Taking care of twins

Pajju
By Pajju

The first few months after the babies arrive the task that faces a mother of twin babies may seem immense. From nappy-changes to breast-feeding, soothing the babies to helping them to sleep, each routine may seem twice as challenging. Having someone to help with a baby in the beginning may be a help, but with two babies to take care of, it becomes a necessity. You should try an accept help that is offered. Though this may be hard, it can make a big difference. Talk with your partner about how the duties of caring for the babies can be shared. Having both parents involved in childcare would be good for both the parents and the children

It will be a long time before you get a full night's sleep, so it is best that you do not miss out on any chance to rest during the day. Expect to feel tired and have some negative feelings from time to time. Most parents of twins have moments when they feel they aren't up to the job of caring for them. These feelings do not last for a long time

Just because your babies are born at the same time or look alike, does not mean that they are not individuals in their own right. It may be amusing to dress them up alike and that people cannot tell one from the other. But it is always important to remember that they are two separate beings and to treat them as such from day one. Avoid referring to them as "the twins" and use their given names. Be sure to take photographs of each child separately because at some point he will ask for a photograph.

Twins often tend to develop at a similar pace, and may be predisposed to having similar choices e.g. in toys, food etc. but they may not be ready for sharing as yet. It may be a difficult situation to handle when both want the same thing, or when both demand something different.

Twins are children who get along more or less easily with each other just like other siblings. At times, twins may behave as if they are one person, thinking, speaking and moving alike. It is their separateness that needs to be emphasized. For the development of each twin, it is very important that both of you spend individual time with each baby.

With time, the twins are allowed to grow in an atmosphere conducive to individual growth. While acknowledging the benefits of their being together, they will reach a stage when they decide to part ways

By anonymous• 28 Jun 2010 05:46
anonymous

OMG!...Pajju's neighbour gave birth to twins....thats why this post...problem is people say they look like Pajju...lol

By caNdilicious• 27 Jun 2010 16:11
caNdilicious

..What a big blessings for the parents of those twins for having them..If i got married someday i would preffered to have twins! i wish i could..but if its Gods will..Cute little angels..

By soniya• 27 Jun 2010 16:01
soniya

Thank GOD, i have only one..

By sonaam• 27 Jun 2010 12:37
sonaam

lolz Pappu I will pm you. I forgot ;)

By Pajju• 27 Jun 2010 12:35
Pajju

gudone .. nope :)

sonam babu still waiting on FB :)

By anonymous• 27 Jun 2010 12:34
anonymous

the babies are so cute while eating boiled eggs.

By sonaam• 27 Jun 2010 12:31
sonaam

Pappu is this your twins ??????? lolz

By gudone• 27 Jun 2010 12:30
gudone

Nice article.... do u hav twins???

By shapil• 27 Jun 2010 11:33
shapil

Nice article. I am dad to twins and I can safely say that the efforts spent in raising them are the ones which have borne the best fruits in my life...its not just the status quo but the memories themselves are such a roller coaster ride...i wanted two kids and my wife wanted only one...God gave us buy one get one free. The double troubles will be joining me soon here in Doha.

By consciouseffort• 27 Jun 2010 11:24
Rating: 4/5
consciouseffort

My baby has shown me stars in the day & I can just imagine the woes of mother taking care of twins ............ May god bless all :)

By Pajju• 27 Jun 2010 11:24
Pajju

http://www.ndtv.com/news/photos/album-details.php?id=7630&Album=PHOTO_GALLERY&AlbumTitle=Taking+care+of+twins

By anonymous• 27 Jun 2010 11:20
anonymous

Pajju - Source?lol

By afrinnabees• 27 Jun 2010 11:20
afrinnabees

Serious topic from Pajuu Uncle..OMG

By drmana• 27 Jun 2010 11:19
Rating: 3/5
drmana

I somehow always wanted twin babies for myself. Used to pray to god to make me have twins. Then one day, my professor asked me to prepare a presentation for "Complications of Twin Pregnancies". I then understood that this is God's way of telling me to stop wishing for one :-)

Nice article Pajju. It is so difficult and challenging to take care of single newborns, I can only imagine how hard it would be in case of twins.

By anwarji• 27 Jun 2010 11:18
anwarji

cute babies.

By hms• 27 Jun 2010 11:15
Rating: 3/5
hms

good article and nice pictures

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