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…