All At Once

Trigger warning: This episode discusses pregnancy and infant loss, including the death of one or both twins, pregnancy termination, premature birth and potential neurological complications. Please take care while listening.

Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) can be one of the most overwhelming complications to hear about when you’re expecting twins — particularly when you’re suddenly faced with new terminology, frequent scans and a lot of uncertainty.

In this episode, we’re joined by obstetrician and Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist Dr Ini Thevathasan to break down TTTS and what it can mean for families carrying twins who share a placenta.

We talk through what TTTS actually is, which twin pregnancies are at risk, the different stages and why progression isn’t always predictable. Dr Ini also explains what doctors are looking for during those frequent ultrasounds, when closer monitoring becomes necessary and what happens if intervention is needed.

We also unpack laser surgery — how it works, when it may be recommended and what recovery and monitoring can look like afterwards — as well as the realities of navigating TTTS care through Australia’s public and private health systems.

We chat about:

• What TTTS is and which twins are at risk
• The difference between stages 1–5 and why TTTS doesn’t always progress in order
• What doctors look for during ultrasound surveillance
• Symptoms mums may notice between scans
• When monitoring becomes treatment
• How fetal laser surgery works and the risks involved
• What happens after surgery
• Premature delivery and other possible outcomes
• What TTTS care looks like in Australia, including for families living rurally
• The questions parents should be asking their care team

Most importantly, Dr Ini explains why specialised ultrasound surveillance is so important for twins sharing a placenta — and reminds parents that they should expect care appropriate for their specific type of twin pregnancy.

Whether you’ve recently found out your twins share a placenta, you’re navigating a TTTS diagnosis, or you simply want to better understand the condition, this episode offers a clear and compassionate guide to what can be an incredibly complex part of twin pregnancy.

Please note: This episode is for general information only and is not a substitute for individual medical advice. Always speak with your own healthcare team about your pregnancy and care.

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Gabby Bate spent six years at home raising four children, including identical twin boys. Then she and her husband made a decision that completely flipped the traditional family dynamic: Gabby returned to work full-time, while her husband Cam became the stay-at-home dad.

In this episode, Gabby joins us to share the story behind their role reversal — and what it has really looked like to challenge the expectations still placed on mums and dads when it comes to work, parenting and who carries the load at home.

But Gabby’s journey with twins began years earlier with an incredibly complicated pregnancy. After an early rollercoaster of being told there were two babies, then one, then potentially no viable pregnancy, Gabby eventually discovered she was carrying two healthy identical twins. At 20 weeks, the pregnancy became complicated by twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS), before the boys were delivered at 30 weeks and admitted to NICU.

One twin was transferred to another hospital with a heart condition, meaning Gabby didn't meet him until he was five days old.

Then, when the twins were just three months old, Gabby unexpectedly fell pregnant with her fourth child.

We follow Gabby’s story from those intense early years of motherhood to the decision, six years later, that she wanted her career back — and the family restructure that followed.

We chat about:

• Finding out she was having identical twins — after initially being told otherwise
• Falling pregnant again when her twins were just three months old
• Spending six years as a stay-at-home mum before returning to work
• Why Gabby became the primary breadwinner and Cam became a stay-at-home dad
• Challenging traditional gender roles around work and parenting
• Career identity, mum guilt, finances, resentment and the mental load
• What both parents learned after experiencing life as the primary caregiver
• Raising identical twins as individuals rather than constantly comparing them

It’s an honest conversation about what happens when a family stops asking who should stay home and who should work — and starts asking what actually works for them.

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Caterina Mete has spent more than 20 years with The Wiggles, eventually stepping into the iconic role of the Red Wiggle. But behind the tours, performances and red skivvy is a deeply personal journey to becoming a mum.

In this episode, Caterina joins us to share her path to solo motherhood — from freezing her eggs in her 30s and deciding to pursue motherhood on her own, to miscarriage, fertility treatment and the moment she discovered her final embryo had split into identical twin girls, Dolly and Gigi.

We talk about the reality of a high-risk twin pregnancy, pre-eclampsia, a planned C-section and two weeks in NICU, before bringing two babies home as a first-time solo mum.

Caterina also shares what life looks like now: raising toddler twins, building a village around her, taking Dolly and Gigi on tour with The Wiggles and learning to accept support without losing her independence.

We chat about:

• Caterina’s 23-year journey with The Wiggles and becoming the Red Wiggle
• Freezing her eggs and choosing solo motherhood
• Miscarriage, fertility treatment and discovering she was having identical twins
• Navigating a high-risk twin pregnancy and NICU
• Bringing two babies home and finding her feet as a solo mum
• The family, friends and Wiggles team who make up her village
• What it actually looks like taking toddler twins on tour
• How becoming a mum has changed the way she performs for children and families
• Why she believes twins should be raised as two individual people — not constantly compared

It’s an open conversation about motherhood not always arriving in the way you imagined — and creating a family and a life that looks different from the original plan, but is entirely your own. 

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When you have twins, it’s almost impossible not to compare. One rolls first. One crawls first. One starts walking while the other seems perfectly happy taking their time. So how do you know what’s normal — and when there might actually be something worth checking?

In this episode, we’re joined by paediatric physiotherapist Ali Day, founder of Little Ones Physiotherapy and author of The Baby Playbook, to take some of the pressure out of baby development.

Ali explains why milestones are better thought of as windows rather than deadlines, why twins born on the same day can still develop months apart, and how corrected age should be considered for babies born prematurely.

We also get practical about what developmental play actually looks like when you’re juggling two babies — including tummy time, floor play, cuddling and connection — and why supporting development doesn’t need to mean adding another long list of things to your day.

We chat about:

• Why twins don’t need to reach milestones at the same time
• How corrected age affects developmental milestones
• Tummy time — when to start and how to make it achievable with multiples
• Why quality of play matters more than quantity
• Cuddling, bonding and dividing your attention between two babies
• Walkers, activity centres, bouncers and other baby equipment
• When it might be worth checking in with a paediatric physiotherapist
• Hip dysplasia and why it can be particularly relevant for multiples
• Why free floor play can be one of the best things you can give your baby

Most importantly, Ali reminds us that our babies are individuals. One twin being “behind” the other doesn’t necessarily mean they’re behind at all — and supporting their development doesn’t need to be complicated.

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When you’re raising twins or multiples, exhaustion and overwhelm can feel like part of the job. But when does the mental load become something more — and would you know the signs?

In this episode, we’re joined by Julie Borninkhof, CEO of PANDA — Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia, to talk about parental mental health through the lens of raising multiples.

Julie explains what perinatal mental health can look like, why parents of multiples are at greater risk, and how difficult it can be to recognise when you’re struggling when sleep deprivation, stress and overwhelm already feel normal.

We also talk about the impact of high-risk pregnancy, prematurity, NICU and birth trauma, the loss of identity that can come with becoming a parent, and why the mental load doesn’t necessarily ease once you’re out of the newborn stage.

We chat about:

• Why parents of multiples are at greater risk of mental health challenges
• What postnatal depression and anxiety can look like
• When normal postpartum overwhelm becomes something more
• The impact of prematurity, NICU, birth trauma and sleep deprivation
• Identity loss and the mental load of raising multiples
• Why the challenges can continue into the toddler years
• Mental health in dads and non-birthing parents
• Recognising the signs, starting the conversation and where to seek support

Most importantly, this conversation is a reminder that mental health is something to maintain — not something we should only address when we reach breaking point. If something doesn’t feel right in yourself or someone you love, it’s worth talking about.

Learn more about PANDA:
Visit panda.org.au for information, resources and perinatal mental health support.

If you or someone you know needs support:

• PANDA — National perinatal mental health helpline: 1300 726 306
• Lifeline Australia — 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention: 13 11 14

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000.

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Postpartum psychosis is currently part of a global conversation, with the Lindsay Clancy trial bringing a condition many people have never heard of into the spotlight. But what does postpartum psychosis actually look like — and would you know the signs?

In this episode, we’re joined by twin mum and mental health advocate Katrina Weynberg for an incredibly open conversation about experiencing postpartum psychosis after the premature birth of her identical twins, Mumford and Murphy.

Katrina takes us from finding out she was having twins, through an unexpected delivery at 33 weeks and seven weeks of NICU, to becoming increasingly unwell in the days after birth. At 12 days postpartum, she was diagnosed with postpartum psychosis and admitted to an adult psychiatric ward, separated from her newborn babies while receiving treatment.

We also talk about what happened after psychosis — returning home with newborn twins, experiencing postnatal depression, waiting months for a place in a public Mother and Baby Unit and eventually being diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

We chat about:

• What postpartum psychosis is and the signs families should know
• The role sleep deprivation played in Katrina’s experience
• How her husband recognised that something wasn’t right
• Being admitted to a psychiatric ward while her twins remained in NICU
• The difference between postpartum psychosis and postnatal depression
• Access to Mother and Baby Units and why keeping mums and babies together matters
• Receiving a bipolar diagnosis after becoming a mum
• What partners, family and friends should look out for postpartum
• Where to seek help if you’re concerned about yourself or someone you love
• Raising twins while navigating postpartum mental health and recovery

At a time when postpartum psychosis is being talked about more than ever, this is an important conversation about understanding what it can actually look like, recognising when something isn’t right and making sure families know that support is available.

Keep up with Katrina:
Follow Katrina on Instagram @katrina.weynberg for more on motherhood, mental health advocacy and her experience of postpartum psychosis.

If you or someone you know needs support:

• PANDA — National perinatal mental health helpline, Monday to Saturday: 1300 726 306
• Red Nose Australia — 24/7 bereavement support: 1300 308 307
• Gidget Foundation Australia — Perinatal mental health counselling support: 1300 851 758
• SMS4Dads — Free text support for fathers
• LGBTQI Health Australia — LGBTIQ+ peer support and referral
• 13 YARN — Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander crisis support, available 24/7: 13 92 76
• Lifeline Australia — 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention: 13 11 14

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000.

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Becoming a mum changes everything. But what happens when you’re also an elite athlete trying to make your way back to the world stage — with twins at home?

In this episode, we’re joined by two-time Olympian and twin mum Morgan Mitchell for an honest, hilarious and refreshingly real conversation about twin motherhood, returning to elite sport and chasing another Olympic dream.

Morgan takes us from finding out she was pregnant with twin girls Honey and Maya, through a difficult pregnancy, giving birth at 35 weeks and their time in NICU, to recovering from a C-section and beginning the biggest comeback of her career.

We also talk about what it really takes to balance ambition and motherhood — training, travelling, spending time away from her girls, missing milestones and leaning on her husband, family and wider village to make it all possible.

We chat about:

• The reality of a difficult twin pregnancy and NICU time
• Recovering from a C-section and returning to elite sport
• The physical and mental side of her Olympic comeback
• Balancing training, travel and twin motherhood
• The importance of having a strong support system
• Making time for yourself as a mum
• Her road to the LA 2028 Olympic Games
• Letting go of parenting pressure and doing what works for your family

It’s a conversation about motherhood and ambition existing side by side — and finding a way to keep chasing your own dreams while raising two little people.

Keep up with Morgan:
Follow Morgan on Instagram @morganmitch for more on motherhood, athletics and her journey towards LA 2028.

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Every parent has had that moment: Is this an emergency? Am I overreacting? Do I call an ambulance, go to hospital, or wait and see?

In this episode, we’re joined by registered paramedic and mum Codi from Nurture & Know to talk through the baby and child emergencies every parent hopes they’ll never face — but needs to know how to respond to.

From choking and CPR to fevers, breathing difficulties and head injuries, Codi breaks down what parents should actually be looking for, the red flags that shouldn’t be ignored, and when it’s time to seek medical help.

We also talk about the realities of emergencies when you have twins or multiple young children — including what happens if one child needs an ambulance while you’re home alone with another, and what to consider when feeding two babies at once.

And perhaps most importantly, we talk about confidence. Because in an emergency, you don’t want to be learning what to do for the first time.

We chat about:

• How to know when to call an ambulance
• The difference between gagging and choking
• What to do if a baby or child is choking
• When CPR becomes necessary
• Head injuries and the red flags to watch for
• Fevers and febrile convulsions
• What breathing distress can actually look like
• What to do in an emergency when you’re alone with twins or multiple children
• When to learn baby and child first aid — and how often to refresh it

It’s one of those episodes we hope you’ll never need — but one that could make all the difference if you do.

Want to feel more confident in a baby or child emergency? Codi offers online, group and private baby and child first aid courses through Nurture & Know.

Use code ALLATONCE for 20% off any of Codi’s courses at Nurture & Know.

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In this episode, we’re talking about one of the most overwhelming parts of preparing for twins: what do you actually need for two babies?

We compare our very different hospital bag experiences — what we packed, what we wish we’d packed more of, what we barely touched, and the random things that ended up being lifesavers.

Then we get into what you actually need once your twins arrive — from feeding, sleeping and changing to getting out of the house, what you genuinely need two of, and what you can absolutely wait to buy.

Consider this the episode we wish we’d had when we were trying to work out WTF we actually needed for two babies.

We chat about:

• What to pack in your hospital bag for twins
• How many outfits to pack and what sizes
• What we wish we’d packed differently
• What you actually need two of
• Feeding, sleeping and changing essentials
• The newborn products you can skip or wait to buy

FREE DOWNLOAD: Packing your hospital bag for twins? Click here to download our Twin Hospital Bag Checklist.

This episode is sponsored by iL Tutto. Whether you’re expecting or already in the thick of parenthood, having a comfortable place to feed, settle, cuddle or read with your little one makes all the difference. The Henry Plus is currently 15% off as an introductory offer, and you can also save 20% on other full-price items at iL Tutto with our code ONCE20 until 30 September. Terms and conditions apply.

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In this episode, we're joined by recording artist, content creator, business owner and mum of two sets of twins, Joey Djia.

After being told she may struggle to conceive, Joey was shocked to discover she was pregnant with twins. After navigating pregnancy, birth and life with her first set, she fell pregnant again... and heard the words she never expected:

"It's twins." Again.

Joey shares the incredible story behind raising four children under three, the grief of never experiencing a singleton pregnancy, two deeply traumatic twin births, and the routines and mindset that helped her through it all.

We chat about:

• Finding out you’re having twins... twice
• The shock of a second twin pregnancy
• Grieving the singleton experience
• Birth trauma and being separated from her babies
• Raising four young children and making routines work
• Why routine became her biggest survival tool
• The beautiful parts of raising two sets of twins that no one talks about

If this episode made you laugh, cry or feel a little less alone, we'd love it if you shared it with another twin or multiple parent. Every share, follow and review helps us reach more families who need these conversations.

This episode is sponsored by iL Tutto. Whether you’re expecting or already in the thick of parenthood, having a comfortable place to feed, settle, cuddle or read with your little one makes all the difference. The Henry Plus is currently 15% off as an introductory offer, and you can also save 20% on other full-price items at iL Tutto with our code ONCE20 until 30 September. Terms and conditions apply.

Check out the full iL Tutto range.

Follow along for the raw, unfiltered reality of raising multiples.

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