Emily Clarke

Raising Newborn Twins Will Change Your Life

Everyone knows that becoming a new parent is a life-changing experience. Not only do you get the new experience of bringing a child into the world and all the emotions that come with it, but your day-to-day life will change as well. Babies are plenty of work.

Now, when we say that having a child is a life-changing experience and a lot of work, it's true. And with twins, it's doubly true. Having twins, especially as a new parent, is everything you can expect from having a new baby and more. You'll need to seek advice on everything from how to juggle your daily duties with two babies to advice about breastfeeding your twins. In this article, we'll talk about some of the other ways that raising twins can change your life.

Socializing Will Be Harder

First, let's get the less-fun stuff out of the way. With twins, you have two sleep schedules, two feeding schedules and everything else you'd expect from having a baby. This means you have very little time to yourself. It makes it incredibly hard to socialize with other adults, and you'll likely go through long spans of time where you might feel a bit lonely. But that brings us to our next point...

You're Never Alone

On the flip side, you'll always have the company of your twins. You get to watch them grow, watch them learn and watch them play. You'll always have your twins to talk to and be present in your life. Plus, as your twins grow, they'll have each other to play with as well, which will help to reduce their attention demands on you a little bit.

Enjoy the Ride

As hard as your journey will be at times, that doesn't mean it won't be fulfilling and enjoyable. Sometimes you just need to live in the moment and enjoy the ride you're on.

Advice About Breastfeeding Your Twins and More

It pays to seek out and listen to practical advice, like advice about breastfeeding your twins. Looking into other parents' experiences and using online resources to your advantage will make things much easier when you have questions and problems during your new experience of having twins. With the right advice and tips, things will be a little bit simpler and more enjoyable throughout your parenting journey.

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Emily Clarke writes about social networking apps, connecting women across fertility and motherhood. You can find her thoughts at new mom resources blog.