Big Kid Milestones

Milestones are such a funny thing. They can vary greatly yet are pivotal for developmental markers. And nothing will remind you more that twins are their own, unique individuals than the pace in which they achieve (or are even interested in achieving) these milestones from very early on. Different in this phase than previously, twin kids are old enough to have an awareness of milestones and the capability to easily spot differences in achievements because they have a constant (twin) comparator. This can be wonderful! This can be hard. Read on for insights on creating a communicative, positive, fun family culture versus a competitive one.

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  Expecting twins? Drop everything and read on, Superwoman.
  Are you expecting twins? Well hey there, you body builder you. Actually, bodies builder. You are a total hero. A Superwoman. Stronger than you know and more capable than you realize. You’ve got this. It’s not easy, and it’s certainly… Read more: Expecting twins? Drop everything and read on, Superwoman.
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  5 Super Simple Ways to help out a Twin Mom
  People are genuinely enamored with twins. And somewhere within the infatuation lies a little cocktail of mixed reactions towards a mama embarking on the twin journey – personal questions (“Are they natural? Was this planned?”), playful sarcasm (“Better you than… Read more: 5 Super Simple Ways to help out a Twin Mom
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  Twin Pregnancy 101: The BIG picture.
  Expecting twins? You may be feeling a myriad of emotions, from elated to overwhelmed to anxious to going into overdrive mom-mode. Whatever your case may be, the absolute best way to start caring for your twins is to take care… Read more: Twin Pregnancy 101: The BIG picture.
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  The Top 10 Do’s and Don’ts: What to eat when expecting twins
  Expecting twins means there’s more demands on our bodies. More demand doesn’t necessarily give us a hall pass to just consume more, though we certainly have extra nutritional needs. Listen to your body, it’s that simple. Eat when you’re hungry,… Read more: The Top 10 Do’s and Don’ts: What to eat when expecting twins
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  Your pregnancy cheat sheet on safe OTC Remedies
  Our bodies are amazing. We are growing humans. That’s pretty crazy, wonder-woman type of stuff. But while we are a powerhouse of building bodies inside us, our own bodies have a tendency to take a hit and act out in… Read more: Your pregnancy cheat sheet on safe OTC Remedies
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  Twin Pregnancy: Kick Counts
  Being pregnant with twins is seriously hard work. But something that always brought me joy mixed with wonder and awe was feeling (and seeing!) the babies’ movements. Are they wrestling? Are they copying each other? Whose legs are those? Think… Read more: Twin Pregnancy: Kick Counts
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  Pregnancy Brain: A month overdue + a month to go
  I’m 34 weeks this week. And let me just say, I am grateful. I hoped and prayed to make it to this milestone, and now that I’m here, I’m thankful. My last checkup my doctor measured my belly and laughed,… Read more: Pregnancy Brain: A month overdue + a month to go