MAMEWorld Forums - The Loony Bin - Re: Parenting advice

First off, congrats. Twins, WOW!

Next....get as much, and enjoy as much sleep as you can NOW. It will be a fleeting memory once the kiddos come along.

Another bit of advice I can't stress enough...as the kids get older, establish a good bedtime routine and schedule. It makes putting them down for bed so much easier on the parents. If you've ever watched any of those "Super-Nanny" type shows where the kids are horrible little brats and the parents are floor mats for the kids, one of the biggest obstacles is bed time. Having a good bedtime routine and schedule will help avoid the kids screaming for 2 hours until they pass out from exhaustion.

Also, many first time parents have the baby sleep in bed with them, or in the same room with them. This is also something to avoid because the child will become dependent on sleeping next to someone and won't be able to put themselves to sleep. A friend of mine had his first son sleeping in bed with them until he was 7 years old. 7 YEARS OLD.

You and the missus will receive a lot more unsolicited advice from family and friends and even complete strangers.

Most of all, kids are a TON of work but also a lot of fun. The first few months will go by in a hazy blur and you will never be more tired in your entire life. After about 4-5 months it starts getting easier.

Best o' luck