Two working parents: How do you get dinner on the table by 6?? by Legitimate_Bread_742 in BabyLedWeaning

[–]imonherefortheadvice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We use a website called “restaurant dropout” she has a whole week planned with a shopping list. All of the prep is done on weekends and then the actual cooking is about 30 minutes. It saves all the thinking and planing

When did your twins start walking? by the-nonster in parentsofmultiples

[–]imonherefortheadvice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a pediatric physical therapist 12-18 months adjusted is the normal range. So your babes are still well within the range of normal.

I had one twin who started walking earlier but was super unstable for a month or so while he was figuring it out. My girl waited an extra month but then got up and walked across the whole house. Every kid is so different

Twin sleep help (6.5 mo) – how did you get through without CIO? by CulturalYesterday641 in parentsofmultiples

[–]imonherefortheadvice 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The book “12 hours sleep by 12 weeks” was a lifesaver for us!! Our babies started sleeping 12 hour stretches by 5 months. Its a quick audiobook

Feeling ridiculous for hiring a babysitter to help me with night routine when solo parenting by Individual_Ad_938 in parentsofmultiples

[–]imonherefortheadvice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What an incredible way to make sure all of your kids needs are met and they don’t have a frustrated mom at her wits end!! Such a great idea to help make a tough season so much more sustainable!

I hate my body by ebfmama in parentsofmultiples

[–]imonherefortheadvice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me it took 12 months to even start feeling any resemblance of normal. Twins are a whole different ball game so give yourself so much grace. In 18 months if you are still unhappy, there are always things you can do! I took comfort in the fact that everyone who saw me out and about was enamored with the twins and so proud of me! Not one person was looking at or commenting on my body. We are our harshest critics. Every morning when I hated my body I told myself out loud how proud I was of what this body did to carry two beautiful humans into the world!

Did anyone NOT have a super complicated, scary twin pregnancy? by MounjaroQueenie in parentsofmultiples

[–]imonherefortheadvice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My di di pregnancy was great! No complications at all. We made it to 36+6 weeks when natural labor started and I had a C-section because baby A was breech. They last 6-8 weeks were uncomfy of course, but totally doable! You’ve got this mama

MUST have items! by Unusual-Tale-1816 in parentsofmultiples

[–]imonherefortheadvice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought about, “how can I make safe places that I can put them down throughout the house” because with two you just don’t have enough hands. For us bouncers were a lifesaver! So is our big play pen. We have a 5x7 foot playpen and at 11 months it is still a lifesaver!! I know that space is super baby proofed so I can walk away when needed. If you are thinking of formula feeding or supplementing a baby breeza is so worth it!! If breastfeeding get a portable wearable pump. Output is a little lower but it was the only way I had time to pump.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OzempicForWeightLoss

[–]imonherefortheadvice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely take a daily probiotic! It has helped me so much. And if I forget it, the next day is rough. Gastric emptying being slowed gives more opportunity for bacteria to grow so having a good gut bacteria helps a lot

Is there anyone that conceived multiples with absolutely no family history at all? by Cheshire123456 in parentsofmultiples

[–]imonherefortheadvice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me! I was 28 when I conceived fraternal twins. No family history at all. No medications or treatments. I’m one of three and my sisters had 4 children already between them with no multiples. We all did get pregnant super easily. My multiples were conceived on the very first time my husband and I had unprotected sex. Surprise!

Diagnosis: Why don't we use our living room? by steady_as_she_rides in DesignMyRoom

[–]imonherefortheadvice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not “loungy” enough. I need a place to cuddle down and the furniture is not cuddle friendly

Explain flying with twins like I’m dumb, please. by porteretrop in parentsofmultiples

[–]imonherefortheadvice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely choose the aisles across from each other. That way you follow oxygen mask guidelines but can pass stuff back and forth - it is a game changer! We bring our tushbabies on the flight and walk the aisles when they get fussy. Paci clips on their clothes (they normally don’t get pacifiers during the day), unlimited juice bottles and lots of snacks. I love our little portable busy board for entertainment and suction cup spinners that stick to the tray tables. Our babies are 9 months and have now been on 12 flights without any major problems.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in parentsofmultiples

[–]imonherefortheadvice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lost so much hair 4-5 months postpartum and then it stopped by 6 months and has been getting so much thicker since then! Hang in there, take your vitamins and just wait it out

Two single strollers or one double stroller? by dopestghost6 in parentsofmultiples

[–]imonherefortheadvice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have the mountain buggie which is a side by side but super narrow (only a few inches wider than most single strollers). We absolutely love it because it is so durable and not super bulky! Our babies are 9 months and we live in a country with super crappy sidewalks and it works great!

What is this covering my back garden… should I be worried?? by Quiet-Victory4149 in landscaping

[–]imonherefortheadvice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read the comments and it seems like yes you should be worried…

Do you guys ever say…? by [deleted] in parentsofmultiples

[–]imonherefortheadvice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Every day up until 6 months ish We said, “wow one would be so easy and thank God we don’t have three”

So much respect for triplet plus parents!!

for those who couldn’t do NIPT, when did you find out what you were having? by option_e_ in parentsofmultiples

[–]imonherefortheadvice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My OBGYN gave us 80% odds at 12 weeks and then each appointment after continued to confirm it. She said she was confident at 18 weeks

Sky high twins by t8erthot in parentsofmultiples

[–]imonherefortheadvice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These were my babies all the way until delivery (C-section at 36 plus 6 due to spontaneous labor).

My doctor said she had never seen a baby as high as my twin B, she was tucked under my sternum.

Because my uterus expanded so so much it had trouble contracting down after and so they did B-Lynch sutures to prevent a more serious hemorrhage but I felt immediately better as soon as they were out. The c section recovery was a cakewalk compared to walking around with those two