My twin pregnancy was especially difficult. You may find many thing that were easy before your pregnancy like walking a few steps to laying my body down into a bed now feel heavier, painful and hard. Pregnancy pillows, support belts and pelvic straps to alleviate your twin pregnancy pain. The pain experienced during a twin…
The guest list is one of the most important aspects of a baby shower – right alongside the all-too-adorable decorations, delicious food and cheer-worthy baby shower games. Inviting the wrong baby shower guests can lead to unnecessary tension or discomfort for the parents. The baby shower guest list should include the new baby’s grandparents, family…
The moment you find our you’re pregnant, after all of the celebrations, hugs and family reveals are over, you may begin to think about all of the new purchases you’ll have to make to support this new bundle of joy. While babies are adorable, exciting and absolute precious gifts in this world, knowing what you…
The moment you find out you’re pregnant with twins can be both exciting and daunting. While you will be getting two babies for a single pregnancy, you will also have two little humans to feed, put to bed, change diapers for and snuggle with. Prepare for twins by exercising to keep your body in shape,…
As the common saying goes “It’s takes a village to raise a child” but we rarely talk about what it really looks like to move in with relatives (or have relatives move in with you) for help with your new baby. Moving in with family members when you have a new child can give you…
Designing your twin nursery doesn’t have to be overwhelming. While there are many options that you can consider, I’ve found the easiest way to design the nursery is to start with your must-have items and supplement around them. The cribs and changing table are the first items to purchase when designing your twin nursery. These…
When you first bring your twins home and have to feed them once every three hours, it may be hard to believe that one day (possibly even one day soon) you may be able to get a full night’s sleep again. There are no magic tricks and you don’t have to be a super crafty…
When friends and family get the invite to a baby shower you may immediately think about all the all-too-adorable baby gifts you’ll get for the parent-to-be. You may even immediately think of memory books, Instagram-friendly baby blankets or the hot new $200 baby swaddle all the influencer moms are using right now. Practical items like…
I wasn’t ready to come home from the hospital. Seriously, my body still felt like crap, I was struggling to take every single step and I really enjoyed a nurse coming into my room every few hours to bring me food and medication. At home, it would be me, my husband (both unexperienced with c…
When a doctor tells you that you’re having twins it might come as quite the surprise. My husband had the biggest smile on his face when he heard the news. I, on the other hand, wondered more critically about what my life would look like after twins. I thought that I would be so busy…