A resource of tips, advice and personal stories for twin babies’ first year. Breastfeeding, sleeping arrangements, mom self care and more.
Guest Post – A Bumpy Start: Pumping at the NICU
Today is a Twin Pickle first… I’m handing over the blog to someone with far more experience and knowledge on this subject than myself. We were lucky enough to avoid the NICU when I had the...
How to Tell Twins Apart
I have previously mentioned that twin moms are asked a lot of questions. If you want to know the most common ones I’m regular bombarded with, catch up with ‘Questions Twin Moms are Repeatedly Asked...
Double Trouble: Twins Behaving Badly
As I previously mentioned in ‘Toys for Twin Toddlers‘, my boys’ first birthday brought with it a sudden surge of squabbling. Unfortunately it hasn’t improved, and we have a major case of twins behaving badly....
Baby Names for Twins: You Wouldn’t Want to Disappoint
Baby names for twins… did I miss a trick? I have disappointed many a stranger in the grocery store when they ask me “What are their names?”. For those of you dropping in for...
Twins’ First Year: A New Challenge Every Month
My boys are turning one, hooray! Like all parents at this stage, we will be celebrating their first year, but also our own survival. We made it… high five, cake and champagne all round (don’t worry,...
Open Letter to IKEA From a Twin Mom
Dear IKEA I don’t visit your store very often because it’s too much fun and I spend too much money, despite considering IKEA products good value. Like many Moms, I enjoy a browse of your showroom. I dream of...
48 hrs in Vegas: Twin Stroller Edition
Tagging along with Husband’s work trips has its perks, however it also means I solo parent by day. That leaves me with a six year old and two 10month old babies to entertain for...
Baby Developmental Delays: Competitive Growth & Skill
Baby developmental delays in twins are normal… right? My first born was and still is my over-achiever baby. She rolled earlier than expected, crawled on schedule, and picked up talking and reading so early...
Questions twin moms are repeatedly asked and the quickest possible response.
Moms everywhere have little choice but to answer the same questions time and time again… How old is he? Is he sleeping through the night? Are you breastfeeding? (When exactly did it become appropriate for...
8 Things You May Not Know About Identical Twins
We all know they’re super cute, but there may be some things you don’t know about identical twins. As a mom of identical twins I am repeatedly asked many of the same questions, and...