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When You Don’t Know if You’re Expecting Identical or Fraternal Twins
Medical tech can tell us all a lot about our unborn babies, yet some expectant parents don’t know if they are expecting identical or fraternal twins. Why?
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Taking Two Threenagers to the Disney Christmas Parade
We have been to both Disneyland and Disney World before but not since the Twins were able to enjoy it. A double birthday is the perfect excuse for a trip and I couldn’t wait to see what they would make of it. Were they too young to have fun in the crowds? Would they be…
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A Year of Speech Therapy: Transitioning to Special Education Preschool
Our first week of special education preschool has been a total hit! The Twins are about to turn 3yrs old and it’s been 18months since we started our speech therapy journey. We’ve learned a lot along the way about the services available to those that need them and today I’m sharing a little about the…
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Separating Twins for Pre-School
To separate or not to separate? There is no definitive answer. Twins are bonded together from birth in a way we singletons will never understand. I am not a twin and I like my independence; I have no idea what it is like to have a literal clone by my side at all times. But,…
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16 Coordinating Halloween Costumes for Twins
It’s that time of year! With a month to go until Halloween, us parents need to get our thinking caps on. When you are a parent of multiples there is an obligation to the World to at least attempt to be creative and have fun with their outfits. They may not go for it, but…
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Twin Stockholm Syndrome or Brotherly Love?
Most parents of multiples experience dominance in one. It’s natural for a leader to emerge. I have reported on the dominant/submissive relationship of my boys a few times before but things have taken an interesting turn. It seems George’s boisterous authority has put him at the top of the food chain and the food web. Yes, Mom…
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Does Drinking Milk Increase Your Chances of Twins?
A study in 2006 claimed you are five times more likely to conceive fraternal twins if you consume a dairy-rich diet. I’m sharing the science behind this study and looking at worldwide trends for increased multiple births. Does drinking milk increase your chances of twins? The Rise in Twin Births There has been a considerable rise in fraternal…
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Post-Baby Twin Mom Tum: Love It or List It?
Our bodies are incredible to be able to house one baby, let alone two. We are built to stretch and afterward, we kind of go back again. Often, we’re left a bit saggy, wrinkly, and stretch marked, and we need to decide if it’s a burden or a trophy. Today I’m sporting my post-baby twin…
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5 Forgotten Joys of Parenting Newborn Twins
Newborn twins are challenging. But, despite the difficulties, they are magical, awe-inspiring and so darn cute. Don’t let concerns about parenting newborn twins dampen your spirits, there are bountiful joys to be had in those first few months. It really is a special time filled with love and double the baby snuggles. I read the…
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How to Encourage Preschooler Problem Solving
This post is sponsored by Entertainment One and Scholastic. Although I received compensation for spreading the word about Mission to the Moon, all opinions expressed are my own. Problem-solving is one of the most important skills our children can learn, but luckily there are fun ways for them to do it! In today’s modern World, problem-solving skills…
