Moms of twins.... Help please.

[sgentile]

My friend is in her 30th week with twins (one boy, on girl) & could REALLY use some of your best advice about what equipment was really helpful/useful, and any other suggestions and tips you might be willing to provide. Do you have time to share your best secrets & tips? I would really appreciate it.

Also.... What were some of your FAVORITE shower/baby gifts? I have her shower coming up. I am planning to get one of her high chairs (unless someone else beats me to it), but my mom also needs to buy a gift.

THANK YOU!
Susan

[conradd]

LOL, Susan, she is going to be a very busy mom. A friend of mine (with six kids already) had an unexpected pregnancy 3 years ago and had twins. Several of us got together and gave her maid service once a week for the first two months. We also stocked her freezer and showed up on a regular schedule to take care of the older kids (she also homeschooled) so that she could rest with the babies. I gave her crib sheets - readymade were expensive so I bought cute fabric (flame retardent) and made about a dozen or so. Cases of diapers from Costco also came in handy.

Does she have kids already or is she starting from ground zero?

Deb

[sgentile]

Deb, these are their first babies. I actually convinced my mother to split the Graco Duo Glider with me. But she (the mom) & I were actually discussing maid service last night. What a great gift idea! So were your others.

Would you mind asking your friend what one tip/trick she thinks is the most helpful for taking care of newborn twins? My friend & her husband are really starting to become worried. I wish she lived closer to me...

Thanks for the response.
Susan

[sylvanb]

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Would you mind asking your friend what one tip/trick she thinks is the most helpful for taking care of newborn twins?
Susan

Two babysitters!

My daughters spent a couple of summers (during college) as semi-live-in helpers for one of their professor's infant/toddler twins. They as well as Mom were grateful to have two of them.

Might be hard to arrange, but worth thinking about.

[sgentile]

Thanks, that is a great idea. Unfortunately, not sure if we can find anyone since school is in session.

Thank you!
Susan