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Allie Walld

Allie Walld

Allie is a fraternal twin. She is also a mom of identical twin boys and an auntie to a set of fraternal twins. Her favorite movie is Back to the Future and her favorite actor is Tom Hanks. She sings and plays bass guitar in a band with her husband, and when she’s not reading or playing word games, you’ll find her in the kitchen baking imperial cookies. Connect with TwinsyTwins on Instagram and Facebook.

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Surviving the 2-for-1 Bug: Managing Dehydration When Both Twins Are Sick
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Surviving the 2-for-1 Bug: Managing Dehydration When Both Twins Are Sick

Allie Walld

Surviving sickness with multiples can be challenging, to say the least, especially when you know you're likely going to be dragged down by the same stomach bug that's got everybody else down for the count. When stomach bugs, fevers, or viral illnesses enter your household, they basically never stop at infecting just one person. And when you have twins who come down with a contagion,...

Celebrate International Chefs Day with This Zesty Autumn Cabbage Salad
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Celebrate International Chefs Day with This Zesty Autumn Cabbage Salad

Allie Walld

The only thing more chaotic than a kitchen run by the likes of Gordon Ramsay is a kitchen filled with two very independent toddlers who want nothing more than to run the kitchen and be in charge of making every meal with mom or dad. This International Chefs Day, let them run the show. This International Chefs Day, let them run the show. The purpose of this day is to help children...

Why Premature Babies Face Greater RSV Risks: What Twin Parents Need to Know
Long-Term Lung Health

Why Premature Babies Face Greater RSV Risks: What Twin Parents Need to Know

Allie Walld

Like clockwork, flu and RSV seasons have arrived. They'll continue to run rampant from late fall through early spring. Some respiratory viruses even continue circulating into May, but the worst of these viruses peak during the winter months. If your babies were born prematurely...they're at a higher risk of adverse outcomes from respiratory illnesses. If your babies were born...

New Partnership Advocates for Better Mental Health Support for New Parents
Mental Health Support

New Partnership Advocates for Better Mental Health Support for New Parents

Allie Walld

No matter how you look at it, parenting is stressful. Beyond keeping one or more tiny humans alive, the extreme sleep deprivation and financial strain of keeping multiple mouths fed and the associated butts clean and dry don't make anything easier. Add to that the potential trauma that can come with a multiple-birth delivery and the relationship strain that comes over time with never...

Corneas, Curves & Preemies: The Link Between Early Delivery & Astigmatism
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Corneas, Curves & Preemies: The Link Between Early Delivery & Astigmatism

Allie Walld

Eyesight is a precious thing. So are premature babies. Did you know that prematurity can impact the long-term vision health of your babies? About 60 percent of twins—and the vast majority of higher-order multiples–are born early, before they're finished developing in the womb. If your babies need to spend time in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), healthcare professionals help...

50 Fantastic Amazon Prime Day Deals for Parents of Twins & Multiples
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50 Fantastic Amazon Prime Day Deals for Parents of Twins & Multiples

Allie Walld

Prime Day deals are back, baby! You might be wondering if Prime Day deals are worth it when you have twins and have to buy multiples of a lot of things. We're here to tell you they are. Here are 50 items that actually pay off…as long as you get them before they're gone! Here are 50 items that actually pay off…as long as you get them before they're gone! First, make sure you've...

Breastfeeding Twins: Six Fascinating Facts Every Parent Should Know
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Breastfeeding Twins: Six Fascinating Facts Every Parent Should Know

Allie Walld

Breastfeeding one baby can feel intimidating. But when you find out you're carrying more than one baby, the pressure of feeding two newborns simultaneously might make you doubt your milk supply and whether you'll be able to produce enough for two tiny, little humans. You may also wonder whether you'll have the energy to handle breastfeeding twins physically (we're talking double the...

Why Are My Preemies on Caffeine Therapy? Three Vital Benefits Explained
Critical Intervention

Why Are My Preemies on Caffeine Therapy? Three Vital Benefits Explained

Allie Walld

If your journey with newborn twins is anything like ours, it's safe to say you'll be consuming copious cups of coffee just to get through the newborn stage. But that newborn stage with your babies might not begin at home immediately after they're delivered. It might start in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), like ours did. Every pregnancy is different, so it may not always be...

Double the Seats, Double the Checks: 7 Safety Tips for Seat Check Satur
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Double the Seats, Double the Checks: 7 Safety Tips for Seat Check Satur

Allie Walld

It's the last day of Child Passenger Safety Week…also known as Seat Check Saturday! This is your sign to review the car seat set-up in your vehicle to make sure everything is fitting—and sitting!—properly every time you transport your kids from Point A to Point B. This year's theme is Safe from the Start, which highlights the importance of preparing for your babies' first ride home—...

10 Weird Twin Pregnancy Symptoms You’ll Wish Other Parents Warned You About
Wait...What?

10 Weird Twin Pregnancy Symptoms You’ll Wish Other Parents Warned You About

Allie Walld

You've probably heard of the classic pregnancy signs: nausea and vomiting, tender and/or swollen breasts, extreme fatigue. As these symptoms linger, you start to wonder what's up with your body, and then you realize your period is late, so you decide to take a test. Aside from the obvious pregnancy symptoms you've probably heard about, there are less obvious signs you might experience...

Double, Double, Toil & Trouble: Unforgettable Halloween Costumes for Twins
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Double, Double, Toil & Trouble: Unforgettable Halloween Costumes for Twins

Allie Walld

It may still be six weeks away, but if you love Halloween and all the fun that comes with planning creative costumes for your family, it's never too soon to get into gear. Finding all of the elements to put together the right look for whatever you're dressing up as can take a bit of time, and when you're trying to find costumes for your younger twins, it can be tricky to track down the...

If Your Newborn Babies Need the NICU, Know They’re in Capable, Caring Hands
Nod to the NICU

If Your Newborn Babies Need the NICU, Know They’re in Capable, Caring Hands

Allie Walld

If your babies were born prematurely and needed to spend time in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), then you're already painfully aware of the amazing things NICU nurses and doctors do day-in and day-out to care for critically ill newborns. Becoming a NICU parent happens in an instant. It can be physically and emotionally exhausting, but nothing is greater than witnessing your...

Toddler First Aid Kit Essentials: What Every Twin Parent Needs On-Hand
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Toddler First Aid Kit Essentials: What Every Twin Parent Needs On-Hand

Allie Walld

If there's one thing parents of rambunctious toddlers know, it's that you should always expect the unexpected. That means being prepared for every scenario, even when you don't yet know what it is. In terms of toddler safety, that means having a First Aid Kit ready to go at all times. In terms of toddler safety, that means having a First Aid Kit ready to go at all times. If you...

Predicting Preeclampsia: New Prenatal Screening System is a Game-Changer
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Predicting Preeclampsia: New Prenatal Screening System is a Game-Changer

Allie Walld

Preeclampsia is a serious condition that affects between two and four percent of singleton pregnancies and between nine and 11 percent of twin pregnancies. This means a twin pregnancy presents a risk of developing preeclampsia that is approximately two to three times higher than a single-baby pregnancy. The likelihood of Preeclampsia developing is nine to 10 times more likely at...

Childproofing for Double Trouble: How to Prevent Common Household Injuries
Better Safe Than Sorry

Childproofing for Double Trouble: How to Prevent Common Household Injuries

Allie Walld

If you have kids of your own or care for little ones on a daily basis, you know that one of the biggest concerns on a parent's or caregiver's mind is keeping their children safe. This can be incredibly hard to do, in general…but it can be especially hard to do when you have twins because once those multiples are mobile, you're screwed. You're suddenly running this way and that way,...

Preventing VKDB: Why the Vitamin K Shot is a Lifesaver for Premature Babies
Don't Skip the Shot

Preventing VKDB: Why the Vitamin K Shot is a Lifesaver for Premature Babies

Allie Walld

When babies are born, there's a vitamin they're deficient in, and if they don't receive a properly titrated dose of it shortly after they're born, they're at an exponentially higher risk of dangerous bleeding in the brain, lungs, or gut for the first six months of their life. It's known as Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding (VKDB), and it can happen suddenly and be life-threatening. In a...

What is a Fused Placenta & Do I Need to be Worried About It?
When Two Become One

What is a Fused Placenta & Do I Need to be Worried About It?

Allie Walld

When you're pregnant, a lot of fun—and interesting—things can happen to your body. When you're pregnant with twins, there are even more interesting things that can happen to your body. Like finding out that the two placentas you saw on an early ultrasound have fused together and become one organ. But, what exactly is a fused placenta, anyway? And is it a cause for concern? Let's take...

Pack a Lunch that Packs a Punch: Quick & Healthy Back to School Meal Ideas
Nourishing Bodies & Minds

Pack a Lunch that Packs a Punch: Quick & Healthy Back to School Meal Ideas

Allie Walld

It's time to get back to school, and that means it's also time to get back to packing school lunches every day for your kids. Packing double the snacks day-in and day-out can get monotonous mighty-quick, so if you're looking for quick and easy ideas to make sure your little ones are getting big doses of all the good stuff their growing bodies need, check out the suggestions below as...

Think Di-Di Means Fraternal? Think Again! Identical Twin Science Explained
It's All About the Split

Think Di-Di Means Fraternal? Think Again! Identical Twin Science Explained

Allie Walld

When we think about twins, the terms "fraternal" and "identical" probably come to mind. Most sets of twins are fraternal (or, shall we say, non-identical), with this type accounting for approximately 70 to 75 percent of all twin pregnancies. With fraternal twins, each baby has their own placenta and amniotic sac. This makes them Dichorionic-Diamniotic, or Di-Di, twins. But did you...

How to Remove Your Toddlers’ Impromptu Ink Artwork from Your Walls
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How to Remove Your Toddlers’ Impromptu Ink Artwork from Your Walls

Allie Walld

We've all been there. Our toddlers are enjoying some arts and crafts time. You're watching them closely to make sure they keep their chosen medium to the paper you've provided, and then, something happens, and you have to look away for a moment. Maybe the doorbell rings. Maybe the important phone call you've been waiting on finally comes through. Or, maybe you just really have to pee...

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