Twin Life

More Than Just A Snuggle: Kangaroo Care For Twins

by Stephanie Ernst
May 14, 2024May 14, 2024

Noone expects to have a premature baby. (or in my case, babies). But that’s the situation I found myself in 10 years ago. 2 very ill, pre-term babies in a NICU – and not knowing what the next hour held, let alone the future. This blog is going to be a little emotional to write, because it’s sharing my experience with kangaroo care, and what it meant to me. After all, today is Kangaroo Care Awareness Day, and I passionately advocate for kangaroo care for multiple births, as my own experience shows that kangaroo care for twins is possible.

Don’t Compare Twins, But Keep The Differences In Mind.

by Stephanie Ernst
September 20, 2023September 20, 2023

I saw an article online that’s gone somewhat viral – a TikTok from a twin mum urging parents to stop worrying about delayed development in their babies- you can’t even compare twins. As a parent of twins, I absolutely 100% agree with this sentiment – it’s something we all catch ourselves doing, and it can be stressful.

So Many Questions

by Stephanie Ernst
May 22, 2022March 13, 2023

I am so lucky to have my twins, and they have changed my life. But there are so many things that I wish people knew about a multiple pregnancy and its impact on your life. There are so many questions we’re asked, and so many things that are said and sometimes the answers are not easy, and the story isn’t that simple.