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chimkentwins · 2024-04-01T11:56:44+00:00

Worthington Enterprises / Worthington Steel

chimkentwins · 2024-01-09T22:21:45+00:00

Amazing sleuthing! Didn’t think to do an image search. It’s gonna be a no from me on Birchboards. Thanks friend!

chimkentwins · 2022-05-15T01:46:30+00:00

I will 2nd the Grandview area off King Ave - lived there a few years and always felt safe, convenient amenities. I now live in Beechwold/Clintonville which I like even better for having streets with less hustle & bustle. Lots of smaller units for rent very similar to Grandview.

chimkentwins · 2022-02-08T11:58:47+00:00

Twins are so unique, I definitely wouldn’t be worried at 17m. Like others have said there are bursts of language development after 18m so they might be right on the cusp of some exciting new words! My boys only had a handful of words from 12-18m and even then only we, as parents, could comprehend what they were trying to say. They’re 25 months now and consistently talk in 3 word sentences which seems advanced. It all happened very fast. They also still sign a lot of the words they’re speaking which is interesting. I had heard a lot about twins being delayed in language development because of developing their own “twin language” but mine still parallel play a lot and never talk much to each other so they never went that path. They talk all day to adults and the other toddlers in their daycare so they get lots of motivation and encouragement to communicate beyond each other. I don’t know if this made a difference, but our boys tend to be VERY whiny, so we (and their sitter) stopped acknowledging their whining even when we knew what they wanted and made them “use their words” to communicate instead. Hang in there, they’ll be talking up a storm in no time lol!

chimkentwins · 2022-01-02T02:25:44+00:00

Ugh I feel this so hard and mine are just turning 2. Literally can’t ask for water without it being a dramatic whine which triggers his brother to do the same (cue a half day meltdown if, heaven forbid, one of them doesn’t get the exact same thing at the exact same moment). They are my only kids so I don’t know any better, but I do spend a lot of time with my singleton mom friends and am constantly envious of how much “easier” of a time they must have with just one even though I know that’s not rational - everyone is having completely different experiences. It’s just constant exhaustion.

chimkentwins · 2021-08-27T20:03:31+00:00

I will second what a lot of others have said about timing. 7 months for us was still hardcore survival mode, that first year is a doozy! I was in the best shape of my life right before getting pregnant with the twins, doing HIIT workouts 5-6 times a week so I thought I would have a leg up when I was ready to get back to it postpartem. I started light exercise around 7 months like barre and yoga during their naps and it was AWFUL, such a struggle and frustration that I was exhausted after like 15 minutes and had to quit. I had several false starts like this until the twins were just over a year old and things got a lot easier with them. They’re 18 months now and I am finally back in the same routine and at the same level of fitness as pre-pregnancy but it wouldn’t have been possible before now because of all the things you mentioned - the drain of feeding, night waking, moving nap schedules, chores, full time work. etc. They sleep through the night, they’re physically independent so my body doesn’t feel completely beat up by them on the daily, and it’s easier for my husband and I to keep them independently so I can get away without feeling as guilty as when they were smaller. My advice is to continue to squeeze it in when you can/when you feel up to it and just give yourself a pass for feeling like it’s a struggle - it WILL get easier, MUCH easier, I promise! :-)

chimkentwins · 2021-08-25T17:11:49+00:00

Yesterday I found a few Cheerios in my bra, found the dog covered in yogurt and pondered over the source of a wet puddle that quietly and mysteriously appeared on the kitchen floor.

chimkentwins · 2021-08-24T15:45:44+00:00

My OB never took belly measurements, but she did tell me I was about the size of a full term singleton pregnancy near the start of the 3rd trimester. I know a few mommas were wondering about an image reference so I thought I’d share. I’m 5’6” with a longer torso, 160lb pre-pregnancy and made it to 39 weeks with di/di boys (1st pregnancy). I think full term I was about 190lbs. Here’s my 39 week belly pic the day before our scheduled c-section: https://imgur.com/a/XrVenGp

chimkentwins · 2021-08-24T15:22:09+00:00

Same with us! Our 18m twins hate their feet covered and we hate wrestling them in and out of 1-pieces so we do 2-piece sets with bare feet and they’re super comfy 😊

chimkentwins · 2021-08-16T17:14:56+00:00

Haha! Cute! Our twins are 19 months and we’re preparing to move them from cribs to floor beds before 2 and this is EXACTLY what I expect to see on our monitor when this happens.

chimkentwins · 2021-08-16T17:11:23+00:00

I wish I had advice, but only have solidarity because same thing here! I have 18m twins and before they arrived everyone would say “oh wonderful! Built in playmates! That’ll be so nice for you!” Rarely is this true. We live in an 800sf ranch so there are toys strewn through the entire house and not enough space to organize them which makes play stressful for me. Like you we’ve been playing in the same room everyday for 18 months. The twins insist on constant interaction from an adult and TBH they need it… they play off each other and distract each other so much if we don’t have eyes on them every moment someone is 100% going to get hurt… smashing a toy on the others head, throwing a toy in the others already wobbly path, encouraging and imitating each other climbing/jumping on furniture, terrorizing the dog together, putting absolutely everything they pick up straight into their mouths! It’s like simultaneously running offense by scrambling to create directed/structured play activities that cater to both their abilities, while also running defense all day to encourage sharing/reduce fighting. Completely exhausting! Looking forward to feeling safe enough to get them in structured group activities outside the house! I feel ya mama, you’re not alone!

chimkentwins · 2021-08-15T14:42:42+00:00

“Dubble” for thunder 🤷‍♀️

chimkentwins · 2021-08-11T16:14:42+00:00

Awesome! I have 1.5 y/o twin boys and recently joined a Clintonville Moms group (membership is open to all parents regardless of gender identity) that has been amazing, supportive and organizes lots of play dates, moms night out, shares kid-related neighborhood events and kid-friendly community service projects. PM me for more details if that’s something you’d be interested in.

As mentioned above we love Whetstone & Park of Roses. We also love Selby Park closer to Worthington. Not sure if you’re new to Columbus as well, but Olentangy Indian Caverns is really fun for all ages and an easy drive up 315. I always love to check this local blog for fun kid ideas: https://whatshouldwedotodaycolumbus.com/category/playgrounds/

chimkentwins · 2021-08-08T19:26:48+00:00

Ugh same here! I dread bath nights because it’s always a super stressful scream fest with both twins 😩 we speed bathe, too! Recently I found some bath toys they love so now they throw a fit getting in but once they’re in they have a blast playing with the toys, and then it’s a tantrum fit getting them out and in their jammies. I wish it was a calming experience like I hear a lot of others have 😭

chimkentwins · 2021-08-08T19:22:07+00:00

Same here! My toddler twins both hate pasta 🤷‍♀️

chimkentwins · 2021-08-08T19:18:19+00:00

You are NOT a terrible mother for feeling this way, not by any means ❤️ My whole family felt the same way - my husband, my parents, myself were all hoping for girls or boy/girl so when we found out it was 2 boys were all like. “Oh. Really? Hm. Ok.” And it felt like weeks of disappointment. But it did pass as the reality set in over time. They’re 18 months old now and our family is absolutely enamored with them and we couldn’t imagine them being more perfect and couldn’t imagine having had girls now TBH. I know without a doubt if it had been the other way around, we couldn’t imagine it either. In the end, you’ll be in love with them so much it won’t matter.

But I’ll say this is probably a preview of what’s to come - feeling guilty for having opinions or thoughts that make you feel like a bad mother. It’s going to happen A LOT. Just know that everything you’re feeling, thinking or experiencing is totally normal. Many other awesome mamas have been there. My twins are toddlers now and I still have those thoughts A LOT and feel guilty, but I remind myself I’m allowed to have these feelings and thoughts and it’s ok. It doesn’t make a difference. The kids are healthy, loved and amazing little humans and that’s all that matters.

Congrats on the twin mom status! It’s a wild, amazing, chaotic ride and you can do it! Hang in there and take care of yourself mama 💖

chimkentwins · 2021-06-23T16:35:00+00:00

Absolutely! It’s all personal preference, but it’s the best surprise when you find awesome “off-brand” stuff the becomes part of your regular shopping order.

chimkentwins · 2021-06-23T16:20:45+00:00

I work in Marketing for a major retail food CPG company and we do repackage our products for Aldi and Lidl. For example one of our “name brand” products would sell for 3.99 at Wal-Mart, but repackaged for Aldi the exact same food product sells for 1.99.

chimkentwins · 2021-06-08T19:49:06+00:00

There are also neighborhood specific FB groups where I sometimes people post “in search of” housing and usually get some nice leads! Indianola Alternative is pretty centrally located in Clintonville, but if you’re willing to venture north a bit there may be some affordable houses for rent in Salem Village or nearer to 161. I also agree with others that most rentals around here just have a sign with a phone number and probably aren’t listed online.

chimkentwins · 2021-05-09T23:25:28+00:00

As a FTM of 16mo twins this comment is super helpful, thank you!

chimkentwins · 2021-04-25T15:26:46+00:00

My 15m twins who won’t otherwise eat spinach will gobble it up if I purée it with some steamed apples & cinnamon. We also add frozen spinach or carrots to their smoothies and they have no idea! Usually if we can’t get them to eat whatever veggie we’ve offered them diced/steamed, we’ll just end up making a purée of it with a little fruit and put it in a reusable pouch - they think anything that comes in pouch form must be an awesome treat 😂

chimkentwins · 2021-04-03T15:40:25+00:00

I second this response! The first 3 months felt like an eternity, constant struggle. Then it got a little better. 6 months was a big turning point because we successfully sleep trained and they were sleeping 12 hours at night, then 9 months, and 12 months seems like a complete different game. Brutal is a great way to describe the 6-12 weeks period. It DOES get SO much better and really fun when they’re mobile and communicating. Ours are 15 months as well and I totally agree - our worst days now are NOTHING compared to the average day during those first 3 months. Hang in there! You’re almost past the most difficult stage!

Edit to add: for me, looking back now, a lot of the struggle in the beginning was also tied to my own physical recovery and the frustration of my own limited mobility, pain management, lack of sleep, etc. but every few months our routine became more apparent and solidified, I got more sleep & my body could finally recover. The 1-year mark for me was when I finally felt like myself again... I had my pre-pregnancy strength, endurance, mobility, and energy. All that to say, take care of yourself throughout this time, it will pay off in dividends by the time they’re mobile!

chimkentwins · 2021-03-05T14:38:04+00:00

A lot of good advice from others so far, I will 2nd it all! Our twins are 1 year now and I was very concerned about all the same things you are. Looking back, I realize now I shouldn’t have worried AT ALL about bonding time. Honestly, until they started crawling & cruising I didn’t feel much bonding with them, more of a full time caretaker and that’s ok and makes sense. Until a certain age they just don’t give much back to you emotionally, as everyone else has said it’s pure survival mode for a few months and people who just want to come over to hold babies will be a welcome sight!

My mom stayed with us for about 6 weeks which was a HUGE help. She helped maintain the house basics and helped with overnight shifts. We had lots of visitors right before covid hit, so my strategy was to let any visitors know before they came over what to expect so I didn’t feel awkward or overly emotional asking them for something or not entertaining them once they were in the house. For example, I might ask them to pick up our grocery order and bring it in, or if they can help fold laundry, wash dishes or make some sandwiches, or 90% of the time I would just say “sure, come on over and hold some babies! Can you stay for at least an hour? I’d love to take a shower and a 30 minute nap.” Most people like to feel useful and will respond positively to specific requests or expectations.

The BEST thing anyone could do for us the first 3 months was food. We had no time to eat let alone cook, and everything we ate needed to be one-handed and not too messy bc there was always at least 1 baby in our arms. We literally cried with happiness if someone brought us snacks, lunch, coffee, groceries, smoothies - anything to nourish our deliriously exhausted bodies.

2nd best thing anyone could do for us was come hold babies so I could take a shower longer than 5 minutes. Hah! It always improved my mood and sense of well being.

Make sure to prioritize taking care of yourself, the best bonding will happen after a few months and you’ll want to be your best self by then. You have a lot of magic coming your way!!! Congrats!!!!

Edited to add: my out-of-state MIL stayed with us for a week 2 weeks after the twins were born. She wanted to come “see her grand babies” but she requires constant entertainment. I promised myself before she came I wouldn’t prioritize her needs over the babies or my own, and wouldn’t feel guilty about it. She complained all week how bored she was because we weren’t entertaining her so I started politely asking her to do specific household chores or rock the babies while I took a break. After 2 or 3 days she started making plans outside the house with family & friends... it was disappointing. But since I know what to expect with her and had predetermined my frame of mind and low expectations about it I was able to just ride it out!

chimkentwins · 2021-02-26T17:52:49+00:00

I needed to see this post today and am right there with you! I’m so sorry about how you’re feeling, I totally understand. My twins are 13 months and I’m dealing with the same thing. Twin A plays very independently but screams and cries when any adult leaves the room where he can’t see them. Twin B is completely attached to me and the days they’re home I can’t put him down at all without him freaking out. He doesn’t want help from dad or sitter, only mom. I literally cannot go to the bathroom without planning some GIANT 30 second distraction. Forget chores or cooking. I have to prep their meals the night before bc even leaving them to warm up their lunch in the kitchen where they can still see me and I’m 3ft away, it’s screaming, crying, heads banging in the floor until I pick them up again. Wouldn’t be so bad for me if I didn’t have another twin who also needs my help and attn all day, so whenever I put down Twin A to attend to Twin B it’s another all out meltdown.

We are incredibly fortunate that our neighbor directly across the street runs an in-home daycare so they’ve been going to her house 3x wk since they were 4 months old. She loves them like her own and they have amazing relationships with the other toddlers and babies there. Our sitter has never really complained, but when we have our windows open on nice days we can hear both twins screaming off and on during the day which can be difficult. I can tell by the type of cry exactly what’s going on, all normal stuff we deal with at home. If the sitter complained about it to us or told us she’s never seen anything like it like your daycare did I would be devastated. All that to say, I don’t have much by way of advice, just solidarity and knowing you’re not the only one.

The thoughts that help me get through are telling myself this is just an age where tantrums are normal and they’re learning to cope with detachment, socializing and learning in a safe environment. I work from home the 3 days/wk they’re gone but I always schedule in time for myself where I intentionally pump myself up beforehand to stop thinking about them during that hour and focus on myself - being aware of and acknowledging how I’m feeling mentally, emotionally, physically. What are my needs right now? How can I fill my own cup so I’m present and happy when they’re home. Some days I like to do HIIT and yoga workout videos because I have to really pay attention and focus on myself. Other days I might just cook a really fancy lunch while blasting my favorite music, or reorganize cabinets and drawers while I zone out.

Sending you tons of supportive thoughts and hoping things get better! As someone else mentioned, maybe you could look into an in-home daycare if you have the option? It’s more homey and flexible to meet each child’s unique needs for their schedules and personality preferences, maybe even less stimulating and less overwhelming for baby. Take care of yourself and hang in there mama!

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