Let’s be honest: even if you think you have an excellent memory, the combination of sleep deprivation and caring for two babies will quickly prove you wrong. Those early weeks with twins at home create a perfect storm of exhaustion that makes even the simplest details slip away.

Here’s the reality: you’re responsible for keeping two little humans alive and thriving, but your brain feels like it’s running on fumes. That’s where logging becomes your lifeline.

In those first weeks, you’ll find yourself asking:

Without a system to track these details, you’ll spend precious energy trying to remember information your tired brain simply can’t hold onto reliably.

The rule is beautifully straightforward:

The best logging system is the one you’ll actually use consistently. Here are several options to consider:

Traditional Pen and Paper

Mobile Apps

Digital Spreadsheets

Shared Documents

Father of twins Chris Wejr shared that his “mirror was covered with times as we’re trying to figure who fed at what time and how long and all those sort of things” during the chaotic first few months with his twin girls. A visible, low-tech system for tracking feeding times and durations might be all you need.

Eric Langenderfer, a father of identical twin boys, mentioned that while in the hospital, they were required to chart everything, which he found inconvenient on paper. When they brought the babies home, he created a small online database where he and his wife could log feedings and other activities from their phones, including timestamps.

Make your logging system work for your family by including:

Essential Daily Tracking

Special Moments

Health and Development Notes

Parent Check-ins

Your log isn’t just a record, it’s a valuable analytical resource. After a few weeks of consistent tracking, look for patterns:

These insights can help you anticipate needs, adjust schedules, and even identify potential health concerns early.

Don’t aim for perfection: Missing an entry here and there won’t ruin anything. Focus on consistency over completeness.

Don’t let it create stress: The log should make your life easier, not become another source of anxiety. If you’re spending more time logging than caring for your babies, scale back.

Know when to ease up: As your twins develop predictable routines (usually around 8-12 weeks), you can gradually reduce the detail of your logging.

Perhaps most importantly, your log serves as a crucial communication tool between caregivers. Instead of trying to remember and relay every detail when your partner comes home, they can quickly scan the log to understand the day’s events. This eliminates the constant “Did you feed them?” questions and helps everyone stay informed without lengthy explanations.

Those first weeks with twins can feel overwhelming, but a simple logging system will help you:

Remember: this intense logging phase is temporary. Once routines establish and you’re getting more sleep, you’ll naturally need less detailed tracking. But during those crucial early weeks, your log will be the anchor that keeps everything organized and everyone healthy.

Trust the system, write it down, and give yourself the gift of one less thing to worry about during this beautiful but challenging time.

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