How can a mother of twins get time for herself?

A mother needs to have a support system, whether you are the mother of twins or just one perfect angel. Everyone needs a little time to themselves, even if it is 30 minutes to take a shower, brush your teeth and maybe comb out your hair. For a while, I did not take advantage of people who offered to help with my little one, then one day I kind of snapped. A teacher that i work with offered to come after school and watch the baby while I took a nap or went for a walk, or pretty much whatever I needed or wanted to do. I took her up on it. I came home, nursed my child, and then went and took a bath while the teacher went into grandmother mode and cooed and ahhed over the baby. That was the best lesson I have learned with parenthood. You cannot do it alone, you do not have to be supermom all the time.

Congratulations! Think about this - you had two children at once, no need to get pregnant again if you want a second child. But you have to ask for help, everybody around you should get involved. I raised one child almost alone, with litle help from my mother. It was hard to care for the baby and the house. So don't hesitate, ask time for yourself!

I dont have twins but I do have 4 children if different ages. At one point my oldest daughter was 15 months when her sister was born and then I had my stepson. So, I had 3 children in diapers a newborn, 15 month old and a 23 month old. To find time for myself I would try to have my husband there to help out so I could take a nice long hot shower in peace. Also I would go out with a girl friend or 2 for 2-4 hours just to have a little break while the kids were with their father. Also if I wanted to get out with my husband I would try to find a close friend of relitive to watch the children while we went out for a few hours. It is hard, but it is possiable!!

HI, Taking care of twins can be pretty challenging and tiring,but this kind of situation won't happen to everyone. Not everyone can give birth to twins and I should say the mother of twins should enjoy her motherhood. Basically, the mother may need a helper since both kids are under same ages and nowadays kids are pretty active and they need lot of attention. By getting a helper,at least, it ease her mother's burden and both kids can get same attention. Or else, the mother can pass the baby for nanny to takecare,another option to go.By employing nanny, the mother can go back to work and do her own activity,only at night time, mother need to takecare of the twins with the help of her husband. Takecare..

I honestly don't have any suggestions for you because I've never been a mother of twins myself. However, my best friend is a mother of twins that are a year old now and she also has a six-year-old, a four-year-old and a two-year-old. For her, she lives very far away from her family, but she has developed a network of friends where she lives that have helped her out on many occasions with her children. I think that is the most important thing that a mother of multiples can do to have some time for themselves.

Having one child to care for can be a struggle. having twins to care for can be even more taxing. As mothers, we need to take care of our children. we should also find a little time for ourselves. It is good to find someone to watch the children for a while so there can be some alone time for us to enjoy.

I do not have twins but my mother is a twin. My grandmother said she made sure to first get them on the same schedules for eating, sleeping, changes, etc. That helps to combine some of the tasks. Once they get a little older though they tend to occupy each other more than children that do not have a sibling. My grandmother had 5 children and said her twins were easier to deal with through the toddler stage because they kept each other busy and even told on each other if the other was getting into something he/she wasnt suppose to be getting into. It is always hard at first being a new mom but soon you will adapt. Remember do not be afraid to ask for help! Your spouse, family, and friends can help and most would be more than willing to help you just have to ask sometimes.