When the NICU is Far from Home with Steve Idlett- Podcast 306
Release Date: 03/27/2024
Why you need a daily log for your twins
Dad's Guide to Twins Podcast
Let’s be honest: even if you think you have an excellent memory, the combination of and caring for two babies will quickly prove you wrong. Those early weeks with twins at home create a perfect storm of exhaustion that makes even the simplest details slip away. Here’s the reality: you’re responsible for keeping two little humans alive and thriving, but your brain feels like it’s running on fumes. That’s where logging becomes your lifeline.
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How to Teach Your Twins to Share
Dad's Guide to Twins Podcast
With twins in the house a big point of contention will be sharing. You might think that the easy way for you as the parent would be to get two of everything. However, this surely won’t work all the time and definitely doesn’t build character. And as we all know, your job as a dad, of course, is to “build character.” Right? This was often the case in our home where one girl always wanted what the other had even if there were two identical items. So you have to solve the root problem to get a peaceful and happy home: teach your twins how to share from a very early age.
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How to Keep One Twin Healthy When the Other is Sick
Dad's Guide to Twins Podcast
One of the challenges with twins is that they get sick. . Your twins will catch a cold, get the flu, have a stomach bug, or come down with any number of other contagious illnesses. This brings up the question: how do you keep one twin healthy ?
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Twins Personalities Switch
Dad's Guide to Twins Podcast
We’ve got identical girls and often rely on their mannerisms and personalities to tell them apart. If you rely on this too, or hope to, be careful: twins switch at will. For example, one of our girls will be shy one week while the other is a social butterfly. Just when you think that is the pattern, they switch and the social standout now cries hysterically with strangers. Go figure.
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Newborn Twins Schedule: Setting Up Your Babies for Success
Dad's Guide to Twins Podcast
Having two newborns simultaneously can feel overwhelming, but establishing a predictable schedule is your secret weapon for maintaining sanity and helping your twin babies thrive. Think of your twins as having a completely blank calendar when they arrive and it’s up to you to fill it with the structure they need for healthy development.
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Free Stuff for Twins (Plus Discounts for Twins)
Dad's Guide to Twins Podcast
Taking care of one child is already going to require a lot of sacrifice on your end, but having twins is automatically going to double your efforts and your financial needs. You can save a lot of money if you know where to shop and what you can get for free (or at least with a discount). There are actually a lot of stores out there that offer discounts and a lot of free stuff for twins if you follow their shopping promos and keep an eye on store offers. While many programs aren’t specifically for twins, every little bit helps. See which of the following could help find free stuff for twins.
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Questions to Ask Your Doctor When Expecting Twins
Dad's Guide to Twins Podcast
Once you find out that you are expecting twins, your mind races with tons of concerns and questions. Whether you’ve had children already or not, a twin pregnancy brings new unknowns that frankly can be overwhelming. It’s time to talk with your doctor.
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Emergency Hysterectomy After Twins Birth with Stephen Dause - Podcast 327
Dad's Guide to Twins Podcast
Today we continue our father of twins interview series with Stephen Dause, father of twin girls. Listen as we explore his twin parenting journey, including: Finding out they'd have twins just after 24 year old adopted son moved out Concerns and anxiety about sleep and wife’s health Going to the hospital twice during pregnancy Choosing a MFM specialist over traditional OB TAPS and TTTS monitoring At 34 weeks, gestational hypertension sent Mom to hospital C-section delivery Emergency hysterectomy to stop bleeding after birth Dad's emotions dealing with traumatic birth experience Power outage...
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Maintaining Dad's Mental Health During a Twin Pregnancy
Dad's Guide to Twins Podcast
Hey Dads, it's completely normal to need support during the twin pregnancy. Yes, support for you. During a twin pregnancy, the physical and emotional spotlight is naturally on your partner, but your role, your mental health, and your emotional well-being matter deeply. Here are some ideas on how to maintain your mental and emotional footing during this intense time.
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How to Prep Your Home for Twins Without Cluttering Everything
Dad's Guide to Twins Podcast
When I found out we were having twins, on of my first thoughts after the initial shock wore off was: "Where are we going to put all their stuff?" Our modest three-bedroom home suddenly felt tiny. But after some creative planning and real-world experience, I discovered you don't need two of everything or a mansion to raise happy, healthy twins. Here's how to prepare your home without drowning in baby gear.
info_outlineToday we continue our father of twins interview series with Steve Idlett, father of twin boys. Listen as we explore his twin parenting journey, including:
- being a stay at home dad with their first child
- when the hospital is far from home
- the twins were 6 weeks early
- dealing with 3 weeks in the NICU
- using a camper to stay close to hospital
- daily routine for 8 month old twins
- putting kids in day care
- creating a family that loves music
- raising a toddler and infant twins
- what is working with feeding the twins
- when one twin wakes up before the other
- and more...