by Amanda Trumpower | May 14, 2019 | Twin Mom
We are a pair of well-rested parents at the time of this writing, and we wanted to celebrate by sharing! The kids started sleeping in 4-5 hour chunks two weeks ago. Last week, that turned into 6-8 hour chunks. After putting the kids to bed at 6:30 pm, it is quite...
by Amanda Trumpower | May 3, 2019 | Twin Mom
Practice going out early. We were advised by another twin parent to make ourselves go out sooner rather than later. I second this. The longer you put it off, the more impossible it will seem. The most difficult part of running errands with baby twins is managing the...
by Amanda Trumpower | Apr 23, 2019 | Twin Mom
So. Your first time parenting is a BOGO experience? Stay strong, comrades. The road ahead is rough but rewarding. Here’s a list of tips, survival strategies, and things to think about as you enter the world of outnumbered parenthood. Where We’re Coming...
by Amanda Trumpower | Apr 17, 2019 | Twin Mom
We have recently returned from another weekend stay at our vacation home in northern Ohio. I have decided to christen this place the Canton Chalet. The staff here (I believe I wrote in my last post they have self-titled themselves “Grandma” and “Grandpa”) assumed...
by Amanda Trumpower | Mar 26, 2019 | Twin Mom
Sunday, March 24th through Tuesday, March 26th The dawn bloomed grey and muted this morn in northern Canton, matching the condition of my disposition. My sonorous voice has been reduced to a scratchy, pathetic thing. There is muck sliding down my esophagus. I am sick....
by Amanda Trumpower | Mar 15, 2019 | Twin Mom
We are so happy to report Jayce had finally had a great night AND a good day! Mom and Dad Trumpower watched the twins yesterday evening so we could go to church. We left refreshed, albeit it tired. I feared we were returning to yet another evening of Jayce screaming....
