There is very little about navigating the world with twins that is convenient: When everyone wants a chance to snuggle their grand-nephew, it’s handy to have two. I have double the chance of getting a decent photo for product reviews. I can usually use “I just had twins” as an excuse for minor faux pas. […]
Should My Twins Share a Crib?
By Janelle Kent, Certified Sleep Consultant at Fais Dodo Sleep Solutions They shared a womb so why wouldn’t they share a crib? Choosing to have your twins share a crib may not actually be up to you. You may have dreams of sweet little heads nestled together while they sleep peacefully away; but your reality […]
Valco Baby Tri Mode X Duo Stroller Review: Room for two … or more!
I remember when I was pregnant with Miss Cub (my second and last child as far as I was concerned), and I debated whether we needed to upgrade to a double stroller. My son would be 3 when his sister arrived, so in the end I decided that our single stroller and a baby carrier […]
Life with Twins: Month 3
Great news folks: Life with twins has gotten easier each month so far, and month three was no exception. It ain’t no cakewalk, but the boys need fewer feeds, my pumping routine is solid, I’m getting slightly more sleep and, while still tiny, the Cub Twins are past that frighteningly fragile preemie/newborn stage. Month three […]
Singleton Envy
Lately I’ve been having a major case of singleton envy. Now, don’t get all judgy pants on me. I adore my boys. I am so grateful to have two healthy babies. Early in my pregnancy we had some tests that initially indicated that one of the boys might not be okay, and the thought of […]
Life With Twins: Month 2
Two months with two babies and two big kids. And I’m here to tell the tale! If you’re expecting twins and following along with our journey—nay if you’re expecting one baby and following along—the second month was easier than the first. Full disclosure: I am not a superhero mom. I have not done this alone. […]
Joovy Room2 Review: The Perfect Sleep Space for Twins
For my two singletons, I bought cribs. My firstborn spent a bit of time in a hand-me-down bassinet in our room, but mainly he was in my bed. All told, he slept perhaps a month in his crib in his own room until it became a place to store laundry and cats. For baby two, […]
6 Things This Breastfeeding Mama Has Learned About Bottle Feeding
I created this blog post as a paid ambassador with Philips Avent and PTPA. All opinions expressed are my own. You’d think being a third- and fourth-time mom I wouldn’t have much to learn. The basics of baby care, regardless of how many, ought to be pretty much the same, right? Well, the curveball of […]
When Time Equals Sanity: Baby Brezza Steri-Dry Steam Sterilizer Review
I’ve been told that having twins is a pretty logical business decision for a mommy blogger like myself. Naturally I did not plan it this way, but my third baby surprising us by being TWO babies has opened my eyes to a whole new parenting—and parenting gear—world that goes beyond just having double trouble. Being […]
Life With Twins: The First Month
Yes, you read that correctly. The Cub Twins are a month old! (Well, by the time this is written, edited and published, they’ll be even older than that!) Most of you delight in expressing your shock that my pregnancy went so fast and that the boys are basically ready to submit their college applications, but […]
6 Practical Tips for NICU Parents
I really had no idea what to expect when the Cub Twins were admitted to the NICU. Initially I was told their stay would be blissfully short—up to five days. I guess therein lies my first practical tip: don’t psych yourself up for a discharge date until you’re signing the final paperwork and loading baby […]
My Twin Birth Story
If you’ve been following along on Facebook and Instagram, you’ll know that the Cub Twins made their appearance in the early morning hours of March 14th. They were born at a gestational age of 36 weeks and 3 days. As I write, they are being cared for by the amazing NICU staff at our local […]
35 Weeks Pregnant and a False Alarm
Last Friday, at 34 weeks and 5 days pregnant, I had a false alarm. After spending the whole day cramping, I called my midwife, and we decided it would be wise to go into the hospital to get assessed. I’m under shared care by a midwife and an OB, and it happened that my midwife […]
Gearing Up for Twins {updated}
This post contains affiliate links. Some of the products featured in this post have been received at no cost in exchange for my honest review. All opinions remain my own. This post was written in preparation for my twins’ arrival! Now that I’m more than a month into twin parenthood, I have added a bit […]
32 Weeks Pregnant – Close, Yet So Far
I want these babies out! Everything is exhausting. Stairs are my nemesis. Getting the kids into and out of the car is my least favourite activity, and I avoid it at all costs. The good news is that we finally have our minivan! My dream of owning a Honda Odyssey has come true, my friends. […]