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First time Mom with twins

Posted by: Jill Wentz on April 26, 2007 at 12:32PM EST

I am a first time Mom with twins that are now 17 months old. My husband and I struggled for several years to have children when I finally got pregnant we were so happy it was twins. Now I am struggling trying to adjust to this life of taking care of twins. I am so used to being free and now I am tied down and feel so guitly for feeling this way because my kids are a blessing. Is there any Mom's out there that feel overwhelmed as I do?

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Posted by: Sadie on April 30, 2007 10:22AM EST

While I don't have twins, I do have several friends that do and I am always amazed at how they get things done! One of my friends went through so much to get pregnant and finally had her twins. After they were born, she felt so blessed and thankful that she felt guilty if she ever complained or took time for herself. She was wearing herself out trying to keep up and was really neglecting her own needs. I think that moms need to remember that in order to do all that we have to do, we need to take time out for ourselves every once in a while. Whatever it is that helps you fill up your cup, make it happen. Even a walk around the block can do wonders for my mood! Good luck to you and enjoy those little miracles!

Posted by: Shannon Smith on April 29, 2007 10:26PM EST

I married into twin boys in my previous marriage. they were 1 1/2 yrs old when we got married. I was 20 and didnt have any kids of my own. Some people asked if I had lost my mind but I loved those boys like they were my own and I still do. They are now 16 and I am still alive :) I think back on what all I went through and I commend myself. I remember taking them to the grocery store by myself (my husband was never around). On top of having 2 at the same age, they were also hyperactive. I would get them out of the carseat with a buggy close by. I could not let them walk because the first touch of ground to their feet, they were running !! At that age, I still had hips to hold them on and still to this day I cannot believe how strong I was to carry both of them. You will go through stages....the glory of having them out of the carseat, bathing themselves, getting dressed themselves, and the best of all...going to sleep. Nighttime was the worst in our house. I would rock one and then the other back and forth until about 11pm. just so they could wake up at 6am. Yes, this is very overwhelming and tiresome even for those that just have one child. But always keep in mind that the rewards are tremendous each year they grow older and accomplish new things in thier lives. You are the one that helped them get to those accomplishments and that is the best reward of all. Try to make some time for yourself. Get a babysitter if possible and either go out or just stay in and take a long hot bath. Moms need to pamper themselves in order to pamper the kids. Good luck...you will make it !!!