• 5 Forgotten Joys of Parenting Newborn Twins

    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…

  • Sleeping Arrangements for Twins – Crib & Room Sharing

    Sleeping Arrangements for Twins – Crib & Room Sharing

    I’m a member of many online twin mom groups, and it is often asked… did your twins share a crib? The simple answer is yes, but when it comes down to the nitty gritty, there are many different sleeping arrangements for twins. Whether you’re concerned about safety or practicality, there is a lot to consider.…

  • Guest Post – A Bumpy Start: Pumping at the NICU

    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 Twins at 36wks, but I still didn’t manage to successfully breastfeed. This was partly because I panicked about their weight loss, when preemie’s…

  • Baby Developmental Delays: Competitive Growth & Skill

    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 I smugly indulged in many a proud moment as my toddler read out the title of a pamphlet in the doctor’s…