Terrible Teeth

After months of my twins teething and screaming they are finally getting teeth. They are 10 months old so a little late compared to singletons but that's alright.

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Lilly                  Olivia

Olivia

Lilly

Lilly           Olivia

Lilly          Olivia

Food/Sleep Hack!

Hey everyone! I'm going to give you some pointers that have really helped me a lot when it has came to introducing solids to my girls and helping them sleep longer through the night. I have seen a lot of moms not introducing there twins to solids till about 8 to 9 months of age because they do not seem interested or they do not know how to use the spoon yet. Have no fear!

When introducing solids your babies may not like the the cereal (mine constantly gagged when I would try to give it to them) so try something else. I tried something sweet my first time like a fruit, (I used bananas) then use a syringe (like you would use for medication) fill it all the way up and slowly squirt it into there mouth. I usually put about 0.5 ml in there mouth at a time. I did this for about two months, during this time they were able to learn mechanically how to get them food to the back of there mouth without the irritation of having to figure out the spoon. This REALLY helped with introducing foods and they really loved the variety of foods they were able to try. At about 4 months they did there sleep regression and wanted to completely change the sleep routine that I had going for them so I will share with you my new schedule (I use schedule lightly because lets be honest babies have there own schedule lol) has been that has helped them sleep between 6 to 8 hours.

Let's start with bedtime. Bedtime for my girls starts at between 7:30pm to 8:00pm. This is when we start bath time, get changed into night time diapers and put on new pj's for the night. Then after all that is done we feed them a solid (don't be afraid to experiment moms and dads, there is no manual for children and you know you child best. I am currently using Gerber stage 2 foods and they just turned 6 months. They like these better because of the mixture of foods in them. There current favorites are Vanilla Custard Pudding with Bananas and Apple Berry with Mixed Cereal. They eat about 2 ozs each of solid food) after feeding them the solid we top it off with a bottle ( I usually give them about 2 ozs and then if they want more I give them about 2 ozs more). Then I lay them down and put there binki's in and have white noise going on in the background.  Sometimes they go right to sleep sometimes they don't. Sometimes my husband and I have to pat there butts for a little while to get them to go to sleep. It is usually about 9pm to 9:30pm after all of this. If you are wanting an earlier bedtime you can always do that also. They usually switch off on who wakes up first but one will always wake up at about 2am or 3am and the other will wake up about two hours after that just wanting a little bit more food. This sometimes changes depending on how much food they eat throughout the day, this is very important, always make sure they get enough to eat through out the day. Breakfast is usually at about 9am or 9:30am, I feed them a solid again just like I do at bedtime and then finish off with a bottle. Then I feed them bottles through out the day usually every 3 to 4 hours. I hear a lot of parents say 'keep the baby up all day long' I let them take about 2 to 3 naps throughout the day (they usually only sleep for about an hour anyways) and then give them plenty of play time with mommy and daddy, toys or there education show on Roku. This is just my feeding and sleep schedule.

Remember every child is different. What may work for one child may not work for another so feel free to play around and modify to make your own schedule.

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Crib Hack!

Hey everyone! I know there are some twin mommies out there that have know clue what they are going to do when there twins get to big for the crib but still want the to sleep together. Well I will share with you what my husband and I did so that our girls could sleep together still and have lots of room for the coming months of growth. The crib shown below is a Dream on Me 2-in-1 Full-Size Crib and Changing Table combo from Walmart. They have a variety of finishes and we absolutely love the extra storage we can get from it. It's a good crib for the price and let's be honest when it comes to needing two of EVERYTHING cutting costs is part of the process. Now within the two cribs we have two crib mattresses with a large pool noodle going down the middle, now you can add a blanket on top of the pool noodle if you have any extra space but we did pretty well with just the pool noodle. Now the sheet is a fitted full size sheet, there is a little extra sheet because of this but we just pulled it on the edges so it would be a smooth fit on top. Now with this set up we can choose to have two changing tables if we would like but at the moment we are just using one side for wipes, diapers, powders, ext... Also we can put things under the bed also to get it out of the way. It's crazy to see how they were able to fit in one crib just fine and now they can't. Love this idea and I hope you can use it also!

Thanks for Reading!!

Savings Post 5/17/16

Hey everyone! I have come today with some great savings for you moms out there!

The following coupons that I will mention below you can find in the widget on my home page I will also have a link at the end of the page. Let the savings begin!

• Johnson's Baby $1.50 coupon - You can get a bonus 5000 points along with $5 reward with Walgreen's if you spend $10 or more on any Johnson's products. 
• Huggies diapers $2.00 coupon/ Target coupon $2.00/ Cartwheel %10 off- At Target when you buy any two Huggies diapers you will get a $10.00 gift card. (with target you can stack coupons)
• Huggies wipes $0.50 coupon - no sales at the moment
• Gerber Graduates $1.00 coupon/ Target coupon $1.00 -  no sales at the moment
• Pampers baby dry diapers or Swadlers $1.50 coupon/ Target coupon $1.50 - At Target when you buy any two Pampers diapers you will get a $10.00 gift card. (with target you can stack coupons)
• Luv's diapers $2.00 -  no sales at the moment
• Pampers Splashers $2.00 coupon/ Cartwheel %10 off - no sales at the moment
• PediaSure $3.00 coupon - no sales at the moment
• Gerber Lil' Pastas coupon - no sales at the moment
• Goodnights or Pullups $2.00 coupon -  Walgreen only
• Huggies little swimmers $2.00 coupon/ Cartwheel %5 off - no sales at the moment
• Balmex $2.00 coupon - no sales at the moment
• Pampers cruisers $1.50 coupon - no sales at the moment
• Huggies overnights $2.00 -  no sales at the moment
• Kandoo products $0.50 coupon - Cartwheel %20 Kandoo Flushable wipes
• Happy Baby buy 3 get 1 free -  no sales at the moment
• Pampers Underjams $2.00/ Cartwheel %5 off - no sales at the moment
• Gerber Graduates Formula $5.00 - no sales at the moment
• Papers Easy Ups $2.00 coupon/ Cartwheel %5 off - no sales at the moment

Target coupons you must get from target.com and Cartwheel deals are in the cartwheel app.

Thanks for reading!

Donating & Selling Breastmilk

Hello everyone! I know there are some mother's out there that have a lot of breast milk out there and do not know what to do with it. I had so much breast milk my parents freezer and my own were completely full. I had no where else to put my milk. As many mothers know this is Liquid Gold!! You cannot waste this stuff. So for those mothers out there that are producing so much and have no where to store it I have a great solution for you! Donate or Sell it!! There is a huge demand out there for this liquid gold. There are many hospitals and Facebook groups that will gladly take donated breast milk. There is also such a demand out there that you can even sell it online! Believe it or not there are a lot of male body builders out there that will buy your milk for a large sum of money.

At onlythebreast you are able to buy, sell and donate your milk. If you are buying breast milk they have amazing tips for you to make sure you are getting the best for your baby. The seller shows the location they are selling there milk and if they are willing the ship the milk for you. If you are selling they have a step-by-step way to ship the milk if you would like to ship your milk.

At Prolacta they have lots of places that you can donate your milk. Most of the places make you fill out an application to get background information to make sure you are healthy and that they are getting the best breast milk to give to other mothers in need.

With Facebook you can type in donate breast milk and find communities that you can donate your breast milk to.

Breast milk has a lot of benefits for our babies and if you are able to help others by giving away breast milk that you do not have the room to store or even breast milk that is about to expire, what better way than helping other babies get nutrition!

Thank you for reading!

Great books for a new twin mom!

Hey everyone! Here are some book recommendations that I have read that have really helped me out and I hope they can help you out too!

1. Your Baby's First Year - this book has been really helpful. Has answered a lot of questions for a first time mom.  Link to book
2. Twins Pregnancy, Birth, and the First year of Life - Has charts, diagrams and pictures if you really like the visual kind of learning. Link to book
3. The Healthy Pregnancy Book - has a lot of health tips and food diagrams on what you should and should not eat. You can also write down your journey throughout the book. link to book
4. What To Expect When You're Expecting - the classic book most people get when expecting. A great book to read though. link to book
5. What To Do When You're Having Two - a great book for those who are having twins. link to book

And for you expecting father's out there I also have a great book for you.

1. The Expectant Father - has recipes, diagrams and so much more to help you get through this journey with the mother to be. It can be really confusing and difficult for the father to understand what the mother is going through, this book really helps break everything down and help you understand everything. link to book

I hope these book will help you out! Thanks for reading!

Miss Olivia 

Miss Lilly

I was not financially compensated for this post. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience.

Working Twin Mom

Hey everyone! So I just started a new job and I am happy that I only have to work 3 days a week at the moment. I was really worried at first because I didn't want to work full time due to the fact that I really want to be there for my daughters when they hit there milestones, but was needing the money. I was finally able to find a job that I only have to work 3 days a week and only have to find someone to watch my daughters for one of the days because the other two days my husband will be able to watch the girls on the weekends when I have to work! I like being able to get out of the house and do my own thing for hours and get paid to do it, but I also love being able to come home and see the girls laugh and smile when they see me. I like being able to spend time with them. Let's be honest twins can really be overwhelming and can get really frustrating but when they are gone with Nana or I am not at home with them the silence is often a very odd thing to hear. All you mommas out there that have a job as well as kids share your stories and experience with a new momma!

Thanks for reading!

Packing for a C-section! Mommy, Daddy and Babies!

Hey everyone! I had to have a C-section and thought I would share what I packed for the c-section day! Also with twins depending on where you deliver you may be able to stay with them while they are in the NICU, so pack extra just in case.

1. Loose fitting clothes - You want to bring loose fitting clothes to change into once you are able to get up and around. You don't want anything irritating your incision.
2. Lots of underwear - You will want to get into the shower and just chill and also due to just having a c-section you will be bleeding and may bleed through a few pairs so bring extra.
3. Pads or Poise underwear - I absolutely LOVED the underwear the hospital gave me to wear while I was bleeding, if you are not sure if they will give you any buy some Poise underwear. It will be so much easier to change and much more comfortable than pads.
4. Camera - to be able to document everything that is going on. You will fill your phone camera really quick.
5. Chargers - chargers for everything that you are wanting to bring. 
6. Breast Pads and Lanolin - I personally like the Lansinoh brand but get whatever you like best.
7. Bras - you may milk right through a few of them and it's always best to fill fresh.
8. Bath time essentials - you will love to take your shower so make sure to bring shampoo, conditioner, anti-bacterial soap, and face wash.
9. Slippers - much more comfortable than the hospital socks.
10. Snacks - if there is something specific that you like make sure to bring it.
11. Breast pump - I brought my own just so I would get used to it and know how to use it. Also wanted to know exactly which suction would be the most comfortable on my own pump. 
12. Pillow - I like my own pillow, it's the only way I can fall asleep. 
13. If you have a birth plan make sure to pack it also.

Daddy Pack bag

1. Extra clothes -  not knowing how long mom and babies will stay make sure you pack enough. We lived close to the hospital it wasn't a huge problem if he didn't have enough clothes. 
2. Charges
3. Tablet
4. Phone
5. Shower items

Baby Pack bag

1. Diaper bag - we didn't need it but we brought it to pack everything we needed
2. Sleepers - bring extras because they may get them dirty
3. Welcome home outfits
4. Car seats
5. Blankets

Thanks for reading!

Baby Items to Buy! My picks

Hey everyone! These are items I think anyone should get before baby(ies) come, although these are items I personally like and glad that I got!

1. Medela Breast pump - I have the Medela double breast pump. I was able to get this pump through my insurance for free which was awesome considering it normally is around $350 or more.   
   
2. Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Rock 'n Glide Soother - My daughters love to sleep in these. Also because the rocker is detachable you can take it anywhere in the house and leave the base where they sleep.                                     Fisher Price 4-in-1 Rock 'n Glide 
3. Boppy Pillow - I have two and got them from a garage sale. I love them! I used them for feeding when they first came home since they were so small. I use them once in awhile when I am by myself to double feed. I also use them to do tummy time. Always do some shopping around and look for local consignment sales to by them for cheep.  
   
4. Munchkin Latch bottle - I absolutely love these bottles! My daughters drink very well with these and do not suck in much air so I don't have to burp them as much. So worth the money!
   
5. Wipe warmer - brand really depends on what you prefer. I love my wipe warmer because the girls are not shocked by the freezing wipes during night time changes. Plus I'm sure it just feels better than a freezing wipe. You can also purchase a traveling wipe warmer also. I have one that I keep at the house and one that I can bring in the car that plugs into the cigarette lighter to keep it warm and can take it out and about with us. 
   
   
   
   
6. Munchkin Bottle Rack - I really like these because I can fit a lot of stuff in it, which is really important when you have a lot of bottles to wash.
   
7. Swaddle Blankets - I REALLY love the Summer swaddle blankets because they are VERY soft. I also really like the Aden swaddle blankets. Both of these brands are great and the blankets are an amazing size, would be great covers for mothers that want to breastfeed.
   
8. Halo Swaddlers - We got ours from the hospital, but I loved these when they first got home. We let them sleep in them till they grew out of them. 
   
9. Diapers - Stock up on LOTS of diapers. We started stocking up after the 3 month mark. We stocked up on newborn and size one. We got a few preemie due to them being twins and coming early. If you end up buying to much of one size just go in and trade it in for the size that you need.
10. Diaper bag - I have two diaper bags, so when we go out my husband and I can take a baby, instead of only one of us doing it because we only have one diaper bag. I have the Columbia diaper backpack. I like the backpacks because they are easier to carry and this one has A LOT of room in it so I can fit everything I need in it. 
    
11. Car seats and Bases - Makes sure you shop around for the car seats I was able to get mine from cheaper stores. Look at local consignment stores to see if you can get a deal. Just make sure you pay attention to the expiration date.
12. Double stroller - I currently have a Contour Double Stroller. It's easier to go shopping with and it goes well with most car seats. You to have to buy an additional car seat adapter because it only comes with one but you can buy that on amazon. When the girls get older I am planning on getting a jogging side by side stroller because my husband and I like to go on trails a lot, but at the moment this one fits all our needs.
    
      

If you have any additional things you think a mother should get please comment.Thank you for reading!


I was not financially compensated for this post. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience.

Exclusively Pumping

Hello everyone! When I found out I was pregnant I knew I wanted to breastfeed no matter what. I wanted to make sure my child had the absolute best. But when I found out that I was having twins I soon started to think that I wouldn't be able to breastfeed two babies at the same time, and if I needed help it wasn't like my husband could just let one of them latch onto him (the thought of that just makes me laugh). So I started to think of just exclusively pumping. I got a Medela double pump breast pump from my insurance for free (something everyone should look into!). The first few weeks of breast pumping were absolute hell but totally worth it. If you can get past your fist hump continuing is no problem. A week into pumping my left breast would constantly get a clogged duct, which hurts something fierce and takes forever to get unclogged. There was a indecent where it started out as a small block and then after a few hours my whole left breast became blocked. I was absolutely scared, thinking the worst, my left breast was going to dry up and I would only have my right breast to feed both girls and I knew that wasn't going to last long. My mother was over and helped me all day by applying warm packs and massaging my breast forcefully while I was breast pumping at a very high power (my nipples hurt so bad at the end of the day). After about 24 hours of constantly doing this my breast FINALLY unclogged all the way. I can't express how excited I was to get more than an ounce of milk out of my breast. After about a month of bottle feeding and only giving the girls breast milk the pediatrician wanted me to put a Vitamin D supplement into the milk so they got there daily dose of Vitamin D. The girls absolutely HATED the taste of the milk when I put it in, so after discussing it with my husband we decided to supplement the breast milk with formula. We started using Similac Advance non-GMO (blue can) but found that they would spit up a lot, so we switched to the Similac Sensitive (orange can) and they would drink it just fine. We figured since they were premature that their tummies could not handle the regular formula and needed it broken down more. They were now able to get extra vitamins and minerals plus the vitamin D the pediatrician wanted them to have with out the horrible taste (which in my option the formula smells horrible but they loved it). They grew like weeds after we choose to switch to supplementing with formula plus it seemed more filling for them so they lasted longer between feedings (which meant more sleep for mommy and daddy!).

If you have any questions for me feel free to comment below. Thank you for reading!

Twins and Multiples Discounts and Feebies

Hey everyone! Here are some Freebies and Discounts that I have found through my searches. If there are more that I have not mentioned please comment below and let me know so I can add it to the list.

BABIES 'R' US

Babies 'R' Us Multiple Birth Discount
"We are pleased to inform you of our multiple birth discount. Babies"R"Us defines a multiple birth as parents with two or more babies the same age. We offer our customers 10% off two or more of the same items purchased in the same order (e.g. two cribs, two bedding sets, two strollers, etc.). The discount applies to the following categories only: furniture, bedding sets and baby gear, including car seats, strollers, travel yards, highchairs, swings, gates, exersaucers/walkers and backpack/carriers. Double strollers and matching infant car seats are also eligible for the multiple birth discount. This offer is not available on any special purchase items".
Visit www.babiesrus.com for more information.

Baby Depot
Multiple Birth Discount: Buy 2 like items and receive a 10% discount.

Beech-Nut
Call 1-800-BEECHNUT (1-800-233-2468) to request a free new parent’s pack for twins, triplets or quads. It will include coupons for products, double the normal amount of coupons if you have twins, three times if you have triplets, etc. You’ll also get ongoing newsletters which also have coupons. You can also sign up for an online email newsletter (http://www.beechnut.com/Special%20Offers/sign_up.asp) for more ongoing coupons.

BRISTOL-MYERS MULTIPLE BIRTH PROGRAM

Bristol-Myers and Mead Johnson used to be associated, but have since made a split.  Call 1-800-422-2902 for more information and availability.

Burlington Coat Factory

www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com – 20% off second item if purchase two identical items, 30% off third if purchase three identical items, 40% off fourth item if purchase four identical items, etc.

Buy Buy Baby

Offers 10% off the 2nd item only. This only applies for baby gear products, not clothing.

Carter’s

Sign up for the Celebration Club online and get promotional coupons and discounts. www.carters.com or call 888-782-9548 or write to 112 Otter Ave., P.O. Box 300, Oshkosh, WI 54903. The children’s clothing company has a special gift pack for parents of newborn triplets+ only (sorry, nothing for twins). But if you have triplets, they’ll mail you three free shirts (large size). You’ll have to send them proof of the triplets birth (copy of birth certificates) and you should mail it to:  Carters Attn: Multiple Birth Program 224 N. Hilll St. Griffin, GA 30223.

Cord Blood Registry:

CBR offers expecting families of multiples a great savings on newborn stem cell banking, providing a discount for each additional birth when banking for twins, triplets or more. Contact CBR with code TWIN for pricing.

For reference, here’s a link to their pricing page for multiples: http://www.cordblood.com/en/cord-blood-banking-cost/cord-blood-stem-cells/multiple-birth-pricing

Earth’s Best Baby Foods
www.earthsbest.com/1-800-434-4246 or write to Consumer Relations, The Hain Celestial Group, Inc., 4600 Sleepytime Dr., Boulder, CO 80301 for newsletter, product information, coupons.

ENFAMIL

Simply register for Enfamil Family Beginnings® to receive all sorts of free samples and coupons. They additionally include special offers with other retailers.

EVENFLO

They offers starter kits for families of multiples. Call the # below, for more information on how to get your free stuff.

Evenflo, 1-800-356-2229
Disposable bottles, holders, nipples
1000 Evenflo Drive
Canton, GA 30114

FISHER PRICE 

They offer coupons for families with multiples. 1-800-432-KIDS (1-800-432-5437).  

Flanders Marketing

P.O. Box 5323, Aiken, SC 29804
Samples of diaper rash ointment; must send two postage stamps and return address.

GERBER
GERBER® GOOD START® Formula provides a one-time complimentary gift to moms of twins, triplets, and other multiples. Please call them toll-free for more information at 1-800-284-9488. BEECH NUT Check out their site for current specials or contact them about their "New Parent Package" which requires a short phone call to get.

Phone: 1-800-233-2468

Halo Sleep Sack

Call 1-888-999-4256. As of June 2007, they offer buy one full price ($24.95) get one 1/2 off. Ask for the twin discount. Visit Halo Sleep.

HUGGIES

You can join the Huggies Rewards Program to earn points and receive special offers. Click here to see details!

JC Penney Portraits

**Sign up for Birthday Club discounts- after they are born**
www.jcpenneyportraits.com
To get coupons: Go to website, click on “coupons and more,” then “newborn savings,” then “multiples and more” and fill in info.

JOHNSON & JOHNSON

Get a twins-gift packet.
Johnson & Johnson
199 Grandview Road
Skillman, NJ 08558
1-800-526-3967

JUST MULTIPLES

Save 10% on your entire purchase when you shop online at JustMultiples.com
Use the coupon code SAVE10 at check out! Just Multiples - Where Shopping Begins for Triplets & Twins.

MEAD JOHNSON

The Enfamil® Multiple Birth Program is Mead Johnson's way of extending their congratulations to parents who have given birth to twin or multiple babies. If the family does not qualify for assistance through other agencies (like Women, Infants and Children Program) Mead Johnson is happy to help with their formula needs. The babies' pediatrician can refer parents of twins to receive complimentary cases of infant formula. The type of Enfamil formula that they receive depends on the doctor's recommendation, while the amount depends on the number of babies.

May need pediatrician to verify your twins and/or contact their Mead Johnson Medical Sales Representative to have you enrolled.
Phone: 1-800-222-9123 

Natures Goodness

Consumer Services P.O. Box 57 Pittsburgh, PA 15230 800-872-2229,www.naturesgoodness.com Must call or write for multiples program.

Nature’s One 

(Makers of Baby's Only organic soy formula & more) Multiple Birth Program 8754 Cotter Street Lewis Center, OH 43035info@naturesone.com www.naturesone.com, need proof 888-227-7122, fax 740-548-3879

Ocean Spray

Mail to Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc, Consumer Affairs Dept., 1 Ocean Spray Drive, Lakeville-Middleborough, MA, 02349. Email: consumer@oceanspray.com. Send birth certificates and note stating to add me to the Multiple Birth Program. They will send coupons and a welcome basket. For more info 1-800-662-3263.

OSHKOSH B’GOSH

 1-800-692-4674
Discount for multiples. Ask at your local store.

PAMPERS

Pampers Multiple Birth Offer
"Simply send us copies of your baby's hospital discharge papers. Please black out sensitive information such as social security numbers before sending them. Finally, mail your name and address along with the copies of the hospital discharge papers to":
U.S. Residents: Pampers Multiple Birth Offer
The Procter & Gamble Company
P. O. Box 599
Cincinnati, OH 45201
Canadian Residents: Pampers Multiple Birth Offer
The Procter & Gamble Company - Toronto Ontario
P. O. Box 355, Station A
Toronto Ontario M5W1C5
Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for your coupons to arrive.
*We recommend that you contact Pampers to see what they are currently offering.

Perfectly Safe

www.perfectlysafe.com or call 800-837-KIDS / 800-898-3696. Catalog for kids’ safety and childproofing items; multiples discount of 20%, type MULTIPLES in discount code section for online orders.

Playtex 

(Must call for coupons) 800-222-0453, www.playtexbaby.com

Preschoolian Shoes

Please fax copies of birth certificates toll free to 866-681-1081 and include your email. They will email you back a code which will reduce the price of your order by 50% (you can buy any 2 styles colors or sizes.) Shoes must be purchased in multiples of 2 (2, 4, 6 etc)- if you intend to buy more than 2 let them know in the fax. You can also email a photo to jeff@preschoolians.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it instead of the fax if you like. For more info visit http://www.preschoolians.com.

Rainbow Kids, Inc.

Dept. Free Hats, PO Box 31817, Bellingham, WA 98228. Free infant hats; Send babies’ names, ages, genders along with a 6″X9″ or bigger self-addressed stamped envelope. Available for babies up to 6 months old.

Right Start Catalog

www.rightstart.com or call 800-LITTLE-1. Discount for parents of multiples if purchase item of same class. If ordering by phone ask for discount; if ordering online, call and give order number to get discount.

RINGLING BROS CIRCUS

Get one free ticket for each twin. Visit ringling.com or contact them through the address below for requirements.

Customer Service-Baby Program
Feld Entertainment
8607 West wood Center Drive
Vienna, VA 22182

Safe Beginnings

www.safebeginnings.com or call 800-598-8911. Get 20% off, call to request catalog and to get discount code for online purchases.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts

www.starwoodhotels.com/momoffers. Parents of multiples who book a room at participating Starwood Hotels and Resorts (LeMeridien, Four Points, Westin, The Luxury Collection, aloft, Sereton, element, St Regis, and W hotels), can contact the hotel where the reservation is made and confirm a guaranteed connecting room and also get a discounted room rate (based on availability.) In addition to the contecting room and discount, the hotels offer cribs, rollaway beds, outlet covers, refrigerators, and bottle warmers to make your journey a little easier. See website for details. Note: Initial searches by destination will list starting rates only. This rate does not reflect the parents of multiples discount, but once the ‘Book Now’ link is clicked for a specific hotel, the discounted rate, if one its available, will appear.

Today’s Kid, Inc.

www.todayskid.biz or www.kangarookidscollection.com or write to 12500 East 86th St. North, #102, Owasso, OK 74055. Offers a 15% discount for families with multiples.

TOMY/First Years:
Send name, address, and proof of birth to:
TOMY
Attn: Multiples Birth Program
2021 9th St SE
Dyersville, IA 52040
Or fax to: 563-875-8263 for special gifts.

Or email scanned copies of birth certificates, crib cards, or discharge papers (anything that proves multiple birth) and include mailing address & phone number to consumer@tomy.com (subject line: multiple birth program).

Call 1-800-533-6708 for information on receiving twins bibs and rattles.

TRENDS IN TWOS

Enter coupon code 10BACK at checkout for a one time discount of 10% off your entire order. Shop now for fun clothing and gifts for twins and their families at TrendsInTwos.com.

TINY LOVE

This program offers buy one, get one free on select Tiny Love products purchased directly through their 1-888-TINY-LOVE number or you can contact them directly through their website TinyLove.com

The First Years Free Toys for Twins

The First Years offers free toys for your twins or multiples. You’ll just have to send them a copy of your twins’ birth certificates and you’ll qualify for their Multiple Birth Program. This is one of the best programs you can join if you want free stuff for twins and it is also a good way to get newsletters and other sources of good information on caring for twins or multiples. You can call The First Years at 1-800-704-8697. ***After Birth register each twin separately and get double the coupons for baby food!

TRENDS IN TWOS

Enter coupon code 10BACK at checkout for a one time discount of 10% off your entire order (some exclusions apply). Shop now for fun clothing, gifts, and gear for twins and their families at TrendsInTwos.com. 

Unilever

For coupons, call 1-800-598-1223 or write to Unilever Consumer Services, 920 Sylvan Avenue – 2nd floor, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632

Twin Discounts For College?
Many colleges and universities offer special funding for multiples. Often these programs have restrictions on grade requirements, ACT/SAT scores and other provisions. Be sure to check with the school of your choice for current information. Here are a few examples:

George Washington University in Washington DC; not just for twins, the family program at GWU offers a 50% discount for a second sibling.

Notre Dame University, South Euclid, Ohio; the second twin receives 1/2 off tuition

Sterling College in Sterling, Kansas; each multiple birth student receives a 50% tuition scholarship

Wilson College in Chambersburg, PA; an all female school that offers an annual scholarship for multiples. It will pay 45% of each student's tuition.

Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College in Miami, OK; The Twin/Triplet Dorm Waiver covers the amount of sem-private room expenses for each twin or triplet who attends NEO together.

Morris Brown College in Atlanta, GA; waives tuition for one twin.

Randolph-Macon Women's College in Lynchburg, VA; offers a 15% discount for twins.

Kelly School of Business at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana; the Layton Frazier McKinley Scholarship is given to twins with a preference to identical twins with accounting as their majors.

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Twinify?

Hello everyone! I was given a few questions from a friend on Facebook about having twins and I'm sure it's questions a lot of people have.

             1. Do you feel that you HAVE to dress them the same since they are twins?

I personally dislike when twins are dressed the exact same, it is my personal preference. There are times when I will see the same outfit but in different colors and I will buy it and have them wear it. Yeah it's the same outfit but it's also different at the same time. Most of the time though they are not dressed alike at all. They are two DIFFERENT babies, just because they are identical doesn't mean that they are in every way. Olivia is often calm and laid back has a very chill kind of attitude. Lilly is VERY smiley, wants to be held all the time and loves to watch the tv (mostly when daddy is playing x-box). I feel that up until they get old enough to be able to pick out what they want to wear, I shouldn't force them to dress alike. When they are older and want to dress alike that is completely fine with me, that is there choice.

             2. Do you feel that you have to buy double of everything, other than the normal things you                      have to have double of?

Well I'll tell you what we have double of. I have two car seats, two cradle thingers (yes I don't know the actual name of them), two boopies and two diaper bags. I don't have double of outfits due to not wanting to dress them the same. I don't have two cribs due to them still being small enough to sleep in the same one. Bows I only have one off unless I somehow bought two on accident. Basically I only have double on things that I have to have double on. When it comes to toys other than a tummy time play mat (which is to small to fit two babies on) they can share a single toy, that's what I personally think. Clothes and bows are shared between the two of them, although at this certain point in time outfits that are put on to go out have a certain baby they go to sometimes. Olivia when it comes to colors it put in purple, blue, green, basically any cool color. Lilly is put in warm colors like pinks, reds, oranges and yellows. Natural colors and shades of brown, white and black can be put on either child.

Olivia

Lilly

My beautiful little girls :)

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The Forbidden Word! Caesarean Section!

Hello everyone. I thought I would share some insight and shed some light on my own experience to hopefully ease the mind of first time Caesarean mothers to be.That one word is the the fear of most moms. Although it is now becoming more popular as the chosen way to have babies. When you are having twins it is not often that you are able to have a vaginal birth due to the positioning of the babies. I originally wanted a vaginal birth, but scheduled a c-section just in case the girls did not want to cooperate with me. Well needless to say they did not. Baby A (Olivia) was head down but sat in front of my cervix, so I was contracting but she was not sitting on my cervix to make me dilate. Baby B (Lilly) was breech, so going vaginally could potentially be very dangerous. So into surgery I went. My  c-section was at 8:10 am but I had to arrive to the Labor and Delivery 2 hours early due to monitory and needing to take antibiotics before the surgery. The time finally came and I walked into the surgery room, I was seriously scared out of my mind! This was my first pregnancy and I was about to have a major surgery in my option. They sat me on the T-shaped table while preparing everything around me. They told me after they had me completely prepared for surgery the would go get my husband. I sat on the table and had the surgery nurse standing in front of me, thankfully she had a hold of me when they stuck the needle in my back to numb the area because I would have moved. She helped keep me grounded and told me to keep breathing. Only seconds later I a lot of pressure mid back area where they were doing the spinal block. They choose not do do a epidural due to the surgery not being that long. The spinal block would only last long enough for them to get the girls out, sew me up and get me to recovery. It was a very odd feeling to have your ass become numb then it travel down to your toes. I could only describe the feeling as my lower half of my body had gone to sleep but I never got that tingly needle feeling you get when your the part of your body that went to sleep began to wake back up. I was cold the whole time due to them needing to keep the room cold so I was a bit shaky, it was also due to the drugs they gave me for the spinal block. My husband watched they whole thing as the pulled they girls out of my body. There was A LOT of pressure as the tried to push them out of the small opening they made in my lower abdomen to get them out. There were a few times I couldn't breath so well because they were so swashed in me that they had to pull Olivia up and out of my pelvis which meant she went into my lung area. I have to say the whole thing went by really quick, though the whole process took about an hour and a half. I was able to feel my right toes before they even finished sewing me up which started to worry me a bit but they told me it would take awhile before I would even feel anything in my abdominal area. I was sent into recovery and recovered very well. They wanted me to start walking a little after 6 hours, I was able to stand and walk a short distance to the wheelchair to go visit my girls in the NICU. At the 20 hour mark they took the bladder catheter out since I was doing so well. I must warn you the first time you urinate it WILL hurt, but it gets easier. Bring a pillow to use as a caution so when you laugh, cough or sneeze you can press it against you so it won't hurt so bad. After 24 hours I was finally off fluids. Ladies make sure you take stool softeners, you will need all the help you can get to make your first bowel movement as easy as possible because your abdominal muscles are non-existent so it will be really hard to push and it will really hurt. Make sure you do your research about c-sections and get advise from other moms. I looked on Pintrest a lot for stories and advice which really helped me through my recovery. I have attached some sites below that really helped me with info. Thanks for reading!

http://bestcsectionrecovery.com/
http://allthingssurrogacy.org/c-section-tips/
http://www.thegritsblog.com/2015/10/my-c-section-experience-part-1.html