There are different ways to cope with raising twins. In this article from casino Australia, per net mums, let’s find out about the different ways to cope with your newborn twins.
- Get into a routine as soon as possible
This will encourage your babies’ body rhythms into similar patterns. Aim to put both or all babies down to sleep and for naps at the same time, and follow the usual rules for a bedtime routine if you can – ideally, you’ll have some help if you’re trying to settle more than one baby for the night. At the very least, a good bedtime routine will allow you to get a few useful chores done in the evening.
- Get as much help as you can
If friends and relatives offer their services, don’t be afraid to exploit it. Be specific about what you want them to do.
- Sign up to local groups
As well as being a really useful source of advice and information, it will be a valuable social link. Mums of multiples are almost twice as likely to suffer from postnatal depression as mums of ‘singletons’, according to recent research by Twins Trust. But the same research also showed that mums who had plenty of help and support, or were members of a support group, were less likely to be affected that those who didn’t. There’s lots more information about PND and how to cope with it here
- Write things down
Keep a written list of when your babies have been fed or changed in the early weeks, to help you keep tabs on where you are, courtesy of machines à sous en ligne en argent réel.
- Get dressed
Put yourself in a positive frame of mind by getting dressed and ready for the day as soon as possible in the morning. ‘With multiples, it’s all too easy to find yourself in your pyjamas by lunchtime,’ says Sandra.
- Take your time
Bear in mind that it will probably take you twice as long (three times as long if you’ve got triplets) to do anything as it takes ‘singleton’ mums. Plan accordingly – and take life at a snail’s pace as much as you can.
- Don’t beat yourself up about breastfeeding
It is possible to breastfeed twin babies at the same time but you’re likely need even more advice and support than the average breastfeeding mum. There’s lots more information here www.twinsuk.co.uk. Don’t beat yourself up, though, if you find breastfeeding a challenge too far though – your babies will do perfectly well on formula, or a mix of both if that seems to work well for you. Many mums of multiples say it’s easier to always feed your babies at the same time – including at night (even if that means waking one up). If you have triplets, you’re unlikely to manage exclusive feeding, although you may still find a mix of some breast, some formula, is do-able.
- Keep them close
Put your multiples in the same cot when they’re tiny. It’s soothing for them as it helps to emulate conditions in the womb they shared, and it means they’re more likely to wake simultaneously for nighttime feeds.
- Double up on essentials
Make sure you have a bouncy chair for each of your babies. That way, if you have your hands full with one of them, there’ll always be somewhere safe and comfy for the other to wait. When they’re a bit older, you can bottle feed both at the same time by sitting in between the two chairs.
- Bathtime can wait
Bathtime can be a challenge with multiples, especially before they’re old enough to sit up with the help of a bath support. Stick to topping and tailing for as long as possible and try to only do bathtime when you know you’ve got help. Otherwise, bath your babies one at a time, keeping the other close by in a bouncy chair.
