My Peas and Our Pod

Windy days can't stop our walks

Covers as blankets on 4moms seats

One thing I have found hard to get used to is how many people stare at you when you are pushing a double stroller through a public place.  No matter where I go, I command attention.  And although it is sweet how many people want to ask you questions and talk with you, it takes patience.  I have found some remedies to make getting out easier but what I stress to you is you MUST get out.  You need to get used to the stares and that you can do this mama!  And what's even better is you can do it alone, with no help, I promise!  Here are some things I've learned over the past few months.


Covers, covers, covers. Every one loves a baby and you've got two.  You are a sweet old lady magnet.  But you do not want people to have direct access to your babies because eww germs.  I invested in pretty covers almost immediately and I keep the boys covered when we are out.  Now I will warn you, there will be people who approach and do not even ask and up goes our Milk Snob cover.  But for the most part, the cover acts as a deterrent.  Milk Snob covers are my recommendation because they come in the cutest patterns and they're protective while also being breathable.


Learn early.  As soon as the boys came home from the hospital, I was determined to get out of the house by myself.  When the boys were about 3 weeks old and Mike was still working from home, I made my decision that it was time.  I packed the diaper bag with all of our necessities and I set out for the mall(about 5 minutes down the road).  Mike called an hour later to check on me because he was sure I would need help at some point.  But I didn't.  If I couldn't figure out how to unfold the stroller or get the car seat out of the car, I just took a deep breath and tried again.  You will always have a moment when you need to step back and breath through it so learn early.  Now I'm a pro and have a routine for loading them.  Stroller out first, then the diaper bag and my coffee, calmest twin at the time in the back, fussier twin in the front, close all doors and we're off.

Mommy hooks.  Mommy hooks will become your second best friend(your first is coffee, no maybe wine, no maybe hand sanitizer).  If I'm heading to Target or the grocery store, I will make sure to bring reusable shopping bags.  You put your reusable bags on your mommy hook, load your items into the bag and then there is no need for a shopping cart or basket! Buy yours here!

Mommy hooks & reusable bags

Plan. Do not, I repeat, DO NOT try to go to more than two places in one trip out where you have to unload and reload your twins.  First, it's a lot on you but it also disrupts them if they're napping and you will end up in the middle of a meltdown in Target.  Make your list of your errands in the morning and plan in which order you will hit each place.  Businesses such as dry cleaners or tailors may be willing to run your items out to the car if you call and ask.  Switch to a pharmacy that has a drive-thru lane.  Go to a grocery store that has mommy with small children parking.

Happy adventuring with your nuggets!

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Sleep deprivation is no joke.  It's no wonder they use it as a form of torture.  As mentioned in a previous post, Mike and I were switching baby duties after 4 hours of sleep but the boys weren't doing well when I arrived back in our room for my "shift".  Around 2 months, the boys no longer liked sleeping.  They managed to wiggle their little arms out of their swaddles leading to a ton of flailing and waking up.  One day I checked on the boys and Luke had gotten his feet out!  Campbell thought it was great that after our 2:30 AM feed, all he had to do was cry a bit and he could snuggle on my chest until 6 AM.  This routine of no naps and a nightly snuggle buddy went on for a few weeks before something had to give.  I can't get into co-sleeping so I needed Cam in his own bassinet.  I needed them to nap so they could play and exercise those little necks when they were awake.  I needed naps because hey a girl needs a minute to load the dishwasher and maybe shower.  I remembered my barre instructor telling me about this suit she was using with her Cam and I did a little investigating.  I was nervous about buying it but then another friend mentioned that it was what she used with her little girl because she was a terrible sleeper.



I was off to Amazon Prime to buy two Baby Merlin's Magic Sleepsuits.  I wanted cream because I keep telling myself I'll save all of the boys' stuff for the girl we'll definitely be having(yes I'm already thinking about Baby #3).  Amazon Prime couldn't get it to me in two days though so blue it was!  Sorry future baby girl!  Let me tell you, this suit actually has magical powers.  (Warning: you will laugh uncontrollably the first time you see your baby in this suit and this may continue for several minutes.)  Once I finally stopped giggling, my boys spent a full hour napping in their own cribs before I heard the slightest whimper.  The first night was amazing, sleep from 9-4:30.  For the past two weeks, the boys have adjusted to their new bedtime at 8:30 and they sleep until 5:30-6 AM! I only have the boys in a short sleeve and shorts jammie set at night and sometimes just a diaper for naps because I get worried about them overheating.  I also ordered the cotton version of the suit because we'd be using it mainly in the summer.  Both boys are gaining weight so no dream feeds for us, eating and napping wonderfully, and seem to have a lot more energy for playtime during the day.  This suit would be a great shower gift or for any friend you know struggling to get their baby to sleep! Thank you Baby Merlin's Magic Sleepsuit, we are your biggest fans!

Picture this, two babies screaming so violently their little faces turn bright red and you have to remind them to breath.  Mike and I didn't have to picture this, it was happening and it was happening often.  As the amount of ounces the boys were eating went up, the amount of time spent listening to screaming also rose.  We would stand by waiting for the bottle warmers for 5 minutes! 5 minutes! An eternity when you hear your little nuggets so upset and you only can pick one up at a time to soothe.  My mom guilt would kick in and I would wonder, "The neighbors probably think I'm terrible.  I'm letting my newborns cry it out like this".  Any time one of our family members would watch the boys, I would have to make sure bottles were made just in case and explain how the bottle warmers worked.

As soon as I was done pumping, I knew I needed a different solution to feeding time.  Enter the Baby Brezza Formula Pro.  Holy life saver.  I had heard rumors of an amazing "Keurig for babies" but it seemed too good to be true.  But we were desperate and the reviews seemed positive so I invested.  And I want to be clear, it is an investment.  At $159, this is not a cheap solution to screaming babies but I couldn't take it any longer.  If you are a twin momma using formula, the Baby Brezza is for you.   If you are a momma of one, the Baby Brezza is for you too! Feeding time is so much more pleasant now and within 1 minute of the first whimper, I have two bottles mixed and the boys set up.  Listen, babies cry.  It doesn't stop the crying but it eliminates the absolute melt downs that come along with last minute realizations my boys seem to have that they are starving. So let's recap some pros and cons.

• You can adjust the amount of ounces you need to 2, 4, 6, 8, or 10
• The bottle comes out a perfectly warm temperature for the babes
• No loss of formula or a mess to clean up
• A bottle made in under 30 seconds
• Middle of the night feeds can be made with your eyes closed
• Helpful for anyone who babysits the boys

For us the pros outweigh the cons and the Baby Brezza has been a lifesaver!  I bought mine at Target but you can find it almost anywhere!