Author: Veronica Jack In the past I’ve written about my experience of mothering twins, but I think with the perspective of time, my understanding keeps evolving. I’m learning that the first 18 months were the hardest. The slow paced cuddles, and moments to connect through eyes, body and mind were hard to find. The bonding, […]
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Author: Laura Wilson The first year of your babies’ life you’re navigating your new life and then all of a sudden, it’s your twins first birthday and you’re thinking what do you even get one year olds. There’s always somebody in your circle who tells you they don’t need anything or they won’t remember the
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Author: Anita Sweeney A mum I know just told me about her prem singleton (now school age), currently undergoing numerous medical tests. I bawled my eyes out in bed that night. Instantly I recognised that while the information was upsetting, my reaction to someone else’s problems was potentially bigger than it should have been? The
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Author: Belinda Smith Unless you are an A list celebrity, nothing can prepare you for the attention and infamy that multiples will attract when you are out and about in public. People in general see more than one baby at a time and lose their collective minds. I personally have had people follow me down
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Author: Stephanie Ernst Did you know that being raised bilingual can give you an advantage? Studies have shown that children exposed to two languages from birth have an advantage in concentration in school, as well as helping them with language development. In our house, we have 2 dominant languages (Dutch and English), and a third
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Author: Anonymous They say it takes a village. But what do you do when your family don’t seem to be interested in helping with your twins. If there’s one piece of advice you’ll hear a thousand times as a parent-to-be, it’s this: accept all offers of help! Even more so when you’re expecting multiples. And
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Author: Amy Lucas, Tylumo Creative Just when you thought you had it all together, you turn and look at the backseat. Fitting 3 kiddos across the back is going to be a challenge! Before you panic and run out to buy a Kia Carnival (unless you want to, of course, in which case you will
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Author: Laura Wilson Especially when you’re expecting twins or triplets, you want to be as organised as you can be. You’re trying to balance things so you don’t spend too much money as well as ensuring you have the best for you and your family. While preparing for twins, here are my 10 things I’m
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Author: Sarah Lavis As I reflect on my twin journey so far, there are so many things I wish I shared with friends and family before my girls came into the world. It would’ve helped make my journey an easier one. I have put together some of my top tips on supporting a family member
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Author: Anonymous If you’re a mum with six-week-old twins and you apply for a new job like I did, you’re both totally commendable and a little bit nuts! I’ve been with my employer for about eight years and during that time I’ve worked my way up the corporate ladder quite nicely. My “professional self” has
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