Friday, March 2, 2012

I'll be 26 weeks on Sunday which gives me about eleven weeks until my "twin" due date.
Eleven weeks ago was just like yesterday.. Which scares me a bit.
We are soooo not ready!
I'm really trying to prepare mentally, since there is not a whole lot I can do physically.
I've read so many books, and have tried to come up with an idea of what our schedule will look like, and wow, is it intense!

Sample Routine: This will most likely change once the babies come.  I'm sure many surprises are in store!

Early Morning
Twin A
Twin B
Gage
6:00am
Feed
Awake
Asleep
6:30pm
Independent Play
Feed
 
7:00am-7:45am
Diaper + Awake Activity
Diaper + Awake Activity

7:45am
Naptime
Naptime


Mommy Rest:  8:00am-9:00am
Midmorning
Twin A          
Twin B
Gage
9:00am
Feed
Awake

9:30am
Independent Play
Feed
Awake
10:00am-10:45
Diaper + Awake Activity
Diaper + Awake
Activity
Breakfast
10:45am
Naptime
Naptime
Nap or Quiet time

Mommy Rest: 11:00am-11:45am
Afternoon
Twin A
Twin B
Gage
11:45am
Asleep
Asleep
Lunch
12:00pm
Feed
Awake
Special Toy Basket
12:30pm
Independent Play
Feed
Special Toy Basket
1:00pm
Diaper + Awake Activity
Diaper + Awake Activity
Naptime
1:45pm
Naptime
Naptime
Naptime

Mommy Rest: 2:00pm-3:00pm
Late Afternoon
Twin A
Twin B
Gage
3:00pm
Feed
Awake
Asleep?
3:30pm
Independent Play
Feed
Awake
4:00pm
Diaper + Awake Activity
Diaper + Awake Activity
Playtime + Snack
4:45pm
Naptime
Naptime
Playtime


Early Evening
Twin A
Twin B
Gage
5:45pm
Asleep
Asleep
Dinner
6:00pm
Feed
Awake/Independent Play
Finish Dinner + playtime with Daddy
6:30pm
Independent Play
Feed
Bath with Daddy
7:00pm
Bath time
Bath time
Jammies/teeth/story
7:30pm
Jammies
Jammies
Bedtime
8:00pm
Feed + Bed
Awake

8:30pm
Asleep
Feed + Bed


Mom and Dad rest time: 9:00pm-11:00pm

Late Evening
Twin A
Twin B
Gage
11:00pm
Feed
Asleep
Asleep
11:30:pm
Back to Bed
Feed + Bed


Middle of Night
Twin A
Twin B
Gage
?am
Feed + Bed
Feed + Bed
Asleep


I'm having a big reality check about what is to come with the arrival of our twins.  I've found a few blogs that feature life with twins, one in particular that is making me really, really excited to have all boys. I never thought I would say that, but I'm starting to really crush on the idea.

I just can't wait to see the bond they develop, with each other and with Gage.  I think life is going to be bursting full of fun and chaos for us, and maybe after a few more weeks of solid night sleep, I will be ready to take it on.

Doubtful, but hopeful at the same time!

1 comment:

  1. Whoa, that is intense! Sleep lots now...if only you could "stock up" for the future!

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