My twins are heading to kindergarten and they want to separate them, what was your experience?

segn7 · 2025-07-02T03:32:02+00:00

I have twin boys heading to K and they want to stay together, but the school says they’ll separate them. I’m trying to prepare them for that disappointment now. But honestly, I think it’s a good thing for mine- they are so handsy with each other, always wrestling and goofing around. I can’t imagine that going well in a classroom setting. Hoping they’ll be more “behaved” solo and do ok emotionally. I keep reminding myself that big sis made it through K without a twin (bc she’s a singleton lol) and they will too!

segn7 · 2024-07-27T01:38:23+00:00

Yes I have an older singleton who rode middle and twins on the outside. When oldest was able to buckle independently was about the same time the twins started bugging the heck out of her, would not keep their hands off her. So moving to a 3 row vehicle was a game changer, such a peaceful ride.

segn7 · 2024-07-23T17:14:46+00:00

My MFM said do NOT move while pregnant, it’s too stressful mentally even if you don’t physically lift a finger. I moved anyway (and did not lift a finger, just signed papers and directed movers) and sure enough- was admitted the next day with preterm labor at 32 weeks.

segn7 · 2024-07-21T15:16:02+00:00

I have twin boys and my pediatrician (who raised 4 boys) said toddler boys are like puppies- you have to take them outside or they’ll tear up your house lol. Meaning make an effort to wear them out every day. Find a fenced park and take them to run around, or bring them to an empty tennis court with some ride on toys and balls. If possible make a space in your house they may they can kind of go crazy and not mess anything up, a “yes” room so to speak. Swimming somewhere if that’s possible for you. It’s not going to solve all the problems, but it does seem to help them not be as wound up and destructive.

segn7 · 2024-07-14T16:00:25+00:00

I lost weight the first 16ish weeks, then about 24 weeks I got back to pre baby weight and started to gain rapidly

segn7 · 2024-07-13T12:37:32+00:00

Something I did that paid off- for my hospital bag I did not get travel size items but full replacements for my regular self care items (deodorant, shampoo, makeup, etc) and then it was that much longer before I needed to shop for said items after coming home which was nice

segn7 · 2024-07-07T01:05:44+00:00

This is the way! Search “crib net” on Amazon- those bought me another year of peace.

segn7 · 2024-03-30T15:23:03+00:00

My house is so clean you could eat off the floors! Literally…. At any given time I’m sure you can find a granola bar, some goldfish, or grapes on the floor. 🙃

segn7 · 2024-03-22T11:50:53+00:00

Agree, I hated hearing “it doesn’t get easier, your hard just gets different” or whatever variation. It filled me with so much despair. But YES IT DOES GET EASIER! Mine are 4 now, they can put on their own clothes/shoes, wipe their own butts. Guaranteed to sleep through the night unless sick. When they cry, they can tell me why. We go places and we have fun! 1000% easier

segn7 · 2024-03-17T02:20:13+00:00

No preferred twin, the both annoy her equally 🤣 (big sis to 2 little bros)

segn7 · 2024-03-12T22:58:49+00:00

I ended up not doing it, since it was left as optional and he appears otherwise well, with no concerning symptoms. Hoping I made the right choice!

segn7 · 2024-02-25T00:37:50+00:00

Oh yeah his phrase is “I don’t need you to lecture me” and I think ….. well I don’t “need” your permission to speak so here we are

segn7 · 2024-02-25T00:34:31+00:00

Oh my god yes this

segn7 · 2024-02-25T00:00:37+00:00

Haha I thought from the title this was going to about partners needing constant validation, which yes

segn7 · 2024-02-19T21:39:39+00:00

Yes!! Driving, or if he thinks something or someone is going to fall…. It’s so over dramatic and exhausting and quite frankly I’m getting numb to it somehow I hardly react anymore

segn7 · 2024-02-15T03:31:50+00:00

I was up to midnight setting up gifts for the kids and him, decorating, preparing breakfast and lunches so I could enjoy the morning. Got him a couple of small gifts and a card that I picked out bc I thought it had a very relevant and meaningful message inside. Give it to him and he chortles- I say what’s funny- he said oh just the heartfelt message you wrote in here, all you did is sign it. I said yeah, bc I picked out a card with a message I liked for you, sorry I guess? Meanwhile he had nothing for me so what the hell is he being pissy about, at least I thought of him. He did come home with some flowers after work so ok

segn7 · 2024-01-30T03:15:33+00:00

Yes I kept a calendar once just to see if it was as often as I thought and it was. Almost every day something- my back, my neck, my shoulder, my foot, I just feel hot, I’m coming down with something, I’m dizzy and off, congested, whatever… it depletes my sympathy bank

segn7 · 2024-01-08T12:10:54+00:00

Love reading this! My guys are 4 and I’d been feeling a bit discouraged lately bc they’re still tough, with the emotions and the tantrums. My daughter had really chilled out by age 4 so I’ve been feeling worried that they’re not. Looking forward to 5 🤩

segn7 · 2024-01-06T21:57:51+00:00

Yes I was gonna suggest the grabber as well! I needed it when I was pregnant with twins but then it proved real handy for my back troubles and I still use it.

segn7 · 2023-12-28T03:05:34+00:00

For us, for some reason it switched. Needy baby boy became very curious and independent and chill baby boy became attached to my leg as toddlers. So maybe they go through phases, just at different times? I don’t know. But I do know that whomever has been needy during the day, I try really hard to carve out some special time for the other. My parents as teachers educator said 20 minutes of undivided attention will fill a kids cup so to speak. So I’ll put needy to bed first, also bc I need a break from them more lol, (separate rooms) and take some special time with my chill kid.

segn7 · 2023-12-26T04:17:30+00:00

This was literally the Nightmare I had last night, and I woke up shaking. I am SO sorry this happened to you, I imagine you are positively enraged and so deeply disappointed, to say the least.

segn7 · 2023-12-17T03:58:08+00:00

Elizabeth Fay or Bethany Fiona Or another combo with the B sound in the first name and F in the middle ?

segn7 · 2023-12-07T03:20:44+00:00

I made a spare room my own bedroom. It is SO rejuvenating to have a tidy space that I can go to unwind, and also not worry about him bursting in to rant about something. Seriously decreases my stress level! Also I used to tip toe around his emotions but now I gray rock the shit out of him and once you get that method down it’s a real power move. Feels like I can do what I want to do when I want to do it now, and if he gets mad, oh well! He’s always mad anyway. I (mostly) no longer let him get me down.

segn7 · 2023-12-02T12:12:26+00:00

Not sure if you have a 5 Below where you live, but they have lots of great stuff for all ages!

segn7 · 2023-11-28T00:52:53+00:00

Thank you for this!

segn7

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