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Q. I'm about to become a single mom to twin baby girls. I'm just looking for general advice on anything that helped you to survive. IE: items to buy, advice on diapers,wipes, formula, bottles. I would appreciate any helpful hints, tips or suggestions. Thanks.
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I am the mother of twins. I would strongly recommend that you have everything ready early- crib put together, car seats installed, bags packed for the hospital, etc. As many times twins are not carried to term or if you are put on bedrest you do not want to have to rush to get everything done last minute. And even if you go closer to your due date you will not want to be huge and pregnant trying to get these things done! You really don't have to buy doubles of everything. My babies share a crib, they share toys, and being both boys they share clothes. The things I have found I DO need two of are two bouncing chairs- you can bounce both chairs with your foot while trying to grab a bite to eat! And when shopping for a stroller consider how and where you will be going with your babies. I got a really nice jogger- that will not fit through a standard size doorway. I would recommend finding a stroller that best meets your needs but check measurements before purchasing!! I would have a lot of 'newborn' size diapers on hand- I ended up donating a few that we were unable to use before my babies outgrew them but I did not have to worry about having to go on a diaper run with brand new babies.
If you can get your babies on the same sleeping and eating schedule it will save your sanity. It was tough in the beginning to get into a routine but it is worth your time to stick with it! I got a TON of helpful information from a book called 'Mothering Multiples' that is put out by La Leche League. The book talks a lot about breastfeeding multiples. I would really recommend breastfeeding as you can feed both babies at the same time. To help with tandem nursing in the beginning I had a 'Double Blessings' pillow that was specifically designed for breastfeeding twins.
I was given two 'Itzbeen' timers as gifts- they will allow you to track the time that has elapsed between diaper changes, feedings, sleeping, and medication. They also have the option for an alarm if a set amount of time has elapsed. I found these to be a lifesaver during the early weeks and so much easier than charting on paper for multiple babies!
The most important piece of advice I can give after having been there is to not hold too tightly to your expectations of how things will be once your babies come. Even labor and delivery were nothing like I had 'planned' in my mind. Take it one day at a time, ask for help, and accept help when it is offered! If someone is coming over for a visit have them pick up a pack of diapers or a gallon of milk on their way. Having a helping hand makes it much easier to enjoy the precious time with your babies instead of being overwhelmed :)
Congrats and all the best!
I am the mother of twins. I would strongly recommend that you have everything ready early- crib put together, car seats installed, bags packed for the hospital, etc. As many times twins are not carried to term or if you are put on bedrest you do not want to have to rush to get everything done last minute. And even if you go closer to your due date you will not want to be huge and pregnant trying to get these things done! You really don't have to buy doubles of everything. My babies share a crib, they share toys, and being both boys they share clothes. The things I have found I DO need two of are two bouncing chairs- you can bounce both chairs with your foot while trying to grab a bite to eat! And when shopping for a stroller consider how and where you will be going with your babies. I got a really nice jogger- that will not fit through a standard size doorway. I would recommend finding a stroller that best meets your needs but check measurements before purchasing!! I would have a lot of 'newborn' size diapers on hand- I ended up donating a few that we were unable to use before my babies outgrew them but I did not have to worry about having to go on a diaper run with brand new babies.
If you can get your babies on the same sleeping and eating schedule it will save your sanity. It was tough in the beginning to get into a routine but it is worth your time to stick with it! I got a TON of helpful information from a book called 'Mothering Multiples' that is put out by La Leche League. The book talks a lot about breastfeeding multiples. I would really recommend breastfeeding as you can feed both babies at the same time. To help with tandem nursing in the beginning I had a 'Double Blessings' pillow that was specifically designed for breastfeeding twins.
I was given two 'Itzbeen' timers as gifts- they will allow you to track the time that has elapsed between diaper changes, feedings, sleeping, and medication. They also have the option for an alarm if a set amount of time has elapsed. I found these to be a lifesaver during the early weeks and so much easier than charting on paper for multiple babies!
The most important piece of advice I can give after having been there is to not hold too tightly to your expectations of how things will be once your babies come. Even labor and delivery were nothing like I had 'planned' in my mind. Take it one day at a time, ask for help, and accept help when it is offered! If someone is coming over for a visit have them pick up a pack of diapers or a gallon of milk on their way. Having a helping hand makes it much easier to enjoy the precious time with your babies instead of being overwhelmed :)
Congrats and all the best!
What stores are fashionable yet reasonably priced for professional women?
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I'm a single mom, but also a professional. I have a hard time finding stores that I like but are in my price range. I don't have a ton of patience to shop. I like the Fashion Bug and can sometimes find things at Kohl's. I'll shop Macy's but only with gift cards and sales, but I won't buy my clothes from Wal-Mart. Anyone know of any online stores that I can shop from?
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Cato Fashions has really cute clothes at a reasonable price. T.J. Maxx, Belk, J.C. Penney, and Marshalls have cute clothes at affordable prices as well.
Cato Fashions has really cute clothes at a reasonable price. T.J. Maxx, Belk, J.C. Penney, and Marshalls have cute clothes at affordable prices as well.
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