First of all, look on the bright side - even with the current medical
technology, a whopping 25% of mothers twins don't find out until too
late in their pregnancies! You have been awarded time to think and
strategize, which you most certainly must. So what SHOULD you be doing
instead of buying two sets of everything?
In particular, DON'T attempt to go it all by yourself.
Start talking with your friends and family about what they can do to contribute. Look into hiring temporary help. Equally important, get online and join support groups such as National Organization of Mothers of Twins or Proud Parents of Twins--invaluable sources of support who can tip you off on where to get discounts and bargains on the equipment and clothing you'll need.
Utilize what remains of your physical mobility.
Remember that you'll grow larger, and therefore less mobile, quicker than you with a single-child pregnancy. Also, since it's customary for twins to be born a few months premature, you might get doctor's orders to spend the final part of your pregnancy confined to bed. Therefore, organize your finances and legal papers, have your baby shower, and stock up on supplies, and such as soon as possible.
Do your research.
Ask your doctor how many calories the you should be consuming, and discuss what will happen to your twins if they should require a NICU (neonatal intensive care unit). Shop around for double strollers (they come in three different kinds). Or try out a pair infant carrying slings -- you could rehearse with five-pound bags of sugar or flour!
Also, research literature about pregnancy with and parenting of twins. A great place to start is the library of strategies and tactics for parents of twins in Twins! A Survival Guide by Suzannah Peel. Here is where you can order it:
In particular, DON'T attempt to go it all by yourself.
Start talking with your friends and family about what they can do to contribute. Look into hiring temporary help. Equally important, get online and join support groups such as National Organization of Mothers of Twins or Proud Parents of Twins--invaluable sources of support who can tip you off on where to get discounts and bargains on the equipment and clothing you'll need.
Utilize what remains of your physical mobility.
Remember that you'll grow larger, and therefore less mobile, quicker than you with a single-child pregnancy. Also, since it's customary for twins to be born a few months premature, you might get doctor's orders to spend the final part of your pregnancy confined to bed. Therefore, organize your finances and legal papers, have your baby shower, and stock up on supplies, and such as soon as possible.
Do your research.
Ask your doctor how many calories the you should be consuming, and discuss what will happen to your twins if they should require a NICU (neonatal intensive care unit). Shop around for double strollers (they come in three different kinds). Or try out a pair infant carrying slings -- you could rehearse with five-pound bags of sugar or flour!
Also, research literature about pregnancy with and parenting of twins. A great place to start is the library of strategies and tactics for parents of twins in Twins! A Survival Guide by Suzannah Peel. Here is where you can order it:
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