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Brandy Patricia
True Blue Farmgirl
  
57 Posts
Brandy
Sarasota
Florida
USA
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Posted - Apr 05 2013 : 5:41:01 PM
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I am a new proud mother of twin boys. Are there any moms on here that were blessed with twins or other multiples? Please share any advice, would be much appreciated! |
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BarnHeart
True Blue Farmgirl
  
83 Posts
Autumn
New Albany
IN
USA
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Posted - Apr 05 2013 : 7:18:34 PM
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Congrats, mama! I don't have twins, but have several friend who do. Their best advice? Get them on the same schedule. If one wakes to feed and the other is still sleeping, you wake that babe and make him eat! Also, let them sleep together, in their crib or in your bed if bed-sharing. Good luck!!!
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SandraM
True Blue Farmgirl
   
295 Posts
Sandra
Coldwater
Michigan
USA
295 Posts |
Posted - Apr 07 2013 : 06:07:41 AM
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Congratulations! I have twin girls. :) They turned 12 this year! If you have any specifac questions let me know. I remember some of the best advice I got was
Sleep when they sleep!
Also for all of those little baby onesies and nighties that you have to wash constantly...I just had two baskets that I kept them in so I didn't have to fold them.
I don't know if your nursing but if so make sure you remember to eat and drink a lot :) I always had juice in the fridge and tried to have easy healthy snacks so I could always grab something to eat when I needed it. Accept help from others :)
Enjoy! They grow up so fast
Sandra www.mittenstatesheepandwool.com |
Edited by - SandraM on Apr 07 2013 7:07:36 PM |
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musicmommy
True Blue Farmgirl
   
430 Posts
Wendy
Oregon
USA
430 Posts |
Posted - Apr 07 2013 : 07:37:08 AM
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Aw, congratulations! I don't have twins, so no advice there. (my sisters are twins though). Just wanted to say that is exciting!!!
One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain. Bob Marley
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
    
5602 Posts

Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
    
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Apr 07 2013 : 08:43:43 AM
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Oh! How wonderful, Brandy! Congratulations! SO thrilled for you! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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Kat-Nina
Farmgirl in Training
 
13 Posts
Katrina
North Plains
Oregon
13 Posts |
Posted - Apr 10 2013 : 09:20:46 AM
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I'm a big sister of twin brothers. My mom had my sister in Feb and the following Feb had twin boys. All I can say is that it gets easier! My brothers shared the same bed well into jr high because they wanted to not because they didn't have their own. They just opted on being together. The publice school at the time wanted them in different class rooms but now they seem to give you the choice. My thought is anything you can do for one you might as well do for two or three. Let me know if you have anything I can answer directly. Kat-Nina |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
    
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Apr 10 2013 : 4:44:04 PM
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Congratulations to you Brandy. How wonderful! Hugs. Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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cj6
True Blue Farmgirl
  
196 Posts
cj
USA
196 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2013 : 10:06:11 PM
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Congradulations on your little ones! Two times the Blessings! |
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alterationsbyemily
True Blue Farmgirl
    
697 Posts

Emily
Chambersburg
PA
USA
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esqueue
Farmgirl at Heart

5 Posts
Andrea
Royal Oak
Mi
USA
5 Posts |
Posted - May 12 2013 : 11:03:42 AM
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My twins are 8 now, boy/girl. The best advice I have is 1. join a parents of twins cub if there is one on your area; these folks were a great source of help to me, 2. you will survive it - there will be days when you feel like you won't, but you will and 3. get rest whenever you can. People will say to you that their kids are so close in age that they know what it's like having twins - they are blissful in their ignorance. Congrats. It's an adventure.
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Brandy Patricia
True Blue Farmgirl
  
57 Posts
Brandy
Sarasota
Florida
USA
57 Posts |
Posted - May 21 2013 : 08:11:35 AM
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Thank you so much everyone! Yes, there are days that it's a little hard to function without rest, but it's all worth it. Thank you for the words of encouragement. Children are a blessing but twins are a double blessing! |
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