Got multiples? There’s an app for that… Today on the podcast, we’ll tell you about 4 great apps for parents of twins, triplets and more… Transcript below… | Now these aren’t necessarily twin or multiple-specific apps. But they’re ones that could certainly make your life with multiples easier. So let’s not waste any time… and get right into it. Jumelle: The Best Baby Tracker App When I speak to groups of expectant parents of multiples… one question I often get is… is there an app for tracking twins? There are a lot of baby tracking apps out there – to keep track of feedings, weight gain, milestones, etc… But not all are good for tracking more than one baby or even capable of tracking twins or more. So, Jumelle is able to track up to 10 babies, which is perfect for new parents of multiples… or daycares for that matter. This is a good app – You don’t need to struggle in a sleep-deprived fog to remember which twin, triplet or quadruplet did what. And if you’re interested in learning more… we actually did a Q&A interview with the twin mom, Lynda Haddon who invented the app. And she created […]

Today on the podcast… we’ll give you 10 tips and life hacks for your life with multiples. Now these 10 tips are from a booklet we put together called 25 Pro Tips and Life hacks for New and Expectant Parents of Multiples. You can download the entire booklet for free HERE. Alright, let’s get started. 1. Make a DIY Double or Triple Baby Bouncer If you’re using basic wire-frame bouncers, (the ones that you bounce with your foot…), use zip ties to hook them together. Or you can try just overlapping them slightly. This way, when you bounce one baby, you bounce them all! We did this and it worked like a charm. 2. Set up Change Stations on Each Floor If your home has more than one level, consider setting up a diaper change station on each floor. When you need to change a diaper, you won’t want to drag a baby up or down a flight of stairs, and leave your others unsupervised. With a change station nearby, you’ll be ready when disaster pants strike! 3. Stick to One Type of Bottle If you plan on bottle-feeding, we suggest NOT buying various different bottle brands or types. Baby […]

Today on the podcast… we’ll tell you about one product that can make your life so much more simple with twins, triplets and more.   | There is a product. And I guess it’s a best-kept secret. Because NO ONE told us about it when we first had our triplets. And it would have made our lives SO MUCH easier… So, recently on our Facebook page – over facebook.com/lifewithmultiples – we asked our followers what were the life-saving pieces of baby gear that they’d recommend to new and expectant parents of twins and more. And overwhelmingly they named this one product. So what is this miracle product? Alright, it’s called the Formula Pro by Baby Brezza. Now first off, I should say that we have no affiliation with this company or product. However, I kinda do wish I’d invented it. Think of a coffee maker that makes baby forumla, instead of coffee. Actually you can put it right next to your coffee maker… so you can make them both at the same time. The Baby Brezza – Formula Pro, actually measures, dispenses and mixes water and powdered formula to the perfect temperature and consistency. So apparently, you just press a […]

Today on the podcast, we’re talking about multiples and money… the early weeks, months and years of raising multiples are hard enough, without having to worry about money. So yes, in today’s episode we’re talking about the “B” word: Budgeting. But don’t zone-out. It’s actually pretty easy… And it’s important. With twins, triplets or even more babies entering the picture… you’ll obviously be facing additional monthly costs. And with possible parental leave, you may also be living on a reduced family income. So you’ll want to prepare for this and cushion the shock. So, today we’ll talk a little bit about what we did to prepare when Kathleen was pregnant with our triplets, and we hope it’s helpful to you. Oh! And you can follow along with this… Download this free worksheet, so that you can make sure you’ve got enough in the bank before entering your life with multiples… CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE WORKSHEET Alright, so we took some pretty simple steps to make sure that we wouldn’t go broke when we had our triplets. And for some of you, these steps may seem obvious. But for others, this could be mind blowing This is just what […]

In this episode… Kathleen talks about her mixed-emotions when we found out she was pregnant with spontaneous triplets. | Kathleen: Today on the podcast, I’ll tell you how I felt when we learned I was pregnant with triplets… — Chris: You’re Listening to the Life With Multiples Podcast. The show for new and expectant parents of twins, triplets and more. Kathleen: We’re Chris and Kathleen, your hosts and triplet parents. We’ve survived life with multiples, and you will too. — Chris: Kathleen and I never, in our wildest imaginations, ever dreamed we’d have triplets. And in today’s episode, Kathleen is going to read from a post she published on our blog, over at lifewithmultiples.com. And in it, she talks about her mixed-emotions when we found out she was pregnant with spontaneous triplets. Here’s Kathleen… Kathleen: I never liked surprises… but, when I was 8 weeks pregnant, I received the surprise of a lifetime. One that would change me, and my life, forever. Chris and I walked into the ultrasound clinic feeling giddy and excited. It was my very first ultrasound and we were about to see images of our first child. But partway through the exam, the technician got quiet. […]

We’ve started a Podcast! And in this first episode, we’ll tell you what you can expect from the Life With Multiples Podcast. See below for a full episode transcript. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Intro: You’re listening to the Life With Multiples Podcast… the show for new and expectant parents of twins, triplets and more. We’re Chris and Kathleen, your hosts and triplet parents. We’ve survived life with multiples. And you will too! Chris: Hey everybody. Thank you so much for joining us on this first episode of the Life With Multiples podcast. Like we said in the intro there, we’re Chris and Kathleen. And we are parents of triplets.. we have two identical twin boys and a fraternal twin girl. And when we found out we were having multiples we faced a lot of the same questions and uncertainties you might have. Like: How is life going to be with more than one baby? How can we afford this? How bad is the sleep deprivation? (which was a huge concern for me…) How should we be preparing? And not surprisingly, after we learned we were having more than one baby, we realized that a lot of the parenting books and blogs we […]