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Twin Mommy Guilt...

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AlohaMa
Never Forget

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Jen

Twin Mommy Guilt...

As you all know, the routine of getting 2 babies fed, changed, dressed, etc, takes a long time. I feel like as soon as that process is finished, I have to prepare for the next feeding -washing bottles, sterilizing, emptying diaper genies (!). I feel like I'm not able to "play" with the boys as much as I would like to...and I don't want this to impact them in the long run (I know I'm going overboard, but it's something I worry about!).

I don't want to be all business, but it's virtually impossible to make things run smoothely if I'm not organized. Is anyone else feeling this way? Chat Icon

Message edited 11/16/2006 3:01:02 PM.

Posted 11/16/06 3:00 PM
 
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Michelle
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Re: Twin Mommy Guilt...

In the beginning yes I did. But it will soon get better and there will be more time in between feedings and changings to actually do stuff with them.

When they get a bit older it is great they play by themselves and actually enjoy it so I don't have to be playing all the time.

Don't feel guilty, they have something a singleton doesn't have and I think it makes up for the things that they may not get from being a twin, like undivided attention all the time.

Posted 11/16/06 3:14 PM
 

Diane
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Re: Twin Mommy Guilt...

Jen.....I was going to post the SAME THING.
Yes, getting out of the house is a NIGHTMARE...because by the time I get myself together, it is time to feed them AGAINChat Icon

I also find myself rushing when Im out to hurry home that I wont make it back in time for the next feeding, which I alreday made that mistake. I took the boys to my school, and stayed longer than I wanted and Christopher cried his head off he was so hungryChat Icon

I too feel guilty many times, especially when I pray they go down to sleep so I can get something done Chat Icon

Posted 11/17/06 2:21 PM
 

AlohaMa
Never Forget

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Jen

Re: Twin Mommy Guilt...

I'm so glad I am not alone in these thoughts.

I LOVED this -

they have something a singleton doesn't have and I think it makes up for the things that they may not get from being a twin, like undivided attention all the time

Beautifully expressed and I will definitely keep that in my mind!! Thank you!Chat Icon

Posted 11/17/06 2:57 PM
 

pinky
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Re: Twin Mommy Guilt...

i've been feeling the same way but i keep trying to reassure myself its impossible to do all the things you can with a singleton. there are lots of twins in the world and i am sure they all didnt get soooo much attention and they turned out ok.

Posted 11/17/06 3:26 PM
 

FireIslandLove

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Re: Twin Mommy Guilt...

Posted by pinky

i've been feeling the same way but i keep trying to reassure myself its impossible to do all the things you can with a singleton. there are lots of twins in the world and i am sure they all didnt get soooo much attention and they turned out ok.


I couldn't agree more!!!

Posted 11/17/06 6:18 PM
 
 

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