If u have twins + singleton(s)

MADforever2009 · May 2011

1. What's your order? Twins, singleton OR singleton twins? OR other. 2. What do you think the pros and cons are for your particular order? IYO... What do you think would be the ideal order? Just a for fun question.... Sorry about formatting, on phone.

kaiteedidit · May 2011

I have singleton then twins.

I like that DD, is such a good helper with the twins. She really enjoys them and helps me entertain them when I can't keep them both happy by myself. Sometimes, I think it would be nice if she had an older playmate though, that could help occupy her.

Really, I think either order would have the same amount of pros/cons.

UsedToBeGoldie · May 2011

i think everyone always thinks what they have is best... for them at least.

We loved having our singleton first --- because we really got to enjoy his baby stage - much more than most twin moms I know who had them first b/c they were just in a fog the whole time.... we remember everything from Griffin's early months b/c it was much easier with just one.

And then having the twins next = we knew what we were doing - so it really wasn't that hard for us.... i mean, sure, twins are always hard, but we never felt like it was super difficult to have twins - b/c we knew what to expect and how to deal with it since we had a child already.

Griffin is also a good help - now that he's 4 he really can help a lot.

But so many twin first moms I know say that they didn't know any different and so it was easier.... but for us- singletong first was helpful. We also never were that clueless as parents- both of us had tons of baby experience, so maybe that helped, too

ProwdMommy · May 2011

singleton then twins. I think there are pros to both situations. I would think that if you have twins first and then a singleton you would think that the singleton is much easier. But having the singleton first does somewhat prepare you for the twins and you also have a "helper".

MamaCrystal · May 2011

1) Two singletons, then twins

2) Pro - 2 big brothers to protect their little sisters : D

3) I'm glad that our boys are close in age because they also have a great bond like the girls do. Haven't really thought about any other order! ; )

jesidz · May 2011

1) Single boy, single gal, boy/girl twins on the way

2) I have no idea yet! But our first was a super hard baby and DH deployed when he was 10 days for the 1st year of his life so we have a great amount of perspective which helped with our 2nd.

I am happy with our order and the sexes of our kids. If the twins were coming 1st or 2nd I don't think we would have ultimately ended up with four.

mlgd · May 2011

We have a singleton and then twins. I'm probably echoing what the others have said, but I think there are pros/cons to both situations. With the singleton first, you learn the ropes with one baby and basically know what you're doing when you have the twins. But with twins first, the singleton probably seems really easy.

I will say that the phase we're in right now - with toddler twins and a 3.5 yr old - is kicking my butt. I imagine that having 3.5 yr old twins and a toddler might be easier, but that's pure speculation.

browneyedgrl4282 · May 2011

Twins then singleton! It was really no big change for me adding the third since I already was out numbered all the time since DH works 60 plus hours a week. We still are considering having more!

SarahD30 · May 2011

Singleton then twins. I was young when I had DD and can't really remember much. I feel like I am enjoying this much more.

mommyof4boys · May 2011

I have a singleton, twins, and a singleton. They are 13, 5 and 3 now. I love that the older boys have things in common that they can do, i.e. sports and video games to name a few. The younger boys also have things they like to do together. I really enjoy having them like I do, our older was able to help with the twins and our twins now can help with the youngest. Also, our 3 younger got out of the diaper phase all close together.

MrsCali_Bride · May 2011

ProwdMommy:
singleton then twins. I think there are pros to both situations. I would think that if you have twins first and then a singleton you would think that the singleton is much easier. But having the singleton first does somewhat prepare you for the twins and you also have a "helper".

This exactly.

jboricua · May 2011

MamaCrystal:
1) Two singletons, then twins

2) Pro - 2 big brothers to protect their little sisters : D

3) I'm glad that our boys are close in age because they also have a great bond like the girls do. Haven't really thought about any other order! ; )

exactly this... but I have 2 older daughters who are 14 months apart and get along great and are old enough to enjoy and help with the twin babies

CrazeyJaneyR · May 2011

I think if I had twins first I probably wouldn't have a singleton.. lol.

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