In contrast to having twins as your first children, there are some advantages of having twins that are not your first children. This is the scenario that we faced in our family. Room to Spare One of the advantages is that you may have room already in your house, because if you already have a […]
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Advantages of Having Twins as Your First Children
I surveyed the Dad’s Guide to Twins Facebook community and asked if twins were your first children. About 60% of you said that yes, they were your first children. Now in our family, our twins were number three and number four, joining their two older brothers. So I guess we fell into the slight minority […]
How early can they tell if you are having twins?
I surveyed the Dad’s Guide to Twins Facebook community and asked, “how early did you find out you were having twins?” The results were quite interesting. You might be wondering just how early can they tell if you are having twins? First Doctor’s Visit Typically, the vast majority of you found out on your first […]
First time father of twins? Here’s What to Expect
Benjamin, a first time father of twins, asks, “What should I expect?” Now, Benjamin, this is a big question for any first time father of twins, especially when they are your first children. The overall theme of the first several months of twins is sleep deprivation and definitely all hands on deck for caring for […]
Twin Baby Gear Parents Never Use
I recently surveyed the Dad’s Guide to Twins community and asked, “what is some twin baby gear you bought before the twins arrived that you never really used?” Different For Everyone It’s very interesting to see the different types of answers come back, because different parents had different experiences with different twin baby gear. Some […]
Were you shocked to find out you were having twins?
Were you shocked to find out you were having twins? Yes. I mean SUPER yes. I don’t think “shocked” fairly describes the beating I took emotionally and physically when we discovered that we were having twins. I was in total disbelief. I couldn’t sleep. I lost my appetite. I was dazed and confused. People will […]
Different Size Twins and Due Dates During Pregnancy
I got a question from a mom who is about 29 weeks pregnant with twins. She says that at the last ultrasound, one of her twins was measuring 30 weeks and the other twin was measuring 29 weeks. She asks if that’s reason for concern. Is it cause for concern? It depends. During our twin […]
Preparing Your Dog for the Twins’ Arrival
A dad who is expecting twins writes in and asks, “We’ve got some dogs at home. Do you have any suggestions for preparing them for the twins?” In the Rawlinson household, we don’t have any dogs since I’ve been allergic to dogs ever since I was a kid. However, in talking with other parents who […]
Help Your Child Feel Special When You’re Expecting Twins
If you have another child or children before twins you might struggle with the question, “How can I help my son or daughter feel special even though twins are joining the family?” It is a big challenge to prepare your son or your daughter for the arrival of their new siblings. You’ll need to effectively […]
Terrified of having twins? – Here’s what to do.
I recently found a great article titled “Terrified Of Having Twins? Eighteen Pieces Of Advice From A Mom Who Has Been There.” by Nikki over at RushedMommy.com. Nikki makes several great points that I’ve also found very valuable, and I want to mention a handful of those to you today. Now keep in mind that […]
3 Things Your Wife Feels During the Twin Pregnancy (and Wishes You Knew)
Today’s topic comes from Rachel, who, after reading my twin pregnancy week-by-week guide, had some good insight from a mom’s perspective on how the twin pregnancy progresses and the impact on her. So dads, I want you to read carefully what she has to say as your wife likely feels the same way as she’s […]
How to Tell Your Family You’re Keeping Twins’ Gender a Secret
I got a new question about keeping the gender of your twins a surprise leading up to delivery. Now this Mom writes in and she says she is shocked by how many friends and family seem to take personal offense that we’re not going to find out the gender of the twins. Now this makes […]
Should You Wait to Begin Preparations until You Know the Twins’ Gender?
I got a question asking if you should wait until you find out the gender of your twins during the twin pregnancy before you begin your preparations. The short answer here is no, because there are a lot of things that you can get ready for your twins. What to Get Ready Regardless of their […]
Top Advice From Twin Parents
What’s the best twin advice you have ever received? That’s the question I asked you, the Dad’s Guide to Twins community. Here’s what you said: Giving Attention “Don’t feel guilty if one twin needs more attention than the other! One may be more fussier and needier. You can still make special time with the less […]
How Do You Design a Nursery to Fit Both Babies?
This question is about a preparation that you need to make before your twins arrive. And that is, “How do you design a nursery to fit both of your babies?” Well the simplest way to have a nursery that fits both babies is to keep the room as simple as possible. You Don’t Need Two […]
