Surviving the Newborn Stage with Twins: 10 Tips to Get You Through
Newborns are a lot of work, but twin newborns? That’s a whole other level, especially during their witching hour ☠️. As my twins approach three months old, I can’t believe we made it through those early days, but here we are ?.
While there were so many cute and wonderful moments, the evenings were always the hardest. Here are some things I did to help us get through the newborn stage with twins:
1. Pray Every Day for Strength
Pray daily! It gave me a moment of peace and the strength to keep going.
2. Prioritize Your Nutrition
Keeping up with nutrition was tough, but I made it a priority. Sometimes, I let the babies fuss for a minute so I could grab a quick snack. Preparing dinners in the morning instead of the evening made a big difference. We even started eating dinner at 4:30 PM before the witching hour began, treating it like prepping for a stressful sports event ?.
3. Drink Your Mineral Drinks
Minerals act like your body’s spark plug; they help with energy and stamina. If you want my free mineral guide, click here!
4. Avoid Stressing About a Schedule
Newborns have their own patterns. Now at almost three months, they’re naturally settling into a similar schedule. I’m glad I didn’t stress about it from the start.
5. Bedshare (Yes, Really!)
Bedsharing saved us. Trying to use the bassinet meant waking up every 1-2 hours. Even if we woke them at the same time, it was too much. Now that they’re older and sleeping longer stretches, they’re back in the bassinet.
6. When in Doubt, Whip It Out
If you’re unsure why they’re crying, offer the breast. Nine times out of ten, it helped ?.
7. Use Headphones
Headphones helped take the edge off all the crying. It’s a small thing, but it made a big difference. My Amazon Shop has some I recommend.
8. Communicate with Your Partner and Give High Fives
Talk to your spouse or partner and give each other high fives. The physical act of high-fiving boosted our encouragement and solidarity—like we’re in this together.
9. Cry When You Need To
It’s okay to cry. There are so many emotions in those early postpartum days with all the hormonal changes. Letting yourself cry can be a healthy release.
10. Lean on Your Village
Reaching out for help is hard, but it’s essential. I learned to ask for support even when it felt uncomfortable, and it made a big difference. If you need help with breastfeeding or nutrition, please don’t hesitate to reach out! To schedule a consult, click here.
✨For those in the thick of it, you WILL make it through! I couldn’t see the light at the end of the tunnel, but it’ll come. You’ve got this! ✨?
➖What helped you? Share your tips and experiences below!
