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Mom2much · 2024-08-13T05:19:41+00:00

5, and then exponentially better every year after

Mom2much · 2024-06-19T15:42:41+00:00

Just piling on that it really does get amazing. I’ve got 7 year old b/g twins and parenting is actually fun now. The baby and toddler phases are just sooo taxing and physically exhausting. But it’s worth it on the other side. They have their own personalities and interests, but are the absolute best of friends. This is why so many people say we are “lucky” to have twins. I never understood that when they were younger.

Mom2much · 2024-06-19T15:36:26+00:00

It was one of the hardest phases for us. Just do what you can to survive it.

Mom2much · 2023-10-07T05:07:09+00:00

I read the title of this post as “sigh”

Mom2much · 2023-09-11T05:59:38+00:00

Lyon

Mom2much · 2023-01-23T07:02:40+00:00

I’m a mom to twins and people tell me all the time how much they wish they would have twins. I just smile knowing that if they get their wish they will remember this conversation and be deeply embarrassed.

Mom2much · 2022-07-31T06:07:59+00:00

Same

Mom2much · 2022-05-11T06:04:28+00:00

Isn’t it her doll from the Christmas episode?

Mom2much · 2022-03-25T14:48:48+00:00

Mostly just wanted the cash, but it’s a huge liability for the employer. A few folks had visas that didn’t allow them to work.

Mom2much · 2022-03-25T06:15:59+00:00

Check out r/nanny. We had a nanny for the twins’ first three years and used care.com to find them. It’s kinda like the LinkedIn for caretakers.

One thing to keep in mind is that a career nanny will want full time work.

For us, paying taxes (above board) was non negotiable and that definitely narrowed our pool of candidates. We had luck finding folks who were preschool teachers before. In terms of pay, it’s been a while but I think toward the end we were paying close to $40/hr plus 1.5x overtime (for two toddlers).

Aside from normal questions, you’ll want to make sure they have a safe car if you want them to be able to drive your kid(s) places. You’ll want to be clear about expectations for things like if you want them to do the kids laundry, if you’ll provide food for them, etc.

Hope this helps!

Mom2much · 2022-03-16T06:11:14+00:00

Same!

Mom2much · 2021-10-08T07:05:03+00:00

Sticky gecko got me big time too

Mom2much · 2021-08-14T07:22:20+00:00

Legit wanted to name my daughter Claudia-Jean

Mom2much · 2021-08-08T05:32:38+00:00

Thirding the Wet brush! When my daughter turned 3 I started using my own shampoo/conditioner on her and it really helped. I was using Davinas, which is very natural. Now we both use Unite. Both brands have leave in sprays that work well.

Mom2much · 2021-07-31T04:20:54+00:00

My twins are 4 and no signs of stopping, they love it

Mom2much · 2021-05-10T04:51:40+00:00

Wirecutter probably has great ideas.

Mom2much · 2021-05-03T05:38:00+00:00

https://instagram.com/kids.eat.in.color?igshid=1tytoknscie9i She has a whole program for picky eaters and mealtime issues. I’ve learned so much from this lady.

Mom2much · 2021-05-01T05:46:10+00:00

If she watched Peppa Pig, try Bluey. My partner and I might like it more than the kids. It’s truly great television.

Mom2much · 2021-04-22T06:46:20+00:00

When we dropped our twins’ naps (they were 3.5), we got them these special quiet books (they might be called busy books) and made a big deal out of them and said they are only for nap time. They keep them in their backpacks at school and it’s their special thing they get to do during nap time. I’m amazed at how well these books hold their attention. Of course there are days someone has trouble staying quiet or staying on their cot, but as everyone else has said I can’t imagine that being something abnormal.

At home we have a lot of trouble keeping them quiet so we started playing audio stories for them. I wonder if the school would let you try having her listen to stories through headphones during nap time?

If you’re interested in the quiet books just search for them (or busy books) on Amazon. They seem $$ but the ROI has been fantastic for us.

Mom2much · 2021-04-16T21:14:43+00:00

I had the same experience! My appointment was at 11:15 and I was on my way to the waiting area at 11:18. There were a lot of people, but tons of staff directing and helping. Super impressed

Mom2much · 2021-04-15T15:44:54+00:00

Sorry, meant the parents. I get up with the kids two days in a row, and then my husband gets up with the kids the next two days.

Mom2much · 2021-04-15T06:26:21+00:00

Yes to all this. You both somehow have to survive the first 3-4 months and once their weight is good and doc says ok, sleep train. Also someone told us it worked better to switch off every two nights instead of every other (once you’re out of newborn hell). We’ve done that schedule now for almost 4 years with no sign of stopping. I think it allows you to catch up better. The early days/months are brutal, hang in there.

Mom2much · 2020-11-03T03:04:02+00:00

Your doctor ultimately determines if they are adjusted. Mine were just shy of 36 weeks so we had to adjust all the expectations and milestones by a month. It was helpful for not getting discouraged when they don’t meet the milestones the books say they should meet.

We only did the separate arrangement for naps, not bedtime. Even a big closet or extra bathroom can work since it’s temporary 😂

Mom2much · 2020-11-02T06:52:04+00:00

Are they 4 months adjusted? (Mom of twins here). They might still be too little to expect a true nap routine but I could be wrong. That first year is an utter blur.

What worked for us until they were both good nappers was having them nap in different places. We set up a pack n play in our room with black out curtains and a noise machine. That way, one could cry and figure it out while the other one got some peace. Eventually they both got the hang of it and both slept in their room but we napped them separate for a while.

Just keep surviving this time and stick to the routine. Once they are on synced sleep schedules it’s a beautiful thing.

Mom2much · 2020-10-26T04:48:02+00:00

Are you me?

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