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  • 35 Weeks Pregnant with Twins I’m Uncomfortable but Excited We Got This Far
    I’m 35 weeks pregnant with twins and while I’m uncomfortable I’m so excited we’ve gotten this far!!
  • 34 Weeks Pregnant with Twins: I’m SO BIG
    By 34 weeks pregnant, the babies are well developed, including their lungs and all body systems are functioning. When I was 34 weeks pregnant with twins, things were continuing to become more uncomfortable for me but at least the babies are doing well.
  • What to Pack in a Diaper Bag for Twins
    Leaving the house with twins can be a daunting task, especially when you’re not sure what you need to pack in a diaper bag for twins. Below is everything we packed in a diaper bag for our twins and I never felt unprepared.
  • How to Prepare Your Child for a New Sibling
    Are you considering adding another child to the family? Here are some things that will help with how to prepare your child for a new sibling.
  • An Interesting Walmart vs Aldi a Grocery Price Comparison on over 30 Items
    Have you ever wondered, is Walmart cheaper than Aldi? Walmart and Aldi are known for being more inexpensive than most and I wanted to see how they’d stack up against each other in terms of grocery prices. See below for what I’ve found in regard to Walmart vs Aldi.
  • Grocery Price Comparison Aldi vs Target to Save You Money
    Are you curious how Aldi and Target prices stack up against each other? I was too so I did a grocery price comparison of many of my weekly items to find out. The results may be surprising.
  • Target vs Walmart Grocery Price Comparison on over 30 Common Groceries
    When it comes to groceries, we’re all seeing the prices go up which has made me wonder, Target vs Walmart, which one is cheaper? I compared them and the results are very interesting!
  • Types of Twins, Each With Varying Levels of Pregnancy Risk
    Did you know there are more types of twins than just identical or fraternal? I didn’t realize that until I was pregnant with twins and started doing my research, and I’m glad I did since my twins were at higher risk and I needed to be seen more often but my OB didn’t know that.
  • The Best Vehicle for 3 Car Seats or More!
    Are you on the market for a safe vehicle that will accommodate 3 car seats or more?! You’ve come to the right place! We did extensive research before we found the best vehicle for 3 car seats back when I was pregnant with twins and we already had a 1 year old. We needed a vehicle that would fit two car seats backward facing and one forward, as well as all being forward as they grew. It was harder to find than one would expect!

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