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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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