Help for a friend

hgfmom

Hi ladies,

 I'm coming to you for help. My best friend is pregnant with twins. I know nothing about having twins, so I'm curious what your must haves are? My other friends and I are trying to help her out, but we are clueless when it comes to twins.

Thanks so much!

ougrad1

Does she have any other children?  Toward the end of her pregnancy, it will be tough on her physically.  Taking an older kiddo for the day would be tremendous.

If not, doing a sign up sheet between the circle of friends for taking meals once the babies get here would be great and going to visit her once the kiddos arrive.  

Keep in mind that everyone kinda forgets about you a month or so after babies get here and that's when you really hit a wall.  Go visit and rock a baby after all the masses have stopped going over.

Diapers are a great gift, too.   : )

UsedToBeGoldie

ditto above.

cooked meals or gift certificates to places taht deliver =  heaven.

batteries in all sizes are a nice gift - everything needs them and with 2 babies it's twice the stuff in many ways.

and yes- after a couple months- visiting is nice -or going out to lunch somewhere that is very baby friendly (like the food court at a mall!)

McGibbon51311

I completely agree with the MoMs suggestions. From everything I've read/researched/been told, when it comes to stocking up for multiples, the only difference comes with how many of certain things you need, like diapers and wipes and clothes. We've been telling anyone who is uncertain what to get us that gift certificates are great because we can use them at any point. If you're looking to go in on a gift I might suggest a glider if she doesn't already have one. I plan on BFing and I can't wait to get the glider that I registered for, I've been told it will make feedings much more comfortable. 

With still being in my pregnancy I can honestly tell you that there are some things that would be great now as well. Perhaps you could put together a pampering set for your friend? Here are some things that I use/find helpful: epsom salts and bubble bath (they help considerably with the achiness), one of the plug in massagers for my back and/or a heating pad, a nice soft blanket, fuzzy socks and good lotion. Also, a gift certificate (or a home visit) for her to get her nails done, especially a pedicure, I'm sure would be greatly appreciated - I haven't been able to take care of my feet like I would like to so I can sympathize with that. The aches and pains of pregnancy catch up much faster with a twin pregnancy, as most moms measure full term before they hit 30 weeks and things only continue to be more difficult. Helping her feel like herself once she's not able to do many things for herself would be really nice.