Two Buns in the Oven
Getting set for twins!
Bringing Home the Buns!
You and your twins have made it past the delivery and hospital stay, now the real work begins...where you get to know each other. Parents will begin learning their babies' feeding, sleeping, peeing and pooping cues and more as their little personalities begin to emerge. Everyday will be a new adventure and just when you think you've gotten used to something its changes. So be prepared for consistent change and adventure x 2! Click on each section below to learn more on each.
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The moment you get your babies in your arms, if all is well with you and babies, you will be encouraged to feed them. Here, I'll focus on breastfeeding as it's what I know. There will be general feeding links listed on the Resources for Mamas and Papas page for those of you who choose this route for you and your twins.
Ah yes sleep, something new parents will only dream of (if only they could get to sleep and dream!). This is a different adventure for every parent and every baby. This impacts how parents relate to one another, how they relate to their babies. It's a physical and emotional journey to establishing a good sleep system. Normally newborns wake to feed every two-three hours. Ensuring your twins are sleeping safely is key to peace of mind.
You will do or watch your nurse demo the first bath and change in your hospital room. It's normal to feel like your babies are fragile. You will soon get the used to cleaning around the belly button while waiting for the cord stub to fall out. Prepping the bath area and change table for the babies, and the fun of picking out and clothing twins.
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Bringing home one new baby can be overwhelming, let alone two. It's ideal to establish your support system before the twins arrive. When friends and family offer to help by cooking, cleaning, baby-sitting your other kids, picking up groceries, running errands, etc -- TAKE THEM UP ON IT. No need to be a hero--you already are one for getting your babies home.
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The dad's role in this adventure is special and unique. Bonding with babies can start for some dads the minute the babies are delivered by doing skin-to-skin contact. While others start bonding more once the babies are home. Either way--handling two babies can be a lot for one dad to adjust to.
