Read real life stories writen by other parents of multiples

April 10, 2020

Talking Twins And More. Episode Seven.

Talking Twins And More. Episode Seven.

Season 1 Episode 7: Preparing for the 2nd Trimester with Multiples

Things you wish someone had told you before welcoming your multiples! Nix and Naomi open up about the real experiences of the second trimester of their pregnancies, from endless hospital appointments to setting up the nursery and managing the whirlwind of emotions that comes with it.

What do you truly need to get ready for twins, triplets or more? How can you stay positive when everything feels overwhelming? Nix and Naomi share practical tips, honest advice and plenty of reassurance to help make the journey a little easier.

Join the conversation as they chat through the highs, the hurdles and everything in between. Press play to find support, laughter and real connection as you prepare for life with multiples.

Listen to Talking Twins and More. Episode Seven.

April 10, 2020

IVF identical Twins | The Roller-coaster of Infertility

Author: Lauren Smith

Diagnosed with unexplained infertility at the age of 27

Unexplained infertility is not something you are prepared to hear when you’re 27 years old, and have been trying to conceive for over a year. It’s not a commonly used term around friends your age. And it’s certainly not something you’ve thought you may suffer from, particularly at what is seen to be a young age to conceive. But the reality is, 1 in 6 couples will struggle with infertility and it’s a lot more common than people realise.

I was 26 years old when my husband and I starting trying for a baby. No one tells you just how stressful it actually is. At 27 I had surgery for what was thought to be endometriosis. Turns out, there was nothing wrong. This was both the best and worst thing to hear at the same time. I went from relief that I didn’t have endometriosis, to complete sadness knowing there was no reason I couldn’t conceive. And so began our fertility treatments.

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March 30, 2020

Home schooling twins and triplets due to COVID-19

I’m not sure about you, but home schooling twins was never EVER on my radar!

But thanks to COVID-19 you will be adding another hat to all the others you wear. You already wear many hats – including cook, nurse, business owner, cleaner, cleaner, meal planner, partner, lover, friend and more. Thanks to COVID-19 you will also be adding “teacher” to the list.

I just wanted to reassure you, don’t freak out, you CAN do this. You aren’t on your own. Schools will be helping in anyway they can. They are providing you with guidelines, worksheets, learning platforms, tasks and so forth. Depending on the school you may even have access to online webinar style learning, where your childs actual teacher will run classes from their home.

It is important to each school will probably do things slightly differently, so please make sure you stay in close contact with your school and your teacher and follow their directions.

This is an anxious time for everyone; however, health is a number one priority.

Please respect what the health authorities are asking us to do. Please do not allow your children to roam around and mingle with their friends. Social distancing will only work if we all stay home as much as possible.

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March 18, 2020

Talking Twins And More. Episode Six.

Talking Twins And More. Episode Six.

Season 1 Episode 6: Is it just a phase or should I be doing something?

Have you ever questioned if you’re overthinking things? Wondered if it’s “just a phase” or something more? Or felt alone in a sea of uncertainty while navigating milestones? You’ll relate to this one!

This week, Nix and Naomi get real about the early signs that led them down the path of assessments, therapies, and NDIS support for their twins. They share what it’s like raising multiples who reach milestones at different stages, the emotional toll of comparisons, and the challenges of getting early intervention.

Listen in for an honest, heartfelt conversation about trusting your instincts, seeking support early, and finding strength in shared experiences.

Listen to Talking Twins and More. Episode Six.

March 18, 2020

Talking Twins And More. Episode Five.

Talking Twins And More. Episode Five.

Season 1 Episode 5: How Do You Cope with Unsolicited Comments as a Parent of Multiples?

Ever found yourself smiling politely while someone asked if your twins are “real” or assumed they must be identical just because they’re a pair? In this episode, Nix and Naomi dive into the sometimes hilarious, sometimes eyebrow-raising comments that come with being a parent of multiples. From supermarket encounters to unsolicited advice, they share how curiosity from strangers can catch you off guard—and how they’ve learned to navigate it all with grace (and a bit of sass).

What’s the most surprising thing someone’s said to you about your twins or triplets? Do people still ask if your boy-girl twins are identical? And how do you respond when someone says you must have your hands full? Nix and Naomi chat through it all, including the touching moments where strangers connect over shared journeys like IVF or the NICU.

Plus, don’t miss their wins and fails of the week—from supermarket chaos to navigating parenting milestones on the fly. Join the conversation over on our Talking Twins and More Facebook page—we’d love to hear your stories too!

Listen to Talking Twins and More. Episode FIVE.

March 17, 2020

Learning programs and educational apps for school aged children

We all know, being a parent of multiples is hard. And yes, it does mean that we may need to reach for the i-pads and tablets a bit more than we would like to. Don’t beat yourself up about it, there is no judgment here!

The below list is more for older children, which you can use to compliment your children’s learning journey guilt free!

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March 17, 2020

Talking Twins And More. Episode Four.

Talking Twins And More. Episode Four.

Season 1 Episode 4: Growing Bellies and Honest Body Talk During a Multiples Pregnancy

This week, Nikki and Naomi dive into the not-so-glamorous side of being pregnant with multiples—from stretch marks and pelvic pain to surprising wardrobe hacks and body image changes. They open up about what helped (and what didn’t), and why staying fit isn’t always as simple as it seems.

Why was Naomi sitting on a plastic bag to get out of the car? What did Nix wear to an awards night while heavily pregnant? And is she really a bad mum for convincing her son that a hippo was a hornless rhino? These hilarious and relatable stories will have every twin parent nodding along.

Tune in for plenty of laughs, real talk, and those “thank goodness it’s not just me” moments. It’s the kind of honest chat that makes you feel seen, supported, and maybe a little less alone in the chaos of parenting twins or more.

Listen to Talking Twins and More. Episode Four.

March 17, 2020

Anxiety due to Coronavirus

Author: Amanda Curran, Registered Psychologist

Dealing with the anxiety around COVID-19

Information is coming from every angle, and it’s confusing.

Things are changing by the day, and even by the hour.

It would be easy to panic, feel your heart race when someone sneezes or coughs around you, but is this helpful?

For the majority of people COVOD-19 will not enter your home. And if it does you will feel unwell for a week or so (or may not even know you have it) and then recover fully, able to re-enter your life fully after all symptoms have subsided. Some however will get very ill, very quickly and will need medical attention.

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March 5, 2020

Twin Pregnancy and Bell’s Palsy

Author: Renae Foggiato

Finding out I was pregnant with twins

It was the last day of our first family holiday with our almost 1 year old boy when I found out that I was pregnant again. Right from the start everything felt different with this pregnancy, I was feeling very nauseous and extremely tired, however I just thought to myself, every pregnancy is different.

We had a dating scan at 7 weeks, and the sonographer quickly found the first baby and then he said to us ‘and there is the 2^nd one’. I remember asking him again what he said, and his reply was ‘twins’. My husband and I just kind of stared at each other. We were going to be parents of 3 kids under 2. We saw our Obstetrician at about 10 weeks and she confirmed that we were having MCDA twins.

33 weeks pregnant with twins

My pregnancy continued to progress relatively smoothly. I had an appointment with my Dr when I was 32+6 weeks. The Dr mentioned to me that my blood pressure was up a little bit but nothing to be concerned about at this stage. She just advised that if I started to feel light headed etc to go and get my blood pressure checked and then give her a call.

5 days later (33+4), I woke up not feeling the best. I took my son to a regular play group that we attended and on my way home I was talking to my husband and saying that I think I will go and get my blood pressure checked after Lucas woke up as I was feeling a bit light headed. Also I had a slight twitch in my left eye, but I didn’t think much of it, just one of my nerves being a bit funny.

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February 25, 2020

Fingerprints in identical twins

Do identical twins have the same fingerprints

Author: Anke

Fingerprints have been used as a means of identification for over 100 years as they are permanent and unique structures.

When are fingerprints formed?

Between the 10^th and 24^th week of gestation in the womb, the skin on the underside of the foetus’ hands, fingers, feet and toes develops and goes through rapid growth. The growth causes a huge amount of pressure and strains on the skin, causing it to buckle into folds. These folds reach all the way to the inner layer of the skin, i.e. the dermis, where it becomes anchored in place. The skin forms a complex friction ridge pattern and is the foundation of our permanent fingerprint.

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