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- Best Cribs for Twins from Newborns to Preschool AgeWhen looking for the best cribs for twins, there are many factors to consider including how much space you have, cost, and how long they’ll last you. In this post I’ll go over the best cribs for twins in every situation to help parents of twins prepare for their twins’ arrival.
- Twins First Birthday Gift Ideas They’ll Love For YearsNeed 1st birthday gifts for twin babies? From Little People toys to plush cars to learning toys, there are a lot of great 1st birthday gift ideas for twin babies!
- Why Parents of Twins Need a Postpartum Doula The saying is that it takes a village to raise a child. One thing I’ve learned in my career, this saying is very true. As a Postpartum Doula I’ve seen the need in new parents, the need for help in almost everything. But if it takes a village to raise but one child, how many villages do you need for multiples?
- The Best Breast Pump for Twins for Exclusively PumpingAre you expecting twins and looking for the best breast pump for twins? Whether you’re exclusively pumping or just wanting to build your milk supply, this post will help you make your decision on the best breast pump for you.
- How to Get Pregnant with Twins: Conceiving Twins NaturallyAre you wondering how to get pregnant with twins naturally? This is exactly what we did to get pregnant with our identical twin boys.
- 35 Weeks Pregnant with Twins I’m Uncomfortable but Excited We Got This FarI’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 BIGBy 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 TwinsLeaving 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 Have a Healthy and Successful Hypothyroid PregnancyDo you have Hypothyroidism and are pregnant? Having a healthy and successful hypothyroid pregnancy can be done but you’ll likely need to advocate for yourself. Here are my top tips and research from my first pregnancy and twin pregnancy.