Naming any baby can be a challenge. Your challenge is double as you have to come up with two sets of names for your twins. Here are several things to remember and helpful tips for naming your twins. Remember Individuality Twins may arrive on the same day and look the same, but each twin is […]
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What is Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS)?
Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome is one of the extra health concerns that are unique to a twin pregnancy. Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome, or TTTS, occurs only with identical twins while still in the womb. Only monochorionic twins, or those that share a placenta, are susceptible to TTTS. TTTS is a rare condition that happens in only 10-15 […]
How to Survive Bed Rest with a Twin Pregnancy
A twin pregnancy is significantly more likely to result in bed rest for the mother. After all, mom is carrying two babies and will not only be uncomfortably large as the pregnancy progresses, but is at higher risk for other pregnancy complications. However, bed rest with a twin pregnancy doesn’t have to be the end […]
10 Things Never to Say to a Pregnant Twin Mom
This post is from fellow twin parent Nina Garcia I get it. Twins are an anomaly. By now, we twin parents have grown used to the idea of twins that it doesn’t even phase us. But to others not in the world of twins, carrying and raising two babies seems beyond belief. When you’re a […]
Multiples Illuminated Book Review
When you’re expecting twins or in the day-to-day struggles of raising twins, you are hungry for a realistic picture of what life will or should be like. How will your pregnancy turn out? When will your babies be born? What happens if they are early? What’s normal for infants? Toddlers? Beyond? I know we had […]
Common Complications During Twin Pregnancy
Twin pregnancies can get complicated. The nature of carrying two babies can wreak havoc on poor Mom. While there are many common complications of a twin pregnancy, don’t stress out too much about them. Modern medical care can help you overcome most of these. Complications during twin pregnancy consist of those unique to twins plus […]
11 Common Myths About Expecting Twins (and the Real Truth You Should Know)
When you are expecting twins, you can easily be overwhelmed by all the mis-information that is flying around. Here are several common myths about expecting twins and what you really need to know: Twins Run in Families Myth: Twins run in families and are based on heredity or family history. Truth: Fraternal twins run in […]
Twin Nursery Ideas and Preparation
One of the joys of preparing for your twins’ arrival is making sure their nursery is ready. Preparing a twin nursery can be as overwhelming as you want it to be. As a father, your concerns are most likely along the lines of “what are the essentials that I need for my babies?” I know […]
What does it mean when your twins are breech?
As you approach the delivery date of your twins, you might see an ultrasound and wonder, “What does it mean when your twins are breech?” Breech in any pregnancy means that the baby is positioned with their butt or feet closer to the exit of the vaginal canal instead of their head. Normally with pregnancies, […]
Waterproof Crib Pad Cover Review
Your infant twins are reliable little machines. Do they sleep regularly? No. Do they eat regularly? No. However, regardless of their schedule (or lack there of), you know your twins will reliably deliver spit-up, poop, and pee each day. These messes come day or night. During the day, you clean up the mess, change some […]
Twin Baby Log Book – Review
In the early months with twins, time blurs and your memory fails you. The sleep deprivation makes it nearly impossible to keep track of what is happening. Unfortunately, this can cause serious issues when you are trying to remember which baby ate last and how much they had. All this combines to remind you that […]
Twingaroo Review – Will this twin baby carrier work for you?
One of the challenges with twins is carrying them around when you are by yourself. Even though there are many different types of carriers for twins on the market, the Twingaroo Twin Carrier holds a unique position. Read on for a full Twingaroo review, its major pros and cons, and other product details that will […]
Finding the Perfect Vehicle for Twins – Twin Tip Tuesday
Hi there and welcome to Twins Tip Tuesday. I’m Joe Rawlinson, the founder of DadsGuidetoTwins.com. Today’s question: What is the best vehicle for twins? If you go looking at car manufacturers, you’re not going to find a twin-mobile that’s perfectly suited for twins. They just don’t exist. What you need to do is match up […]
Questions for Your Doctor – Twin Tip Tuesday
Video Transcription Hi there, and welcome to Twin Tip Tuesday. I am Joe Rawlinson, the founder of DadsGuideToTwins.com. One of the things I need you to do, dad, during the twin pregnancy is go with your wife to the doctor visits. This is going to give you a huge amount of insight into what’s happening […]
Why do so many celebrities have twins?
Why do so many celebrities have twins all the time? It seems everywhere I turn around, some celebrity, an actor, a singer, or somebody from reality television is having twins. So why is this? Do celebrities have some kind of super power that helps them to have twins? No, the answer is no. The reasons […]
