Ginger of Just Another Mom of Twins

I just want to say how excited I am to be guest blogger on Multiples & More! I submitted this post because when we found out we were having twins, I went into a little bit of a panic mode. The endless searching for some kinda “guide” to preparing for their arrival and what to expect once they had arrived was painful. I did manage to find bits and pieces but it became frustrating at times.So, I decided to write the following “Guide” to the first 6 months before multiples arrive and what to expect after those little bundles of joy do arrive. (I figured it would be best to have all the information in one place and have expecting parents be overwhelmed once rather than over and over, searching different sites. LOL!)
My husband and I have also been quests at informational sessions for parents expecting multiples and the following L-O-N-G information “sheet” is what we hand-out. It has been passed on from family to family and we have been told how helpful, albeit a bit “overwhelming” the information has been. I hope that you may find it somewhat “helpful” too!
(re-print of original)
Hello & Congratulations!
It is important to know and understand that I am an organizational tyrant at times but I can’t emphasis how valuable this was before the babies arrived, and even more so now that they are here! Many people have said before and even now how we “over-prepared” but we couldn’t disagree more! All the information we are providing is how we decided to go about preparing for the arrival of our twins and how we “survive” everyday with our 2 beautiful bambinos in our lives. It will hopefully offer a little insight into the world of raising twins! We do not suggest that this is the ONLY way to go about things…some suggestions may work, others may be a disaster…the following is what worked really well for us so far and we hope that it will be helpful to you as you await the arrival of your multiples!
Me– 2 long nightgowns with easy access to my chest, housecoat, 3 pairs of comfy pants and shirts (I showered and got dressed everyday starting on day 2), 6 pairs of underwear, socks, slippers, towels & facecloths, all grooming essentials (including a blow dryer)
Babies– 1 package of preemie diapers, wipes (they didn’t have these at the hospital), cream (they will provide Vaseline), sleepers (although we never used them while in the hospital, kept swaddled in blankets and that gave easy access for skin to skin contact), receiving blankets (but we never used these either, used the hospital ones), going home outfit and warm blankets to travel (if winter) and cuddle
Other Items I Recommend (that dad can bring the next day)
Part 3~ LIFE AT OUR HOME- the first 6 months
Date/Time
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Baby A
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Baby B
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Diapers
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Wet-12 Dirty-3
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Wet-12 Dirty-2
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12am
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Pee
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1
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||
2
|
||
3
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180 cc
pee
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175cc
Pee/poo
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4
|
||
5
|
||
6
|
||
7
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190cc
Pee/poo
|
185cc
pee
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8
|
Pee
|
Infacol
|
9
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Infacol
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Pee
|
10
|
Pee
|
Pee
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11
|
185cc
Pee/poo
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190cc
Pee/poo
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12pm
|
||
1
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Pee
|
Pee
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2
|
Pee
|
|
3
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190cc
pee
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185cc
pee
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4
|
Pee
|
Pee
|
5
|
||
6
|
Pee
|
Pee
|
7
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190cc
Pee/poo
|
185cc
pee
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8
|
pee
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Gripe Water
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9
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Gripe Water
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pee
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10
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pee
|
|
11
|
||
Total Formula
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935cc
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920cc
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2 Comments
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Wow, Ginger!! What a great little getting ready or twins manual!! To say you were prepared is an understatement!
Wow…this is helpful, but should be read in doses by any pregnant Mama. I so agree about waiting 6 weeks…love the idea of a Meet n’ Greet!