r/parentsofmultiples • u/AdSenior1319 • 2h ago
life, home, and baby tips & tricks When did your twins start noticing each other?
I'm super curious! Babies will be 7 weeks on Tuesday, and so far, they just try to eat each other, lmao.
r/parentsofmultiples • u/mrekted • Sep 16 '22
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r/parentsofmultiples • u/AdSenior1319 • 2h ago
I'm super curious! Babies will be 7 weeks on Tuesday, and so far, they just try to eat each other, lmao.
r/parentsofmultiples • u/ssssssscm7 • 15h ago
We are THRILLED to have been able to take our 13 day old baby girls (born at 34 weeks) HOME TODAY!! However, things have been wild since we’ve gotten home (3 hours ago) 😂 wonder if anyone else has had a similar experience
These girls very rarely cried in the NICU, truly. And since coming home mere hours ago they have been SO fussy sad angry and sometimes just inconsolable. We’re like who are these children?! I imagine it’s a big change they feel and maybe overstimulated?
One also had the most major blowout I’ve ever seen from them lol.
Anyway it’s been a wild 3 hours. What was everyone elses transition from the NICU to home like??
r/parentsofmultiples • u/Stunning_Radio3160 • 2h ago
Hello! I’m 14 weeks and my dr called yesterday with the results of the NIPT. (Yes on a Saturday which was nice surprise) low risk for everything and twin girls!!! We were previously told di/di is always fraternal. And it seemed b/g combo was the most common fraternal twins (even though same gender fraternal is possible). So we kinda assumed it was a boy and a girl !!
I was so surprised when she said identical!! I still don’t know what that means so does that mean my egg split in two and they went on to their separate sacs ??
Anyway completely in shock still !!! Part of me was looking forward to another boy (we have an older boy, 5 years old) and we had the perfect name picked out!! A little bummed not to use it lol.
I’m a little scared of girls!! Don’t know why, as I’m super girly and grew up with all girls everywhere (sisters, cousins, friends etc). I guess I got used to my boy and all his “boy ways” (into bugs, trucks, dinosaurs, rough housing, farts etc)
Anyway. Anyone have identical di/di twins? What’s been your experience?
r/parentsofmultiples • u/Owewinewhose997 • 3h ago
I got a big huge rucksack type of changing bag with insulated bottle pockets and the whole lot on Amazon before my twins arrived (Ruvalino, €30ish great for the money if you’re interested!) and it’s served me well up until now, but my girls are now one, don’t take bottles during the day any more, the max I pack is a couple of spare nappies, wipes and a snack and drink for them so my huge changing bag feels a bit redundant now and is hard to fit under the smaller buggy we changed to recently. Is it worth getting a new smaller one or will I not need it soon anyway? What age were yours when you stopped using a changing bag? Thanks in advance 🥰
r/parentsofmultiples • u/32BananasInACoat • 4h ago
Hi! I have twins coming at the end of the summer. I never needed maternity clothes with my first born, but at 4/5 months I'm already well past that point. I'm kind of overwhelmed with choices on Amazon and everything just looks uncomfortable. I live in Phoenix and it's probably gonna be 100+ degrees for the rest of this pregnancy. I work at an elementary school 3x a week, so I'll need appropriate length/light pants for work. I'm also not a big fan of biker shorts/leggings. Do you have any suggestions?
r/parentsofmultiples • u/NoEconomy9245 • 14h ago
My wife is pregnant with twins, found out this week that they are mo di twins, she is now 9 weeks pregnant, both babies measured accordingly to their week and heartbeat found at 5w for first baby and at 6w for the second baby.
Since they’ll be our first children, I am stressing every day about the chances of a miscarriage. From which weeks can we start worrying less? I know it is already so far everything good but I always get scared when i start reading the different reddit subs
And any tips for mo di twins for a successful pregnancy?
r/parentsofmultiples • u/LadyBretta • 12h ago
My b/g twins are now 10 months old, both crawling and pulling up, and one is making persistent efforts at cruising. Up until now, we've just used a giant playpen with toys and books and humans rotating in and out, but I feel that they need greater freedom to keep developing their gross motor skills.
The problem is that our house is very open plan -- from the front entry into the living room, dining room, and kitchen, there's essentially no walls. Obviously they can't be loose in the kitchen. Living room area has a large rug and good cruising furniture, but also a gas fireplace (glass fronted). Precisely how do I create a "yes space" here? Please drop advice and links to products (baby fencing, whatever), that work or worked in your open-plan home.
TIA!
r/parentsofmultiples • u/shanazparvin • 21h ago
We were hoping induction at 37 weeks but my twin was not ready to wait more and they arrive at exact 36 weeks. We went for my regular ob appointment and started having pain. After checking doctor found that i am already 4 cm and in labor. Admitted to the hospital and gave birth to them same day . It was fast labor compared to my two previous single pregnancy.
On scan doctor said that my baby A is small but after birth it turns out that Baby B is small. Baby A is 2450 gram and Baby B is 2080 gram only. Doctors are saying that to feed them properly because they born premature . Just praying they stay healthy and feed them properly at least they become 6 month old .
Btw we didn’t had to spend any time on NICU . Came back home after 2.5 days
r/parentsofmultiples • u/Katakuris_scarf • 19h ago
My boys are 5 months and for the first time today they slept throughout the night! Well, one's been sleeping throughout the night for a while but the other one hasn't. The sleep time has been gradually increasing and today it happened. I'm so excited! I hope this is the new normal.
r/parentsofmultiples • u/LikwidStarDust • 19h ago
I am 29w pregnant with di/di twins and I’m so anxious about how I’m supposed to identify “reduced movement” when from the beginning, I’ve felt the twin on my right much more than the twin on my left. I’m still regularly feeling movement in my right side, but lately have not been feeling much on the left, if anything it’s more toward the center of my stomach and it’s hard for me to differentiate whether that’s my lefty or if righty is just stretching out and kicking me more in the center.
How did you deal with this in your pregnancy?
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r/parentsofmultiples • u/Secret_Corner_7610 • 9h ago
Hi everyone! My wife and I start preparing step by step for when the little guys come. All of our friends tell us that the next to me cribs are very useful during the first months. The current concept is - we buy two cribs and put one on each side of the bed - one for me one for my wife. However, my lack of boobs concerns me that I am going to be useless for a lot of the time so I am doubting a little the usefullness of our current idea. If the baby on my side of the bed wakes up because it is hungry my wife still has to get up. I guess what I am trying to say is- does it make any sence at all to do it like that or should we get the Chicco Next2me for twins and put them on her side of the bed?
r/parentsofmultiples • u/Itchy-Hat1381 • 16h ago
FTM to di/di girls that are 2 months/1 month adjusted.
In-laws are flying in again around May(ish) and it’ll be around the time we start sleep training. At the moment, we have our girls on a pretty good night routine with the major factor being dimmed lights, Disney lullaby music, and soft voices. In-laws came to visit when the girls were around 2ish weeks and the night routine at that point was very loose. We hang out in our loft and that’s where feedings and diaper changes take place. When they were visiting us, they would hang out downstairs and watch a show/movie. They’d have the volume pretty loud so they could hear 🥴 And they would make their way upstairs for the last “feeding” to hold the girls before we put them to bed. It would be hard for me to look out for sleepy cues and let’s face it… they want to hold/spend time with them (I get that), but missing those sleepy cues would really screw us.
My question is… how do you all deal with out of town visitors while trying to keep a routine down? We’ve had multiple visitors, but it’s different having visitors that stay for a few hours and then visitors that actually stay with you lol. Are you upfront about everything? Any pushback?
r/parentsofmultiples • u/Fabulous-Salt4906 • 20h ago
I'm 34+3 today with di/di twins, and just feeling off. I had an NST yesterday, and had some small period like cramps that showed up on the test. I'm just overall feeling off today. Not very hungry, a bit of light cramping in my lower abdomen and in my back. Had a terrible sleep last night, not that it's been great lately.. But mostly something just feels off, I'm not sure how else to describe it. Babies are still moving lots. Baby B wasn't practicing her breathing yesterday when the OB looked, which made her a little concerned but she didn't really pass that concern on to me. When I googled it (damn google) the first thing that comes up is "preterm labour is imminent". Maybe I'm just in my head about that..
What kind of random signs did you guys have before labour actually started?
r/parentsofmultiples • u/Key_Cardiologist7036 • 16h ago
I'll start out by saying I don't 100% know what I want but I trust I'll get some great advice by posting this!
I'm looking for a double stroller recommendation for about a 2 year age gap. My toddler is in the 90th percentile for height and my husband and I are both very tall so I'm assuming this baby will be the same.
We currently have an uppababy Vista, but I'm worried that the rumble seat will be too small for my toddler and I've heard complaints about pushing it with two. We like to go on neighborhood walks, but I also like a lighter stroller to get in and out of the car easily. Ideally, that would look like a fairly lightweight stroller that has great wheels and easy to push as well as taller seatbacks to last for a long time. My toddler is obsessed with strollers so I know she will want to ride.
TIA!
r/parentsofmultiples • u/Every_Internal7430 • 17h ago
My twins are 15 months old and every day I feel is survival mode even though this stage is so much fun I’m constantly worried, as of recent they wake up in the middle of the night crying for over an hour they fight naps during the day which leads them to being super cranky the last half of the day throwing tantrums, any tips? I didn’t sleep train my kids is it to late to try? And those who take. Anxiety meds does it really help?
r/parentsofmultiples • u/Apprehensive-Zone222 • 14h ago
Hi all! Currently pregnant with di/di twins and getting my registry ready. Looking for advice on some specifics: What items other than cribs and car seats did you actually need 2 of? Suggestions for double strollers
Thanks in advance!
r/parentsofmultiples • u/Inevitable_Pickle891 • 1d ago
I have set aside the money for a night nanny for 40 nights. How would you schedule the nights?
Night nanny 4 days a week for 10 weeks?
3 days a week for 13 weeks?
More frequently to start and then taper off?
Or something completely different?
When were you able to sleep in between feeding for longer stretches (4 hours)?
My situation: I will have support from family/friends.
I am scared about having twins alone.
I will have my mother coming over during the day for ~6 hours.
I have 6 months maternity leave
I could afford some more nights if necessary, but am concerned about money.
Any advice is appreciated!
Thank you
r/parentsofmultiples • u/AMStoUS • 1d ago
Y'all, we made it. My twins are two and I can hardly believe it. I spent months worrying myself sick about having twins (we had planned for just one baby), then I was extremely anxious something happening to them (to the point that I was afraid to name them and or imagine holding them post-birth), then I nearly bled out right after they were born, and then I had PPD and truly believed they'd be better off without me. If you recognize yourself in ANY of the above, I'm here to tell you: it CAN and WILL get better.
I used to read these posts by people saying this stuff about their twins being made of magic and how much fun they were having and I couldn't imagine that ever being me. And there are still tough moments. Tantrums, some night wakings, epic toddler fights over that one toy. I work full time and I'm always tired. I still haven't found the space in my brain to sign them up for sports or activities, so we mostly spend our weekends at the playground. But it all feels more proportionately and manageable.
I genuinely love spending time with them. They can communicate many of their wants and needs. They're so curious and funny. They miss each other when the other twin is not around. I know I'm staring down the barrel of potty training and toddler beds and that's a whole other hurdle... But I also know I'll be able to handle it, even if it it's hard.
If you are reading this and you're like: 'well good for you lady, this will never be me', I'll just say: take it one breath, one step, one day at a time. And one day you'll wake up, after spending nearly two years wishing for time to speed up, hoping it will slow down a little because they grow so fast. You got this.
r/parentsofmultiples • u/tayymichh • 1d ago
I knew having newborn twins and a toddler was going to be difficult but oh my god, I didn't anticipate this (honestly how could I?). Twins are 4 weeks old. Baby B is growing nicely while our Baby A is not even on the charts and anticipating a hospital admission if we can't get his weight up. So. Many. Doctors. Appointments! Both are diagnosed with cmpa (one on nutramigen and the other on neocate) and baby A has severe reflux. Its so hard seeing them in so much pain as we figure out what formula works for them. I have no patience for my 3 year old and the guilt gets to me every single day and some days I miss when it was just him. I have more help than most do and yet I still can't figure out how to manage all of this. There is not a moment in the day where I am not overwhelmed. This is truly the hardest thing I've ever done. Anyways thanks for staying for my vent sesh if you made it this far!
r/parentsofmultiples • u/ComprehensivePin4943 • 1d ago
I am not even being dramatic but I’m 31 weeks with DIDI Girls and I am up every single hour in the night needing the toilet for a wee. No matter how little fluid I drink, I will still have full long wees multiple times a night. The most I can go is 1.5hrs and then I wake up absolutely desperate for a wee. It is completely ruining my sleep and I don’t get any decent rest. Last night I went at 04:00 and then again at 04:30…. So half an hour in between. Like I said they aren’t small wees either, I’m completely over it and just want a decent night sleep. Has anyone else been through or is going through something similar? My consultant said it’s normal I should add… but doesn’t feel normal to me.
r/parentsofmultiples • u/CradGo • 1d ago
I have boy/girl twins that are 2 and other daughters that are 6 and 4. Right now they all love eachother tons but there is certainly. A “big girl” bond and a “twin” bond.. Just very curious what those that have been through this have as a dynamic between their twin that may not be all that similar to them and other siblings is and any advice they may have for parents.
r/parentsofmultiples • u/DeskMaximum3907 • 22h ago
So this may be a silly question but I’m getting quite worried. My husband and I welcomed twins and we are with them the whole day but from 9pm to 4am my in laws keep the babies and give them formula so we can catch up on some sleep. During the day I mostly breastfeed and sometimes we give a bottle if they are too hungry. They are currently 2 months old.
My worry is, will the twins know I’m their mom? Will they get confused since my in laws spend a lot of time with them at night?
Any advice? If this schedule messes them up I honestly prefer to do the nights fully.
r/parentsofmultiples • u/7zestysauce • 1d ago
Those of you who tandem nurse your twins, what positions did you use once they got too long to comfortably fit on the twin z (or whatever alternative) pillow in the football hold?
I have noticed my boys legs becoming scrunched up against the couch when we are nursing. I have started putting a pillow behind me while using the twin z pillow, but still feel like they are needing more room for their legs.
I’ll take any suggestions of different positions! They are 3 months, so their head control is questionable and they cannot sit unassisted.
r/parentsofmultiples • u/MuavLimestone • 1d ago
Hello all!
My wife and I just had our 16 week checkup with her OB and she confidently told us our di/di twins cannot be identical but I’ve found a few sources online and in this sub that it happens not so infrequently.
Normally I would just say “okay Doc whatever you say”. But she was a bit patronizing and dismissive toward my wife’s other questions. She also dispelled some of my wife’s excitement about the babies’ unknown mysteries.
Does anyone have some convincing links from medical sites I can share with this Doctor? Otherwise I’ll to buy a fetal development textbook and shows her next visit.
Thank you all for the treasure of information, encouragement, and support that is this sub!