While reviewing my pictures for last weeks blog I noticed something. There were not many pictures of me. When I look back now I know why, I was suffering from Post Partum Depression (PPD). Looking back reminded me how I was feeling the first few months after the twins were born. I had the baby blues my first two pregnancies but this was different. Yes, I had preemie twins, I was more stressed, more emotional and overly exhausted. According to cdc.gov stressful live events

When My twins arrived they were babies #3 and #4 in our home. Their brothers Jimmy and Jack were 5 and 3 years of age. For any child, a new sibling coming into the household can be challenging. Multiples add an additional element to the dynamic. Twins bring about even more attention from relatives and friends. They also take more time away from Mom and Dad. Parents are preoccupied and find it difficult to give the sibling the same level of attention they had before. Belo

Caring for a baby is a 24/7 job, unfortunately when you have more than one baby you don’t get any extra hours in the day to care for the other one. Here are a few tips to help you navigate the early years when your sleep is a commodity and each day seems like the one before. 1.Identify each baby. Having one of each sex makes it easy, same sex siblings can be more confusing! Don’t rely on “this one is has a fuller face” or “darker hair”. Once the hospital ID bands come off you