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From Twin to Twin Mom: Welcoming Premature Babies & Becoming a NICU Parent

Allie Walld 10 months ago

Earlier this week, it was National Multiple Births Awareness Day, a day celebrated by parents of multiples and the medical professionals who care for those babies to raise awareness of the unique experiences and needs of twins and higher order multiples. Unique is certainly one way to put it. The things that happen in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) are life-changing—for the...

One for the Books

Ten Ways to Make Mother's Day Memorable This Year

Allie Walld 11 months ago

Mother's Day is just around the corner and you may be racking your brain on what you can do to make the day extra special for your mom. Just like every kid is different, so is every mama. Some might want to kick back and relax, while others may want to seize the day. Whatever you decide your mom would prefer, she's bound to appreciate the thought and effort you put into making the day...

Celebrate Mom

Gifts Ideas Any Mom Will Love

Allie Walld 11 months ago

Whether the lady in your life is an expectant mother-to-be or a seasoned mama with plenty of parenting experience, they have one thing in common: they give of themselves to others. It could be driving children all over town to appointments or practices, it could be preparing meals and snacks for little tummies all week long, it could be spot-treating and washing endless loads of...

Let Them Eat Cake

From Twin to Twin Mom: When it Comes to Birthday Cakes

Allie Walld 11 months ago

As a mom, I have certainly learned a lot since we welcomed our sons into this world. As a mom of twins, I have figured out how to navigate the challenges associated with parenthood while juggling (read: not literally juggling) two babies at the same time. And as a twin myself, I have the interesting opportunity to experience the world as we watch our twins grow while also having...

What Can I Do?

Things You Can Do to Help Parents of Newborn Twins

Allie Walld 11 months ago

Parenting is hard. Whether it's your first time around the Mom&Pop Block or your second adventure with a subsequent sibling, parenthood can be tough to navigate. The continuous cycle of days blending into nights is exhausting, and what may have worked for parents previously may not be as successful this time around because every baby is different. What isn't different, though, is...

New...Times Two?

What Should I Buy New and What Can I Buy Used for My Twins?

Allie Walld 11 months ago

Babies, in general, require a lot of belongings. Twins need almost twice as many things. Whether you're buying things new or sourcing items second-hand, the costs can add up quite quickly. If you have any family or friends who recently welcomed a baby, they may give you some gently used items, which can help as you collect things and get ready to welcome your twins. When you're buying...

Hydration Innovation

The Best Way to Track Water Intake When You're Pregnant With Twins

Allie Walld 1 year ago

Swollen ankles. One of the telltale signs you're coming along with your pregnancy. And when you've got two babies on board, that swelling may begin sooner than if you were carrying only one baby, so it's important to keep up with your water intake. When I was expecting my twins, I was very in tune with my body and followed its cues for everything along the way. If my body told me it...

Nice to Meet You

Welcome to TwinsyTwins: Here’s What We’re All About

Allie Walld 1 year ago

Hey. Welcome to TwinsyTwins. You might be wondering who we are or why we're here. In short, we're twin parents and we're here to help other parents of twins and multiples navigate parenthood with two or more babies. Our executive editor also happens to be a twin, so she's got a unique viewpoint as someone who's raising identical twins and who's also experienced growing up as a...

You Can Do This

How To Survive the Newborn Twin Stage

Allie Walld 1 year ago

Any parent knows that life with a newborn is tiring. But life with newborn twins is a true test of human spirit and functionality. Getting through those first few months can feel impossible at times. There are moments when the exhaustion shrouds everything around you and you stumble around in a daze, surrounded by bottles that need sterilizing, diapers that need to be tossed or washed...

Don't Overbuy

What Do I Actually Need Two of If I’m Having Twins?

Allie Walld 1 year ago 2

You've just found out you're having twins. If you're anything like us, once the news lands, you take a few moments to be in shock and electrified disbelief. Sure, a handful of friends and family members joked to us that it might be twins–I am, afterall, a twin (fraternal, if you're wondering)–but that didn't automatically mean I was going to have twins myself. Each of my sisters had had...