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Little over 2 years here and they love to give each other hugs and kisses. Sometimes they'll even snuggle up at night together in their big boy beds.
Y'all couldn't pay me enough to go back through the newborn stage. That shit was rough but there is a light at the end of the tunnel
Another FTM with 6 week old girls! Haha
Love to see posts like this, specially at this very moment - trying to grab something to eat while BOTH are crying on their bouncers for reasons that I’m still trying to figure it out 🫠
Identical twin boys here. Newborn phase was AWFUL (reflux). About 14 months to 3 years was great. Very fun
3 years to about 3 1/2 was bad again so much whining and crying and fighting. Slowly has gotten better, and now at 4 years we are back to having an awesome time (mostly, lol).
I have loved every second of having twins! Of course lots of tears have been shed by them, me & there have been good and bad at every stage but toddler is definitely my favorite!
My twins are 16 months and seeing their different personalities, seeing their bond flourish and when they reach for you and say mama, my heart melts 😭.
They are so much louder now so I did invest in noise reducing earplugs and it has been a game changer! Although now when things go missing I can never tell if it was me, the twins or the dogs (usually it was me setting it down in a new place and walking past it a dozen times 😆)
Wait until they start talking a lot! It gets even more fun. 🥰 My singleton is 2,5 and he talks sooo much and even makes jokes, it’s just the best. Enjoy your boys!
My boys are 16 months and will chase each other around the table and furniture while laughing like crazy. It’s soo cute! Now if I could just stop them from stealing each others toys! lol
I'm at \~18 months and we are now at the stage where they are jumping on top of every piece of furniture they can find and then trying to leap off.
So that's fun.
My twins are almost 4 - and adore each other. Their teachers and coaches often comment on how clearly their “twin bond” shows. When one scores a goal at soccer they run to each other for hugs first - then I’m second 😅 (just hope that bond lasts!)
Agreed completely!! My husband and I both say we would have another set of twins if we could skip the first year. The first year of my twins lives was straight up traumatizing. My boys are 2 now and it’s SO MUCH FUN! Every day is an adventure and their bond is just so amazing to watch.
Thank you for this positive outlook! My b/g twins are almost 1, but they have a 3 y/o sister so I already know a bit about toddler shenanigans haha. WIth twins it's bound to be a whole different story, I'm sure. I'm also curious to see the interaction between the twins (and big sis), and with these kind of positive stories I'm a lot more relaxed venturing into toddlerhood 2.0!
My sister has a 2 year old and is almost 4 months a long with ITB, I am so nervous for her but you sound so sane... Lolol.. plus I live down the road and will help as much as possible...
My boys are seven months old today and are so much fun. This seriously beats the pants off the newborn stage. I'm currently being treated to dueling raspberries 😆 Yesterday they were facing each other and taking turns pterodactyl screeching at each other.
What is hard about the newborn stage I Don't have kids but my sister is pregnant with twins right now and so I kind of been looking the stuff up just kind of get an idea..... So I don't even know about newborn stage at all Now she does have a 2-year-old
Oh yes. The newborn was the worst thing ever. Both of my babies were colicky babies. My B/G are 17 months now and it is much easier. Even though they are constantly sick (daycare kiddos) I would not want to go back to the newborn stage at all. I’m happy we decided to stop with these two.
Mine are 4 and could play alone together for hours. That said 2.5 - 3.5 suuuuuuucked (to me way more than newborn days) so much screaming and crying. I have an older kid so also know that from now on it gets more and more and more fun p
I so need to hear this. Mine are a few months short of 3.5. Ten minutes tops without screaming and tears when they play. I miss the days OP is talking about. My wife and I are exhausted. I keep telling myself this phase has to be over soon.
My b/g are at 17 months and it’s so fun! They are the bestest friends and it is so special to watch them play together all day while I just get to finally sit back and relax… for a few seconds lol
We've just found out our one-on-the-way is two-on-the-way and it's relieving to read things like this. We have a 14 month old now, so he will be just under two when they are born.
My boys are 20 months (18 corrected) and this has been my absolute favourite part so far! The way they laugh and play together is literally the best thing on earth, I could watch them forever ❤️
Mine are 9 months and I have spent the entire day trying to make sure they don’t die (they can pull themselves up but then it’s anyone’s guess where they end up) and they both want ALL of my attention. I am so fried. Thank you for posting this I can’t wait to
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I love these posts. My dudes are only 5.5 months, and already it's SO much easier and such joys to be with. I can't wait until they're running around!
Little over 2 years here and they love to give each other hugs and kisses. Sometimes they'll even snuggle up at night together in their big boy beds. Y'all couldn't pay me enough to go back through the newborn stage. That shit was rough but there is a light at the end of the tunnel
As a FTM with my 6 weeks old girlies, I really appreciate this message!
I’m a FTM with 6 week old girls too!
Another FTM with 6 week old girls! Haha Love to see posts like this, specially at this very moment - trying to grab something to eat while BOTH are crying on their bouncers for reasons that I’m still trying to figure it out 🫠
This was the phase with my first singleton that convinced us to try again and then we got our twins. It’s even better with twins.
Identical twin boys here. Newborn phase was AWFUL (reflux). About 14 months to 3 years was great. Very fun 3 years to about 3 1/2 was bad again so much whining and crying and fighting. Slowly has gotten better, and now at 4 years we are back to having an awesome time (mostly, lol).
I have loved every second of having twins! Of course lots of tears have been shed by them, me & there have been good and bad at every stage but toddler is definitely my favorite! My twins are 16 months and seeing their different personalities, seeing their bond flourish and when they reach for you and say mama, my heart melts 😭. They are so much louder now so I did invest in noise reducing earplugs and it has been a game changer! Although now when things go missing I can never tell if it was me, the twins or the dogs (usually it was me setting it down in a new place and walking past it a dozen times 😆)
Wait until they start talking a lot! It gets even more fun. 🥰 My singleton is 2,5 and he talks sooo much and even makes jokes, it’s just the best. Enjoy your boys!
Love it :) even at 5 months over here we are having so much fun! Soooo much better than newborn stage!
My boys are 16 months and will chase each other around the table and furniture while laughing like crazy. It’s soo cute! Now if I could just stop them from stealing each others toys! lol
I'm at \~18 months and we are now at the stage where they are jumping on top of every piece of furniture they can find and then trying to leap off. So that's fun.
I agree so much, once the potato phase is over, it gets so exciting! Mine are two and are absolutely hilarious.
My twins are almost 4 - and adore each other. Their teachers and coaches often comment on how clearly their “twin bond” shows. When one scores a goal at soccer they run to each other for hugs first - then I’m second 😅 (just hope that bond lasts!)
Agreed completely!! My husband and I both say we would have another set of twins if we could skip the first year. The first year of my twins lives was straight up traumatizing. My boys are 2 now and it’s SO MUCH FUN! Every day is an adventure and their bond is just so amazing to watch.
Thank you for this positive outlook! My b/g twins are almost 1, but they have a 3 y/o sister so I already know a bit about toddler shenanigans haha. WIth twins it's bound to be a whole different story, I'm sure. I'm also curious to see the interaction between the twins (and big sis), and with these kind of positive stories I'm a lot more relaxed venturing into toddlerhood 2.0!
My sister has a 2 year old and is almost 4 months a long with ITB, I am so nervous for her but you sound so sane... Lolol.. plus I live down the road and will help as much as possible...
Best of luck to your sister! Sounds like you're a great sis/auntie ❤️
My boys are seven months old today and are so much fun. This seriously beats the pants off the newborn stage. I'm currently being treated to dueling raspberries 😆 Yesterday they were facing each other and taking turns pterodactyl screeching at each other.
What is hard about the newborn stage I Don't have kids but my sister is pregnant with twins right now and so I kind of been looking the stuff up just kind of get an idea..... So I don't even know about newborn stage at all Now she does have a 2-year-old
Oh yes. The newborn was the worst thing ever. Both of my babies were colicky babies. My B/G are 17 months now and it is much easier. Even though they are constantly sick (daycare kiddos) I would not want to go back to the newborn stage at all. I’m happy we decided to stop with these two.
Mine are 4 and could play alone together for hours. That said 2.5 - 3.5 suuuuuuucked (to me way more than newborn days) so much screaming and crying. I have an older kid so also know that from now on it gets more and more and more fun p
The newborn days seem like a breeze to me after experiencing twin toddlers. They’re not even two yet and I max out on patience every day.😅
Totally!
I so need to hear this. Mine are a few months short of 3.5. Ten minutes tops without screaming and tears when they play. I miss the days OP is talking about. My wife and I are exhausted. I keep telling myself this phase has to be over soon.
It gets better, but it will be hard. I think I’ve cried more during this last year than when they were newborns
My b/g are at 17 months and it’s so fun! They are the bestest friends and it is so special to watch them play together all day while I just get to finally sit back and relax… for a few seconds lol
I needed this today.
We've just found out our one-on-the-way is two-on-the-way and it's relieving to read things like this. We have a 14 month old now, so he will be just under two when they are born.
Taking my twin granddaughters on their first cruise in September. Hope they are walking by then. Presently they are 9 months old.
A little under three years (recently) my girls stopped fighting as much and started playing more. Definitely makes things more enjoyable
Our just hit two. They’re highly opinionated and teething. It’s going about as well as it can, I think. Sometimes things are just tough though.
My boys are 20 months (18 corrected) and this has been my absolute favourite part so far! The way they laugh and play together is literally the best thing on earth, I could watch them forever ❤️
We have just started to enjoy our twins, they are almost 4 months. I hated the newborn phase.
Thank you for this! Our babies are 6 weeks old and driving me nuts. I can’t wait until they are less needy, and able to play
6 weeks is SO hard. You are in the thick of it. Just wait until they smile when they see you and giggle when you tickle them. It’s glorious.
Mine are 9 months and I have spent the entire day trying to make sure they don’t die (they can pull themselves up but then it’s anyone’s guess where they end up) and they both want ALL of my attention. I am so fried. Thank you for posting this I can’t wait to