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| Hey all. I'm glad I found this... I have 9 month old identical boys and they're my world! I hate my stomach though! ugh!
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| Twins.. Two blessing from above.... Like to peas on a pod......God bless you and your twins... My little sister has twins identical boys they are precious tey are going to be 10 this june. and believe me at first she was lost....
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MOMMYOFFIVE
4/16/07 10:17 A
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I was so glad to find out our girls were not identical twins - I was afraid of the the trouble they could get into. At least we will be able to tell them apart - lol
Good luck to you on your weight loss
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 Hi Everyone,
I am a twin. I have an identical sister and I am 10 minutes older than she is. We are very close and look petty much alike. My Mother always dressed us alike in grade school and the teacher coudl not tell us apart.
Good luck to all of you,
Donna
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MOMMYOFFIVE
4/12/07 3:50 P
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| Your girls sound adorable and gives me something to look forward to. My twins are 4 1/2 mths and are too young to play together. I am still nursing as well, but I am not sure I will make it quite as long as you have. Good luck to you on your weight loss - it is never easy with kids around to find the time to work out.
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Hey there
I'm pretty new to sparkpeople, and i just saw this group so I thought I'd introduce myself. I have 14 month twin girls. I love it. They are awesome. They are always kissing each other, holding hands, pulling hair, poking eyes. it's never boring at our house. I'm still nursing them too.... Go me....
Nice to see some other twin mama's out there.
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DSGUYSNGALS
4/3/07 9:43 A
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| Add another mom of twins! My frat boys, Wyatt and Garrett, are 5. They are my babies as I have 2 daughters who are 15 and 9. I used to be a spark junkie and fell off the wagon, but am back and ready to get involved! I look forward to getting to know everyone better.
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MISSKAY222
3/29/07 11:59 A
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| Yep - twins here, too. Boy/girl, 3 years old. I was 35 when I got pregnant (after 3 doctors told me I would never have children). My doctor actually told me that at my "advanced age," I probably just dropped 2 eggs. The pregnancy was difficult, toward the end anyway, so I had my doctor do a tubal ligation with the c-section. They say women frequently regret the tubal liagtion when it's done at that time, but I have no regrets at all - heck, I already got 2 more than I ever expected. By the way - they're CRAZY!!!
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I have twin boys or men of 18 and 3 younger children.
Both boys have just left home 4 collage and work.I miss them so much. It was hard work sometimes and its funny how i only remember the good and easy times now. My other children miss them alot.They are all very close even with big age gaps.
I smile as i type as i picure them as toddlers running around. I have asked them not 2 make us Grandparents just yet lol, but one day 2 see them have children is mind blowing.
Thanks for bringing back my memories 2 day. i will get the photos out now and have a GOOD cry and lots of smiles xxxx
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Hi, I am not new to SparkPeople but I am trying to get more involved. I have joined a couple of teams but still don't really feel connected to anyone yet. I am a mother of 6 year old girls. They will be 7 next month. They are fraternal but everyone swears they are identical. There are enough differences that I can tell them apart, but unless you are around them constantly it is difficult to tell who is who.
Right now my husband is in the process of adopting them, in fact we have our home visit today. I am very excited about it.
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MSLIVERPOOL
3/23/07 4:17 P
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It is not getting easier for me. I thought it was supposed too but we are going on 4yrs and my stress levels are increasing, I also have no help other than hubby all my family but 5 are in the UK.My family here may as well not exist and the in laws are worse.
My boys are the of best friends but they are now starting to fight with each other also.
They start Pre-K in September but its only 1 1/2 hrs per day. They also have to go on the school bus because of the distance from my house, I have no car due to me being a SAHM and only 1 salary.We only hva e 1 school in the area that takes them for pre-k,which is sad for the very high taxes we pay.
I dread the school bus and them being away, point being. As crazy as they can make me get I will miss them for the time they are gone.Maybe it will get easier then , more structure and friends to make at school. 
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BUTTERCUP9780
3/23/07 3:33 P
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| I have twin girls who will be 3 in June. They don't look or act a thing alike (different hair, different eyes, different sizes), but they are best friends. It's a lot of fun to watch them together but they are alot of work! I was reading through the posts and it doesn't seem to get easier, does it?
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BETHANDERSON
3/23/07 12:20 A
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I have 3 1/2 year old twin girls. This is definitely the hardest job I've ever had. They bring me a lot of joy, but I'm exhausted by the end of the day.
I do try to go to the gym at least 5 days a week with them. They love going into the daycare and playing with their buddies. It gives me a chance to workout and shower.
I have more pictures of them on my SparkPage
Beth
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MSLIVERPOOL
3/15/07 3:45 P
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| Hi I am a twin mummie. Its a lot of fun but a lot of stress. I thought it was supposed to get easier the older they got. Mine will be 4yrs old in May and they are no easier to me. Love them more than anything, they are our precious joy. Even when they are up at from 6:30am and running non stop until 7:30pm. They dont take naps either so I am pooped every day. Any advice from other twin mummies would be great especially when it comes to fitting in time to exercise and eating healthy.
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| Bumping this up....I miss my twin mommies!
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| My twin mommies are MIA! lol Hope everyone is doing ok. I miss chatting with you!
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Sheila, I wish I could offer you some advice but I have no experience with Down Syndrome. Do you have any specific questions? My boys have some mild delays regarding speech in particular and some motor skills but they are in therapy. Do you have anything like that? Do you have support? I know having a child with special needs can be difficult. We're here if you need us.
I hope everyone has a great weekend with their twinnies!
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| I hope that everyone has had a great day and that you will have a restful night.
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| I have a set of twin boys that are going to be 15...anybody have twins were one had Down Syndrome or another special need?
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| Wow.....7 girls...I'm amazed! And I thought I had it tough with my 3 girls and 3 boys!! Do you ever get in the bathroom???? lol How old are your kids, Dawn? (Love your name, btw, it is my sister's name!) Apparently twins run in your family! Are your twins identical or fraternal? Welcome to the twins board!
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I have a set of twin girls that are 7 and my sister has a set of twin boys that are 19.
My girls are #5 & 6 out of 7 girls and my nephews are #1 & 2 out of 4 boys
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| Momm2six my son played percussion in middle school but decided not to do band his freshman year and he is undecided about going back to it his sophmore year. Erik likes gaming so much that I don't think that he will want to invest that time into doing something else.
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| A lot of people say things like, "Ben, you are such a big boy!" and Nick will nearly always chime in, "I'm a big boy, too! I'm not a baby!" That usually gets their attention. It can be very frustrating, though. I suspect as they get older it will be more of a problem. (They'll be 4 on the 11th and 12th of February)I have had people say I didn't really have twins since they aren't identical, they don't have 'matching' names and they were born on different days!! Some people are just not that bright when it comes to twins! I hate for people to compare them. In that respect, I am so glad they weren't identical because I think it would be worse. My boys are so very different and I just love it! They are so much fun!
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DOUBLETHEFUN+1
1/30/07 3:27 P
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Mom2Six~ That story was funny from the board. My twins also have a big discrepency between them in regards to weight and hight. Is this something that your boys are bothered by? I get tired of people pointing out in front of them just how much bigger Ryan is than Alex. I feel like I have to defend him and the baby by explaining all they has been through because of their size. I get tired of explaining sometimes. I know that Alex is tried of it being pointed out to him.
Michelle : )
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ROBBEANA, I had to laugh about the 'identical' part! When I was expecting my twins I posted on a message board for twin parents and it was so funny listening to the stories moms posted about the 'identical' issue. One woman said, 'This lady asked if my boy/girl twins were identical and I replied, "No, she doesn't have a penis".' I cracked up! Then after my fraternal boys were born so many people would actually argue with me about how they were identical! I finally just learned to agree with them and let it go. I mean, look at their picture! Do they look identical to you??? Ben is nearly 20 pounds heavier and 4 inches taller than Nick now!
My oldest daughter is 16 and she is in marching band, too! Though she is in percussion. My fiance, however, has played clarinet for almost 40 years now. He used to be a band director and he plays in the St. Louis Philharmonic. Music is great for kids.
Welcome to the boards!
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| I have twins who are in 9th grade. I have a boy and a girl, they are not identical though (I say that because a lot of people still ask that question)LOL. My daughter is in marching and concert band, she plays clarinet. Have a great day!
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DOUBLETHEFUN+1
1/29/07 10:13 P
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Oh I feel for you! I could tell you horror stories about my mother-in-law (who is coming to visit this weekend-please say an extra prayer for me : ) Anyway, MSLIVERPOOL, I too am from NY (syracuse). I have almost 12 year old twin boys. They are a handful. I took the past 12 years to care for them and now it's my turn. All I can say is that I waited too long to do this. The stress of raising twins is not easy. stress along with a lack of sleep can lead to Depression. I know from experience that when you put all your time and effort into other's you depleat (sp) your self, you loose yourself. Time to get you back!!!! Joining SP is a great thing that you are doing for yourself. The eating and exercise will come. I joined the YMCA about 1 1/2 years ago and I can't tell you how much it has done for me. It's time for me when I am there. Will the boys be going to full day kindergarten? I have a little one starting in Sept.but I am not ready for him to go. He is my special blessing from God. He keeps me laughing. As for my twins, I dread the days like today when my twins have off of school. Hang in there. Glad there is someone else from my neck of the woods. Feel free to email me directly. You can do this!!!!
Michelle : )
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How was everyone's weekend?
MSLIVERPOOL, I hope you are feeling better. I know it isn't always an option to cut ties with family members, somtimes you just have to tough it out. Hopefully your mother in law's visit will be a short one. ((hugs))
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MSLIVERPOOL
1/25/07 12:13 P
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| Thank you. I wish I could cut ties with my mother in law but my hubby loves his mum. He thinks she is a big pain as well but he is trying to do the right thing by letting her stay here when she gets back. She is only coming to do her taxes so I pray it happens fast and she does rapid refund. She uses her son and I can see her trying to stay a long time. My hubby has a brother and sister who live in there own places but neither will have her stay unless they need a babysitter. She wants them to pay her to watch her grandkids, nice grandma . Anyhow sorry for what you went through and I will take you up on emailing you. Thanks again for the welcome and letting me know I have not lost the plot yet. I am not alone and that helps.
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Hello to the new twin mommy posters! It is great having new twin mommies on board!
MSLIVERPOOL, you sound pretty stressed out. I can sympathize with some of the things you are dealing with. My 'former' mother-in-law was a monster. She was one of those you'd have to have seen to have believed!! OMG, she was a nightmare. Last summer, though, she made my life much easier. She accused me one time too many of being responsible for my husband's death (he died of cancer related problems but she still blames me and refuses to acknowledge he even had cancer even though I gave her a copy of the death certificate and it is plainly listed on there!) so I cut all ties with her. I realize that isn't always an option, though. I wish you lots of luck with that issue! I can also understand what it is like to be so alone. I moved to MO after living my whole life in NC. I left every person I ever knew, every friend I ever had. I have no friends here and feel completely isolated. I am engaged and my fiance is wonderful, but we don't live together and only see each other primarily on weekends so things can get tough. If you ever need a friend, I'm here for you. If you don't want to post on the message boards, feel free to email me using sparkmail. You certainly didn't scare me off and everone on here is so supportive. Welcome to the group!
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MSLIVERPOOL
1/25/07 10:29 A
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Hi I am a 2 wk SP member and just happened on this site for parents of twins. I have fraternal twin boys Nathaniel and Elijah. I carried them to 37wks and then was rushed in to be induced. They were 3hrs apart and delivered all natural and no drugs at all. Not by choice but because of a previous kidney surgery and complcations that could have happened at birth but did not.
They weighed in at 4lb 12oz and 6lb 10oz. I have had only 1 day away from them, was in hospital Nov 17th 2006 , lost my baby at 15wks .
I am a SAHM and very stressed out and sleep deprived, no one to help and family in England and the 4 I have here have to work. Hubby works long hrs and has a long commute so basically I am alone 24-7 with the boys. Just had a Dr. appt tuesday and all the stress has took a toll on my body. Going for a brain scan because of these non stop migraines I have which are worse since I decided to live healthy and do something about the weight. Constantly feel light headed and started experiencing a lot of numbness in my arms and legs, lots of pain in the back of the legs.
Well I could go on forever but may have scared everyone off already. Point is has anyone experienced any of this. I dont get a break and my boys dont take naps and dont settle down until 8pm at night, we are up from 7am. I am burned out , 1 friend here who has moved away and my patience has gone from amazing to barely any. Any suggestions, I live in NY and dont have my car on the road as not working. Boys dont register for school until March. Breaking down, suggestions anyone.
Sorry for the above but that my life the past year , with a mother in law who overstayed her welcome and will be back in 2wks and is the most miserable person on the planet. Hopefully this site can help me out as my exercise and healthy eating plan is being affected. Help please.
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Hi! I have twin 6-month old identical girls, Katie and Maggie, and a 2 1/2 yr old son, Brayden. I'm on here trying to lose the twin weight! (I gained 65 lbs!) It's so great to find other twin moms! :)
Marinemom- I had a scheduled c-sec at 38 weeks and my girls were 6 lbs each. It was a relatively easy pregnancy (although by the end I was having difficutly walking any distance) and the girls were completely healthy. I attribute it all to the book, "When you're expecting twins, triplets or quads" by Barbara Luke. Great eating guidelines when you're pregnant with multiples! If you haven't read it, I would highly recommend it. You asked about breastfeeding: I currently breastfeed my twins. It's definitely do-able, especially if you've bf'ed before. Tandem bfing is more difficult until the babies are a little bigger (3 mos it got easier), but make sure you have an EZ 2 Nurse pillow and it'll be much easier! (a boppy just won't cut it!) If you have to supplement with formula, it's not a big deal--give your babies as much or as little breastmilk as you can. I was heartbroken when my girls got formula for the first time, but I just couldn't pump in addition to feeding them...so if I go away from them, they get formula. Good luck with your pregnancy!
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Hi Im new to sparks and the mother of 8mnth old B/G twins. I also have a 14yo son and a 3yo son. Im trying to get back in shape after 20wks of bedrest from the pregnancy and pure exhaustion after. Things are looking up and we have settled into a routine. Its nice to find other twinmommies.
Hope everyone has a great day!
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Marinewife,
I know how upsetting it can be when your babies are such different sizes. When I first found out I was pregnant with multiples, one was much bigger than the other. The drs. thought I would lose the smaller baby and told me to prepare for it. (I started out pregnant with triplets but one didn't grow and just disappeared by the 3rd ultrasound.) However, Nicholas was always (and still is! Nick is now 30 pounds and Ben is 4 inches taller and 45 pounds!) the smaller baby. They concluded that I must have gotten pregnant at different times since Nick was so much smaller at birth and they aren't identical. They even checked for twin-to-twin transfusion. Have your drs. mentioned the possibility of that? My boys were 5 pounds and 6 pounds 1 oz at birth. I'd had an ultrasound that morning that put both of them at about 6 pounds so it is possible for them to make mistakes on sizes, too. As for breastfeeding twins, yes, it can be done. I did it and know lots of others who have. I did have problems with Nick, he had trouble eating because he was weaker and couldn't nurse as long. I supplemented both with bottles but I managed to nurse them for more than three months. It is most definitely a challenge to nurse twins, especially both at once, but it is so worth it, even if for only a short time. I agree with the post about keeping them on the same schedule, too. I tried to always do that with my boys, too. It was much easier! One night I was so tired I just didn't wake up Ben for a feeding and it was a nightmare. I got even less sleep. They slept for about 4 hours at a stretch and when Ben got off his schedule I was up about every two. Ugh! I didn't do that again! They are still on the same schedule, too!
I wish you the best of luck with your pregnancy. My prayers are with you for healthy babies! Please keep us posted. I love reading about it, it brings back such great memories!
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QUILTINGCAT
1/23/07 9:24 A
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Hi everyone,
shyteetee, your twin sons are cute.
My twin daughters have gone to public school since kindergarden. They have done great in the school system here in Texas. Depending on the schools your sons would have some classes together or no classes together. Right now in 9th grade my daughters have some classes together and two classes seperate from each other.
My daughters are A students and in an excellerated learning program. They loved band in middle school and love marching band now in high school.
I've known several people who homeschool. I think my daughters have done better in public school, and I know other parents whose kids have done well in home school. The ones I know who were successful at homeschool make sure that their kids are socialised in homeschool groups as well as classes at home.
I wouldn't worry yet about how your boys are doing now. But do try to find others you know in your area who do homeschool and ask for their advice and help.
Twins get more enjoyable as they grow older.
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MARINEWIFE17
1/23/07 7:13 A
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| I went to my appointment yesterday and they informed me that the twins are 11% apart in weight. I had an ultrasound last wednesday that said one was 2pds even and one was 2pds 5oz. But the doctor said if they get to be 20% different in weight they will have take them. So I am kind of scared right now but just praying. My next ultrasound is in 3 weeks so we will see how far apart they are then. On wednesday they were both breech but when my doctor brought in the traveling machine they both are now head down. I think they flipped on saturday becasue they were both moving non-stop all day long. LOL I know breastfeeding is difficult for twins but I am going to try it. I wonder did any of you breastfeed your twins?? I did with my daughter. But that also was just feeding one and not two. I am lucky as far as my husband. He will not have to deploy for the next three years since he took the mos of instructor for the school of infantry it is long hours at times. But it is so much better then him deploying!!! Well thanks for all of your advice and if you have any more feel free to let me know. Thanks. Holly
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BUSYMOMOFTWINS
1/22/07 10:13 P
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Marinewife,
Good luck and hang in there as long as you can, give those babies all the time you can in there!!
My name is Jan, and I was an Army wife at the time of our twins birth. We have 2 1/2 year old twins, a girl, Elizabeth and a boy, Ethan. My husband was Army National Guard, since then retired, and was deployed to Belgium when I was 4 months pregnant. I know how you feel. It was extremely difficult to be here without my husband at such a critical time. The kids were born 6 weeks early and were in the NICU for 12 days. They were small, 4 1/2 pounds each. His deployment wasn't over until they were 6 months old. My best advice for you is to keep them on the same schedule. Get them up at the same time, feed them, and put them to bed at the same time.(One right after the other if you are by yourself, but if you and your husband are there it can be at the same time.) For bottle feeding, I used to put them both in their bouncers, set them real close together , sit with my back up to the wall, and put my legs under the bouncers and feed them at the same time. Then burp them one at a time. It really saved time. They can be in the same crib for awhile too. They reach out to touch each other or snuggle together. We didn't move them until they were 8 months older, and rolling over on each other! Also, just get plenty of rest, and make sure you can get time away for you. I had a good friend that offered to come over every Friday and watch them, while I got out to go shopping, out to lunch or whatever I needed for a few hours. It was a lifesaver. Don't be afraid to ask for help, and accept offers from people that offer assistance, any assistance is helpful, and needed. Housework was the toughest thing to get to, and I just had to let it go for awhile, ro have someone else help me. Good luck, and I hope all goes well.
Jan
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Congratulations Marinewife! I made it to 36 weeks before I had to be induced because of preeclampsia and because the boys had almost no water in the amniotic sac which meant they were showing signs of stress. 12 hours later I had beautiful healthy boys. Man, was I relieved! I worried the whole pregnancy that something would go wrong, especially since my 'Baby B' (Nick) was breech. Fortunately I was able to have both with no problems and no c-section! Having a baby breech is certainly an experience, though! Neither of my boys had any problems after delivery, I wish the same for you! The thing I used the most of was cloth diapers! I had tons of them and they were so handy for feeding (when I used bottles, nursing two babies is not easy!), burping, changing diapers and covering little boys so I didn't get a 'shower'! I also used tons of those little snap-up, one piece sleepers.
It is interesting to see all the comments about twins not speaking. Mine were the same way! At 2 1/2 neither of them were even saying 'mama'. They said almost nothing. I spoke to our pediatrician and he referred us to a center that helps kids with developmental delays and they began speech therapy. (Nick had some occupational therapy, too, because of oral motor problems...a bit of drooling, picky eating, gagging when eating, etc. though those problems were very minor.) My boys will be 4 next month and it is AMAZING the progress they have made! I was so worried about their speech since my older kids (all singles) never had problems like that. In fact, they were all a bit advanced. I had no clue about where to even begin so I'm glad we had therapists to help with that. They know what sounds they should be making at an appropriate age and they work with them on those sounds. My boys were both pretty hesitant at the first since they are very shy, but they eventually caught on and bonded with their therapist and have made HUGE progress.
I also homeschooled my 4 older kids for 4 years. My youngest daughter was only 2 when I began this and she picked up a lot just from watching and being included in what the older kids were doing. Young children don't really need formal training, just let them 'play' to learn. They may not always show it, but they really are learning this way! Let them help cook, clean or whatever you are doing and tell them what you are doing and why. Supply plenty of art supplies like finger paint, safety scissors and colored paper, washable markers and Play-Doh. kids love this and it helps with their dexterity and motor skills. Tina, please don't feel you are a 'slacker mom'. We all feel we should do more with our kids, I'm sure. I know I do! Just do the best you can and it will be fine. I truly think the best thing we can do for our kids is to love them and enjoy them as much as possible!
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MARINEWIFE17
1/22/07 6:07 A
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So I happened upon this dicussion. I have a few questions for you mommies of twins. I am currently 28 weeks and 3 days pregnant with twin boys!!!! Teagan Jacob and Tristan Michael. My daughter will be 4 March 4th. The twins are not due until April 13th but at my last ultrasound the tech said she does not see me going past 36 weeks which would put me at March 13th. I am hoping to go longer so that all the kids birthdays are not in one month but hey it is better then going sooner right.
What should I stock up on??? I have all the basics like you would with any pregnancy. But I was wondering if there was anything you found to be real handy wtih twins? I have two swings, bouncer seats and play pens. I am still finding my second walker and exersaucer. But is there any advice anyone has?? I am willing to take all the advice in the world. Twins do not run in either of our families so I have never been around them except for a set of girls I went to elementary school with which was ages ago. Being pregnant with twins let alone being pregnant was a shock. So if you have any advice feel free to give it. Thanks so much. Holly
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BUSYMOMOFTWINS
1/20/07 8:04 P
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Tina,
Please don't be so hard on yourself. Twins are usually slower to speak then single born kids. I have 2 1/2 year old boy/girl twins, and neither one can put together a 3 word phrase. They are both using only 1 word at a time. My son rarely speaks, and hasn't used a new word in weeks. I know it's discouraging to not see them talking, but it's not your fault for not teaching them. They learn at their own pace. I belong to a Mother of Multiples club, we have many twin moms, triplet moms, and 1 quadruplet mom. (Ugh) Many complain that their kids are not speaking. I hope this helps. Hang in there, and make sure you are getting some extra rest when they are.
Jan
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Hi,
I have twins. Isabelle Claire and Abigail Grace.
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I have a question for those who homeschool. How do you do it? (not snarky) I only have two children, 18 month old twins (Peter Randall and Nathaniel James; Pete and Nate), and Im exhausted from chasing them all day; forget even about including housework.
When they reach school-age, will it be easier? Right now, I would love a break by having them go to school. LOL I feel ashamed to admit that at times, because I know homeschooling rocks. I thought I wanted to homeschool them, but so far, I haven't been able to teach them anything; they still haven't picked up signing (or talking) and don't know body parts or anything. (again, ashamed for admitting that! Im such a slacker mom!)
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QUILTINGCAT
1/19/07 11:53 A
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Add me on the list of parent of twins. My girls are in 9th grade now. Their names are Stephanie and Shari. They are identical. I don't have much trouble any more telling them apart. Shari always wears her hair up in a ponytail and Stephanie always wears her hair down. The only time I can't tell them apart is when they are in their marching band uniforms when they are not holding their instruments.
My girls have different mannerisms and one of their voices is higher than the other. It has taken me several years now to finally tell who I am talking to on the phone. For the longest time I would ask who I am talking to, now I can tell when I have to call them when they are with friends.
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BUSYMOMOFTWINS
1/19/07 11:12 A
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Hi. I'm new to SP and I have 2 1/2 year old twins, a boy and girl. I can relate to the shock of finding out you are pregnant with twins. We found out, and then the next month were told my husband was being deployed overseas. He was Army National Guard, and was sent to Belgium when I was 4 months pregnant. We knew we were having a boy, but didn't know the sex of the other baby. I had to call him after my Ultrasound and tell him we were having a girl, too.
He has since retired from the National Guard, and is home with us, working third shift at his regular job. I am so blessed that he is home with us. We are in the middle of the terrible two's. Oh Man! All my daughter says is "NO." My son hides under his bed, and won't come out when I call. But they are a blast, and I love them so much. I can't imagine life without them.
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| Hi all! Being a twin mom is definitely a challenge but it is also such a blessing. I was so overwhelmed when I first found out I was having twins (who wasn't?!) but I can't imagine my life without them. They are so wonderful. You know, Karen, I hadn't even thought about marking pictures of identicals to be able to tell them apart later. Wow. I bet that would be a challenge!! There's a few very early pictures of my boys that it is hard to tell who is who. I was lucky that my boys were pretty good when they were newborns. It was a pretty stressful time but I tried so hard to enjoy as much as possible because I knew these would be last babies. I still try to enjoy them as much now, too, even though sometimes it can be so frustrating I feel like screaming! Boy, they are so independent now!! My boys will be 4 next month. Ben on Feb. 11 and Nick on Feb. 12. I had midnight babies. lol It is so funny seeing people's reactions to the different birthdays! Though it can cause problems. I have to make sure that on official forms (like for preschool) they get the dates right. Everyone assumes twins are born on the same day.
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BESTKAREN
1/19/07 12:08 A
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Hi! Add me to the list - my girls, Claire and Amelia, will be 4 in April. They were momo twins so we are positive that they are identical. When they are together it is easy to tell which is which, it is just when you catch one from behind or something that I have trouble. Oh and pictures - I must get better about writing on them when it is still fresh in my memory. I also have a daughter who is 6 just to add to the fun!
Christy - your post about it not being fun sometimes really hit home for me. Being a twin mom is HARD. When they first came home I swear I thought that I was going crazy. Of course it gets easier, but each stage, so far, has come with its own challenges.
But hey, when they are cute, boy oh boy, are they cute!
Karen
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Yep I have twins here too :) Mine are 3.5.I just had a good friend of mine join SP and she has twins too (hers will be 3 in Feb.) I love "meeting" other twinmommies!!
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| Hi all! I have fateranl twins, a boy and a girl who are 6. I alos have an 8 yr old boy.
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| I had a little trouble telling my boys apart for the first 2 or 3 days. I had to see them together since Ben was bigger than Nick. After those first few days I had no trouble. And, since my boys are fraternal, they don't look alike anyway! So, I never really had that problem. Like you, it doesn't take long to be able to tell them apart even if you can't see/hear them!
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1/13/07 5:38 P
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Hi everyone! I'm new to SP, but not new to twins! I have identical twin boys who are 11 (boy does time FLY by) and a 3 year old daughter. Having twins sure is awesome. I'm glad to see there are other twin moms here!!
One thing people always ask me is if my daughter can tell the boys apart. She can, she always could. Does anyone else run into that? I can tell who is who from a quiet noise in the other room....lol
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There have been many times that I did NOT enjoy my twins! It is tough having two babies at once when you are a single mom (my husband died several years ago). I can remember many a time crying I was so overwhelmed. And also many times I would end up leaving WalMart with two screaming kids tucked under my arms! But, they have been so much fun, too. My fiance actually has helped me see that. The older they get, the better they get!
Nichole, I looked at the pictures of your boys, they are such cuties!!! They really are identical, aren't they? lol My mom keeps telling me mine look more alike the older they get, like they'll suddenly become identical or something. I just laugh at her. She's almost 80 so I cut her some slack. I had four kids then had the twins but I'm done now. I always wanted five kids, but when they start coming by two's, it is time to stop!
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| I have a picture of my boys in my photo album. I didn't realize how identical they were until I just went in and was looking at that. I never have trouble telling them apart and when your just hanging with them they seem like 2 very different little guys. I have 1 picture of all 4 of my kids together too in there. Its very hard to get all 4 in a picture at once!!! LOL
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| I am glad to see that this thread is being revived and that there are a bunch of Mama's out there with twins!! I admire anyone who is having honest fun with their twins at age 2. I was a complete mess until they were about 3 years old, could talk, and became more like people. I can't believe I survived, but now that they are 14, I love every minute I spend with them. They are not like other teenagers, they love to spend time with us, they are good, good girls, and a joy all around. I hope this lasts, hahah.
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| My boys are fraternal and are nothing alike. In fact, Ben is so much bigger than Nick now that no one even realizes they are twins anymore! One is quiet, the other is anything but! You know, it is so much fun watching them. It's better than TV! They do the goofiest things sometimes I can't help but just laugh at them. It's good to see so many twin mommies out there!
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COLEY0204
1/11/07 11:12 A
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| I'm sure I've probably posted on this thread before but its been so long so hi all. I'm a mommy of identical twin boys who are 2. Alexander and Joshua. I also have 2 girls Kayla is 3 and Andrea is going to be 8 next month.
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SUNMOONSTARS75
1/10/07 11:55 P
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Hi there twinmamas! I'm new, but thought I would chime in. I have twin girls, Audra and Amelia, that will be two in March. They are our only two at this point, and most likely will be our only two. They are such fun at this age, sometimes I like to just sit back and watch the fun thet are having.
I joined SP last spring but never did anything until October when I joined a gym and wanted something to track my exercise and food.
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SCHNOOTIE
1/10/07 10:36 P
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They are fraternal, and nothing alike in character, personality, talents and opinions as far as I can tell. It makes life much more interesting, haha.
How about yours?
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| Yep, they still count!! Are your girls identical? I love the names!
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Hi, there, Mom2Six!! My twin daughters Julia and Sarah are now 14 years old. Do they still count????
Hugs
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| Are any twin mommies still on Spark?
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Yup. When we are sick the world just keeps plugging along, but when our spouse gets sick they expect it to stop. Its funny how that happens. My hubby has had everything (as far as he is concerned) from West Nile to the Bird Flu. He gets sick and is convinced he is dying!!!!
I'm having a great day. I went to the gym. Did my groceries and bought lamps for the girls...
WOOHOO!
Elizabeth
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| i know what you mean about being under the weather. I'm sick. Ugh. And there's so much to do!! Moms can't catch a break, can we? lol HOpe you are having a good week.
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I have found that most of the message boards have been quiet. Must be spring break keeping them away.
I am a little under the weather but I hope to get my big butt to the gym tonight. Maybe it will make me feel better.
I know what you mean about the weight. I didn't gain alot with my pregnancies, but I never really took it off either. Weight gain was a really slippery slope especially when I met my husband. You want to cook and feed and nurture, but the pounds come on a little too easy.
He has lost 20lbs so far, which is awesome. The weight gain was pretty easy for him too. He is a constant snacker but has gotten that in check since he has been away.
Hope you have a great day!
Elizabeth
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I've never been 'thin' though I was a lot smaller in high school. I got married and got pregnant in my senior year and gained too much weight with the pregnancy. It never has come off and I've kept some with each kid. My week last week wasn't as good. This week likely won't be, either. All the kids are home for spring break. I know I won't get in my exercise.
Hope you have a great day! Have you seen momof14 lately? Wonder where she is.... We seem to have lost our twin members!
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Only working 1/2 day today so I will get to the gym early! WOOHOO!
I work 1/2 time at two jobs and today I thought I would do a few extra hours. Now I am eating my lunch and then I will head out.
Hope you all have a great weekend!
Elizabeth
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Go figure. You are just like me. I was relatively active in my teens but I was that girl who could eat like a pig and not lose weight. People hated me for it. I weighed 113-118lbs but then once college was done my metabolism slowed to a halt.
My husband has always had a few pounds on but he has also been very active. Being in the Navy and having the fitness expectations that they have, he has no choice.
Hope you have a great day and the kids are all behaving for you. The weather here today was cold and it snowed overnight. I will be glad for some warm weather so I can "muck" out my garden and get ready to plant. That's the best therapy in the world. Nothing solves the problems of the world like a day with your hands in dirt....
Elizabeth
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It's been harder for me this week, too. The weather was bad and now I have kids home for Spring Break. Only four are here today, tomorrow all of them will be here. It makes it so much harder to get in my exercise.
My boyfriend doesn't really need to lose weight but he's very supportive of me. He keeps telling me to make sure I'm doing it for me and no one else. He says he's happy the way I am though I never really believe him! lolMark has always been very active, though. HE played a lot of sports when he was younger and he's still active. I"m trying to be more active. My tendency is to be lazy, though! lol
Hope you have a good day!
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Oh exactly. We have what we call "walk in clinics" here. They are basically doctors offices that stay open late and see the sore throats and whatnot. They don't suture, xray or set bones...they leave that for us.
I have lost a total of 16lbs. My hubby has lost 20. He is just watching his intake and has cut out desserts and stuff like that. I am impressed. We won't recognize each other when we meet in Portugal. It has been a long time coming. He has put on quite a bit of weight in the past 4 years, since we have been together. He used to bike alot before he met me because he had no use for a car, so he didn't have one. He lived right in the city and would bike or walk everywhere.
I haven't really been on the bandwagon this past two weeks either. I have to behave. Having the kids home for March Break is what did me in. The one time I thought it would be SO EASY and it was the hardest time of all. I didn't gain weight though. I actually lost a pound so at least all is not lost.
Hope you had a great day.
Elizabeth
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Hey, part of the beauty of SP is being able to rant and vent! We don't mind. Our turn will come. lol I don't blame you for getting upset about people coming to the ER for non-emergencies. Do you have Urgent care centers there? We have those here and it cuts down (a bit!) on ER trips. I know I had taken my son to the ER for a broken wrist and we ended up waiting 4 hours to get seen!! There was people in there who had practically nothing wrong with them and we were sitting there while my son was in pain waiting our turn in line. ARGH! And that sort of thing happens all too often. There are times to go to the ER and there are times to use common sense and wait to see your family dr.
ANyway, how are you doing dietwise? So far so good here. I love jogging but can't do much of it yet. Plus, my shins hurt. Is that what they call shin splints? Not a clue what to do about that but I'm not jogging as much for now. Too bad, too. I lost 6 pounds in 6 days while doing it! We got about 4 inches of snow here yesterday so I didn't get out yesterday. I did today but didn't walk as far as usual. It was cold (28...brr!) and the trail was icy. I slipped twice and decided that was enough for me for one day! I can't be laid up with a broken leg! lol Hope you are having a great day!
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You would almost think I was PMSing there wouldn't you. Gee whiz!
Hope everyone had a great day. I am taking #3 shopping for new runners and a haircut. The McGyver mullet has got to go!
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There are days it is hard. When we had our big hurricane here a couple years ago it was so very very hard. We had people coming in with sore throats and people coming in with broken bones from trying to get things back on track. WHO DO THEY THINK THEY ARE!!!!! Stay home and take some Tylenol for that sore throat. Gargle with salt water. Bring on the broken boned people who are trying to make the world right again. I hadn't showered in days. I had no water at home (we are on a well and septic system). My kids were at home with no hydro and no fridge and nothing. It was terrible. That was the one time I basically told someone they should have stayed home. I was so angry at them. They took the place of someone who really needed my attention. The medical system here is too lax in that regard. Make them pay $10 every time they come and they won't come so often.
Elizabeth
PS I really am a nice person....honest!!!
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| I don't think I could work in healthcare. I think the griping and complaining would get to me! I actually wondered the last time I took one of my kids to the dr how they stood it all day. I know there are people who really are sick and really do need help but there's just as many who go for dumb things. I've heard plenty of stories about them! lol I also understand about not having time to work out. There's times my schedule is so crazy that I barely have time to breathe much less get in any exercise. Luckily it isn't that way all the time. I really would go insane! Glad you got back on track today. Good luck sticking with it!
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Well, after my weekend I had a hard time getting back on track. With my schedule last week it was really impossible to get to the gym. I worked, literally 60 hours in the span of 5 days with one day off (where I went and got my car fixed). There was no time for gym, nor inclination unfortunately. This week I am dragging my butt. I can't believe that a few days off is killing me like it is. I have resolved this will not happen again if I am to be successful at this! Went tonight with my girlfriend and we did very well. I did 50 mins of elliptical and then treadmill.
The friends are actually friends of my friends. They all work for the 911 system here, which makes them great to let loose with.
I have to say, I HATE triage. I love people. I love the pace of a busy ER, but meeting all those people and listening to the griping and complaining (sorry I don't mean to sound cold but it really isn't my cup of tea)....grrrr....makes me want to scream. People here use the ER as a doctor's office when they are closed. Instead of waiting and seeing their GP they come to us for really stupid stuff.
Elizabeth
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| Yep, Zithromax is awesome! I can't imagine being a triage nurse. That would be tough. More power to you! And I'm jealous. You got to go out with girlfriends. I sure do miss that. I need to make some friends here! I used to have lunch with my girls. I miss those days. I rarely even speak to another grown up these days except when Mark is here. And you get to go to Portugal! I really am envious now! lol Good for you, though. I hope things go well for you. How's the diet coming?
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Zithromax is a dream drug! It rocks for just about everything. I worked this weekend and I was the triage nurse. It was terrible. I haven't triaged so many people in my whole life. It was crazy!!!
Went out with my girlfriends on Friday night and drank too much, but was still ok Saturday, other than a little tired.
Hope you are all well!! 6 1/2 weeks till Portugal!!
E
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Hello, all! Hope you are all having a good day! Mine has been busy, today was my class at the college, but otherwise good. Dietwise great! I can't eat at school, there's no time. lol And I got in a lot of walking.
Barbara, glad to hear your brood is better. That's the worst thing about having a large family, when there's illness. It usually goes through all of us.
Hope you have a good date night!
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POLKADOT*FLOWER
3/10/06 6:06 A
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| Good morning ladies! I think we are all well again. At least no one got up all night. This house was full of really tired kiddos! No one is up yet but me- well , kid wise, my hubby and oldest son are already long gone to work. I really need to get my shopping done today. Yesterday was my usual shopping day, and it gets pretty slim around here about now!! I missed my date too. Not only were kids sick, but poor hubby had to stay late. So maybe tonight!! Have a great day!! God bless. Hugs, Barbara
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For now all my kiddoes are well. I love Zithromax! Man, that stuff works fast. Nicholas is back to normal today. I had a decent diet day, too. Woohoo!
Hope everyone had a good day!
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Isn't this flu horrible mom. I only had 2 get the stomach bug but they all have had sniffles and coughs for weeks it seems. It lags on too, for what seems like forever!
Hope all is well in your worlds!
Elizabeth
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Barbara, you are so correct in saying time flies. I remember when my boys were newborns and things were so difficult (taking care of twins when you are the only parent is tough!) I tried very hard to enjoy everything because I knew it would pass so quickly. And it did. Now my 'babies' are 3! I can't believe it sometimes! It seems like only last week I was cradling them, nursing them, smelling their new baby smell. I'd hold them together and just marvel that these two perfect little boys came from me. Amazing! I sure do miss that. Though not enough to try it again. lol I have all the children I am meant to have, I believe.
We have had sickness here, too. Ben, the older twin, had the flu that ended in pneumonia last week. This week Nicholas, the younger twin, has strep throat. I'm hoping all the bugs will go away soon! Luckily I haven't had it yet. Of course, even when mommies do get sick, we can't be sick! lol Barbara, I hope your crew is feeling better!
Have a good day, everyone!!
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POLKADOT*FLOWER
3/9/06 6:58 A
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TJACQUE- So glad you found us here! The time really does go fast!! My twins are going to be 9 on Sunday!!!!!!! Our oldest turned 27 last Sunday and our second daughter will be 25 on Friday! Then I will have a 7 year old on the 20th. (This is a big birthday month at our house!!) Enjoy each day, they really do just fly by.
I hope everyone has a great day. We are in the middle of a stomach bug around here. This is the first sickness we have had all winter, so can't complain much. The oldest and the youngest are the only two who haven't done it yet. And hubby and I- though we usually miss the sicknesses. I just don't have time to be sick!! God bless you with peace and love. Hugs, Barbara
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Welcome! We love having new members! I miss the infant days. I love babies and though it is fun seeing them grow I miss the baby stuff. I love looking back at pics of them when they were 'little'. It was hard but wonderful! There was a lady at WalMart today that had 5 year old twin girls. They were so cute! We chatted about our twins while waiting in line for prescriptions. It's funny how much I began noticing twins after I found out I was having them. Seems like before I never really paid any attention then all of a sudden I was looking for them and they were everywhere! Weird, huh? lol
Have a good night, all!
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| Hello, fellow twin mommas!!! Our twins are 11 months old and I just cannot believe how the year has flown. I am the mom of 3 so our brood is much smaller than some of you. We are still trying to decide if we will expand our family. I just wanted to say hello! You can see me and my family in my profile (that picture was taken in October!) Have a great night all and each of you is an inspiration!
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They were sent on a mission two years ago and they lost communication. He was supposed to be in port and I was worried sick because I didn't hear from him.
I was furious that they didn't let us know and emailed just about everyone to complain about it. Just a phone call would have soothed all our minds.
Elizabeth
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POLKADOT*FLOWER
3/7/06 1:44 P
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| Giffin- I hope you have a lovely time on your trip! I am sure you are both looking forward to it!I can't imagine being on a ship like that either!! Hugs, Barbara
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I'm jealous! lol In June we are all going to NC to visit family and Mark is going. Since the trip will fall on our 3rd anniversary of the day we met we are going to go to dinner at the restaurant we first ate at and then on to Gatlinburg. But...we will have to take the twins with us. The older kids have plans to stay with their friends and the grandparents but there's no one who will watch the twins. Oh well. I won't complain, at least we get to go someplace!
I'm glad you get to email your hubby so often. That must help. I remember waiting for the phone calls and sometimes they didn't come in. I was devastated. I don't know how they stay with that many other people in close quarters, either. Especially on a ship where there's no place else to go!! I'm afraid I'd go bonkers!
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It will be our first official holiday without the kids with us, other than last year (our 1st anniversary that we spent in Cape Cod). The kids are usually away any time we go anywhere when they go to their father's in Ontario. This will be a treat for us and I'm sure he will love it, having spent the past 3 months with 250 of his closest friends in close quarters. I can't imagine living on a ship. I would have to hurt someone...
Elizabeth
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We email every day and he usually gets to call home about once a week. Usually I am just so happy to hear his voice I forget all the stuff that I want or need to talk about.
I booked our hotel for 4(first 2 in Lisbon and last 2 in Porto, Portugal) of the 14 nights so now I just need to find a hotel for the long part. We will probably just go to the beach towns on the south coast. I am so looking forward to it. My mom is great for agreeing to stay with the munchkins while I am gone.
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Good morning ladies! I was wondering if the Pink Panther movie was any good or not. My daughter wants to see it. Maybe next weekend.
Elizabeth, I know what you mean about counting down the days till you see your hubby again. My husband was in the military and I did the same thing when he was away! Do you get to talk to him much?
Hope everyone has a good diet day!!
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POLKADOT*FLOWER
3/6/06 6:57 A
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Elizabeth- I bet you are counting the days!! Hubby and I saw pink panther too. I thought it was cute, but not a great movie. I sure had fun going though!!!
Have a great day gals! God bless. Hugs, Barbara
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I felt that way too this weekend but I plugged away at it. When I had enough that was it. I went and did something I liked (weights). I did the elliptical machine on a new setting--holy smokes what a workout.
Then took the whole family to see "The Pink Panther". I wasn't impressed but they were. They had a special deal where it was $3 per person for people whose spouses are deployed with the navy here. Kind of nice for them to put that on for us! 71/2 weeks till I go to see my hubby and about 130 days till he comes home! WOOHOO!!
Elizabeth
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New Life,
Well done. My twins are 6. We have a 14, 12 and 10 year old as well. Great fun and a busy house.
Elizabeth
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Hi Everybody,
We have a set of twins girls (5), they have three brothers. We started out name them aphabetically, but couldn't find ones we liked for the girls.
Andrew James (13)
Benjamin Taylor (11)
Christopher Warren (7)
Notice that the middle names are aphabetical as well.
The Girls
Rachel Elizabeth
Jessica Lynn
We picked out those names for our third boy and I liked one, my husband liked the other; I guess we were meant to have twins so we could use both names.
My twins are identical, yet everyone says all my children look alike. Have a nice day and God Bless
 
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| Hope everyone is having a good weekend!
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POLKADOT*FLOWER
3/4/06 3:14 P
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| Just popping in to say hello! I hope everyone has a good weekend. I think I may take the day off exercising today. I feel muscle tired. Maybe pushing to hard? Might just take a long walk. Hugs, Barbara
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Thats so funny. Each little transition we make, whether it is off the bottle/breast, out of diapers, out of car seats and off to school makes out life a little easier. The carseat thing was the hardest for me. With a van they were so hard to get in and out. You can't move one seat too far ahead because they the others don't have enough room....
Elizabeth
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POLKADOT*FLOWER
3/3/06 6:20 P
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Blessedmamaof2- I sometimes think it was harder with 2 than it is with 10! I have learned so much and am soooo much calmer! Plus all that early work with only small children sure is paying off - I have big helpers now. Please know all of your hard work will come back to you a million times over mamas. God be with you. Hugs, Barbara
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POLKADOT*FLOWER
3/3/06 6:13 P
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| TWINS4ME- Welcome! So glad you joined us! My twins will be 9 on the 12th of this month. My, how the years have flown! Hugs, Barbara
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| Yes, it keeps me busy. But I wouldn't trade it for anything!I don't work (yet...soon!) so I can only imagine what it must be like for you. My twins go to daycare on Fridays so I can go to class at the community college....it is chaos trying to get them there! Sheesh! My daughter Alison will be 9 next month.
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| I have 3(Maggie and Becca,turned 4 on Jan 21 and Sam,turned 9 on Feb 4)I work full time so I dont spend alot of time with them but what time we do spend together I try to make it fun. I agree with you about watching them over tv any day. They crack me up.I love to laugh with them...You have your hands full with all you adorable kids. WOW...
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| We tend to call ours 'babies', too. And, no, they aren't really babies anymore! Mine just turned three a couple of weeks ago (the 11th and 12th of Feb., I had midnight babies!). They are a handful but they are also so much fun! It is more fun watching them than TV! lol How many kids do you have?
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| Can you believe how fast they grow! My 9 yr old son sometime refers to them as our babies. They are not babies anymore.
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| Hello, and welcome! We love talking about our twins!
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| Hi, I have 4yr old twin girls and they are a handful.I was glad when I stumbled on to this board.
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| I have 6 at home, but the twins are all that are here during school hours. They are a handful! running errands is terrible just because of having to put them in and out of carseats. I'll be so glad when they are big enough not to have to have them any more! (I got a while on that, though!) I've been working on getting them to put their things away at naptime. They do pretty well. Most of the time! And you are right, boys and girls need to know how to do household chores. My son does fuss if he has to do dishes, though. Of course, he complains about lots of things, he's 17 going on 27. At least he thinks he is! lol
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3/3/06 1:39 P
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| Gosh, I admire you. I don't know how you do it with ten kids in the house. I only have 2 and sometimes it's all I can do to get what I need to do done.
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POLKADOT*FLOWER
3/3/06 7:05 A
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I feel the same way. I want my boys to be able to do everything in the house too. Hopefully someday they will be married, and when their wives are ill or have just had a baby, I want them to be able to run the show so she can rest!!! I want to raise up good husbands!! That way I will end up with lots of grandchildren some day!!! Have a super duper day! God bless. Hugs, Barbara
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Wow! Mine are pretty good about chores. I have now started delegating the dishes (loading the dishwasher and washing pots/pans). I thought my 12 year old was going to blow a blood vessel the night I told him that I wanted him to do the dishes. The response was "but, but, that's Alex's job" (my eldest daughter). He quickly found out that dishes ARE NOT women's work and that we all pitch in.
The twins are usually responsible for "dog proofing" the family room. Basically everything off the floor and put away tidy.
Anyhow, glad to hear we all have a system. I personally think growing up in a big family and sharing all the "stuff" that goes along with it makes our kids into healthy adults. They know how to get along in a "society" and that everyone does their share.
Have a great day!
Elizabeth
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You guys sound like us. We have our schedules, too. The kids usually do pretty well doing what they are supposed to. They sometimes bicker, though. I had one kid picking up the floor and one vacuuming and that always turned into a fight so I switched things around so that the one vacuuming has to pick up. They've learned not to fight about things like that, mom always finds a way to fix it and not always the way they'd like! lol With this many people in a house, though, everyone has to pitch in. Besides, our job as mothers is to train them to be able to live independently, this is good training!
Have a good day twin mommies!
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POLKADOT*FLOWER
3/1/06 8:53 A
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I have ten at home. From 18-2 years old. My 18 year old works for UPS. Everyone else goes with me when I shop. I shop every two weeks on payday (Thur). We go to Sams,Walmart,and Food Lion on that day. We are home by 3:30, and get everything put up quickly, so I can get ready to go on my date with Papa by 5:00! The kids get a rented movie and pizza on that night! We rent movies thru Netflix so I don't have to stop and get those! Everyone helps around here! We have a schedule for what we call morning work. Right after breakfast we do our morning work. I made out a six week schedule that we rotate through.We have on that schedule dishes: breakfast, lunch and dinner, Blue bathroom, pink bathroom, living room,kitchen,hall. Each child gets one of those for a week, then they rotate. So you do a different job a week for six weeks, then it starts over again. That way no one gets the hard job every time, it is all even. The little ones are paired with an older one. The rule around here is once you have trained them to do a job well, they get put on the schedule too. So all the bigger ones are VERY helpful in teaching how to do chores! I don't have to keep asking people to do things, and no one can say it was someone elses job- it is all on the schedule. Peace!! We all get together at 4 Pm and do a quick pick up. I want the house clean when Dad gets home. Clean home, happy children, happy daddy,happymom!! God bless. Hugs, Barbara
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That is so incredible. You are fantastic! Your house must be a well oiled ship. I know my house has to be so yours must too...
How many are at home right now? How do you manage getting your shopping done and whatnot? Do they all help out?
Mine are funny. When they know I've been grocery shopping they all come down and its like this little army takes over. The little ones take the light stuff. The oldest one takes the eggs and basically acts as the supervisor. It is funny how they have this little society thing down pat and everyone knows what they are supposed to be doing. If someone doesn't help out the others are quick to call him/her on it...
Have a great day! Happy March!
Elizabeth
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POLKADOT*FLOWER
3/1/06 6:46 A
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Wow! It's March!! We have 5 birthdays this month!!! I sent a little package off yesterday to each of my oldest. I can't believe I am going to have a daughter 27 years old on the 5th! I need to hurry up and get this weight off before I get OLD!!LOL!! God bless. Hugs, Barbara
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| Hello, ladies! Seems everyone is running around like crazy these days! Hope everyone is having a good diet week.
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You too Mom. Busy day as usual here. Up at the crack of dawn for a 12hr shift then home to make lunches, shower and hit the sack to start it all up again tomorrow! Great fun.
Best wishes to all for a great evening!
Elizabeth
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POLKADOT*FLOWER
2/27/06 5:49 P
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| I hope everyone is having a great day! I need to scat. God bless your evening and your family! Hugs, Barbara
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I have a pic of mine taking apart their brothers dresser drawers and smiling at me. They thought it was great fun. There were clothes everywhere!!!!
They liked makeup too. I use Clinique products that are quite expensive here.....all over the carpet...What a bunch!
Elizabeth
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Good morning twin mommies! Hope everyone is having a healthy day!
Elizabeth...my twins liked stacking diapers, too. Except they usually ended up throwing them all over the room when they finished. Seems like my house always looks like a tornado has been through it! I'm betting mine isn't the only one, though!! lol Love those twins!
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