Minneapolis The boys have been begging to go on a vacation since the beginning of summer. We've done a couple road trips in the past, and also took a trip to Vegas last summer, but we didn't know where to go this summer. Flights have been too expensive, so we knew it would be within driving distance. We wanted to go somewhere with fun activities for the kids, with nice … [Read more...]
Identical Twin Differences: Leah and Layla’s Story
Identical Twin Differences Are they twins? Are they identical? Those are two questions that I get all the time. While my boys may look similar, there are identical twin differences that make people question me. My boys were born with a height and weight difference, and it has continued to this day. They also have a few developmental differences, which are a direct result of … [Read more...]
School Decisions for Twins: What Preschool Taught Us
School Decisions School decisions are hard for any parent. No matter what choices you make, you want to do what's best for your children. You want them to have the best learning experience in the right environment. When it comes to twins, those school decisions also include choosing to keep them in the same classroom or separating them. How do you decide? How do you know … [Read more...]
Mono/di twins: Kaelyn and Dani’s Story
Mono/di Twins When I found out I was pregnant with twins, I had no idea what to expect. I didn't know there were so many different types of twin pregnancies, and that each kind carried its own risks. Carrying Mono/di twins automatically makes you a "high risk" pregnancy, and there are many things you should be aware of. So, what does Mono/di twins mean? It means that your … [Read more...]
Growth Restriction in Single and Multiple Pregnancies
Growth Restriction Growth restriction during pregnancy is a very serious condition. It is called IUGR, Intrauterine Growth Restriction, in single pregnancies, and SIUGR, Selective Intrauterine Growth Restriction, in twin pregnancies. Unfortunately, it is also a condition that I am very familiar with, as one of my twins suffered from it. According to WebMD: Intrauterine … [Read more...]