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Multiple Instructional Manual?

Multiple Instructional Manual?

Last updated on November 25th, 2023 at 01:01 pm

Multiple Instructional Manual?

The other day we posted this question on our Facebook page: Here were some awesome rules suggested:

“If multiples came with instructions, what would the first rule be?”

“Rule #1: Throw everything you think you know out the window. Rule #2: Take a deep breath.”

– Kristi M.

“Cover the sprinkler before removing the old diaper.”

Coleen E

“Laugh! Laugh often and enjoy every moment & stage!!”

Aubrey M.

“Take a deep breath….”

-Patricia A.

“Use EVERY offer to help. Anyone who offers to cook, clean, take care of babies, shop, anything! Let others help you!!”

-Amy V.

“When they are mobile, and you have only one in your sights, there is a reason you only see one. That one is keeping you entertained while the other one is getting into something they shouldn’t i.e. markers, dog food and make up. :)”

Angela A.

“Not a rule really, but be ready for getting a lot of attention paid to them by strangers and having to answer the same types of twin questions over and over…I’m thinking of coming up with a twin FAQ handout to give out to all people who come up and ask a zillion questions!”

-Heather M.

“First Rule: If you have any questions I’d be happy to answer them for you. (Then: Figure out what works for you. Don’t stress over getting them on the same schedule, it usually happens on it’s own. Don’t stress over allowing them to be individuals. Being born a twin is unique and should be celebrated. Twins attract attention so if you don’t want to stop and chat w/ people that have questions, think of a few clever but polite comebacks that will allow you to keep moving.) Ha, ha, maybe the first rule should be don’t stress.”

– Barbara S.

“Put them on a schedule immediately!”

– Amanda P

“Cuddle and cuddle a lot! It goes sooooo fast!”

– Lisa H

“Get a routine. Do everything at the same time. (ex.feeding. baths.naps.)”

Syl S. 

“Same schedule so Mom has down time, most anything bad (behaviors, etc.) they are doing is typically a phase and it will pass, expect that they will do NOTHING the same from walking, talking, potty training, etc. And, whatever method you used for potty training, etc. for one (and with success) will most likely NOT be the successful method with the 2nd. And, just make sure they both know how special each one of them is…. that good, bad, etc., they are BOTH such a blessing.”

– Elizabeth S.

“Organisation is the key. Learn to be a “good enough” parent – as long as they are loved they’ll be fine.”

-Sarah S.

“When you have multiples…”sleep when they sleep” rarely happens”.

– Cindy S.

“Don’t compare them with each other!”

– Petek H.

“Step 1…..don’t freak out. Step 2….accomplish stuff. Step 3….relax (ok, I’ll admit it…you’ll probably never going to get to Step 3)”

– Ariel E.

“Throw the perfection out and go with the flow! you will stay sane that way.”

– Jennifer B.

“Learn how to split yourself in half. Do everything twice!! Do everything twice!!”

– June D.

“Enjoy every minute they grow up so fast mine are 20 yrs old and it seems like yesterday they were little.”

– Karen J.

What tips would you add?

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