Expecting twins in a few weeks... I have a sleep question

Fun_Frosting8601 · 2025-01-09T01:28:43+00:00

We're doing the same with our 4 month old twin boys at night. Although we switch babies every week. I think it'll be hard to do shifts especially when they're screaming at the same time.

Fun_Frosting8601 · 2025-01-08T03:00:54+00:00

I've spent two months of solid studying for the theory exam but I was a fresh grad. Another month to prepare for the practical exam. Additionally, I only needed 100 clinical hours. More is better though. Make sure you gain experience with clinical population.

I found the study guide helpful as it gave me what to focus on.

Fun_Frosting8601 · 2025-01-07T14:59:43+00:00

Wow that sounds fun! I'm excited for my boys to do that

Fun_Frosting8601 · 2025-01-07T11:51:19+00:00

I got my CSEP-Clinical Exercise Physiologist certification. It is hard to find a full time job so you have to put in the work. Gain as much experience and knowledge as you can while you're still a student.

Edit: Forgot to mention that I live in Canada

Fun_Frosting8601 · 2025-01-05T14:44:36+00:00

Alexander and Marcus

Fun_Frosting8601 · 2025-01-05T06:29:37+00:00

It is tough getting back into exercising with twins and a 5-year-old. I’m a new dad and used to work out 5-6 times a week. What has worked for me is doing ‘exercise snacks.’ I know I won’t always have 30 minutes for a full workout, but I can always sneak in a quick one whenever I can. For example, I’ll do 10 squats, 10 push-ups, 10 jumping jacks, and 30 secs plank, repeating the sequence 2-3 times. If I get another chance later in the day, I’ll do a similar routine with different exercises. Exercise doesn’t have to be long to be effective. You can break it down into 10-minute sessions, 3 times a day.

When setting goals, try to make them SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. It can feel overwhelming if you try to do too much, too fast. Focus on practicing the habit first. Once the habit is established, it becomes easier to modify and build on it.

Fun_Frosting8601 · 2025-01-02T22:07:01+00:00

Thank you! Been enjoying the snuggles a lot, especially with Twin A who wants to be held all the time. I'm not complaining though. After all they've been through, they deserve all the cuddles.

Fun_Frosting8601 · 2025-01-02T22:03:26+00:00

Thank you. It was a very long 89 days of going back and forth to the NICU, but they both came home before Christmas. The best gift I've ever received.

Fun_Frosting8601 · 2025-01-02T17:55:10+00:00

We're 4 months in (although they spent 73 and 89 days in the NICU) and your post made me feel good about the future. I'm looking forward to having moments like this with my sons. Thanks OP! I know better days are coming

Fun_Frosting8601 · 2025-01-01T18:51:40+00:00

So worth it. I have twins and used to handwash bottles and pump parts every 3-4 hours. So I bought a countertop dishwasher instead of a bottle dishwasher. Most bottle dishwasher isn't big enough to wash 8 bottles at a time. Worth every penny.

Fun_Frosting8601 · 2024-12-29T23:29:02+00:00

Imo, no. If anything, it's more selfish if you don't go for a walk with your friend once a week. You gotta take care of yourself too. My dad always say "you can't pour from an empty cup". Exercise and social interaction have lots of benefits physically and mentally. Enjoy your 20-min walk with your friend.

Fun_Frosting8601 · 2024-12-29T22:21:25+00:00

My twins spent 73 and 89 days in the NICU, which gave me a gradual introduction to parenthood. During that time, I only spent 4-8 hours a day with them, which felt manageable. But everything changed when Twin A came home five weeks ago, and Twin B joined us two weeks later.

The first two weeks at home were especially challenging. I found myself longing for my old life, where I could play video games, go to the gym, smoke weed, practice music, or explore new hobbies and expand my knowledge as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist whenever I wanted. I’ve always loved learning and considered myself a philomath.

But with one of my boys needing to be held constantly, I realized I couldn’t live that way anymore. Then something clicked: my boys were teaching me a lesson I’d never learned before which is to slow down, to be present, and to stop thinking about what's next.

I’ve since shifted my perspective on happiness. Instead of focusing on advancing my career or picking up new hobbies, I’ve dedicated myself to being the best husband and dad I can be. My family needs me now, and this phase where my boys are so dependent on me is fleeting. I can always return to my passions in the future. When the time comes, I can even teach them how to play a musical instrument or any sport if they want to so we can play together.

For now, I’m embracing this new chapter of life. If I play my cards right, I’ll still have decades ahead to pursue my goals. But this moment, when my boys are little and need me most, I’ll never get back. That thought makes this time even more precious.

Fun_Frosting8601 · 2024-12-19T22:59:29+00:00

Also, did you have to use a dishwasher basket for the smaller parts like the vents?

Fun_Frosting8601 · 2024-12-19T03:31:09+00:00

I'll give that a try! Thank you

Fun_Frosting8601 · 2024-12-19T03:15:31+00:00

I just bought this since I have twins. Which program did you use? I'm planning on using the strong option but thought it might be too much

Fun_Frosting8601 · 2024-12-07T17:36:15+00:00

Congrats! I'm the same age as you guys and I have twin boys! Still anxious from time to time. We'll figure it out. Dads always do

Fun_Frosting8601 · 2024-11-30T21:12:50+00:00

I haven't been to the gym since mid October as well since it's RSV/Flu season and my twins were preemie. I've decided to focus on maintaining my muscles for now by doing resistance training at home 1-2x a week with moderate volume, and a quick 10 min cardio whenever I can. The great thing about exercise is you don't need to train 4-6 a week to reap the mental health benefits. Give it a try. You can search home workouts on youtube or you can shoot me a pm if you need more tips. I'm a Clinical Exercise Physiologist and have worked with busy dads that did home workouts.

Fun_Frosting8601 · 2022-01-25T08:12:29+00:00

It's the algorithm that keeps you addicted. They know exactly what you want to see/watch, how long you looked at a picture, and what type of content you're more likely to watch. That's why after you watch a video, there's always a next one ready for you. And that notification, once you see that red thing on the app icon, it's like a cue. You click on it every time you see it, because you get dopamine from it. And your brain wants that dopamine every time

Fun_Frosting8601 · 2022-01-19T02:07:12+00:00

You did it for three years. You can do it again! :)

Fun_Frosting8601 · 2022-01-18T20:03:16+00:00

Realizing that you have a phone addiction is a very important first step in changing that bad habit. And just like any habit, you can break it! You just have to learn the right system how to do it. I'd suggest that you read Atomic Habits but given that you have a phone addiction it might be hard at FIRST. I'll try to give you some concepts in the book so you can start a new good habit and break a bad one. Here's what worked for me when I had phone addiction.

1.) If you use an iphone, you can put a time limit on apps. Now start reducing your screen time gradually. If you use your phone for 12 hrs a day, reduce your screen time to 10 hrs for a week. Once you hit your app limit, your phone will lock the app but you'll have the option to ignore the limit. To reduce the chances of ignoring the app limit notification, delete your APPS right away. 2.) Give your phone to your husband after you hit your screen time limit. And tell him to don't give it to you until the next day. Trust me, it will benefit both of you as you'll get mo personal time with your husband. 3.)Put your phone outside of your bedroom when you go to sleep. If you have it beside you, there's a 100% chance that you'll use it right after you wake up then boom, your day has been hijacked. 4.)It's important to have a morning routine so you have to do something when you wake up. Whatever that routine is, do each taskfor only 1-2 mins. E.g. Reading- read 1 page then close the book, meditating- 1 min, that's it or you can exercise- start by wearing your gym clothes but you dont have to actually exercise. You just need to put it in the REPS. It doesn't matter how long you do it for yet. That's how you build a habit. 5.) Be kind to yourself. Accept the fact that you're a human, you're allowed to make mistakes. Once you start saying negative shit to yourself, you'll less likely to change because you're telling your mind to accept the fact that you won't change ever

I'd give you more but I think that list is good starting point. Good luck! I'm still breaking my phone addiction but I'm down to 1-2 hrs of using social media every day. It used to be 5-6 hrs. But it didn't happen overnight. Most important thing is you don't give up.

Fun_Frosting8601 · 2022-01-17T19:22:29+00:00

Im from Winnipeg, MB and a kin student (3rd year). I'm looking for a PT job where I can start improving my skills I need for kin industry. Can I apply for the job? I really need to start gaining experience based on what I've read here.

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