Weekly episodes following Ben and Megan as they begin their life with identical twins. Each week they cover updates on their twins, how they are feeling and tips they have learned to help other families who are having or already have twins.
Episode 53: Lauren Doornbos on life with twins and making time to get fit!Lauren is a twin mom plus one!This episode we talk with Lauren about raising twins and how she made time to run. Lauren recently just ran a half-marathon and has her sightes on a few more races in the future. You can connect with Lauren on Instagram @macrofitmamaThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episoode 52: Jeremy Schneider, Author of Fatherhood in 40-Minute Snapshots (and father of twins!)This week we speak with fatherhood expert, Jeremy Schneider. He recently published a book about learning how to be a dad to twins, Fatherhood in 40-Minute Snapshots.Its a great book anyone would enjoy! You can grab it on his website: websiteFacebook: @JGSAuthor Twitter: @JGS_AuthorThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 51: Talk with Amanda from AmandasGreatIdea.comLearn about the basics of creating nutritious, wholesome superfoods for baby! FREE MINI COURSE!!!Links: AmandasGreatIdea.comAmandas InstagramThe Twinning PodcastInstagramFacebokThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 50: Small Talk and Catching UpHope everyone enjoys this episode. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 49: Erin and Chris talk about adoption and raising twinsWe hope you like this episode. We had a great conversation with Erin and Chris and love hearing how their first year went!Check us out on Facebook and Instagram.If you like this podcast, give us 5 stars and share it with your friends/family! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 48: THe best of 2017Episode 1: Gender Reveal Episode 17: Recap of NICU Stay Episode 24: Twins Traveling Episode 28: Crack Whore Episode 32: Daily Schedule with infant twins Episode 34: AppleTwinning Episode 36: Melissa d’Arabian Episode 39: Julie and Patrick Episode 43: Laura OwenCheck us out on Facebook and Instagram! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Sorry for the poor audio. We had some computer issues but wanted to get this out!Episode 47: Norovirus and College Savings PlanFind us online by searching "The Twinning Podcast"This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
**Episode 46: Our twins are turning 1""Check us out on Facebook, Instagram or our websiteThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 45: Baby Food at DaycareWe have several "asks" of other twin parents: 1) How can we get our babies to cuddle with us? 2) What do you use to get baby food stains out? 3) What does your daycare serve for food?Hope you enjoy this episode! Chat with us on Facebook or InstagramJust search "The Twinning Podcast"This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 44: What's the deal with CIO?Megan and I have always let our girls Cry It Out. What are your thoughts?Hit us up on Facebook or InstagramJust "Google" The Twinning Podcast.This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 43: Laura Owen Twin mom and entrepreneurThis week on The Twinning Podcast we sit down with Laura Owen. Laura is a mom of twin girls and also an entrepreneur (Pink Iron).In this conversation we cover everything from moving to basic life with twins. Laura also talks about how and why she started Pink Iron (check it out!).Here are some of the items we mentioned:Owlet Smart Sock Baby Monitor@Jennyschatzle @LauraAnneOwen @PinkIronFollowing the interview, I asked Laura what is her “go-to” gift for baby showers and also what is the one item every twin family needs. Check out our website for Laura’s response. www.TheTwinningPodcast.comThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 41: We movedSorry for the delay. As you know, we moved!Hope you enjoy this short episode. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 41: Not one but TWO trips to the ER (in two weeks!) Share your baby food recipes with usFacebook: Website:This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 40: Crawling, Puppies and Baby-proofingIn this short episode, Megan and Ben just talk about some of the latest changes in their household. Hope you enjoy!This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 39: Julie and Patrick are having twins!This week Megan and Ben speak with future twin parents, Julie and Patrick.From what to buy to the first few months, this is a great conversation for anyone expecting twins! Say "Hi" to Julie and Pat on Instagram: LinkCheck us out on Facebook: LinkThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 38: As if raising twins isn't tough enough! We're sorry it's been so long....We've decided to move!This week we takl about moving, Charlotte's birthmark removal and have some good wine from Walla Walla, WA!If you like this episode, make sure you subscribe and share it with your friends/family.WebsiteThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 37: Our top 5 purchases for these babies...so far!Baby Merlins Magic Sleepsuit (Save 15% on your order using the code “Twinning15”)Fischer-Price Rock ‘n Play (plug in kind)Fischer-Price BouncersFischer-Price Infant Seat (The Frog)Manhattan Toy Skwish Rattle – ClassicBonus Mommy Hook If you like this show, subscribe to it on Apple Podcasts and “like” us on Facebook.You can also find us at www.TheTwinningPodcast.comThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 36: Melissa d’ArabianFood Network Star, Cookbook Author and Twin ParentThis week we had a conversation with Melissa d’Arabian. If you don’t know, Melissa is known for winning Season 5 of Food Network Star, hosting Ten Dollar Dinners on Food Network and also has several cookbooks (Ten Dollar Dinners and Supermarket Healthy). More importantly Melissa is a mother to 4 girls, including a set of twins. She shares with us her tips for managing twins (and other babies), how to manage meals and more! You can find Melissa on Facebook and Instagram and Twitter Melissa hosts a weekly Facebook show, Its Tuesday Night Somewhere. Every Tuesday at 1pm PDT/4pm EDT You can find everything Melissa does on her website, www.MelissadArabian.netIf you like this show, subscribe to it on Apple Podcasts and “like” us on FacebookYou can also find us at www.TheTwinningPodcast.comThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 35: Our babies are now...enjoyable!And some parenting tips on getting your babies to sleep.This week we catch everyone up on whats been going on in our house!Our girls are now more enjoyable..They are eating solid foods..And we have an exciting guest next week!Find us on Facebook by searching "The Twinning Podcast"This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 34: Fefe with AppleTwinning shares her IVF story, what twin life is like and tips on pumping for twinsWe had a great conversation with Fefe from AppleTwinningShe shares her and her husbands IVF journey, what twin life is now like and tips on pumping exclusively for twins.Here is the list we refer to:So it's been 4 months since I became a mom! I have been #exclusivelypumping for my twin girls and I thought I would give some handy tips to the moms to be out there. 1)Hydrate and eat plenty of calories. My production seems to dip on days that I have not made sure to eat plenty. Count on burning 500 per day per kid for pumping. Make sure it's a good combo of protein/carbs/fat. I really like avocado toast with red pepper flakes and an egg on top. As far as fluids, Gatorade and water seem to be my #bffs ! I drink a couple of 33oz bottles of water and 2-32oz Gatorade’s per day. Again, when I do not drink enough, my production seems to dip a little.2)Rest! I know it's hard, and easier said than done, but when I sleep more , I make #moremilk ! I am further along in my #pumpingjourney , but I now try to get a good pump before bed, and then I wake up before the girls wake up and get in my first morning pump. 3) Make time to pump! You can be relatively flex after you get a steady supply, but I think what helped me at the start was making a schedule and sticking to it. To get things stimulated, I would power pump once or twice a day. (Look up on google to get an idea as to what this looks like). At the start I was pumping 7-8x a day. I now pump 3-4x a day. I tried to drop to two and it did not seem to be enough to keep my supply where I want it. 4) Supplements- I take more milk plus by mother love and lecithin. The milk plus helps production and the lecithin helps from getting mastitis. (I am not a medical professional, so discuss with your dr to make sure these are safe for you. There have been some people shown to have reactions to the fenugreek in the more milk plus). 5) Having everything ready to go at all times! I mean plenty of bottles, pump parts, storage bottles ,ect to make your life easier. I have a small 6 can fridge in my bathroom to keep my parts in so I only have to sterilize parts once daily. Do I get lazy? Yes. Does it help to have the parts ready to use at all times? Yes! 6) Massage and heat! I shower if I have the time, but if not I use hot wash rags and massage the boobs before I put my falanges on. I also shake the heck out of my boobs before I put the falanges on. I feel it loosens up any clogs I might have and really gets things ready. Bonus tip- get some lansinoh 3-in-1 breast therapy pads! They are amazing! They help with keeping things flowing during my pump and helping me continue to get let-downs! Go to @ivftwinmomadventures for an entire blog post she wrote about #pumping! I did not know that there was exclusive pumping when I left the hospital, and I wish that I would have when I struggled with breastfeeding. My girls did not latch properly, were not eating enough when they did latch, and all around were too sleepy for feeding. They lost weight and were not gaining properly. I was stressed, sad, and felt like I was failing at being a parent. Pumping allowed me to feed my children and know how much they were getting. It also helped others feed them so I could get breaks when I needed them! I was entirely disenchanted with the breastfeeding process, but wanted my children to have the nutritional benefits of breastmilk. Good luck and reach out if you have any questions! #pumping #pumpingmom #pumpingbreastmilk #workingmomsrule #exclusivepumping #twinmom #ivftwinsFollow Fefe on Instagram: AppleTwinningFollow us on FacebookThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 33: And the swim training starts today!This past weekend we ended up taking our girls swimming....and they loved it!We also talk about how much easier it is to plan all of our meals prior to the week. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 32: Life hacks for twin parents (based on 6 months of experience!)Today we cover several life hacks that have made our lives easier (with twins).We hope you enjoy.If you like the idea of have a clean home, check our Errund.com and use the code "Twin" for $20 off your first cleaning!This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 31: A week of just dad and the twins....God help us allMegan is gone on a business trip this week, however we did manage to record this podcast.We hope you enjoy! Search "The Twinning Podcast" of Facebook and say "Hi"This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 30: Do we need a new house?This past weekend we brought the girls to the Madison farmers market for the first time. We wore them in cariers and they had a pretty good time. We also just tried using Hello Fresh, a meal service that sends meals to you each week. If you want to try it out, here is a link to get $40 off your first box. LinkThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 29: We made it to Louisville! Traveling with our 4 month old twin girls!This past week we made the trip from Madison to Louisville. Can you believe they slept the entire trip down!We hope you enjoy this episode!Check us out on Facebook by searching “The Twinning Podcast” and if you liked this episode, share it with your friends and family!WebsiteEnjoy!This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 28: Get your hands off my baby!What do you do when someone you don't know touches your babyThis past week, while out with family we had some unwanted people approach us. While it seemed nice, they decided it was ok to touch our baby's heads and cheeks. We were stunned and lost in the moment. We weren't sure what we should do. What have other families done?Check us out on Facebook Visit our WebsiteThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 27: Our babies don't really hate us, right?This past week we took a trip to IKEA to see how the girls did in the car for an extended length. We are pleased to tell you the drive went fine. It was being in IKEA that didn't go so well.We just recently purchase a Baby Merlin's Magic Sleep Suit and guess what? IT WORKS! Harper is sleeping in a crib! Check it outWe hope you enjoy this episode. Connect with us on FacebookThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 26: A good red wine makes everything better! Talking about life with 4 month old twinsThis week we talk about how this transition, from Rock and Play to cribs, is going. We prefer sleep too so we going into this slowly.We also talk about daycare and how expensive it is! I think college is cheaper. We hope you enjoy this episode. If you have questions for us, or want to share your story, send us a note on FacebookWebsiteThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 25: We're on a date!We've been sick, tired and pushed to the limits. It's time for a date.After a week long sickness, we got a babysiter (which worked out great) and went out to eat. At our private booth (which the resturant refered to as "Lovers Lane") we decided to record a podcast. We appoligize for the poor quality. We have microphones specifically for our iphone, just couldn't find them.We also appoligize if this isn't entertaining...We got a wine flight and had a nice, well needed wine buzz! It was entertaining to us! Hope you enjoy our semi-buzzed conversation! Website This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 24: How to travel the world with Twins A Conversation with Carey from TwinsTraveling.comThis episode we had the opportunity to talk with Carey from TwinsTraveling.com.Last January, Carey started TwinsTraveling.com as a travel resource for other twin families. It’s a great way for others to learn from her personal experiences. TwinsTraveling.com has some great resources for all twin families. We hope you get an opportunity to check it out!The Twinning Podcast: Facebook; WebsiteTwins Traveling: Facebook; WebsiteThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 23: Screaming babies, going back to work and Obamacare…We cover it all!First off, we apologize for not getting an episode out sooner. The last few weeks have been hectic to say the least!As you can hear throughout the ENTIRE podcast, our girls like to cry. They can be soothed by holding them and seem to cry the most between 4pm and whenever they go to bed. Megan just finished her first week back to work and it seems like she’s enjoying the change of pace.Our girls now split their weeks up by spending 3 days with grandma and 2 days at daycare. It’s crazy how expensive childcare is. For two girls, for two days we are paying $300!!!! (+$15,000/year)It was nice of Enfomil to send us two cases of formula. These twin programs are great, especially when you seem to always be buying more and more formula! We finish by talking about some aspect of Obamacare we have noticed and feel is essential for all babies throughout the country. We don’t mean to get political, we just believe all babies should have a chance without parents worrying about how much the copay is.Find us on Facebook and InstagramThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 22: We went on a date!We went on a date and had our first, non-family member babysit. WE thinked we lucked out. She was great.We are also joined by our girls so you'll hear some screams and grunts. Find us on Facebook: The Twinning PodcastWebsite: www.thetwinningpodcast.comThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 21: I don't hate you but....It's been a long week with the girls....We'll just leave it at that!This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 20: Babies, please go to sleep!We just had our 2 month check-up and you know what that means??? SHOTS! 3 of them to be exact! Overall the girls did fairly well with those shots. Of course they cried for a bit, but it wasn’t what we thought it would be like. Also this week we stopped by Megan’s work, went and got everything ready for daycare and had lunch at Chick-Fil-A. That place is great for babies!We are trying to figure out a schedule for the babies as far as when they go to bed, eat, etc. We have had a couple good nights, and a couple bad but hopefully everything will work out. Tips: Get a good vacuum. This is the one we have and love it. It’s quiet, does a great job and makes our house look clean! LINKMegan also wanted to talk about some bottles we like. LINKConnect with us on Facebook:Check out our Website:This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 19: We went to Red Robin!Plus we talk about the multiples program some organizations have.This past week, since we both are still on leave (Ben has 1 more week of leave left and Megan has 6 more weeks) we decided to go out to eat and see how it goes, with our 5 week old twin girls! We decided on Red Robin and were pleasantly surprised how it went!We also just received a box from [Abbot/Similac]( (https://similac.com/ ) with free formula! How cool is that? They also has some resources available including a link to the National Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs. Looks like great resource for other twin Moms (and dads!). Our question for our listeners: What do you do when you go to the grocery store with your twins, and you’re alone? Where do you put the twins?Connect with us on FacebookCheck out our WebsiteThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.
This was kind of an "a little bit of this, a little bit of that" episode. This past week we took the girls out to a Dr. appointment on Friday, out to meet their great-grandma on Sunday then out to the mall for some "mall walking" on Tuesday. We also had out photo shoot(you can see a sneak peek on our WEBSITE WOW! That was an adventure! Make you sure you visit us on FACEBOOKThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 17: Home Sweet Home!After three weeks in the NICU, our girls were discharged fromt the hospital. While we were both nervous and scared, we were sooooo happy they would be home before Christmas. On this episode, we talk about our first week home from the lack of sleep to the gas these 27 day old babies can produce!We're sorry for the delay but hope this episode makes up for it!Find us on Facebook by searching "The Twinning Podcast"Check out our website: LinkThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 16: Life With Our Twin Girls in The NICUUpdates on pumping, breastfeeding and how our girls are doingWe want to thank everyone who reached out to us with ideas, suggestions, recipes and works of encouragement regarding our last pumping episode. Our girls are doing really well, and if you haven't see the updates on facebook or instagram, they are both now in cribs!Regarding the pumping/breastfeeding, a lactation nurse spoke to Megan and suggested she try Moringa Its an herbal supplemen that can help increase Megan's milk supply. We'll let you know how it goes!We hope you enjoy this episode.FacebookWebsiteThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Speical Episode 15: The Stresses of Breast Milk and Pumping for our NICU TwinsToday we recorded a conversation we had about our current experience with breast milk, pumping and all the stress that comes with it.Check out our website for more identiacl twin stories WebsiteThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 14: The babies are here! On November 30th, 2016 we had an appointment scheduled for a follow up fluid check, to see how our twin girls were doing. Little did we know our babies would be born just 3 hours later!From an emergency C-section to our babies in the NICU, this week Megan and I talk about everything that has happened over the past week. Over the past week we have some ups and some downs, but most importantly our babies are doing great!Have you had a baby in the NICU? How was your experience? Let us know on FacebookWebsiteThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 13: Dirty Little Secrets of PregnancyMegan is now 33 weeks + 2 days pregnant with our identical twin girls. Over the past four weeks we have had some good moments and some stressful moments. Today beings one of the stressful ones. We learned during our scan today that our twins are showing signs of twin to twin transfusion; meaning one twin is taking more nutrients than the other. We will learn over the next day or two if we will be meeting our girls a little sooner than planned. You will notice from our voices we are both a bit nervous and anxious for the next few days. Towards the end of the show, Megan shares a few “dirty secrets” of pregnancy and some tips for other pregnant women.Please “like” our podcast on FacebookCheck out our website for more info and pictures: WebsiteThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 12: The Roller Coaster Life of Twin Pregnancies (32 Weeks Pregnant with Twins)Last week Megan was admitted to the hospital with preterm labor. After what seemed like forever, and some very stressful moments, she was discharged and we went home. We ended coming back to the hospital with more pressure and cramping, but God was on our side, and everything was ok.Today (Tuesday) we had our 32 week growth scan of these twin girls and were slightly scared to see the results. With over a 1 pound weight difference, the doctors didn’t seem too worried but we are! Send us positive vibes (we could use them!). You can reach us on FacebookAlso, check out our website for more pictures (Instagram) of our journey. WebsiteThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Epiosde 11: And so starts hospital life...If you havent heard, Megan was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday with signs of Preterm Labor. Our podcast is broken up a bit and we kind of cover a lot but we hope you enjoy what we say.Hopefull these babies wait a few more weeks. Like us on Facebook to stay up to date on how things are going.FacebookThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 10: Episode 10: Shopping, Health and Being PreparedHow is Megan doing? Sleeping? Pains? Cramps?The girls. We just had a Dr’s visit and everything was great! We try and explain how these girls are positioned inside Megan.What we’ve done on 30 weeks: We just puut together our Labor and Deliver bag. Check it out on Youtube: LinkWe also picked out the girls first outfit. Check out this cute etsy site: LinkBen’s been thinking of doing a dress rehersal drive to the hospital. Has anyone else done that?Tips: Get everything in order at work by 30 weeks. Every day after that is borrowed time! WebsiteFacebook
Episode 9: These twins are a pain in my ribs!Please Subscribe to us on iTunes and Rates us Megan is now 29 weeks and 4 days pregnant with our identical twin girls! Megan continues to have issues with sleeping and recently started having pain from the babies’ heads in behind her ribs. In case you were wondering here is a link to the leashes we saw outside we thought looked like light sabers. LinkThis past week we celebrated Ben’s (35th) birthday. Megan talks about her prenatal massage and how this last one was different. Megan also found out that her insurance will cover $300 for a home breast pump and/or $1000 towards a hospital grade pump. She has been having a hard time locating one but once these kids are born, it sounds like the hospital will help us get one. As of right now Baby A is breach (head up) and Baby B is laying across the top (head to head). We need Baby A to flip within the next few weeks or it will be a C-section for sure. Connect with us on Facebook:Link
Episode 8: We had our baby(s) shower!If you love our podcast and want to hear more about our twins, please rate us on iTunes. Megan is now 28 weeks pregnant (start of the third trimester) with our identical twin girls. They weigh around 2 ½ lbs and are about 14 inches long! I learned online link that if you shine a light on the baby bump, the babies might shift and turn their heads to face the light… find out if they did! Pregnancy Symptoms: Megan continues to have issues sleeping. Almost every night she wakes up with pain in her hips. Luckily, we have an adjustable bed in our guest bedroom that seems to help her get back to sleep. What we’ve been up to: This was a busy week for us! Our awesome friends threw us a baby shower and it was fantastic! Having a wedding shower at a wine bar might seem odd but it was great! We also talk about the freezer meals we prepared this week. My (Ben’s) goal is to have enough meals to last us several months without too much effort in the kitchen. If you have an idea or recipe you’d like to share with us, post a note on Facebook for usTip: Something we (our friends) did for our baby shower was made it for couples. Megan and I went to one baby shower earlier this year and liked the idea. We like doing things a bit different and it was a blast. We recommend it to all couples! Check us out on Facebook Please Rate us on iTunesCheck out our website Link
Episode 7: Formula Shaming and Other RamblingsThis week we start off with how Megan is feeling, now that she’s 27 weeks pregnant with twin girls. She’s not sleeping and is starting to become more uncomfortable. Our girls now weigh just over 2 lbs each and measure over 14 inches long! Fun Fact: Around now the bones start hardening and stop growing until birth.We then go into a discussion about our last parenting class about breastfeeding. We live in a very liberal area however there has been pushback about public breast feeding. Here is the story we were referring to: News StoryIn our class there were had outs regarding how we (dad’s) can support a breastfeeding mother. Here is a link to that handout:Hand outFind us online: Facebook Website
Episode 6: Trip to Chicago at 26 Weeks PregnantHow is Megan doing? How are the babies doing? What we’ve been up to this week. Chicago! Ikea! Sold more stuff on Craigslist!What do we still want to do? (kid free!) Let us know on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTwinningPodcastTip: Get out and do stuff! Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTwinningPodcastAnd tell your friends (especially if they have twins!) to check out our podcast! www.thetwinningpodcast.com
Episode 5: 25 Weeks Pregnant with Twins! Let's talk about room sharingWe first go over the updates on how Megan is doing with sleep. She also talks about heartburn, something new for this pregnancy. We then go over a topic that was brought up during our parenting class....Room Sharing. What are your thoughts on this?Please like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTwinningPodcast/It would help us if you could "Subscribe" to our podcast on iTunes, then rate us and leave a review! We'd love to connect with you.Thanks, Megan and Ben
Episode #4 Notes:First we talk abotu how Megan is doing and review any new symptoms. Next we talk about the babies! They're doing great!We then dive into a subject we didn't think about (well not until the babe's were born!). Our dog, Priscilla.Have you ever noticed any change in your dog's behaior while you were pregnant? We have and we'll go over what we know with you on this podcast. Visit our website: www.TheTwinningPodcast.com
Episode 3 Notes:We first talk about how Megan is feeling and the symptoms she is dealing with at 23 weeks. Next we talk about the babies and how big they are at 23 weeks. Did you know they are about the size of a Barbie? At 23 weeks, you are able to now hear the babies heart beat with a normal stethoscope. So we try with our mic’s! Let us know what you think. This past week, Megan and I went to a large consignment sales, put on by mothers of multiples. We discuss what we wanted to get, what we ended up buying and tips for those who are looking for ways to save some money. At the end of the show Megan shares a tip for other expectant mothers.Stay connected with us and visit our website: www.TheTwinningPodcast.com
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