to drive a mom crazy. The struggle is…
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis snack recipe has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and it’s advertiser. All opinions are ours alone. #EarnWithBoxTops #CollectiveBias I knew having boys in the house would require me to have a fully stocked fridge at all times, I just thought I had a few more years before I needed to get creative with…
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis post contains affiliate links. We’ve seen it a million times, new moms looking cute and put together, pushing their newborn baby carrier perfectly set in in the shopping cart. Outings with twins looks slightly different. Ok, we’ll be honest with you, it looks really different. It may feel impossible, but let us the be…
Reading Time: 5 minutesAs a kid, my family held regular monthly family meetings. We ran for office (yes, we did) and voted each other into various positions every year. Each meeting we had to pay dues when we came to each meeting and if our dues were late, yup, there was a small fine to pay. We…
Reading Time: 4 minutes‘Twas the night before birth, nobody was resting. Not a creature was sleeping, we were too busy nesting; The diapers were stocked by the changing station with care, In hopes that my twin boys soon would be there; The babies were nestled all snug in my tummy, While visions of drinking a beer after nine…
Reading Time: 4 minutesChristmas morning is magical, full of excitement and joy. Making memories and bringing Christmas to life is one of the most incredible gifts of motherhood. Each family has unique traditions that make their holiday memories special in the eyes of their children. Your little ones will bound down the stairs, unable to contain their excitement…
Reading Time: 3 minutesIt’s that time of year again, when the holidays are in full force, the sound of holiday music fills that air and beautiful lights illuminate every street corner. The holiday hustle and bustle can make it difficult to slow down and be present with your family. So we decided that a bucket list would help…
Reading Time: 5 minutesWe are excited to bring you our favorite educational gifts thanks to our partnership with OSMO. All opinions and photography are ours alone. #playOsmo Christmas, birthdays and all the other celebrations in between mean gifts galore for our little ones. Toys help children explore the world around them by engaging their senses and inspiring…
Reading Time: 4 minutesOur Christmas trees are decorated. Stockings hung by the chimney with care. Michel Buble Christmas is on repeat while we sip red wine by the fire, which means we’re not thinking about your mile long shopping list….right? Don’t you wish someone could do all the holiday shopping for you? We have been getting into the…
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe cat’s out of the bag mama; you’re having two babies….AT THE SAME TIME, but the good news is you don’t need to buy TWO OF EVERYTHING FOR TWINS!!! Yes, you’re going to have an extra large, probably very itchy belly. Yes, you will have your hands full. But you know what? Your heart will…
Reading Time: 4 minutesI am guilty of it too, making excuse after excuse for why I cannot workout. My son was up all night with a cough. I can’t find my tennis shoes under all this laundry. Whatever the reason, we all find ways not to make time to exercise in our busy schedules. As moms, life…
Reading Time: 5 minutesCute, coordinating outfits are usually how I dress my twins. I don’t want them to look identical to one another, but I do love it when they look like they belong together; after all they make a cute pair! When October rolled around and we began planning coordinating twin Halloween costumes. I scoured the web and…
Reading Time: 7 minutesAs moms of twins, nap time is one of our favorite times of the day. Don’t get us wrong, we LOVE being with our children and making memories with them each day, but believe us, some uninterrupted time to sit, breathe or catch up on our to-do lists is a necessity for every mom.…
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, INC. and The Coca-Cola Company, all opinions are ours alone. #RefreshinglyHonestSnacks #CollectiveBias Being a mom is a beautiful thing, but it’s also chaotic and busy. Oftentimes, we get to mid-afternoon and find ourselves in a slump, wondering why we can hear our stomach’s growling and are dying…
Reading Time: 4 minutesBecoming a new mom is exciting, yet overwhelming in every aspect. New babies, unusual hormones levels, adjusting to your new responsibly of keeping tiny humans alive AND miraculously keeping yourself afloat as well. Hind sight is always 20/20, right? Looking back a few years, here is what I wish I could have said…
Reading Time: 7 minutesYes, that’s right……there are TWO heartbeats, and no the second heartbeat is NOT yours! Once you are growing two humans in your pregnant twin belly, the wheels are starting to turn. What will my babies look like? How do you feed two at once? Can I take care of two babies by myself? Will I…
Reading Time: 5 minutesIt’s Pumpkin Spice Latte season and you know what that means…Halloween is just around the corner. If you are anything like us, you probably think about amazing Halloween costume ideas year round….dressing up is one of our favorite things in the WORLD! Meghan is constantly saying, “Genius, that’s what I’ll be next year for Halloween!”…
Reading Time: 3 minutesI am mom, blessed with two wonderful boys, who are twins. So naturally, I field a lot of personal questions almost on a daily basis. Perfect strangers will stop in their tracks to ask me, “Are they twins?” Or tell me that somehow my life is incomplete by saying, “All you need now is a…
Reading Time: 4 minutesOk moms…..raise your hand if you’ve ever witnessed a shopping-induced tantrum in Target. Raise your hand if you’ve stared at that toddler irrationally flailing themselves all over the germ infested floor while their mother stood there helplessly offering every sugary bribe that came mind just to end the public humiliation. Now raise your hand if…
Reading Time: 6 minutesWe have traveled with our young twins 18 times before their 5th birthday. Six of those trips have been international. I would argue that in true Troop Beverly Hills style, these 18 trips have earned me the coveted “Traveling Mom-Pro” badge. There have been lots of travel associated stresses, a few lengthy delays, even a…
Reading Time: 5 minutesAfter moving into our new home, the walls were bare and the boys room felt empty. I missed the cute nursery we had created in our old home and realized that’s was a major component that our house feel like a home. When I thinking about sprucing up the boys’ new room, I didn’t want…
Reading Time: 5 minutesPotty training is one of those milestones that every parent anticipates with excitement and a lot of anxiety. Have you ever heard a mom gush about her love of changing diapers? Nope, never happened! You may fantasize about a diaper free future, but know that potty training is hard and will test your patience to…
Reading Time: 3 minutes“They named their kid what?”…is something that has crossed your mind a few hundred times after hearing the choices people made in regards to naming their baby. We’ve heard it all a million times, “What are you going to name your baby?” “Have you thought of any names yet?” There are a million different ways…
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhat does your calendar look like this summer? Ours is full of barbecues, pool parties, camps and lots of other fun events to attend. It is hard to believe that we are already blowing through July. Before you know it, we’ll be pulling out our sweaters and sipping on pumpkin spiced lattes. With a full…
Reading Time: 3 minutesWe know mama…you were ready to potty train the day you brought your babies home from the hospital! Parents change around 8-10 diapers a day, per baby. So as a parent of twins, multiply that by 2. That is almost 20 diapers a day for at least the first two years of their lives. It…
Reading Time: 5 minutesMotherhood ignites the perfectionist in all of us. Creating, nourishing and birthing our little humans naturally makes us want to do everything for them that is the absolute best. We’ve all thought to ourselves, “I want better for my child”. But, the enormous pressure that we put on ourselves as mothers, for whatever reason, can make…
Reading Time: 3 minutesOur kids are our world. We learn from them just as much as they are learning from us. As parents, our job is to create a loving environment where our kids can grow, make mistakes and hopefully learn from them someday. As moms, we are integral parts of who our boys will become, but today…
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis post is sponsored by So Cozy. All opinions are our own. By nature, mornings are busy…crazy, busy! Before kids, on busy mornings I had a hard enough time getting myself up and out of the house on time, looking semi put together. Then 2 kids came along and I can appreciate all those moms…
Reading Time: 4 minutesBeing tired because your newborn doesn’t sleep comes with the parenting territory. The late night feedings, diaper changes and overall new parent exhaustion can make you feel like a walking zombie. We often look back on those months in a haze. Here are some of our favorite infant sleep posts we love for various reasons.…
Reading Time: 3 minutesHere in Colorado we are a bit spoiled with over 300 days of sunny weather each year, so it would be out of the ordinary to find us grilling in the middle of January. But as the weather gets warmer, we love to be outside with our families, cooking up some delicious meals on the…
Reading Time: 4 minutesAre you pregnant with twins and trying to prepare for the whirlwind that’s about to hit? We totally get it. We did too! The nesting. The organizing. The purging of junk. And then, more nesting. Let’s be real here, at the end of our pregnancies our husbands were making 4 trips a day to Target…
Reading Time: 12 minutesFinding out that you’re pregnant with twins is exciting stuff! Hearing two heartbeats on that first ultrasound might cause you to fall off of the ultrasound table. You probably never thought about how you would get your body back after birth…until it’s time to do something about it. There isn’t really any experience on earth that…
Reading Time: 6 minutesAlthough we are still getting moments of winter weather, we can say that spring has officially sprung.That means that Easter is just around the corner and summer isn’t far behind. Our childhood memories of Easter are filled with baskets holding a variety of pastel colored candy and fun trinkets. Now that we are moms, we…
Reading Time: 6 minutesOnce upon a time there lay a sweet sleeping baby, Who slept peacefully for 12 hours a night. And then…they stop! We may stand on an island alone when we tell you that we honestly believed that once a baby slept through the night you would never look back to the joys of multiple night…
Reading Time: 3 minutesIf I had a dime for every time I realized half way through my day that I had forgotten to eat breakfast, well… When you have little humans running around, mornings can easily get busy when your trying to get everyone ready for the day and out the door. We all know that breakfast is…
Reading Time: 5 minutesEvery year we are warned that winter is coming…which means cold and flu season is near. Break out the humidifier, hand sanitizer and get ready to hunker down! Reality is that you can take all the precautions you want, but kids (and sadly you too) still get sick. If you are lucky, only one of…
Reading Time: 3 minutesNow that my boys are in school and a handful of additional activities, our weekly schedule is PACKED! Eating healthy, home cooked meals is a priority for our family, but gets really challenging when we are out and about at hockey or swimming lessons until dinner time. By the time we get home, we have about…
Reading Time: 3 minutesWe do our best to feed our families wholesome foods, but in reality, sometimes our busy lives get in the way. We will be the first to admit that sometimes our kids eat mac and cheese, hotdogs and maybe a bit of candy here and there. So when a holiday like Valentine’s Day approaches, we…
Reading Time: 4 minutesEver feel that right after the kiddos are up and running, their toy clutter is all over the place and under your feet? We are right there with ya mama! Just when you think your house is in order, kids become mobile…and a tornado of toys has destroyed every room in your house. We are…
Reading Time: 5 minutes“First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes a few babies in the baby carriage”. And then you live happily ever after, right? How do you baby-proof your marriage? For most of us, it isn’t that blissfully simple. Inevitably, as life goes on, your marriage will weather a storm or two: cross country moves, lost…
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen you stare at newborn twins, you notice that they are so cute and little. Then you stare at the mama raising twins…she is exhausted, slightly frazzled and preoccupied with her demanding schedule of motherly tasks. Her hair is probably up in a messy bun, wearing leggings and some form of a v-neck…most likely without…
Reading Time: 5 minutesAre one pan meals too good to be true? Trust us mamas, these meal ideas will change your lives. We have always been passionate about creating healthy, wholesome meals. As soon as our twins were born, we found it incredibly challenging to find enough time to brush our teeth everyday, nevertheless, to prepare and cook…
Reading Time: 4 minutesBushy eyebrows. Cracked heels. A pair of running shoes in need of some miles! What do these things have in common mamas? Well, they are all things that require some much needed attention and will allow me to get me time. Gasp…I know, it sounds crazy, but sometimes a mama just needs to make the time…
Reading Time: 5 minutesFor years you may have planned extravagant celebrations and nights out on the town, but in recent years, have you found yourself scrambling for ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve with kids? You may have already picked out your little black dress for that special night out, or let’s be honest, your favorite sweatpants, because…
Reading Time: 4 minutesDo you think that I’m crazy when I tell you that I rock my babies to sleep? Well, does this sound familiar mamas? “The days are long, but the years are short.” “Time flies!” “They grow up in the blink of an eye” I cannot count the number of times a day I hear these…
Reading Time: 4 minutesOh the weather outside is frightful… And your stuck inside with your twiiiiins… Why not make the most of the time spent together by getting into the holiday spirit and creating some DIY memories with your kids? Here are some easy DIY ornaments you can make with your twins at home on that cold, snowy…
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe season is upon us….. And what makes it feel more like the holidays than family traditions and spending time in the kitchen baking the perfect Christmas treats? We are so excited to create our own holiday traditions each year with our families. One of the ways we make the holidays magical for our own…
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe job of a mom is one of a kind. You quickly develop magical juggling skills. Your multitasking skills are on point! Your organization and sanity are challenged to the core. All the while, there is a little bug in your ear whispering: Are you helping your twins develop a healthy bond while at the same…
Reading Time: 3 minutesI woke up this morning in awe that Thanksgiving is upon us. As people are scrambling to finalize their menus and check off the boxes on their grocery lists, I am trying to plan some festive activities to share with my twins. So, as I spend a few hours planning fun turkey crafts and snacks for…
Reading Time: 4 minutesHow to calm crying twins….ALONE. The thought ignites sheer panic. And a strong desire to allow your mother-in-law to live in your basement. You’ve spent months, maybe even years preparing and waiting for your TWO bundles of joy. But amidst all of the excitement, there is a nagging fear that lays dormant until you’re in…
Reading Time: 5 minutesNaptime is the religion of motherhood. We worship it, we crave it, it’s sacred. Everywhere mothers congregate, you are guaranteed to hear grumblings of moms talking about if their kids still nap or when their kids stopped napping. After eavesdropping on my fair share of these conversations about when kids stop napping, I naively convinced myself…
Reading Time: 4 minutesDoes this sound familiar? …do my babies need two naps, or three, or four? …can my babies survive the day on only one nap? Help!!! Somebody please wave a magic wand and tell me what the heck I am supposed to do to get through a nap transition! How many naps my babies really need? When…
Reading Time: 9 minutesTwins napping…at the same time. Yes folks, it is a thing! It can be done. Over time, we have been asked so many questions about napping with twins. Most parents want to know about how to get twins napping at the same time which will allow for them to have some time to breathe and decompress…
Reading Time: 6 minutesImagine this…both babies are peacefully napping. You have a few minutes to sit down and enjoy a hot cup of coffee before you get up to frantically get a few things accomplished before they wake. No big deal, right? Or do you suffer from nap struggles.….Maybe this sounds more familiar? Lay a baby down, try…
Reading Time: 5 minutesI am currently on my third cup of coffee. I have logged 8,421 steps on my FitBit. It’s only 9 a.m. My morning has flown by in a blink…..let’s not even talk about the blur that my first year with twins has been! This morning we had an early wake up call: 1 a.m. The…
Reading Time: 5 minutesMoms are busy by nature. Moms deal with a little mom guilt by nature too! It’s a 24/7 job, 365 days of the year. You may have 2, 3 or 4 kiddos, a spouse, several pets and a house to care for. You may have all of that AND a full-time job outside of your home…
Reading Time: 5 minutesTwin moms know all too well the meaning of the word tandem…we do everything in tandem, which is why tandem nursing for moms who wish to breastfeed is a skill that must be mastered, but can be quite overwhelming. Being pregnant with twins means an unusually large belly, which often comes with a battery of questions…
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhen it’s OK to stop breastfeeding is a hot topic right now. So when is it? Really…Bueller…anybody? Everyone seems to have an opinion, yet they are all different and nobody is right. I fought. I fought really, really hard. From the beginning, the journey to motherhood was a challenging one, I had to put…
Reading Time: 7 minutesWhether you are a new twin mom, on maternity leave, a full time working mom or have decided to leave your job and stay home to be with your children, being a mom and learning how to organize your day is H-A-R-D. Along with a laundry list of daily duties, being a mom requires that…
Reading Time: 5 minutesWe are overwhelmed with the responses we received from moms who have had experiences with their baby in the NICU. And now, without further ado, we are pleased to share other mom’s stories and advice about their babies’ NICU stay. Thank you to all of the mothers that opened up to us and contributed to…
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs a mom of twins, you quickly become accustomed to being stopped by a million perfect strangers who are intrigued by the two little angels tagging along beside you. Their interrogations are purely innocent and sparked from people’s natural interest in the uniquities of twins. But after so many inquisitions about my twins, the line of…
Reading Time: 6 minutesSummer is upon us, which only means one thing. We crave the joy that spending the dog days of summer at the pool or the lake brings us. Picture this… The hot summer sun shining down on the clear blue water of your neighborhood pool while you are swimming with twins, laughing, blowing bubbles and…
Reading Time: 7 minutesWho doesn’t love the idea of sleeping under the stars, being one with nature and making summer memories while camping? Have you thought to yourself that your next camping trip will be in the distant future because who’d be crazy enough to attempt to go camping with twins, at least until they are much older? Well mama, we…
Reading Time: 6 minutesEvery mama navigates motherhood in her own unique way! Being a mom of twins, we tend to get creative at times. Learning how to embrace the chaos of multiples has a steep learning curve. We have had our fair share of mom fails (trying finger painting with twins alone for the first time), embarrassing moments with…
Reading Time: 5 minutesFrom the moment we heard two heartbeats on an ultrasound monitor, we started making decisions as mothers, fighting for what we knew would protect our children. Making the choice on HOW to get our babies to this world was a huge decision. A scheduled c-section doesn’t seem to be the most socially acceptable way to…
Reading Time: 5 minutesWe love that our readers here at Two Came True tell us what they need to know more about because we strive to help twin mamas feel confident and supported! Unfortunately, we do not always have the answers to your questions due to the limitations of our own circumstances. So when we were asked how to prepare older…
Reading Time: 5 minutesOk mama…. You’ve successfully packed your bags and triple checked that you didn’t leave anything at home (suitcase, passport, a child…eek). Are you ready to navigate the airport and plane with your twins? Is the thought of actually making it to your gate, tickets and babies in tow, sending you running for the hills? Preparing…
Reading Time: 5 minutesWell, you’ve welcomed twins into your family, settled into your new role as a twin mom, and can’t take much more of the countless hours you have spent on Facetime with your out-of-town family and friends. So now it is time to bite the bullet and plan a trip across country with your twins so…
Reading Time: 4 minutesOne of the most common questions we get from our readers is how do you adequately prepare to welcome twins into your family? Becoming a new parent can feel overwhelming; the anticipation of your twins and what to REALLY expect once they arrive is enough to drive you crazy. Sometimes we were so busy being…
Reading Time: 5 minutesHey there tired mama! Hopefully by now you have done the work to set the stage for SLEEP TRAINING by establishing a bedtime routine, you’ve set up the perfect environment in their nursery, and have begun to lay your babies down drowsy but awake. If you haven’t quite done that yet, use the links above to read…
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn talking with other moms or maybe reading a few baby books during pregnancy, I am sure you have heard this popular phrase… “DROWSY BUT AWAKE” And now your babies are in your arms, you are extremely sleep deprived and desperately trying to figure out how you are going to get more sleep for you…
Reading Time: 3 minutesYou’re tired! We know you are desperate for longer stretches of uninterrupted sleep. Don’t worry, it’s on the horizon! Make a few adjustments to your twins’ sleep environment and you’ll be on your way to catching some zzz’s! Jumping into sleep training without the right mindset, solid routines or an appropriate sleeping environment will only…
Reading Time: 3 minutesThink for a minute about all the things you do before crawling into bed each night. You may not realize it, but even as an adult, there is some semblance of a bedtime routine that you follow. What would happen if one night you changed some of those steps? You’d probably have a harder…
Reading Time: 4 minutes“When will my babies begin sleeping through the night?” “I feel like a walking zombie and don’t know which way is up!” “Will I ever sleep AGAIN?” Do these thoughts run through your head often? If you fear that you will forever be a tired mommy, we have great news for you…you CAN teach your…
Reading Time: 3 minutesFrom the moment my twins were born we had our twins share a crib in the hospital. They nestled together and turned their heads lovingly towards each other, reinforcing from their very first moments on Earth that they had a special bond. Naturally, when we got home, we placed them in the same crib together.…
Reading Time: 5 minutesSet a schedule and STICK TO IT and before you know it, you’ll have your twins on the same schedule! This will be the advice you hear from experienced twin moms. And this will be the advice in turn you are giving to expecting twin mamas when they turn to you for help and encouragement. Welcoming twins…
Reading Time: 5 minutesAhh — peace and quiet. A rare moment for a twin mom….that’s just a fact of life! Both babies are finally napping. You’ve reheated your coffee for the third time and WHAAAA! One baby awakens, and you begin it all again, in hopes to get a moment where both babies are sleeping and you can take…
Reading Time: 4 minutesExcited and…EXHAUSTED! Those two words perfectly describe the first few months at home with newborn twins. Every soon-to-be parent knows that a lack of sleep comes with the territory of having a new baby, especially when having TWO new babies. It seems however, that all the preparation in the world doesn’t adequately get families ready…
Reading Time: 2 minutesDear New Twin Mama, Dear overwhelmed, frightened, excited, new twin mama. Congratulations, you survived! As you embark on the journey of parenting twins, take a minute to recognize the STRENGTH in yourself. You endured a twin pregnancy, and maybe had pregnancy complications or weeks and months with your babies living in the NICU. Regardless of your…
Reading Time: 3 minutesAdmit it, a time change + daylight savings is the last thing you want to deal with. You fear anything that may undo all the hard work you have put into getting your twins to consistently sleep through the night. And you NEVER deviate from their routine just so they continue to sleep like champions. Have…
Reading Time: 3 minutesIS nighttime with two babies and their sleep associations is sucking the life out of you? Every time you soothe one baby back to sleep, the other baby wakes, and it all just starts over again. And again… And again… Are you having to replace binkies, nurse your babies or rock them back to sleep hour after…
Reading Time: 3 minutesCouples dealing with infertility are often faced with long journeys in order to start or complete their families. Days are long, lonely and filled with anxiety ridden appointment and endless waiting. For my husband and I, surviving infertility meant that we had to believe that miracles really do happen. Besides the day that I said…
Reading Time: 5 minutesEvery expectant mom has dreams for the room where she will rock and nurture her bundle of joy. Designing the perfect twin nursery is one of the most important things that you will do to prepare for the birth of your twins – truth be told – it can be super intimidating just to get started. There is so…
Reading Time: 5 minutesBeing an organized mama is a must for any new twin mom! I am one of those people who lay in bed at 3 a.m. and make to-do lists. I need to check things off so I can see that I am being productive. After only a few weeks of being a twin mom, I…
Reading Time: 3 minutesEverything I have done to my body through this entire process has been a completely selfless act. From the minute I started taking Clomid, through the hundreds of injections, I was doing everything possible to get pregnant. There were endless tests, drugs, needles, you name it, it was not glamorous. In order for us to have a…
Reading Time: 4 minutesCountless times a week I am asked about our plans to expand our family both by strangers and even others who are aware of our struggles with infertility. When are you going to have more? Don’t you want to have a girl? Are these your only two? I proudly reply that we couldn’t be happier…
Reading Time: 5 minutesWell good morning or should I say night? I am not sure what time it is right now because it’s dark, I am sleep deprived, and am hooked up to a breast pump as I write this. We’ve made it folks! We have survived our first week home with twin boys. Check! I must say this…
Reading Time: 6 minutesHands down, one of the most overwhelming parts of being a twin mom is attempting to venture out and about with your twins ALL ALONE! The planning, preparing, and packing everything you will need is a day long project in itself. The first time you attempt to get out alone will probably be when your…
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhen you are pregnant people seem to be really nosy, even more so when your belly grows at a faster rate because you are pregnant with twins. The further along we got in our pregnancies, our bellies grew rapidly and so did the attention we seemed to get out in public. Who can relate…
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen I look back at our journey over the past 4 years I reflect on my relationship with my husband. Infertility takes it’s toll on marriage. There are so many ups and downs. Nobody can prepare you for the feeling of hitting rock bottom, but there isn’t anyone else other than your spouse who can…
Reading Time: 3 minutesThere is a slew of questions that people ask me everyday when were are out and about. I always stop to politely satisfy the most random stranger’s curiosity, although at times it’s tempting to reply with a smart remark and walk away. A few favorites include: Are they twins? You have your hands full…
Reading Time: 3 minutesI choose to keep the glass half full, always, which is how I stayed positive through infertility. I’ve always been an optimistic person who constantly looks at life’s blessings instead of the negative things that can feed into life. By nature, I tend to think about the good in people rather than see their flaws.…
Reading Time: 3 minutesI know what your thinking, “what do you mean you’re giving the binkies back”? Don’t worry, I have had many moments where I judged myself and questioned my decision to let the boys keep their binkies. Before you jump to conclusions here, read on and if you’re in my situation, maybe give it a try. Let me start…