While doing research for my book, Don't Panic! A Practical Guide to Twins, Triplets & More (which is being launched VERY soon!), something that came up was that new mum's often weren't sure what stuff their newborn babies were going to need. After asking other mums for recommendations, here's a suggested list of newborn essentials so you can stock up on things before your baby/babies arrive.I didn't think to buy a thermometer or Calpol before my twins arrived, and then when I really . . . Keep Reading
How I coped with twins: An ode to twin clubs everywhere
I've written many posts about twins, including the excitement of finding out I was expecting twins and life hacks for parents of twins. But one of the main things people seem to ask me over and over again is this: "How did you cope with twins?" This question usually comes from someone expecting twins, or someone who has a singleton and wonders what it must be like to have two squishy babies needing your attention.The honest answer is this: you just cope and get on with it. There is no . . . Keep Reading
Top five posts of 2015 on TalesofaTwinMum
I love looking over my analytics because, let's face it, I'm a total web nerd. At the end of the year it's a great exercise to look back over my blog content to see which posts have been the most popular. Drum roll... . . . Keep Reading
Ultimate gift guide for new mums
In honour of my upcoming book, Don't Panic! A Practical Guide to Twins, Triplets & More, I've compiled a gift guide for new mums. This is what other mums told me they wished they'd been given after having their babies.The list works for mums with one baby but I'd definitely suggest for twin mums you double the amount of gin/lip gloss/hand cream that you buy for them (triplet mums will need treble) as it's only fair :-) Don't waste your money on flowers or tired boxes of chocolates - . . . Keep Reading
Whether to split twins up at school or keep them together
This is a topical post seeing as lots of my UK friends found out what school their kids got into today. If you were one of the people sitting refreshing your inbox waiting for the news, I hope that you got the place you wanted. . . . Keep Reading