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Hey all, I wanted to say hi and introduce myself. I've been following this board for the past few months and figured I would start posting.
I've got 2 babies on the way and my wife and I are really excited! She's due the end of March although it likely won't go that late. We've been married about 3.5 years and it took us a while to get pregnant, which is why I'm excited it's twins! We are moving out of our condo in the next few weeks and are looking for a house to rent this weekend.
Anyone have any good tips on twins?
I've got 2 babies on the way and my wife and I are really excited! She's due the end of March although it likely won't go that late. We've been married about 3.5 years and it took us a while to get pregnant, which is why I'm excited it's twins! We are moving out of our condo in the next few weeks and are looking for a house to rent this weekend.
Anyone have any good tips on twins?
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Oh, and welcome to the board officially.
Most people think it is cute to dress twins alike but I am not sure I would want to do that since I have a hard enough time with names.
Welcome to the board. Twins will be fun. Is the gender known?
I have seen twins being raised, and while it is challenging, with time managment and keeping a routine, you guys will be fine. Doesn't matter if it is one infant or five, the kids will be up every three hours to eat, and you will not get much sleep. If one or both are colicky, you will get even less sleep and start to hallucinate possibly.
And you will be uber paranoid about them!!
The main thing you and your wife (assumption) have to do is be a team, communicate ALWAYS, and follow the game plan you both agree on. The lack of sleep will mess with you both, so you really have to be aware of that if the two of you start to snap on each other. One of the most wicked fights my wife and I have ever had was in that first week of no sleep. After that, we knew staying focused on a gameplan was critical to us working together.
And have fun with it. Nothing is better than holding a little newborn. Nothing. I will never forget holding my son at two weeks, spending Saturday's with him watch Badger games. They grow up wayyyyyy too fast!
As for twins, may god have mercy on your soul.
That changed fast.
I always thought it would be cool to have 2 at a time and get it over with.
We have a 7 week old son we adopted at birth so I have no advice between now and when they arrive. I can tell you that communication is key to keeping a happy marriage when trying to juggle feeding, sleeping and daily life. Be as involved as possible and try to take as much of the load (including household chores) off your wife so she can be relaxed and happy. A happy wife equals a happy life.
Until then, sleep while you can!
Happy life = happy wife... This couldn't be more true.