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Newborns

Things I Didn’t Expect with Twins

There have been some aspects of raising twins that are par for the course and pretty similar to our experience in raising our singletons. However, there have been some surprising things about twins, as well. I have been surprised: By how many diapers we’d go through. It seems that they get used up as fast [...]

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How many diapers do you need for twins?

One of the big expenses with raising twins is diapers. From the day they are born until they master potty training and keeping their pants dry overnight, you’ll need to buy diapers. Twin Diaper Usage Newborns average about 10 diapers a day per baby. So your newborn twins will need about 10 diapers X 30 [...]

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What to Stock Up On Before the Twins Arrive

You know that you’ll need a lot of stuff to be ready for twins. Once your twins arrive, the last thing that you’ll want to do — or have time to do — is go to the store. The solution? Stock up on everything. “Everything” consists of two categories: stuff your twins will use daily [...]

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How To Get Free and Cheap Baby Formula For Your Twins

If you decide to formula-feed your baby twins instead of breastfeeding, the costs can add up quickly. Formula is not cheap and you’ll need to try different brands and “flavors” to see what works best with your babies. The good news is that you don’t have to buy every ounce of formula your babies drink. [...]

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What Your Wife Feels After a C-Section Twin Delivery

As my wife outlined in the previous post about what your wife may feel before and during a C-section with twins, the story continues now with what happens right after your twins are born. My wife continues in her own words (with my “Dad’s View” comments thrown in)… Sewing Mommy Back Up At this point [...]

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What Your Wife Feels Before and During a Twin C-Section

My wife has ended up having a C-section with all three of our deliveries (four kids). Twins are more likely than not to come via C-section so it is in your best interest to be ready. As a dad, you will experience a C-section from the outside. Nevertheless, you need to be there to support, [...]

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Why It Is OK for Your Twins to Cry

According to the Mayo Clinic: In any given day, the average newborn cries for two to three hours. When you first get your twins home, it will seem like they are crying all the time. Why? Because they are. When one is quiet, the other may very well be crying. So your perception is that [...]

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The Reality of Keeping a House Clean with Twins

Newsflash: Your house will be a mess with twins. I remember when our house was always orderly and I could walk freely through the house without stepping on a hard plastic toy. Those days were before twins. Before twins, your home may be a house of order and zen-like peace. As a dad of twins, [...]

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A Twin Dad’s Ideal Baby Shower: Think Food

Most baby showers produce cute clothes and maybe some diapers. And if you’re lucky, you’ll have a few people actually shop off your registry. While all of these things are necessary, let’s face it, they don’t directly help you, the twin dad. Think about your circles of friends. You may get offers for baby showers [...]

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The Secret to Doing Anything with Twins

You’ll probably hear incredulous comments from non-twin parents like, “How do you do it?” Well, as with anything in life, I find a way. That way contains the secret to doing anything with twins. The secret? One at a time. Need to change a poopy diaper on both twins? Change one at a time. Are [...]

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