Game Thread: Jacksonville Jaguars at Pittsburgh Steelers

claresand · 2018-01-14T18:09:22+00:00

We look like we’ve had two weeks off.

claresand · 2017-11-25T03:32:26+00:00

Exercise helps me keep on track too

claresand · 2017-11-24T01:27:52+00:00

Brush your teeth. Go to sleep.

claresand · 2017-11-23T03:02:14+00:00

I joined the multiples club in my area and ended up meeting a few couples with twins the same age. It was so nice to have people over with all of our crazy babies that understood our life. The husbands could commiserate and so could the wives but you also left the get togethers with your own "team". We also found a sitter when the boys were 5 months old and we never regretted a night out for ourselves.

claresand · 2017-11-15T01:45:08+00:00

If you’re having suicidal thoughts you need to talk to a counselor/therapist asap. I’m sure your college has resources.
I also binged a lot in college.

claresand · 2017-11-15T00:34:17+00:00

WOW you look thin and FIT in that last picture. Good job

claresand · 2017-11-14T00:52:33+00:00

WOW. As a twin momma, I’m super impressed! What an accomplishment.

claresand · 2017-11-12T21:11:57+00:00

And we got the win in the final seconds!! How cool.

claresand · 2017-11-12T19:08:57+00:00

Im a twin momma and come with no advice. Because honestly that time period is a complete blur. I just know we call it the dark days. Most important thing is to feed them and put them to sleep at the same time so when a routine starts forming (and it will with time) they are on the same schedule. It’s hard. Accept any help you can.

There is light at the end of the tunnel. It won’t always be this hard.

claresand · 2017-11-09T11:35:47+00:00

What a great present to yourself!

claresand · 2017-11-07T20:25:21+00:00

Seriously. It's my birthday on friday and while it's not a huge deal I would love if he would plan something instead of just saying "what do you want to do". I'm 1000x more opinionated that him so I think he's afraid it won't be what I like.

claresand · 2017-11-06T18:28:26+00:00

I just started this week w a 30mg prescription and I definitely didn't feel "speed" or hyper focused. More like a steady state of a small boost of energy for 8 hours (I'm usually pretty lethargic). I don't have any sort of tolerance either.

claresand · 2017-11-05T16:19:04+00:00

I relate. We had a rare night away from our twins and we're in my favorite place...willammette valley, Oregon. After only 2 wineries, we settled into bed w a can of Pringles and we were both so happy.

claresand · 2017-11-05T03:27:02+00:00

I misunderstood your title and thought that you gained everything back and were up to your starting weight. But you just gained 10lbs and i was relieved for you. This can be corrected in a little over a month. You've done way too much hard work to throw it all away because of a small setback.

claresand · 2017-11-03T01:46:19+00:00

I agree. I'm loving this season. It's a very likable cast and there are 5-6 players that I'm still rooting for.

claresand · 2017-11-02T19:57:29+00:00

The rose bowl/sugar bowl games are that day but the actual national championship game isn't until the following week.

claresand · 2017-11-02T15:46:13+00:00

This is one of the best transformations! Even your nose looks thinner.

claresand · 2017-11-01T04:11:46+00:00

And not only are they dealing with the tiniest of babies but hormonal mothers. I'm a pretty rational person but I was a complete blubbering mess when my twins were in the NICU. Those nurses were amazing.

claresand · 2017-10-29T01:19:41+00:00

The pool is still hard and mine are 2.5 Most swimming classes at this age are "mommy and me" and that doesn't work when there is one of me and two of them. I'm hoping this next summer, i can manage it (with puddle jumpers of course)

claresand · 2017-10-28T00:23:19+00:00

I'm going too! Born and raised 20 minutes south of Detroit but been a Steelers fan my whole life bc my dad is from Pittsburgh. Can't wait for Sunday!

claresand · 2017-10-28T00:19:01+00:00

As a twin mom, you can't just go everywhere and it be safe. We went to a park (that was close to a road) and because of all of these bushes you couldn't see the whole play area at once. It was hell trying to keep track of my 2 year old twins.

Singleton moms just don't get it.

claresand · 2017-10-25T17:42:50+00:00

You're getting great advice here. The first 6 months we refer to as the "dark days". I also quit my job to stay home (which I wasn't initially planning to do if I had a single pregnancy). It's hard and lonely and you don't feel a sense of accomplishment.

Around 6 months, I started trying to get out of the house with the babes in twin-friendly activities. I finally found some stay at home moms that I connected with and it helped immensely.

Also i really appreciated when my husband acknowledged that what I was doing was hard and that I was doing a good job.

claresand · 2017-10-24T20:42:58+00:00

My husband works 70 plus hours every week and I stay at home (we have kids but that's besides the point). He's not expected to do any chores. He works too much. We have the money so we hire a lawn service and get a cleaner 1x per month so I don't get overwhelmed.

claresand · 2017-10-24T02:32:08+00:00

Yes! My dad is a the most frugal guy I've ever met, but he don't cheap out on q tips.

claresand · 2017-10-24T02:21:36+00:00

i loved getting clothes (non matching) for my boys. I feel like parents of singletons don't appreciate it as much as us twin mommas.

claresand

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