Welcome to TwinsyTwins! Here for parents of twins and multiples.
Trying to conceive can be a long, hard, and exhausting road for couples. There are many variables at play when you're trying to get pregnant, and you have to track so many things, from menstrual and ovulation cycles, to basal body temperature and hormone levels. Staying on top of it all can be overwhelming. But it doesn't have to be. A breakthrough biometric wearable is transforming...
With 2025 about to be in our rearview, we wanted to take a minute to recognize our readers and see which of our articles drew the most attention this year. There are unique challenges that come with raising multiple babies who are reaching developmental milestones at the same time, and having a community to turn to that's been there-done that is helpful for others who are going through...
If you have young twins, especially ones who were born before 34 weeks' gestation, when the lungs finish developing, the wellness of your little ones is paramount. To foster healthy growth and development, it's crucial to ensure your babies are in the best position to fight off pathogens, as those who were born prematurely can be at a higher risk for adverse outcomes when they're...
If you're expecting twins, you're probably getting used to the idea that your pregnancy is higher-risk than a single-birth pregnancy. There's an incredible amount of decisions you'll be making while you wait to meet your babies, and one of those decisions, which you'll hopefully have a say in, is whether or not you'll be delivering your twins vaginally or via Caesarean section (whether...
When you initially think about identical twins, you probably envision that everything about them is the exact same. And, at first glance, it might look that way. While identical twins share a large portion of their DNA, they're not carbon copies of each other, meaning that their DNA has slight differences that makes each individual genetically distinguishable. About 15 percent of...
Buying a gift for a dad is no easy task - they already have so much stuff! If your dad is into gadgets or gaming, this guide could help you! We've assembled a list of a variety of gift ideas, all of which we've personally tried and tested, that we think could be great gift ideas for dads!
As toddlers start to figure out how the toilet works, they take it upon themselves to run scientific experiment after scientific experiment to confirm their hypotheses as they watch the water spin in circles on its way down the drain. And when you have twins, there are twice as many studies that must be performed. To be sure they understand the mechanics behind it all, toddlers tend to...
After your twins are born, you'll want to keep a careful eye on how much weight your babies are gaining, to ensure they're getting the nutrients they need to thrive. Our twins were born premature—6.5 weeks early, to be exact—so they were on the smaller side, with one weighing 4 lbs., 13 oz. at birth, and the other weighing 3 lbs., 7 oz. We did a combination of breastfeeding and bottle-...
Life with kids is busy and hectic. There's a lot to juggle, and keeping track of everybody and making sure they're all fed and safe and where they need to be is a daily feat. So, when companies find ways to make the lives of parents and their families easier to navigate, we're here for it. This week, the world's biggest tech show was held in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Consumer Electronics...
If you have allergies, you know how difficult it can be to navigate life without accidentally ending up in the emergency room. If you have children with allergies, the fear of encountering allergens unexpectedly is compounded because your little ones may not be able to communicate to you that something is wrong. And, if you find yourself with a set of twins who happen to be allergic...
Whenever a new year comes around, people tend to take time to reflect on the past 12 months and on what the next 12 may bring. Reflections can be telling. And, sometimes, they can show you more than you realize. Especially when the face looking back at you is your mirror image BUT they happen to be a totally different person. This can happen in the case of mirror image twins. But...
Welcoming multiple babies into your family at once is a big deal. The birth of a baby, or two—or more, if you've been blessed with higher-order multiples—is a joyous occasion, but it can also be overwhelming for the new parents who are juggling their newborns. Sometimes, that overwhelm can lead to anxiety, exhaustion, and extreme sadness, which are all symptoms of postpartum depression...