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Allie Walld

Allie Walld

Allie is a fraternal twin. She is also a mom of identical twin boys and an auntie to a set of fraternal twins. Her favorite movie is Back to the Future and her favorite actor is Tom Hanks. She sings and plays bass guitar in a band with her husband, and when she’s not reading or playing word games, you’ll find her in the kitchen baking imperial cookies. Connect with TwinsyTwins on Instagram and Facebook.

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It’s Hip to be Square: How to Make Peanut Butter Marshmallow Squares
A Holiday Classic

It’s Hip to be Square: How to Make Peanut Butter Marshmallow Squares

Allie Walld

A classic on any occasion, peanut butter marshmallow squares (AKA confetti bars) are a hit with almost everyone I know. Those who don't like this slice of heaven either don't like (or can't have) peanut butter OR they've come across a recipe that ran into problems somewhere along the way. Of course, you need the right ingredients, but, above all else, the perfect peanut butter...

From Twin to Twin Mom: That Moment You Find Out You're Having Twins
Expecting the Unexpected

From Twin to Twin Mom: That Moment You Find Out You're Having Twins

Allie Walld

Four years ago, in mid-December, we went in for a fun ultrasound at just shy of 13 weeks' along to take a peek at our baby because I didn't want to wait for our anatomy scan at 20 weeks to see them for the very first time. Thank goodness we didn't wait. The instant the technician turned on the ultrasound machine and brought the sonogram into focus, she instantly saw what we never saw...

Rare Twinning: From Twins with Different Fathers to Semi-Identical Siblings
Biologically Bizarre

Rare Twinning: From Twins with Different Fathers to Semi-Identical Siblings

Allie Walld

If someone told you they were pregnant with a set of twins who had two different fathers, you'd probably think they're pulling your leg. While it might sound like a made-up story, giving birth to fraternal twins who each have a different father is actually biologically possible. It's quite rare, but it does happen. If you're wondering how, read on. Hyperovulation and heteropaternal...

Why Some Identical Twins Look Different: Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome
Growth Restriction

Why Some Identical Twins Look Different: Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome

Allie Walld

Some identical twins look like exact carbon copies of each other. There's no mistaking that they're twins. Others, however, look similar, but you might question whether they're fraternal or identical. When identical twins look different, there could be a few different factors at play. When identical twins look different, there could be a few different factors at play. Sometimes...

Nice List Approved: 10 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Your Minis This Christmas
Santa's Secret List

Nice List Approved: 10 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Your Minis This Christmas

Allie Walld

In our household, Christmas is a beloved holiday. Decorating starts about six weeks before December 25, and by mid-December, there are only a few finishing touches left to make it feel like Christmas. Baking cookies. Wrapping gifts. Hanging stockings. If your twins are both on the Nice List this year and you're wondering what Santa might hide in their stockings, here are some solid...

From Wrestling to Working: Using “Heavy Work” to Calm High-Energy Twin Boys
Craving Sensory Input

From Wrestling to Working: Using “Heavy Work” to Calm High-Energy Twin Boys

Allie Walld

You've probably heard the nursery rhyme that tells us what girls and boys are made of. In case you need a reminder, this is what it says about girls: "Sugar, and spice, and everything nice, that's what little girls are made of." And this is what it says about boys: "Snips, snails, and puppy dogs' tails, that's what little boys are made of." One descriptor is flattering; the other,...

After the Glucose Test: Tips for Navigating Gestational Diabetes with Twins
Keep It In Check

After the Glucose Test: Tips for Navigating Gestational Diabetes with Twins

Allie Walld

Did you know that carrying twins or higher-order multiples puts you at a higher risk for developing gestational diabetes? Having two placentas (if you're having fraternal twins), or even one larger placenta (if you're having identical twins) causes your body to produce higher hormone levels, which can cause insulin resistance (i.e., your body is unable to use insulin effectively to...

Like Saving? Shop 99 Early Black Friday Deals on Baby Must-Haves in Canada
S-S-S-Savings

Like Saving? Shop 99 Early Black Friday Deals on Baby Must-Haves in Canada

Allie Walld

Kids are cute. They're also expensive. And when you've got two who are growing up side-by-side and hand-in-hand, it's incredibly cute...and exponentially more expensive. Making double-puchases again and again can make you feel like you're breaking the bank, so if you can find a deal on something you need, it can make you feel like the lottery. As we get closer to the holidays and the...

Keeping Pearly Whites Pristine: Teaching Your Twins to Floss Their Teeth
On the Daily

Keeping Pearly Whites Pristine: Teaching Your Twins to Floss Their Teeth

Allie Walld

Are you one of those people who takes pristine care of their pearly whites? Or are you one of those people who frantically flosses the morning before your dental check-up? Whichever camp you're in, it falls on you to help your little ones learn how to take good care of their teeth, including when they should learn about flossing. Introduce oral hygiene practices at an early age You...

What a Mess: How to Get Vaseline Out of Your Mischievous Toddler’s Hair
Get Outta Here Grease

What a Mess: How to Get Vaseline Out of Your Mischievous Toddler’s Hair

Allie Walld

You never think it's going to happen to you—until it does. You're going about your day, doing an excellent job of keeping your twin toddlers alive and, hopefully, thriving, and you're pretty impressed with how things are going. At minimum, they're fed and as happy as any independent-but-not-yet-independent toddlers can be. And because they're playing, either independently or...

Kick Count Conundrum: What Twin Moms Need to Know About Tracking Movement
Right in the Ribs

Kick Count Conundrum: What Twin Moms Need to Know About Tracking Movement

Allie Walld

Tracking movement in utero for multiple babies is tricky, if not nearly impossible. If you want to test your capacity for intense concentration and focus, try counting kicks and keeping everything straight when you're pregnant with twins. When you've got one baby on board, if you feel a kick, flutter, or roll, you know your baby is active. When you've got twins in there, if you feel...

Multiple Multiples: The Chances of Having More Than One Set of Twins
So Many Multiples

Multiple Multiples: The Chances of Having More Than One Set of Twins

Allie Walld

If you've welcomed a set of twins into your family, you probably, to this day, can't believe your luck and still get the random thought, "I can't believe there are two." And if your twins were your first babies and you're through the newborn stage, you may be thinking about trying to conceive again. And, as a parent of twins already, those thoughts are probably immediately followed by...

Full STEAM Ahead: 10 Educational Toys That Will Foster a Love for Learning
Yearning for Learning

Full STEAM Ahead: 10 Educational Toys That Will Foster a Love for Learning

Allie Walld

One of the coolest things about being a parent is watching your kids discover the world around them and witnessing the moments when things click into place and they figure out how things actually work. Children learn through play, and while they're having fun, they conduct experiments, file away important details, and connect the dots as they learn how to do things on their own....

Making Sense of the Noise: 4 Sound Machines to Create a Peaceful Ambiance
Soothing Sounds

Making Sense of the Noise: 4 Sound Machines to Create a Peaceful Ambiance

Allie Walld

There's no sense in sugarcoating it. Life with twins can be loud. There are times when your twins will play nicely, either independently or together, and there are times when they'll squabble and let their frustrations be known. But when it's bedtime, the noise needs to dial back and make way for a peaceful ambiance and rejuvenating rest. Enter: a different kind of noise. White noise...

Recharge & Rehydrate: 5 Great Hyaluronic Acids for Better & Brighter Skin
Anti-Anging in a Bottle

Recharge & Rehydrate: 5 Great Hyaluronic Acids for Better & Brighter Skin

Allie Walld

If you're waking up this morning, looking in the mirror and thinking to yourself that the person looking back at you looks kind of like a zombie, it's probably not a hangover. It's probably parenthood. You don't know complete and utter exhaustion until you're a parent. The first few weeks with newborn twins are tremendously tiring. The next few months are downright depleting. And the...

No Tricks: 10 Ways to Have Silly, Spooky Fun with Your Kids this Halloween
Frighteningly Fun

No Tricks: 10 Ways to Have Silly, Spooky Fun with Your Kids this Halloween

Allie Walld

In our household, Halloween is one of our favorite holidays. The "big day" itself is exciting, but the lead-up to Halloween is also part of what makes it so special. Costume inspiration can strike at any time, and discussions about dressing up or jack-o'-lantern carving concepts sometimes start six or seven months in advance. The excitement surrounding the holiday stems from the...

How to Adjust Your Twins’ Sleep Schedule When the Clocks Fall Back
Daylight AND Nighttime Savings

How to Adjust Your Twins’ Sleep Schedule When the Clocks Fall Back

Allie Walld

It's that time of year we can always count on some people to shake their fist at. Daylight Savings Time will once again be coming to an end, and the clocks will go back one hour. Once we Fall Back, we'll get more light in the morning and less light in the evening. Some parents dread this time of year because it wreaks havoc on their babies' sleep schedule, which, of course, wreaks...

Top 10 Tips to Help Your Twins Build Immunity During Cold & Flu Season
Baby Wellness

Top 10 Tips to Help Your Twins Build Immunity During Cold & Flu Season

Allie Walld

If you have young twins, especially ones who were born before 34 weeks' gestation, when the lungs finish developing, the wellness of your little ones is paramount. To foster healthy growth and development, it's crucial to ensure your babies are in the best position to fight off pathogens, as those who were born prematurely can be at a higher risk for adverse outcomes when they're...

Pregnant with Twins? Have a Tender Tummy? You Could Deliver Preterm
Share All Symptoms

Pregnant with Twins? Have a Tender Tummy? You Could Deliver Preterm

Allie Walld

When you're pregnant with twins, your doctor or OB-GYN will tell you your pregnancy is considered high-risk, and depending on what type of twins you're carrying (Dichorionic/Diamniotic (Di/Di), Monochorionic/Diamniotic (Mo/Di), or Monochorionic/Monoamniotic (Mo/Mo)), that level of risk could be elevated even more. When you're carrying multiple babies during a single pregnancy, there...

Simple Features Parents Can Use to Keep Their Tech-Savvy Kids Safer
Parental Protection

Simple Features Parents Can Use to Keep Their Tech-Savvy Kids Safer

Allie Walld

Keeping our kids safe in the real world is challenging enough. Add to that the additional parental territory that comes with allowing your children to use smart devices, like phones or tablets, and, suddenly, you're in a whole new ballgame. Well, TWO whole new ballgames, if you've got twins whose activities you're trying to monitor. Fortunately, Apple has recently unveiled some new...

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