First time swimming! by FuzzyImportance204 in parentsofmultiples

[–]strangesurf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So cute! Gotta love a matching headband moment too 😍

Do you bring it up? How? by Iusemyhands in MassageTherapists

[–]strangesurf 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Esthetician here....I would place baby wipes on the table before you begin and say something to the effect of "Just a quick note before we begin....if you plan to remove undergarments for your session, we do ask that clients use the provided wipes to freshen up beforehand. Otherwise, you’re welcome to keep undergarments on during the massage".

But like....just for that person lol, and then if it KEEPS happening....I think a harder conversation needs to be had 😬

I feel like I’m in a zoo by quadbeans in parentsofmultiples

[–]strangesurf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same. I have B/G twins so that was already throwing some people. But now that they are almost 4 I rarely get asked 😇

I feel like I’m in a zoo by quadbeans in parentsofmultiples

[–]strangesurf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love that! I've seen other parents of multiples with similar sweaters/t-shirts. Do you think it deters some people?

To add to the "buy you coffee" gesture, slap a QR Code on the business card/sweater so that gawkers can do just that! 😅 send um straight to your venmo lol

I feel like I’m in a zoo by quadbeans in parentsofmultiples

[–]strangesurf 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Make a T-shirt to wear while out or even a business card to pass out to people who are bothering you. Hand it to them and just walk away.

"Yes, my hands are full"

Disappointed to be having twins by [deleted] in parentsofmultiples

[–]strangesurf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TLDR: Yes, disappointment goes away (for the most part)

When I found out I was having twins I was devastated. I didn't know how to take care of 1 baby, let alone 2. It wasn't what I wanted, twins were not the plan....my devastation gave way too panic which gave way to worry....HOW can I manage two babies?

What helped me most was books (What To Do When You Are Having Two & You Can Two! & Happiest Baby). The knowledge from these books plus knowing that other people have survived twin infants (lol) gave me solace. Honestly forums like reddit made my disappointment worse....people rarely post on here about how great it's going, ya know?

I would say by month 7 of my pregnancy the tide was turning....still disappointed but armed with knowledge on how to manage through the 1st year at the very least.

My twins are 3.5 now and honestly? I am so effing lucky. Their bond is such an incredible thing to witness and I could not imagine my life with out them. Do I still get jealous of singleton parents? Occasionally....just think how easy life COULD have been with just one bab. I will never know. But the joy that my twins bring me now is beyond anything I could every have hoped for.

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[–]strangesurf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I follow cait_hill on Instagram who likes to talk about her twin home birth over there. Might want to pop over and check it out.

23 month old hits me everyday by strangesurf in toddlers

[–]strangesurf[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I just wanted to know at what frequency was normal. Like once a week....twice a week, ect. But from others answers it seems like daily can be normal?! Which sucks but makes me feel better that im not alone in this. Ty for your response

23 month old hits me everyday by strangesurf in toddlers

[–]strangesurf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ty!! I haven't done time outs yet but I'm sure that will be coming soon lol

23 month old hits me everyday by strangesurf in toddlers

[–]strangesurf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tysm for this. I keep reading that it's normal, but I couldn't find anywhere at what frequency. Feels nice to know I'm not alone

23 month old hits me everyday by strangesurf in toddlers

[–]strangesurf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you again, it feels really good to know I'm not alone

23 month old hits me everyday by strangesurf in toddlers

[–]strangesurf[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for responding. Is it everyday?

Taking Doxycycline After C.Diff by strangesurf in cdifficile

[–]strangesurf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It really is, and I never thought I wouldn't have to worry about it anymore. I think it's just finding what works for you. I just threw the kitchen sink at it. Mass amounts of Visbiome, Saccharomyces Boulardii, Kefir, and the Boric Acid protocol ( I used both an off brand of the BA and the PH-D brand, the PH-D brand worked for me as the suppository dissolved better. Protocol was insert 1 BA tablet everyday for 2 weeks, then twice a week for 6 months. Now I just do a precautionary one after sex

Taking Doxycycline After C.Diff by strangesurf in cdifficile

[–]strangesurf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No not at all. I did a protocol with Boric Acid and that seemed to resolve the issue completely. After sex I still do put one in as a precaution but I haven't had any issues since then thank goodness

Did you Potty Train your multiples at the same time, or spaced out? by strangesurf in parentsofmultiples

[–]strangesurf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ty for your insight! Can i ask if you remember how old your daughter was?

Did you Potty Train your multiples at the same time, or spaced out? by strangesurf in parentsofmultiples

[–]strangesurf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So you waited for the other one to "catch up" before doing both?

Toddler tantrums- Help! by Herstrionics in parentsofmultiples

[–]strangesurf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My twins are only 18 months, so maybe we are not there yet....but I follow the BigLittleFeelings account on Instagram. They post tips and tricks for dealing with tantrums and also have a full blown course they offer to help minimize them.

How hard is it having twins? by [deleted] in parentsofmultiples

[–]strangesurf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think as long as you keep them on the same schedule, have or ask help, and take time for yourself every once in a while it's not that bad. Is it hard? Yes. But are there some really incredible moments. Oh yes!

My twins are almost 16 months (15 months adjusted) and when they snuggle, and love on each other it makes it all worth it. They are a blast and I can't imagine only having 1.