Boy Mom Tribe

So you're having twins. There is so much to think about and, well, as a twin Mom myself, I have realized that there was so much that I wish I had when my twins came along. Today I will focus on the NURSERY. Here are some things I didn't think about and wish I had.  1. If you co-sleep, it will be SO different with twins and your hubby may need to sleep for work the next day. I WISH I had put a bed for ME in the twins' room in case it was a long night along with these little bassinets to keep them safe but close.  Another thing I wished I had was a nursing chair that was a little wider and without wooden handles to bump their heads on. The truth is, nursing twins takes a lot more work to set them up. Something like this would have been a DREAM!   This nursing pillow is something I DID have and I was forever thankful for it.    Other things to think about are that you will need a light for nighttime diaper changes that will not wake both up if one doesn't need ...

For a long time, I used cloth diapers. But, I struggled with feeling in over my head. Especially with twins. So, the thought of extra loads of laundry was just a tad overwhelming. However, I recently started considering it for a few reasons. First, because I don't know if I will be able to get my hands on any disposable diapers, so, I may HAVE to use cloth. Second, it really DOES save money!  I found large lots of covers for between $15 and $100 used! It costs about $60 a month to diaper twins. And, that's WITH finding coupons and working to find the best price! This is one Lot of diapers that's a great find! All you need to get started! Here are a few of my observations over the years: 1. I prefer the  BumGenius Flip Diaper covers because you can use pretty much any insert without the hassle of stuffing a pocket diaper . That's just annoying. Plus, you don't need as many covers because you can use one a few times if it's not soiled. Unlike a pocket or All...

It’s been a whirlwind of a couple of days! Baby A and Baby B BOTH arrived at 8:53 pm on October 25, 2018 We had to do a c-section, but all went very smoothly. Baby Awas 20 inches long, and 6lbs 4 ounces. Baby B was 19 inches and 5lbs 9 ounces. Current prayer requests: 1. Babies are struggling to keep their glucose up. If this continues, they will need IV glucose in the NICU. The staff is doing all they can to help us Lee the babies with Mommy. We are currently supplementing my supply with donor breast milk. 2. I have slept about 2-3 hours since waking up on Thursday the 25th. I need rest so I can avoid infection and keep up a milk supply.  3. Praise God that the boys were able to be with us in the first place. It’s really typical for them to need 12 hours in the NICU for breathing at the age they were born. I assure you, they each have a very healthy set of lungs!

I love this little quote. I have said this all too many times. But how do you describe Motherhood to a new Mom? How do you tell her how beautiful and amazing it is, but also not sugar coat it? I'm going to give it my best shot friends! Here goes! 1. Your husband does not instinctively know how much help you need. You have to ask (not just "I need help." But, "I need you to take the kids for one hour a day so I can regain my sanity." Or, "Can you do the dishes after dinner today?" or, "Can you help pick up?" Right after baby is born, you need to ASK for this, "Can you take care of dinner and laundry and keep the house clean every day for a week or two?") He really just doesn't know. And, that's ok. Just ask. He probably feels clueless (and maybe a little pushed aside). 2. You will not sleep much at all and it will surprise you how much that affects your mood. So don't feel guilty for taking naps. If the house is a mes...