This archive report was first published on 9 October 2019.
The Hidden Struggles of Raising Twins ¶
Being a mom is tough, but being a mom of multiples is a different story. Double trouble! When you see a mom of twins, you might think she's lucky, but the truth is that behind her smile and her twins, there's so much more.
Mothers of twins go through struggles that single mothers can't understand. Here are some of the challenges they face:
- Constantly being asked when they're due, even when they're only five months pregnant.
- Developing muscles to carry two babies, each weighing six kilograms, with no one to help.
- Not being able to remember the last time they slept for three straight hours.
- Exhaustion from having to care for two babies at the same time.
- Buying everything in twos, from toys to clothes, to avoid fights between the twins.
- Feeling like they're losing their mind when both babies cry at the same time.
- Trying not to compare their twins, but it's almost impossible.
- Not knowing who to attend to when both babies cry at the same time.
These are just a few of the struggles that mothers of twins face. It's not easy being a mom of multiples, but with the right support and resources, they can navigate these challenges and provide the best possible care for their babies.
