I Am Having TWINS! - Olathe,KS

Congrats!! I don't have twins, but my husband has a twin sister and he loved it growing up and loves having a twin now. They are very close. My husband wanted twins each time I got pregnant. Yeah for you and enjoy!

CONGRATS! I am the mother of twin 2 year old boys and it's truly my greatest accomplishment. I have to be honest that the first 4 months are VERY VERY hard. In fact, I have very few memories of those first few months and, unfortunately, the ones I do have are not so good. But.... it gets soooo much better and simply amazing! My boys are so much fun and the strong bond they have already have between them is breath taking. Congrats! Feel free to email me offline if you have any questions :-)

If you have a wonderful and supportive husband then you have a lot more help than some of us do. You will be alright :)

B.,
First of all, you can do this!! CONGRATS! Once the intial shock wears off you will be fine! Everything will be fine. Just pray, I will for you, to have to safe healthy babies! EEEE! Congrats!

My cousin had twins... Her biggest mistake right off - making list and thinking she would accomplish what was on the list. Trying to be a perfect mom. You can't be. And when they sleep you need to sleep sometimes not catch up on the list. So get done what you can and the rest will have to wait.

She did have a VERY helpful husband. Each week they switched off getting up with one baby all week at night. So she didn't have to do both all the time. She wanted to breast feed - that didn't work for her. Doesn't mean it can't work for you though.

Good Luck & God Bless you,
Enjoy every minute they go by so fast. Her twins and my oldest graduate in two weeks... :)... :(

L. B (H now)

God doesn't give you more than you can handle. Yes you can do it! I have 6 month old girl twins and they are great. People are so rude about how they wish they were not me but I love them. Yes they take more work and everything but it is manageable. I do have my days but don't all of us as mothers. The first couple of months are tough as you get your schedule lined out. Word of advice keep them on the same schedule. If one wakes up, wake the other up to feed. Best of luck! It is quite an adventure.

congratulations! I have 4 year old twin boys and a 3 year old boy. the first few months are the hardest. I think the best advice i can give it to get them on the same schedule. if one twin wakes up to eat get the other one up too. even if they only take a few ounces that is fine. also if you have friends and family around line up extra help now. get your little one involved in helping out with the new babies as much as possible. let him hand you diapers or entertain the babies while you get ready to feed them. also be sure to include some one on one time with him each day. even if it is just time to read a book or too snuggle for a moment. you can do this. just realize that you need to find your own schedule and do what works for you and your family.

Good Morning B., Congratulations !!! I wanted twins at one time...lol Silly Nana!! No really I would of loved to have twins, my mom was a twin her brother died few hours after birth.
You can handle it B., just takes some mind adjusting.
Remember what you did for Hayden and multiply by 2. (ok your scared take deep breath) Your not alone in this either, there is Dad to help out also and he should be just as involved. Grand mama's will help I am sure. I would in a heart beat!!
What a Wonderful Exciting time, You can do it B., I know you can!!
God Bless you and keep your healthy, strong and calm through your pregnancy!!
K. Nana of 5

You Can Do It!!! I'm a Mother of triplets and I have survived the past 2 1/2 years with them. There will be days that are hard...but, it really is a wonderfull thing to have multiples. At least You have one arm for each baby. I was one short being that I was outnumbered...lol. Best of luck to You and your Family. Congrats :)

B., It will be fine! I don't have twins, but I have a good friend that does. She said it was HARD the first few months, but once she got them on a schedule it was easier. Once they started being more mobile it was even easier because they always had a playmate. They keep each other busy. So those times that you have to do something, like dinner, dishes, laundry - the things that get in the way of fun, they boys played with each other and gave her more time instead of crying for her to play with them. It will be fine!! And Congrates!!!

Congratulations!!! You've heard it 10 times before me, but I'll say it again anyway....deep breath, Momma, you'll be fine. I have 4yr old b/g twins. They are SO much fun and the lights of my life, I'd have another set if I could. I can't imagine having only one child at a time, seems a bit dull to me...LOL! As has also been said, the first year is the most difficult. Each stage has it's own challenges, as I'm sure is true with a singleton, but the first year truly is tough. But it's SO worth it when you get two kisses, two hugs, two I love yous, and the come as built in playmates. You'll do great! Call on us for any questions. I'm so excited for you. God bless you and your little ones, all 3 of them.

Well, I've never had twins, but you're going to be fine. You sound like an intelligent, caring person, and at least you've already done the baby thing once before (and no so long ago that you've forgotten). You'll figure it out. Congratulations, and best of luck.

awe. I am so happy for you. Congrats. It will be a challenge but the love is twice as nice and you will adapt just fine. Amazing how when we become moms the naturl instincts are there, You are so blessed and as the years go by you will more appreciate it.

God Bless and just love each other.

It does seem scary and overwhelming right now, but you can totally do this. Having a toddler at home will make things a little more hectic, but I was so glad I already knew what I was doing when I brought my twins home.

If you have any time to read, information will empower you (Having Twins and More by Elizabeth Noble is another good book). If you don't already, learn how to accept help. Schedules are good if you're a schedule person, but if not they're just more pressure. Some might chide me for saying this but take advantage of convenience items -- paper plates, precooked chicken, etc. -- at least for the first few months.

Also this pregnancy will be more unpredictable than your first. Maybe everything will be uneventful, but expect the unexpected and don't be h*** o* yourself if things don't go the way you had hoped.

You're going to love this new chapter of your life!

Hi B., Congratulations. Its a shock, I know. I have 7 month old twins (boy/girl), and a 2 yr old who turns 3 tomorrow. He was 2-1/2 when they were born. The hardest thing for me was feeling as if I wasn't giving my oldest enough time, but kids are resilient and they adjust. We give him LOTS of positive feedback for being a good big brother. I recall reading when I was pregnant that the babies will never remember crying an extra 10 min, but an older child will remember not having their needs met, so when possible, try to attend to Hayden so he doesn't start to feel resentful. Our son LOVES "his babies"!!

About the pregnancy, lots of people have very healthy, easy (relatively speaking) twin pregnancies, but to represent the other side, mine was tough. I had problems with one of the babies at 28 weeks and we thought we might have to deliver early. I was in the hospital for 2 weeks, and at home on bedrest for the next 4 weeks, but we delivered at 34 weeks. They spent 2 weeks in the NICU at OPRMC (healthy, just needed to feed and grow). There are some additional risks during the pregnancy so the best thing is to hope for the very best, but just prepare yourself for needing to do some bedrest time later on. Prepare and freeze meals in advance, ask friends and family to cook for you, ask for help with Hayden (its tough for Dad to take care of everything if you're on bedrest), and know that you may need to leave work a little earlier than with a singleton pregnancy. Think about if you're able to work from home or cut back in any way, and just be prepared if that time should come. But, lots of people do have very healthy, long twin pregnancies, so don't dwell on the risks. Just be sure to take care of yourself and don't push yourself too much. I think I continued to work a couple weeks too many - just wan't really listening to my body. And don't worry about putting on too much weight - greater weight gain is recommended for twins. I think they say 20 lbs by 20 weeks. Barbara Luke has a good book on twin and triplet pregnancies, which I found helpful.

Once they babies start sleeping through the night, or at least waking just once, life gets a lot easier. Until then, having someone come to take care of the babies overnight so you can sleep is helpful. Even if you're nursing, getting longer than and hour or two at a time is helpful. I recall a few nights when I literally did not sleep at all. Having grandparents come to take care of the babies while I slept, and just pumped once overnight was wonderful!

Everyone says get them on the same schedule. Early on we did this and it really helped. Now, they are on slighly different schedules (i'm a big proponent of following their lead at least to some degree), and I actually like having them nap at different times sometimes so that I can have one-on-one time with each of them. Morning nap is together, and then afternoon naps are when they get tired.

Good luck, and take good care of yourself!

Congrats on your "double blessing". My suggestions:

1. Your pregnancy is different than a singleton. Get the book "when you are expecting twins, triplets and quads" by Dr. Barbara Luke. It teaches you how to care for yourself during pregnancy. This is your best chance to avoid premature delivery. Nothing is more important right now than getting those babies to 37 weeks :)

2. The first three months were the hardest for me because of sleep deprivation (definitely agree with the other twin mom on that one). The best solution was to divide the night in half with my hubby (his idea!!) So at least you both get 6 solid hours of sleep

3. All hands on deck. Hopefully your hubby is a "hands-on dad" He'll need to help with everything. Accept help from others if you can, but I found it very difficult.

4. The best forum is Twinstuff.com There are thousands of twin parents for all stages posting on these bulletin boards daily.

You're going to love being a twin mommy! Mine are 2 1/2 b/g twins and they are so fun and awesome right now. They are buddies. PS> if anyone ever says to you "double trouble" just smile back and say "twice as nice".

Good luck!

My son was nearly four before our twins were born so he was quite a little helper; however, he still needed attention. Seek help (especially during the first few weeks/months). Get volunteers to help with Hayden (take him to the park, etc.) and help with the babies so you can spend one-on-one time with Hayden and also to have date nights with your husband. The best gift I got after our twins were born was a monthly stipend from my parents to pay for a sitter once or twice a week. Sometimes, I went and had "me time" and got my hair done or read a book at the library. Other times, I used the money to hire a sitter so hubby and I could go out. I also used the money to hire a sitter so I could have one-on-one time with my eldest or one of the babies.
You will survive! IT seems very overwhelming at first and the first two months or so you feel in a sleep deprived fog. Remember to take care of yourself so you can take care of your kids!
It does get easier. My sons are now almost nine and a half. They are best friends and share everything! They slept together in the same bed until they were six months old and began to crawl on top of each other! They still share a room, a classroom at school, play on the same sports teams, etc. (all their choice; we are willing to separate them, but they are truly best buds and enjoy being together; that said they do have their own interests and do make their own choices and friends; nevertheless, they usually enjoy doing the same thing and being together).
The most difficult times for me were when they were between 13-22 months. They could both walk and would often go different ways just to see me freak out trying to decide who to "catch" first! Child leashes are great during this age! People may look at you funny, but your child's safety MUST come first!
I love having twins and would have twins again in a heartbeat!
I had mine by c-section and the recovery was fine (about a week of really bad pain). It sure beat my vaginal delivery with my first baby (I had fourth degree tears and sex was painful for YEARS after).
Best of luck! Take care and eat healthy, rest when you can, breastfeed if possible, quit work if possible, and love your new upcoming blessings! They will bless you far more than you can imagine!
Feel free to contact me if you want further advice. Oh--the idea of stocking up on diapers is great! It really helps with the budget after the babies are born! Also, Twins magazine was my "bible" for the first few years!
Congratulations and my God bless you with a safe pregnancy and healthy twins!

You are going to be great! It will be a challenge, but a beautiful one. I have ten year old twin girls, and they are a lot of fun. For me, the 9-18 month old time frame was the most challenging...they could crawl everywhere,but wanted to be entertained. This is my recommendation to you...gather your support system. Be sure you schedule in one day a week where you take a few hours to yourself. I used to go to Panera, get a drink, and stare into space for an hour :) Think about whether you need more time to yourself or time with friends, and use that scheduled time to regroup. You will be a better mom for it...trust me, I learned the hard way :) Ask for help if you need it. Ask your husband to sometimes take the kids out of the house (once they are a bit older) so you can get things done in the house. Remember to enjoy them...it goes by quickly! You will be amazed at how well you do! I will pray for you!

People often told me that God doesn't give you more than you can handle...I'd like to say that I think he often does...so we can grow and become stronger :)

For the record, for me, the first few months were really great! I love the tiny baby stage!

I have 19 month old, identical girls, and it will all be just fine! Congrats! It's all very scary and exciting. I can't imagine NOT having them!
the pregnancy was a total surprise for us, very unexpected. I prayed a lot the first several months, just to get through! But really, I had a lot of support from friends and family. Especially with the older sibling, I had a friend or someone take him out for 1/2 a day or a few hours sometimes, just so I could get to sleep when the babies slept. If you ahve any questions you can email me. It's really very exciting!!

I have 6 year old twin girls. They were invitro so we knew at 6 weeks and new it was a possibility so we weren't as suprised as you. You have received wonderful advice so far. Here is more :)
1. A schedule sounds great but don't stress yourself ifi t doesn't work fo ryou.
2. You can make it full term or close enough to have healthy babies. I went on bed rest at 32 weeks with meds. Went off at 35 weeks. Delivered at 37.5 and the babies were 5 lb 16 oz and 6 lbs 11 oz. My neighbor had twin boys over 7 pounds each. All four went home wtih mom. YOu will get uncomfortable. I had no shoes that fit when I delivered. You will wonder if your belly can stretch that far. But, it can :)
3. You can deliver vaginally or c-section. Mine were vaginal and recovery was fabulous.
4. You can nurse if you want to. I nursed and supplemented with formula then pumped at work. It was stressful so I only recommend it if you want to. Whatever you decide and is right foryour family is right. Don't let others pressureyou.
5. I had a friend who filled a pitcher with formula each morning and used it all day even though the formula can says not to.
6. Our pediatrician gave us lots of formula samples. We rarely had to buy any.
7. I remember the first day I broke down and cried. Both babies were hungry, I had a hard time nursing both, my husband called and we were all three crying. I finally put them in their car seat, fed them a bottle, they were fine, I called one of my girlfriends who had twins and cried to her. I felt sooooooo much better! So, dont' hold it in. Cry and call someone. My friend Michelle gave me the best advice that day and I repeat it to myself a lot. " Fair isn't always the same".
I really struggled with being "fair". It seemed like one baby was always needier than the other (it wasn't always the same baby, they flipped back and forth). I was always feeling like I gave one more attention. But, Michelle is right, if one child doesn't need it at the time, don't worry about it. She will need the attention later and you will give it to her then.

So, I repeat FAIR ISN'T ALWAYS THE SAME

I totally agree with the respondent who said keep lists. I received a notebook from a friend. I wrote who ate, how much, if they peed or pooped and if they slept. I also tried to jot down little notes like who came to visit, if something special happened etc. I still have the notebook.
If a baby was crying my husband always said "she's hungry". I yelled at him one day and said "I just fed her". We then looked at the book and I had fed the other baby. She really was hungry :)

You can do it. You can deliver healthy babies. You can raise them. YOur older son will thrive. Don't feel like you are cheating him. You are giving him the greatest gift and that is siblings. He needs someone to help take care of you in your old age!
Find friends with twins. Check out your local parents as teachers. Come back to mamasource and post again if needed.

First of all, congrats on the twins! I have identical twin girls who are now 5, so I understand what you're feeling. Probably the best advice I can give you about taking care of twins would be to get on a schedule and stay on it. If you feed, bathe, and have them nap at the same time every day, it will make you life much easier. Also, get a Boppie pillow (or 2!). With a boppie, you can hold one on your lap to feed, and put the other one in the Boppie and feed them both at the same time. Another life saving item to have is a bouncy chair or swing. As much as you want too, you will not be able to hold two babies at once all the time. Swings or bouncy chairs will make it possible for you to grab a shower, cook a meal or just relax for a few minutes. I'm not going to kid you, twins are very hard in the first few months. It does get a lot better, and eventually, they become easier than having one child at a time. There are support groups for twin moms...look into them. I wish you the best of luck, and if you have any questions i'll be happy to answer them.

Congratulations B....I have been in that panic mode before myself. I have twin 18 month old girls and 2 boys (9 & 7). I worked FT as a float nurse and was on my feet all day and was terrified. First I would say take a deep breathe and remind yourself that everything is going to be okay...now repeat this about 80 times a day for the next 8 years-LOL. Okay, check to see if there is a Moms of Multiples group in your area (your OB/GYN office may have this information). They are very supportive, a great resource and can help in many ways when planning also. I would start buying packages of diapers every week (or whenever you go to the store), you will go through a lot. Start with buying newborn diapers and then buy some size 1 also. We did this and did not have to really buy diapers for the first 4 months. Start researching-lots of companies will send you coupons and special offers for things that you will need (Pampers, Huggies, Luvs, Tylenol, Motrin, etc). Start making a list of things that you will need (register and let everyone know the good news). You don't always need two of everything. My girls slept in a pack n play bassinet together for the first 3 months. If you have a swing and a bouncy chair just alternate them. You don't necessarily need 2 cribs by the time that they are born but it does help out if you want them to nap in the beds during the day. Before they are born do a spreadsheet on your computer and save it for each of them that you can print off. The headings should be, Time, Diaper, How Much. This way when you have people helping you (and frankly when you are waking up in the middle of the night) you or whoever is helping you can write down what time they woke up, how much they were fed, whether they went pee or poop. Believe me you will look at those lists more than you can imagine and it is great to take with you to the doctor's office so they know how they are doing also. Last I would say, don't be a proud mommy. I know how hard it is to want to do everything on your own and be there for them all the time. Let people help you, however they want to. Let them do dishes, laundry, bring you dinner (by the way the crockpot will grow to be your best friend for awhile-haha). You will need your rest either having delivered or having a c-section, you will need to rest and allow your body to recuperate. Oh, allow Hayden to help out as much as possible...the more involved you allow him to be the easier it will be for him to accept his new brothers or sisters in. I wish you luck and if you ever need to talk I am here. You are going to do great, you will be so overwhelmed by love and amazement that you will forget all about the bad stuff. Good luck and Congratulations again.

Our oldest son and his wife had identical twin boys when their oldest was 14 months. They are now 11 years old. They had a little girl when the twins were about 3 and all have done very well. Just this December a daughter gave birth to identical twin boys. I had always wanted twins but never dreamed of having two sets of twin grandsons. Our daughter was in total shock when she found out it was twins. I can still see her face and imagine it looked very much like yours did. I remember her saying the word "2??!!!!" a lot. She has a little boy who was 4 when the twins were born and she has amazed me. She's had no help other than grandparents in and out and is breast feeding both boys and we are so proud of her and for the great job she's doing pretty much all on her own. In fact she is going out often now that they are 4 months old for walks in the twin stroller and if we ever get them to take a bottle I can babysit for more than a few hours. You will make it and you'll have sleepless nights, etc., but had that with single births too. She always fed both at the same feeding but found it was too hard for her doing both at the same time at the breast. Her husband has been so helpful and helped hold one in the night until his 'turn' came to eat. There were a few nights with the crying and I did go and hold one and calm him and it was at that time of the evening when most babies get fussier. They are very good babies so she is blessed with that too. I will say she had to have many appointments for sonograms, stress tests and checking for twin to twin transfusion, etc. but all was good. They were delivered at 36 weeks only because one had slowed down growing. I got to be in for the delivery so that was so special. Had gone in with the other grandchildrens deliveries (that live in the state) and wasn't sure about a section but it was wonderful too. Be sure to ask questions of doctors, other twin parents, check on the internet for info on the kind of twins they'll be and what to watch for and then trust God for the rest.
Congratulations!!! You are doubly blessed. And please don't listen to all the people who will 'feel sorry for you' and tell you other negative things. Focus on the joy ahead and realize others don't understand your situation or they'd be helping you in positive ways.

The good news is you will survive. I had twins and 15 months later had one more. My twins were premature (12 weeks early) but they are thriving 17 year olds now. I worked full time while I was pregnant and for a while after I had them. But I had a difference of opinions with my boss and was a stay at home mom until my 3rd child was 5 months old. When he was 5 months old I went back to work and have worked full time ever since. My twins ar e17 and my opps baby is 16 and I wouldn't trade any of them off anything.

Congrats on the twins!! We own a baby furniture store and would love to help you out with your nursery - we offer twin discounts on all double orders too!! See what we have to offer on our website www.goodniterooms.com - located at Dougherty Ferry and Big Bend Rds in West County.

Congratulations! My twin boys are 2 1/2 years old. I agree with the other moms...the first few months are the hardest. I would definitely say to get into a routine and stick with it. We fed both babies at the same time, bathed them at the same time, everything. To this day, when their bedtime comes around, they come to us and say "night-night"...The schedule is as much for us as it is for them.
The thing that was tough for me after they were born was outtings. It was hard to go to the grocery store with 2 carseats or a stroller and cart. My husband is a wonderful help though. He is very hands-on and supportive.
Good luck and if you have any questions, feel free to ask.

Congratulations you can do it!!

I have twin girls who are now almost 4. I was terrified when I first found out, they were our firt. It has been quite the experience, but we are surviving. I don't know if anyone has responded, but there is a group called Mothers of Multiples. I never joined b/c my girls were almost 3 when I heard about it, but they are a local group for moms of twins or more. They have meetings and stuff and seem to be a good group of supportive mothers like yourself. If you would like I can give you their contact info. Stay strong, you will survive just like I have. Its tough but such a fun experience as well. Let me know if you have any other questions about twins, I did a lot of research when I found out. :)

HI,

I am actually having twins too!!! I have a 2 1/2 year old boy and we were trying for one more, but found out we are getting two. We were a little scared at first, but now we are so excited. There still are times when I get a little scared about it, but then I just think about how wonderful and amazing it is that I have two babies growing inside of me and how much fum it will be to see then grow up together!! I work from home and so I'm so glad I made that decision with our son because now I that we are having twins it's going to be even more important that I'm home with them. You will be fine it is a little overwhelming at first, but I promise it get's easier to take the further along you get. How far along are you? I am 17 weeks and so far I think it's fair to say that every week get's a little easier to actually think about having two new babies. I would love to chat with you more feel free to contact me at anytime.

T. Cogan
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I know this is a little late but knowing how you feel I still wanted to respond. My husband and I have 17 month old twin girls and a 6 yr old boy. It is going to be alright and you can do it. We had the deer in the headlights feeling for about a month or so. At each sonogram it got easier and easier to digest the idea of us bringing home twins. There's a great book called "Ready or Not, Here We Come" by Elizabeth Lyons. She is the mother of twin boys and they had a toddler girl when the boys were home. It's an easy and humorous read with great advice on preparing for their arrival and her suggestions on how to survive the first year. She made friends with other new moms of multiples and she includes examples of what they all did to deal with everyday life with multiples. It's great to see to remind yourself that you just have to do what works for you and can't let the fact that others might do it differently bother you (even if you secretly think it's better than what you're doing). It isn't as double the work like everyone thinks. You have to bathe 1 baby; now you just wash 2 babies. You have to feed 1 baby; now you'll just be feeding 2. Just understand that things might not go as smoothly as it did with your first because then that boy was all you had to think about and worry about (and probably all you wanted to think and worry about). I am very fortunate to have an EXTREMELY hands on husband who was right there with me every step of the way. I certainly hope your husband is ready for this, too because it will definitely take the both of you so you don't go insane. Because there will be times that you'll think you can't do it, but you get through that and you move on to the next thing. It is totally worth it and you can do it! Watch a lot of Jon and Kate plus 8 or any of those other multiples shows. I did and walked away thinking "I'm so glad I only have 2 to deal with!" It's a small way to get through the day but it helps sometimes. Feel free to contact me if you need to talk about it more. I highly recommend that book though, it helped me a lot. Good luck!

Congratulations! I am a twin. I have an identical twin sister who lives in Austin, TX. You will survive because you will do what it takes to love all your children like my mome did. I wish you the best. If you're having twin girls let me know because I can give you some tips about what not to do :)

Congrats B.! It is so exciting and scary in the beginning - especially for those of us who have had a singleton already (we know what's involved with one and it is an overwhelming thought to manage 2 of those!). I have 3 1/2 year old boy/girl twins and a 15 year old son. My first place I went to after finding out I was expecting twins was the bookstore (research and prepare was my goal). But my best source, which I did not really explore until right before I was in the hospital on bedrest at 29 weeks, was the Greater KC Mother of Twins Club organization. This became a great resource through the birth and afterwards. I also have many more friends who understand my life now, too.
The club has regular monthly meetings (every 2nd Monday of each month, 7:00pm) at the First Church of the Nazarene on 118th and State Line Rd. You are welcome to just show up and check us out at any of the meetings. They also have a website if you'd like to learn more about the club (www.gkcmotc.com) and a member-only website if you choose to join to network, ask questions, get up-to-date information, etc.
The members of this organization provided much comfort and supportive advice. They also have many activities throughout the year for our families not to mention the two great big garage sales (spring and fall) for the best deals on baby and children clothes/toys/equipment/etc.

Having twins is really a joy and a challenge for the whole family. It is life changing. You will be amazed at your ability to adapt and manage. Don't worry.
Good luck and feel free to ask me any questions!
Take care,
K.

Oh how terrifying and exciting at the same time! I would work on spending as much Hayden time as you can right now and preping him for being a big brother and mommy's helper. My son was 17 mos old when his sister came along and I can't TELL you HOW MUCH of a help he was! You'd be amazed at how quickly they grow up and are excited to help.

Word of warning though...many people may tell him that he will have new playmates...make sure he KNOWS and understands that the twins won't be talking, walking or doing anything "fun" for a little while...LOL...my son was HORRIBLY disappointed!

It's going to be hectic for awhile but use this time to get yourself focused (maybe do a mommy and son yoga class) and prepare for the turmoil that is to come. Line up friends and family to help because those first couple of weeks will be quite an adjustment. But it really will be fine, fun and exciting. Perhaps, you should start a journal and chronical your feelings...I find the journaling not only helps me see how I've grown but it'll be a great momento for the twins later.