twin parenting question

by Tera
(des. moines, IA)

I already have a 3 year old but now I just got a divorce how much more work is it raising twins verses 1 child? Should I start having a nervous breakdown now?

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Hi Tera -
Thanks for writing . Congratulations on the twins and I'm sorry about the divorce. In answer to your questions -
Don't have a nervous breakdown! Yes - raising twins is a lot of work. On the plus side , you already have had one child and raised them for 3 years so you do have the benefit of experience.

Having twins is different and you will need help from someone, especially during the first 3 months after you give birth. That is what I would focus on now, lining up help for when they arrive, as well as taking care of yourself of course.

Twins are an expense as well - luckily you already have baby stuff from your first child - you don't need 2 of everything for twins but it will take some planning.

Please make sure to sign up for my ezine and check out some of the pages like support and how other children deal with the arrival of twins and maybe the first year with twins . Hopefully there will be some information to help you.

This site is constantly being added to and updated so check back often. Please feel free to write any time and good luck!