Surviving (& Thriving) A Heartfelt Thanksgiving Reflection from a Twin Mum

Having twins has been the most rewarding thing to ever happen to me. It's also the most challenging. There are days when I feel like I’m completely failing at this whole parenting thing, and then there are others where I feel like I’m absolutely crushing it. Raising two tiny humans at the same time can leave you exhausted, overwhelmed, and questioning every decision, but then they look at you with 4 tiny, sticky hands reaching out, and everything else fades away. When they both smile at you in unison or say "I love you" at the same time, time stops. That is when you know it’s all worth it!!

“I was born to be a twin mamma— in hard moments and there are some, (when you have been wrestling for a good 45mins with both your 2 yr olds who refuse to put on nappies and its only 6am) in those moments I remind myself that I am strong, resilient, and capable. I was chosen for this journey because I have the power to handle it all and rise above. I CAN DO THIS!”( also where is the coffee at…….)

It’s hard. Really hard. Most people don’t talk about how tough it is. Everyone says it’ll be "double the love," and while that’s true, it’s also "double the work" in ways you can’t fully prepare for. The sleep deprivation, the constant juggling, the endless feedings and nappy changes, it all feels like you're running on empty. But then, out of nowhere, you’ll hear those two little voices calling for you, or see them giggling at something only they understand, and it reminds you why you keep going. 

Some days, I feel like I’m drowning. But then there are moments when they reach up to hold my hand, or they do something sweet, and I realise how far we've come. And I remember: these tiny people, both so different and yet so similar, have made me a better person in ways I never expected.

Being a mum to twins means being stretched thin, but it also means experiencing a love that is beyond measure. It’s a love that’s doubled, but the energy it takes to raise them feels infinite.

I wouldn’t change a thing, even on the tough days. Because in the end, when they hug me and say, “I love you, Mummy,” the world stands still for just a moment, and I know that’s the most important thing of all.

Alana X