The First Year with Twins: A to Z

Hi FY mommies! We are starting something new in FY today. Every M, W, and F, we will post a new thread with a different letter of the alphabet. In those threads, please post your favorite tips/advice, beginning with that letter, pertaining to the FY with twins! No repeats please, and be creative! You may post as many replies as you like in each thread.

We will be archiving these threads in the Parenting Twins Information section of the Twin Wiki!

This is the thread for the letter A. I will start...

A great way to learn about the first year with twins is to visit Twinstuff.com! :wavey:

Always keep a baby with reflux upright for 30 minutes after feedings!

 

Can I play?!

Adjust your thinking and your schedules as they grow and change.

Great Idea FY girls!!

 

Accept any help offered and don't be afraid to ask for it if you need it!

 

All babies are different so try not to compare your two

 

Accept that your life will never be the same again!

 

Allow for extra time when going somewhere with your twins – Always bring extra everything (wipes, bibs, diapers, etc.)

 

Always try to get some alone time with both yourself and DH

 

Always make time for your other children.. Its hard on them too..

 

Activity mats have wonderful colors and designs for babies to look at during tummy time .

 

Allow dads to help out, even if they don't do it "the right" way.

 

Arguing with your babies about bed/nap time, doesn't help. <_<

 

Always remember that your twins are individuals, too.

 

Aquariums are a great place to take your babies.

Amazon.com is a cheap place to buy diapers and baby toys.

 

Always keep your camera charged because cute things happen when you least expect it!

 

A notepad kept in a handy place can help keep track of milestones until you have a chance to put them in their baby books!!

 

Always make sure you have wipes around

 

Anytime you get an opportunity to sleep TAKE IT!!

 

Applesauce, bananas, rice, and toast(if they are eating it), are good for upset tummies!

 

Accept that there are days when no housework gets done, it's all about the babies. {cherish it because they grow up fast!}

 

Anything said between 11 pm and 5 am doesn't count.

 

[SIZE=10pt]Annoying questions are going to happen <_< Smile and keep moving ~ or come up with a snappy response AHEAD of time

April

BTW: Great idea ladies


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Applaud yourself for being a great mommy! Mom's of twins are supermoms!

 

Anxiety is a normal part of motherhood, it is doubled with twins, it is nothing to be ashamed of.

Aspiring to fulfill others standards will only lead to frustration.

Always be yourself and remember to have fun with your babies, it will make everything else easier.

Jen

 

A few hours to yourself will give you a whole new perspective!

 

A great golden rule to follow is learn to roll with the punches

 

Allow yourself to make mistakes as long as you learn from them you are that much wiser

 

Antibacterial wipes and antibacterial hand sanitizers are great in the car and in the diaper bag.

A thin layer of A&D ointment with every diaper change can really prevent a rash!



(I decided to go with practical tips for the first year, hope that's ok?!)

 

Aquaphor is fabulous stuff for dry skin issues, drool rash issues, diaper rash issues - clears everything right up for us!

 

Any clothes requiring drycleaning should be put away!!

 

A mom who tells you her breastfed baby has been sleeping through the night since they got home from the hospital is fibbing.

Accept help from others, and don't be afraid to ask for help.

Always take time for yourself each day doing something that rejuvenates you, you'll be a better mom for it.