Having Twins

While having twins is certainly double the work, it is also double the fun. Most parents of twins will tell you that the benefits of raising twins outweigh the extra work. After all, what could be better than raising two kids who look…

Did you know that up to 60% of all twins are born prematurely? Add to that, about 15% are born before they even hit the 32-week mark. When my husband Dan and I discovered that statistic, we were terrified. At the time, we were expecting…

The twin birth rate is on the up and up worldwide and the fascination with all thing twin keeps on growing. Every child, I dare say, would love to have a twin and everyone seems to have a “how the twins fooled me” type story to tell.…

In March 2016, I welcomed twin girls and to say the least life has changed! Nothing can truly prepare you for becoming a parent, and this is especially true when becoming a parent to twins. Everyone knows having twins is demanding, but…

When I first found out that I was going to have not one, but two babies, it was something of a shock. Make no mistakes, having Ella and Rose was one of the best things that ever happened to me – I couldn't be happier. Still, when…

After having my six-year-old, Ava, I thought I knew what being a mum was all about. I'd just started to get into a routine with bedtimes, bath times, and meals, and for the most-part, I felt like I wasn’t doing a terrible job as a…

I have heard it all – “two babies, how do you manage?” and, “Wow, you must be tired all the time.” I have even heard a few more bold statements I won’t mention here. However, as hard as it can be sometimes having twins is amazing and…

I was recently approached by a woman in her 30s at the mall who seemed a bit intrigued about how I managed to have 10-month old twins and a five-year-old at home. She kept going on about how horrible things would be at her house with all…

When I got Rose and Ella, most of my friends kept on saying that they’d want to have twins too. Many ladies want to have twins, and sadly, not many of them are aware of the amount of work ahead of them. My pregnancy with the twins was far…

When I had Ava, my five-year-old, I wasn't too worried about sticking to a schedule. Sure, there was a basic schedule in mind for when she should be eating, and sleeping, but if she wanted something ahead of the clock, I didn't mind…

When I look back on my pregnancy with Ella and Rose, there's just one major thing that stands out. The morning sickness was horrendous. Of course, this wasn't my first pregnancy; I'd experienced sickness before. Still, something about…

I’ve never been fond of kid’s schedule until I got Rose and Ella. That is because having twins means double the work. Therefore, scheduling various things is crucial – unless you want to go “crazy.” Getting your infants to a schedule is…