Raising Twins Blog

The Raising Twins Blog is all about life with twins and having everything turned upside down ! This twin mommy works at home while managing the chaos of raising toddler twins and two older kids, a hubby, a puppy and assorted fish and small animals. Come and learn, laugh and share along with us as we have fun and offer support to other families.

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I was 36 weeks pregnant with twins

I had a great twin pregnancy! No morning sickness and I only gained 48 pounds :) The heartburn was horrid for my two bald boys, but once i saw those faces,

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31 weeks twins belly picture

This twin pregnancy has gone by so fast! even though in my first trimester throwing up 20 times a day wasn't fun and i thought it would never end! haha

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twins belly pic at 22 weeks!

22 weeks pregnant with twins - boys!

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24 weeks with identical twin boys

in this pic i am 24 weeks along with my identical twin baby boys...I can not wait to finally meet them. i am currently 27 weeks and I am starting to feel

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Twin Birth Story-Proof Miracles Happen!

On February 6, 2009 I found out that we were expecting twins! I was shocked...how did this happen? We were only having two children...now three? I called

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Why do twins cry at the same time?

One day my sister asked me why they cry at the same time I said because they are twins .She said they supposed to cry separately.I said no, that's the

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Twin Nursery -A Star Is Born!

As I passed time lying in a hospital bed I found the nursery theme. I said, if these boys make it, I will get this nursery decor. The theme is...A Star

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Do twins develop at the same rate?

okay so my twins are 9 months old. One is crawling and pulling herself up, then the second one isnt even rolling over. Is this normal? Is one twin usually

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annoying twin question-Same Father???

I was shopping one day when the babies were about 5 months old...are they twins? the lady asked. ME: yes, a boy/girl. Lady: Do they have the same father?

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The Surprise Two - twins!

I asked the Lord for a total of Five. In the final stretch with only two, I was blessed with two in one shot! Twins

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Identical Twins: Katie & Kendall

On December 26th, 2008, Katie and Kendall decided it was time to make their entrance into the world! They were 6 and a half weeks early and were delivered

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Twin Pregnancy Risks

I am 19 years old and 8 weeks pregnant with twins. Since I am younger, am I more at risk for preterm labor and other twin pregnancy complications? Thanks

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Beckett and Bryce: My handsome twin bratty frats

I often joke that you can plan a pregnancy but you can't plan on having twins. My husband and I decided to try for our second child 8 months after losing

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diaper advice for expectant twin parents

Good Advice I got on diapers: The first thing I read was to buy diapers every week until I had the twins. Then I talked to several parents of twins and

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Twin Pregnancy Information - Answers to questions when you find out you're expecting twins!

Looking for twin pregnancy information? Find your answers here on what to expect while being pregnant with twins.

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Morning Sickness Symptoms

Morning sickness symptoms while certainly no fun, can actually be sign of a healthy pregnancy and sometimes a sign of a twin pregnancy! Read our article for some ideas on morning sickness cures.

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36 week twin belly picture

I'm 36 weeks here with our fraternal twins. No stretch marks still, very lucky. I've gained 50lbs during the twin pregnancy, but it's alright I'm not complaining.

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