Preparing for twins is 2 fold; psychological preparation and practical preparation. To be truthful, I do not believe that any person is really prepared for the parenting of newborn twins and all that they bring; even people who have had a singleton baby or people who have more than one kid already can't actually understand the impact 2 newborn babies bring to a household.
I have 2 sets of twins and the 1st set of twins certainly prepared me for the second set of twins as I knew what to anticipate vis the practicalities of having 2 babies. I could apply my experience and knowledge to the situation so helping us make it straightforward upon ourselves but you can not plan for every eventuality. For us the challenge was growing from a family of 4 to a family of 6 and the incontrovertible fact that our second set of twins were born prematurely and I myself got sick due to complications after the birth didn't help the situation.
What I'm attempting to stress is that twins can bring unexpected complications so if you can get prepared and take care of the things you can control then do so. As an example, stock up on nappies and baby formula, make sure the fridge is brim-full of pre-cooked meals, make certain you have enough basics for the first weeks and wherever possible enroll help from family and friends and have a contingency plan in place. Guarantee your labour bag is ready by 30 weeks maximum as you truthfully have no idea when twins are going to arrive, especially, if they are Monochorionic twins.
You must make sure that any baby furniture or kit is assembled and tested and ready for action; you will not have time to read manuals when your twins have arrived so get it done before they do! It's a great idea to have a checklist which will also help with budgeting; twins don't come cheaply.
I would like to recommend getting a supportive system in place for the first few weeks following delivery and even the last couple of weeks prior to delivery, particularly if you already have youngsters to care for. A twin pregnancy can truly put the strain on the body and bed rest at times is necessary. Duri
What I'm attempting to stress is that twins can bring unexpected complications so if you can get prepared and take care of the things you can control then do so. As an example, stock up on nappies and baby formula, make sure the fridge is brim-full of pre-cooked meals, make certain you have enough basics for the first weeks and wherever possible enroll help from family and friends and have a contingency plan in place. Guarantee your labour bag is ready by 30 weeks maximum as you truthfully have no idea when twins are going to arrive, especially, if they are Monochorionic twins.
You must make sure that any baby furniture or kit is assembled and tested and ready for action; you will not have time to read manuals when your twins have arrived so get it done before they do! It's a great idea to have a checklist which will also help with budgeting; twins don't come cheaply.
I would like to recommend getting a supportive system in place for the first few weeks following delivery and even the last couple of weeks prior to delivery, particularly if you already have youngsters to care for. A twin pregnancy can truly put the strain on the body and bed rest at times is necessary. Duri
You must make sure that any baby furniture or kit is assembled and tested and ready for action; you will not have time to read manuals when your twins have arrived so get it done before they do! It's a great idea to have a checklist which will also help with budgeting; twins don't come cheaply.
I would like to recommend getting a supportive system in place for the first few weeks following delivery and even the last couple of weeks prior to delivery, particularly if you already have youngsters to care for. A twin pregnancy can truly put the strain on the body and bed rest at times is necessary. During the first few weeks you will need an extra pair of hands while you adjust to handling two babies. Pals and family members are the right choice but even kindly neighbors or a responsible teen desiring to learn childcare could help. If you can afford it seek the aid of a Doula (women who aid mothers following birth). Do not feel guilty for asking for help, you are a twin mum not superwoman.
I might also advise connecting with other twin mummies who will relate easily to your situation and be well placed to offer advice and comradeship and even some playmates for your twins!
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I would like to recommend getting a supportive system in place for the first few weeks following delivery and even the last couple of weeks prior to delivery, particularly if you already have youngsters to care for. A twin pregnancy can truly put the strain on the body and bed rest at times is necessary. During the first few weeks you will need an extra pair of hands while you adjust to handling two babies. Pals and family members are the right choice but even kindly neighbors or a responsible teen desiring to learn childcare could help. If you can afford it seek the aid of a Doula (women who aid mothers following birth). Do not feel guilty for asking for help, you are a twin mum not superwoman.
I might also advise connecting with other twin mummies who will relate easily to your situation and be well placed to offer advice and comradeship and even some playmates for your twins!
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Mum of Two Sets of Twins discusses her own pesonal experiences of having twins on her website TwinsTips.com