i have a two year old daughter already and i'm 30 weeks along with twins. i'm beginning to get really nervous on what to expect. does anyone have any advice?? i know it's going to be hard, but is it really as bad as i think it's going to be?
2007-03-07 08:38:25 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I think if you have your mind set that you will do great then you will be fine. I am not having twins but I thought I was. I was freaked out about it but then I thought I have a strong family system, maybe it would of been ok. If course it is hard but with alot of support during the first few months you should be fine. And then it will become routine like everything else. I am sure their are tons of books out there. I think if you ask your hospital they have Mommy with Twins support groups you can join. Mom to mom advice is the best!
Good Luck!
2007-03-07 08:45:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it won't be that bad. I have 16 month old identical twin girls. I won't lie, the first month or so was rough. Routine is key here. Get them into one early and stick to it. Try to keep them on the same feeding/sleeping schedule.
If they're early, and they probably will be, expect a longer hospital stay and a little extra care. Mine went home on monitors and caffiene for apnea. My world was ten thousand times better when we got rid of those two.
Don't stress, you'll do fine. Twins are not double trouble as some would say, but a blessing. Oh and be prepared for the strangest and rudest comments from perfect strangers. Best of luck to you.
email me if you'd like: duckygrl@hotmail.com
2007-03-07 08:46:35 · answer #2 · answered by duckygrl21 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are right it will be hard, I have 3 year old twins. The first month or so was hard, but then it lightened up once they started sleeping through the night. I wish I could say it gets easier the older they get but it doesn't. But I wouldn't want it any other way!
2007-03-07 08:49:32 · answer #3 · answered by Michelle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is hard... my twins are now 14 months old. My advice is to work with your spouse and get them on a schedule asap. It will be hectic for the first couple of months - just think of it like this - it will be just like the first one, except this time instead of changing one diaper, you'll do two. Figure out a way that's comfortable for you to tandem feed - my girls were bottle fed so I could do both at the same timer... I would sit on my bed with the girls in front of me and feed them at the same time... Stock up on necessities - diapers, wipes, etc. and when someone comes over and asks "what can I do" put them to work - get them to do a load of laundry for you... I told people that if they were coming over, they had to bring a frozen dinner for us...
Good luck to you! If you have more questions, I'd be happy to try to answer them for you!!
2007-03-08 03:02:43 · answer #4 · answered by Mom2Twins 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have twins that are about 16 weeks. and have to say, i'm a first time mom, so was overwhelmed at first, but am happy that i have 2. they entertain each other. lol twins are so much fun, my husband is in the marines, so he's not always around to help out as much as i'd like (does training a lot in california, we just moved to north carolina). it is a little difficult but you manage, i really suggest getting 2 of those boppy pillows. they saved me!!! i would just place both of them in their own, when feeding and feed both at the same time. you learn what works quick, and how to manage and organize your time. if your husband is there, it will be a lot easier, and he will be able to help a lot, you can even have your daughter help too!! its fun and exciting, good luck and congrats!!! if you need any help or advice please don't hesitate to email me.
2007-03-07 09:11:20 · answer #5 · answered by ricleigh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it wont be bad. it will be a wonderful thing. babies are a big step and they do take a lot of work. you know that already b/c you have a 2-year old daughter. twins are wonderful. just think how cute theyre gonna be and theyre gonna be a great joy in your life. of course theyre different from just having one baby. youre adding one more whole human being. plus theyre going to be very different. when theyre older you could most likely expect them to be finding their own identity or getting sick of being made one. by that i mean theyre most likely gonna be called "the twins" most of their lives. just make sure youre letting them have their own thing. you dont want them smothering each other.
2007-03-07 08:55:13 · answer #6 · answered by Abby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know a lady who had twins not too long ago. She said, "Two babies, two faucets, everything worked out just right!"
2007-03-07 08:48:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋