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amber_tynan
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(XP) Trying to help new mom who's having twins
amber_tynan
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DH's cousin is having twins and I need to get her something for her shower. I looked at her registries and it seems like she might need some help figuring out what she needs. She doesn't have much on there, but she's asking for 3 different kinds of strollers. She also wants 2 of everything (obviously) but do you think she needs 2 bumbos, 2 exersaucers, 2 bassinets? I'm thinking of emailing her with a few things that I've found helpful that you wouldn't really think of.
Also, if you BF what was really helpful when BFing twins?
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Re: (XP) Trying to help new mom who's having twins
Ok, well thank you for your help.
That might be what works for her. I got 2 Bumbo seats, 2 bouncy seats, 2 swings...but only one co-sleeper and one stroller. So it is hard to say...it is also hard to know what you need at first and so she might be guessing.
I suppose unless she asks for help I would tread lightly - but it does sound like you have her best interests at heart. I think it is different for each twin mom as to what works.
GL!
Well, I wanted to try to let her know what I found helpful that people didn't think to get because it's not "fun." Like baby tylenol, refill wipes, rectal thermometer etc. If she needs 2 of something then I'll get her 2 of something. But something tells me that maybe I should just STFU because I don't have twins.
I'm sorry if I asked a stupid question over here. I honestly wanted to help.
I think it is a good question. At my shower I got multiple packages of diapers, wipes and various other things. I think it would be a great idea to put together a package of these things - diaper cream, Mylicon, etc. -
You are right - most people choose cute clothes over things on the registry most times anyways. Bottles are the other thing if you know what kind she wants. I registered for Avent bottles and no one bought me one (they are not fun). Luckily I received some gift cards so I bought them myself but for twins you need a lot of bottles!
I think it is great that you are thinking practically - and this is the right place to ask. May have just been the way you worded it.
After 2 rounds of IVF & 2 rounds of FET, we were blessed with identical twin girls!
I think your intentions are good. I would welcome any suggestions from friends and family who mean well. I would be touched if anyone researched it like you have.
Posters here who BF rave about the EZ 2 Nurse Twins Breastfeeding Pillow. Its something most BFing MoMs use but its not available at stores where people typically register. You could use this as a spinoff into a care package for mom (if you know she wants to try BFing) - e.g. Lansinoh nipple cream, nursing pads, nursing tank top, etc.
Ditto.
I would just email her the link to this page and tell her that there is great info/support on here - she can ask us for help if she wants it... would work out much better than some random person with no twins telling her what she should be doing.
This. Im not a huge fan of unsolicited advice. When I registered, I asked for opinions from a few people but would have been annoyed if someone randomly emailed me with their input. It has nothing to do with having multiples or not having them.