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Sleeping

Sleep Deprivation is Torture

One of the most trying aspects of having newborn twins is sleep deprivation.
Sleep deprivation is torture.
Think about those old war or spy movies where the hero is literally tortured by being forced to stay awake. Just when the hero falls asleep, the bad guys wake him up.
You, my friend, are the hero.
Unfortunately, your twins play [...]

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Why you don’t need a bigger house for twins

When I first learned we were having twins, I was in shock. I stayed in that state of shock for at least several weeks.
This shock was fueled by fears and questions of how I would successfully care for my family.
One of my big concerns was how my new, bigger family would fit into our [...]

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Can Twins Sleep in the Same Crib?

When you bring your baby twins home, can you let them sleep in the same crib?
Absolutely.
In fact, at the hospital, the nurses had our twins together in the same bassinet. When we got home, we just continued this pattern. From their time in utero, each twin has constantly been with their sibling. Why not continue?
We [...]

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Bottle Feeding Twins: Middle of the Night Tips

If you choose to bottle feed your twin babies, you’ll face the challenge of making bottles in the middle of the night.
The middle of the night feeds are generally heralded when one of your babies starts crying. This jars you from your slumber and pulls you out of your warm bed. You may even find [...]

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Should Twins be on the Same Schedule?

You’ll keep your sanity with any infant if you can get your baby on a predictable schedule. This is even more true with twins.
Should you keep your twins on the same schedule? The answer is, “It depends.”
It depends on a few factors, but primarily comes down to the time of day and how many helpers [...]

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