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re: Just found out expecting twins - freaking out
Posted on 4/19/16 at 12:15 pm to TigerFanatic99
Posted on 4/19/16 at 12:15 pm to TigerFanatic99
If you're already freaking out over costs, you better hope for either 2 girls or 2 boys. I'd imagine clothes would at least be cheaper if you're only buying for a single gender.
Also, concentrate on the essentials. Listen to friends & family with babies recently. What did they consider essential & highly useful? What did they not use as much as they thoughts hey would? Use this information for not only what you buy, but also what you add to a baby registry. A baby shower(s) will help with a lot.
Also, concentrate on the essentials. Listen to friends & family with babies recently. What did they consider essential & highly useful? What did they not use as much as they thoughts hey would? Use this information for not only what you buy, but also what you add to a baby registry. A baby shower(s) will help with a lot.
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Posted on 4/19/16 at 12:15 pm to TigerFanatic99
Run while you still can !
Posted on 4/19/16 at 12:16 pm to TigerFanatic99
Only thing better than a baby is two of them. Accept it and embrace it as a good thing. As a mother, I can see way more positives than negatives to having twins.
They will be best friends.
And unless you want to have more this is only one pregnancy and one labor to deal with. Plus you're going to be tired anyway with one baby. Two won't make a huge difference as far as exhaustion and lack of sleep go. They will keep each other company, even as infants. Sometimes that's difficult to deal with as a new mom--baby being bored.
Congrats!
They will be best friends.
And unless you want to have more this is only one pregnancy and one labor to deal with. Plus you're going to be tired anyway with one baby. Two won't make a huge difference as far as exhaustion and lack of sleep go. They will keep each other company, even as infants. Sometimes that's difficult to deal with as a new mom--baby being bored.
Congrats!
This post was edited on 4/19/16 at 12:18 pm
Posted on 4/19/16 at 12:19 pm to Large Farva
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Congrats. If one of them is a boy have him start kicking a football off of a tee when he comes out. Trust me it'll pay off in the future. He will repay you when he's making money in the pros.
Yeah, because being one of the 32 best place kickers in the world isn't one of the most statistically unlikely things ever.
Posted on 4/19/16 at 12:22 pm to TigerFanatic99
didnt read thread, you do know NEVER annouce babies ESPECIALLY twins, before 12 weeks?
Posted on 4/19/16 at 12:22 pm to SabiDojo
You think a newborn only wears one outfit a day? 
Yeah, it occasionally happens, and those are great days but they are also not the norm, not even close. Shoot, there are times when an outfit may only last 5 minutes. You need way more than 7 outfits if you don't want to be constantly doing laundry.
Yeah, it occasionally happens, and those are great days but they are also not the norm, not even close. Shoot, there are times when an outfit may only last 5 minutes. You need way more than 7 outfits if you don't want to be constantly doing laundry. 
Posted on 4/19/16 at 12:22 pm to TigerFanatic99
No twins here, but a few in my family do. A few things I have not seen mentioned (as an outsider).
After 1st trimester start stocking up on non-consumables or items w/ long shelf lives (diapers, clothes at multiple age brackets, toys to go with whatever theme yall will decide on...).
Find a way to integrate them with other kids early on in life. If they grow up with just the 2 of them in their age groups, they often have trouble making friends because they rely on each other. Also, when the schools separate them, it can lead to behavioral problems bc their best friend & worst enemy is no longer right next to them.
On a side note, it can be funny to watch how they both learn each others personal ticks and just jab at them all day; then turn around and beat up anyone that tries the same thing.
After 1st trimester start stocking up on non-consumables or items w/ long shelf lives (diapers, clothes at multiple age brackets, toys to go with whatever theme yall will decide on...).
Find a way to integrate them with other kids early on in life. If they grow up with just the 2 of them in their age groups, they often have trouble making friends because they rely on each other. Also, when the schools separate them, it can lead to behavioral problems bc their best friend & worst enemy is no longer right next to them.
On a side note, it can be funny to watch how they both learn each others personal ticks and just jab at them all day; then turn around and beat up anyone that tries the same thing.
Posted on 4/19/16 at 12:22 pm to TigerFanatic99
Surprised with a set of fraternal twin girls.
Great blessing although lots of work. Couldn't have been a better deal.
Great blessing although lots of work. Couldn't have been a better deal.
Posted on 4/19/16 at 12:23 pm to ChewyDante
She doesn't care. I'm hoping for two girls, personally. Good idea on looking for discounts for twins at babies'R'us, etc. Her sister in law's daughter will be 22 months when we delivery, so I'm sure they will have some practical advise there.
Posted on 4/19/16 at 12:25 pm to TigerFanatic99
I don't have any advice, but congrats! That is exciting news. 
Posted on 4/19/16 at 12:25 pm to TigerFanatic99
I have twin girls. I refer to it a blessing and a curse. They will be great friends, and enemies within minutes. Don't sweat it since it will be all you know in reference to raising kids. I still get asked how we managed, and I just say I did what I had to survive. Have fun, and enjoy it because it will go by quickly.
Posted on 4/19/16 at 12:26 pm to TigerFanatic99
Wife and I will be 42 years old later this year and we are expecting twins in October. We have a 20 year old son and 10 year old daughter to boot. Can you beat that?
I told my wife our family planning has been suspect, but we are excited. Love our kids and looking forward to this new surprise!
I told my wife our family planning has been suspect, but we are excited. Love our kids and looking forward to this new surprise!
Posted on 4/19/16 at 12:26 pm to ksayetiger
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didnt read thread, you do know NEVER annouce babies ESPECIALLY twins, before 12 weeks?
Each to their own.
it doesn't affect the pregnancy announcing it early
Posted on 4/19/16 at 12:28 pm to Winkface
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You think a newborn only wears one outfit a day? Yeah, it occasionally happens, and those are great days but they are also not the norm, not even close. Shoot, there are times when an outfit may only last 5 minutes. You need way more than 7 outfits if you don't want to be constantly doing laundry.
The more outfits you have, the more laundry you will have to do.
You don't have to change them every time they spill formula on their outfit. Diaper explosions? Of course. If you're going through more than 3 outfits a day, that's too much.
I'm just saying, especially when it comes to gift showers, people will buy you all this expensive shite that you will more than likely never use.
In fact, I think I may still have designer baby clothes I'll send to OP free of charge.
Posted on 4/19/16 at 12:28 pm to TigerFanatic99
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My family is... lacking... other than my father. Her family on the other hand is HUGE and all are extremely close. I am not the kind of person to ask for help though. That's going to be my biggest struggle.
Get over your struggle with asking for help or accepting it. If family wants to help, just say yes and be grateful. Don't be hardheaded. That's true with one baby or two. Extended family in their lives will be a good thing.
If you start looking, you can find some good cribs and other furniture, used, but in great condition, since many things are not used for very long. Hopefully, there will be some showers for the wife/babies. Very helpful. Watch for sales.
You have two lifetime blessings headed your way. Yes, it will be tough at first, but that's true with one baby. You'll get through it fine. The joy you will have will outweigh the hard parts.
Congratulations!!!
Posted on 4/19/16 at 12:29 pm to TigerFanatic99
That sounds awful. I can't imagine having twins
Make the best of it I suppose, I"m sure you'll look back and think it's the greatest thing ever, but I'd never wish that on anyone.
Make the best of it I suppose, I"m sure you'll look back and think it's the greatest thing ever, but I'd never wish that on anyone.
Posted on 4/19/16 at 12:29 pm to TigerFanatic99
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Any of you have surprise twins?
I did, after the shock wears off it's kinda cool
Posted on 4/19/16 at 12:31 pm to CorkSoaker
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it doesn't affect the pregnancy announcing it early
Of course not.
But the odds are higher having miscarriages before 12 weeks.
I guess people can post that stuff too, gets lots of attention
Posted on 4/19/16 at 12:33 pm to TigerFanatic99
This surprise twin thing is happening to me right now. Wife is due in June. Congrats man.
Every check, you need to buy diapers. In fact, you may want to just buy all Newborn and size 1 diapers. If the babies move up before you open a few packs, you can bring them back and swap them for a size larger.
You only need one crib until they start moving around (rolling over, attempting to crawl). May be longer, like actually crawling, but I can't remember.
Look for hand-me-downs as much as possible. Clothing for one baby costs a good bit. It will be hard to buy an armload of clothes for two babies at once, unless your wife plans to do laundry every other day (just baby clothes).
If I can think of anything else, I will edit this post.
Every check, you need to buy diapers. In fact, you may want to just buy all Newborn and size 1 diapers. If the babies move up before you open a few packs, you can bring them back and swap them for a size larger.
You only need one crib until they start moving around (rolling over, attempting to crawl). May be longer, like actually crawling, but I can't remember.
Look for hand-me-downs as much as possible. Clothing for one baby costs a good bit. It will be hard to buy an armload of clothes for two babies at once, unless your wife plans to do laundry every other day (just baby clothes).
If I can think of anything else, I will edit this post.
Posted on 4/19/16 at 12:33 pm to TigerFanatic99
Start sleeping now because when they arrive you will never sleep again lol
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