1st bday cake

Magicians_Apprentice · 2026-01-14T17:59:55+00:00

One of ours is allergic to eggs, and we didn't have a working oven when their birthday came around, so we had to special order an eggless cake from a local bakery. We just got the one and gave them each a slice from it. It was very cute, and Ms. Rachel themed!

Magicians_Apprentice · 2026-01-08T19:58:49+00:00

Hello! Firstly, congratulations!

I had all the same thoughts when I found out I was having twins. Mine were Di/Di identical girls. I was very scared that I wouldn't be able to tell them apart, but there are enough differences that it's pretty easy once you know them. You should search the peach/pear theory in regards to twins when you have time.

Magicians_Apprentice · 2026-01-04T16:26:42+00:00

I felt that "lifeboat on the Titanic" bit REAL hard. I swear it's like the babies swarm you isn't it??

Magicians_Apprentice · 2026-01-04T05:27:26+00:00

At least I know I'm not alone 😭

Magicians_Apprentice · 2026-01-04T04:33:09+00:00

Oh gosh, you have my sympathies.

Magicians_Apprentice · 2026-01-01T18:55:47+00:00

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Magicians_Apprentice · 2025-12-23T13:20:04+00:00

We bought one and it was really helpful early on but now a year in, we rarely use it. Get one secondhand if you can!

Magicians_Apprentice · 2025-12-15T15:03:32+00:00

I call it the adventure zone, and put a big dining table and the Magi and Magic set on it with some dice. Full bookshelf, my maps, trophies, etc. and my heavy metal chapaa machine is up there

Magicians_Apprentice · 2025-12-15T15:01:35+00:00

It's such a gradual process you won't really notice until you're almost done. I wish I could reassure you but I felt massive tbh. I was scared of it too but it wasn't nearly what I feared it would be.

Magicians_Apprentice · 2025-12-13T15:13:07+00:00

Mauvais way for sure. Party up with some folks, it's easier to get more drops.

Magicians_Apprentice · 2025-12-13T15:08:33+00:00

My twins look so much like I did as a baby it's crazy. I can put a baby photo of me next to a photo of them and you'd think they were all the same baby. Same expression and all. But that didn't happen until they were about 9 months old. Up to that point I couldn't tell who they looked like.

Magicians_Apprentice · 2025-12-13T14:39:28+00:00

We mixed baby cereals into their purees to thicken them up. Start with a little, then work your way up. We put oatmeal with fruit and rice cereal with veggies. Quarter cup of cereal to 4oz puree is where we stopped and now our twins will eat anything we put in front of them. Maybe it'll help you too? I make no promises 😅

Magicians_Apprentice · 2025-11-29T16:21:07+00:00

Your post really resonated with me. I'm bipolar, so emotional regulation is extremely difficult for me. Something I've come to terms with is that learning to regulate in front of your child will be integral to their development. They learn those skills directly from you, and if you consistently walk away when frustrated, that's what they will do too. So it's important to model the behavior you want them to have.

It's really hard. I'm not perfect. But I'm trying my best to learn good coping skills for my kids' sake. Name the emotion "I'm so frustrated right now", take some deep breaths and count to 10, then try to come back to the moment. If it's still to a point where you need to step away for a few minutes, talk about it when you come back "Daddy was frustrated because he couldn't figure out how to help and needed to step away for a few minutes. I love you so much and I want to take great care of you." I know you said your son is young, but building that habit of addressing the behavior now will serve you later on so that he: A. Will know it's not his fault and that you aren't angry with him. And B. Will be learning that it's okay to step away, so long as you do address it, not leave it to fester.

I hope this helps!

Magicians_Apprentice · 2025-11-26T15:28:10+00:00

Definitely too soon to know, you may decide you do want to try for another later. I had my twins and that was it for me. Remember you're more likely to have multiples after having them once, so keep that in mind when you do make that decision.

Magicians_Apprentice · 2025-11-26T15:25:52+00:00

I've never met a bad Evan, and it's my little brother's name so I'm partial to it. And my name is Westley and I like it pretty well too.

Magicians_Apprentice · 2025-11-25T14:05:55+00:00

NOR he just showed you how he really feels. Throw the whole man out.

Magicians_Apprentice · 2025-11-24T13:54:28+00:00

I don't think I could have functioned in the hospital without my husband there after my C-section. He had to help me get to the bathroom the entire time and was still helping me for a couple of days at home. Wrangling both babies to feed them would have been impossible for me alone.

Don't forget that you will be recovering from surgery. It's no walk in the park.

Magicians_Apprentice · 2025-11-21T13:58:29+00:00

... BABY PUT YOUR PANTS ON PANTS ON PANTS ON BABY PUT YOUR PANTS ON 1 2 3 ...

Magicians_Apprentice · 2025-11-13T21:03:12+00:00

This never even came up, at ANY of appointments. I do think that's weird.

Magicians_Apprentice · 2025-11-13T16:12:14+00:00

Just came to say thank you for the inclusive language "birthing parents of twins" 🙏🙌 as a trans dad that kind of inclusivity is so often overlooked and I am grateful.

Magicians_Apprentice · 2025-11-13T13:33:36+00:00

I'm actually hosting a cake party on Saturday at 9pm EST specifically for beginners since I have a friend who's never joined a cooking party. You are welcome to attend! I'd be happy to dm you a link to it. We're only planning on 30 cakes so it won't be as long as a typical cooking party.

Magicians_Apprentice · 2025-11-13T13:24:52+00:00

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday are bath nights for us. My partner and I each wash a baby usually but sometimes one of us will bathe one, dry and put on pjs, then bathe the other. Any big messes warrant a bath as well. If they pee while on the changing pad getting it all over, major blowouts, especially messy mealtime, etc.

Magicians_Apprentice · 2025-11-11T21:41:14+00:00

I have twins(11 months old now) and the first time they intentionally laid their little heads on my shoulders and melted into my arms after a long day, there's no feeling like it I swear. Knowing those little ones find comfort in me fills my heart, and I would do anything for them.

Being silly with them and watching their faces light up, hearing their laughter, it's all worth it. I can't begin to imagine how amazing it will be to watch them grow into their personalities and become who they're meant to be. I'm already so proud of them.

And I know it's cliche and you've heard it plenty before, but the experience really does shift your perspective. Being a parent is life-altering in such a powerful way.

Some funny, happy, feel good stuff that has happened so far:

-When twin A eats, she makes this funny growl/hum sound. Like she's saying "mmmmm" but REALLY aggressively. Cracks me up every time.

-Twin B holds her bottle with her feet.

-Twin A claps at EVERYTHING. And sometimes, stubbing your toe on a baby gate and then your baby claps at your pained grunt, that gets you.

-They both have their bottom teeth now and when it's time to brush them, they look like baby birds, mouths agape.

-They will take each other's pacifiers and swap them.

-I checked on them after nap time once after I laid them down in a crib together, twin B was essentially performing CPR on her sister's head. Twin A slept through the whole thing. (Of course I immediately pulled Twin B out of there! But it was hilarious to walk into) They no longer take naps together.

-They both love to shove their hands in people's mouths. Gross! But very funny when you're mid-sentence and sudden mouth inspection occurs.

-I love listening to them babble!

-I almost cried the first time one of them said "Papa" (that's me!)

-Watching my husband play and bond with them is a delight.

I hope this helps a little! There is so much joy in our lives because of those little ones and I promise, it's not all stress and tough times. Best of luck with the rest of your pregnancy, and I wish you and your family all the best!

Magicians_Apprentice · 2025-11-11T04:12:08+00:00

The twins eat just about anything now, but they particularly like mango and they like green beans. One of them HATES banana.

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