It’s National Twin Day! So a photo of Bennett an It’s National Twin Day! So a photo of Bennett and Everett with their twin big brothers (who they look more like than each other) is the perfect one to share! 

I read earlier today that the worldwide twinning birth rate is 12 in 1000 births. I guess we are just a rare bunch in this household with our medical histories (Kawasaki Disease.. Guillain–Barré syndrome..) and now twins. 🥳 #nationaltwinday #twinmom #twinmomlife #boymom
It’s World Breastfeeding Week! Having preemie tw It’s World Breastfeeding Week! Having preemie twins really flipped everything I thought I knew about breastfeeding upside down. 

This time around I’m having to pump more, bottle feed, nurse, and add in a bit of formula a few times a day to help them gain weight. I can’t just nurse them both at night because Everett doesn’t get full, so I have to get up and deal with bottles and pumping. Otherwise, He would literally stay awake all night snacking every 20 mins! They’re still only going about an hour and a half before they get fussy again so by the time I’ve changed diapers (and some outfits) and pumped, I lay down for about 30 mins before at least one wakes up to eat again. 🤪 And if you don’t wake the other.. then you’re up twice as much!

As they get bigger it’ll be easier to tandem nurse and will save so much time and energy (especially at night). We practiced yesterday morning and this was the most successful attempt we’ve had. I felt so proud of them. 

This is the hardest thing I’ve ever done, for sure. But I know the days are long and the years are short. I know this because we are taking a 2nd grader to school orientation and I swear it was just yesterday that I was going through these sleepless newborn nights with him. 🤯❤️
Just a little bite! #twinlife #twinmom Just a little bite! #twinlife #twinmom
I love to think about the journey that brought us I love to think about the journey that brought us here. Nothing about how Nate and I ended up together or all of the things that led right to where we are now could’ve happened by chance. If you would’ve told me back when I was putting up “cool music” on my MySpace page to try and impress this hot guy in Kentucky that one day  we’d be married and raising four cute boys together in our dream house .. driving a dang minivan.. I’m not sure I would’ve believed it. 💞✨ We are sleep deprived, slightly outnumbered, and the dream house needs occasional ($$$) repairs but man… I still feel like I am the luckiest because I’m doing it all with him.
In case you were wondering, no, I still can’t be In case you were wondering, no, I still can’t believe I had twins. 🤯🥰
Not a bad place to be nap trapped! 🥰💙💙 Sw Not a bad place to be nap trapped! 🥰💙💙 Swipe to see little baby Cohen .. he needed to get in his own @dockatot!
Today is the ✨b e s t✨ day. 💙💙💙💙 Today is the ✨b e s t✨ day. 💙💙💙💙
The big boys went fishing with dad this morning wh The big boys went fishing with dad this morning while mom and Everett slept in! 🎣
NICU life is hard. It would be hard no matter what NICU life is hard. It would be hard no matter what, but trying to juggle one baby at home + our bigger kids adds another layer of difficulty. We have to be present for them, so we can’t be at the hospital constantly. And when one of us is there, it doesn’t feel like we’re doing much. The fact that we have no idea when he will be ready to come home is the worst part. I’ve tried to imagine what this is like when I’ve seen other people going through it but like so many things, you just can’t know until you experience it yourself. 

He’s doing well, but just has to keep growing and getting stronger! He is down to one liter and on 21% oxygen. He still has to be able to eat all of his food by mouth and he gets a little too tired to do that right now. But all in all, I know he is making improvements every day. I can’t wait to bring him home! 💞
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Cleaning, Home, Reviews, Tutorial, Videos, YouTube · May 1, 2018

8 Ideas to Help You Make the Most of Your Spring Cleaning

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8 Ideas to Help You Make the Most of Your Spring Cleaning
Hi friends! Today I am sharing 8 ideas to help you make the most of your spring cleaning! One of the biggest obstacles in my home that I have been wanting to tackle is the dreaded guest bathroom where we keep the litter box for the cats. So today I wanted to focus a bit on how I’m working to keep this space clean and smelling fresh with as few chemicals as possible! Check out the video to hear my 8 tips and read below to find out a little bit more about one of my current favorite products when it comes to keeping my home smelling great – !

8 Ideas to Help You Make the Most of Your Spring Cleaning
8 Ideas to Help You Make the Most of Your Spring Cleaning

We have two purr-fect rescue cats! Fennec turned one last November and Olive came to us as a tiny little 5 week old kitten just this past September! They share one litter-box that has to remain in the guest bathroom due to lack of space. Our home is a very open floor plan and we don’t have a mudroom. It’s tricky because we use that bathroom often so I am ALWAYS looking for ways to minimize litter tracking and of course, SMELL. Enter Tidy Cats Free and Clean Unscented litter! I’ve been hearing about this litter and how well it controls odor so when I saw it on sale at Target (BOGO 50% off), I knew it was time to scoop it up (no pun intended!) I even found some unique pocket knives there too!

8 Ideas to Help You Make the Most of Your Spring Cleaning

I was immediately drawn to Tidy Cats Free and Clean Unscented litter because of the odor-absorbing activated charcoal to lock away odors and no added fragrances or dyes. So far it is working wonders on eliminating the oder that used to take over this bathroom. I am also loving that it is 99.9% dust free. I do not feel like I get a face full of dust when I pour this in the litter box! I didn’t notice any at all.
8 Ideas to Help You Make the Most of Your Spring Cleaning

I shop at Target regularly so it’s easy for me to keep an eye out for a great sale on my favorite litter and stock up! The Tidy Cats Free and Clean Unscented litter comes in both a traditional clump (20lb, 35lb) and lightweight formula (8.5lb, 17lb). I chose the traditional clump in the 35lb container because I felt like this was the best value and would keep me from running out for quite a while! Seriously, if I can give my fellow cat owners one spring cleaning tip, it is to try out new Tidy Cats Free & Clean Unscented litter at Target!
8 Ideas to Help You Make the Most of Your Spring Cleaning

And in case you don’t get a chance to check out the video above…

8 Ideas to Help You Make the Most of Your Spring Cleaning:

  1. Have a hand held vacuum on hand to quickly clean up without dragging out your large vacuum. This is especially helpful if you have cats that kick litter out of their litter-box daily!
  2. Find a chemical-free bathroom cleaner that works well, like Method’s Anti-bacterial Bathroom cleaner. I use this on every surface in my bathroom, including the floor! It gives me peace of mind to know that my cats aren’t walking on a floor that has been cleaned with harsh chemicals and then ingesting it when they lick their paws/clean themselves.
  3. Get a cleaning caddie. Finally, after years of walking up and down the stairs with an arm-full of cleaning products I have a caddie to carry everything with ease. You’d be surprised how much it helps with productivity!
  4. Cat owners – invest in a large litter box with a lid and a litter mat! It keeps the litter tracking down and you wont have to break out the hand held vacuum quite as often. Not to mention, it helps contain any smells.
  5. Cat owners – try out the new Tidy Cats Free & Clean Unscented litter! I’ve already told you all of the many, many reasons why above!
  6. Use a reusable microfiber cleaning cloth. It cuts WAY down on paper towel usage and I swear it cleans my surfaces and mirrors much better.
  7. Find a chemical free glass cleaner that you love. Mrs. Meyer’s Glass Cleaner in the Lavender scent smells amazing. I love wiping all of the windows and glass surfaces in my home down with this to give off a fresh and calming scent all over the house. Perfect for spring!
  8. Keep a container of Lysol wipes on hand for those extra germy cleanups! I like to make sure that I wipe down the sink and the toilet with Lysol wipes regularly. I may not be a fan of harsh chemicals, but I’m even less a fan of viruses and germs!
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