What age do twins get easier?

Raising twins gets "easier" in different ways as they grow, with many parents saying the first year (especially 4-6 months when they start solids/sleep better) and around ages 1.5-2 (more communication/play) see big improvements, though it's never "easy," just different challenges; you trade newborn logistics for toddler independence, with school-age years often bringing new joys like shared learning.

What age does having twins get easier?

Every age has its challenges, but I think it does get easier at 4-5 years old when they become a bit more independent. Then when they get themselves ready for school at age 8, you wonder where your babies went. I was told “it gets easier” when my two were babies, and I grasped on to that for the next few years.

What do mothers of twins need most?

Here are the items every twin parent needs:

• HALO Bassinest sleeper. This bassinet was key after coming home with our twins. ...
• Magnetic me clothes. ...
• WubbaNub pacifiers. ...
• Eco Pea bamboo diapers. ...
• Kibou fannypack diaper bag. ...
• Bottle warmer and formula dispenser. ...
• Wonderfold Wagon. ...
• Twin-Z pillow.

Which parent carries the twin trait?

For fraternal (dizygotic) twins, the genetic tendency for hyperovulation (releasing multiple eggs) is passed through the mother's side of the family, meaning the mother carries the trait, but the father can pass it to his daughters, increasing their chances of having twins, explains WebMD and Scientific American. For identical (monozygotic) twins, the occurrence is usually random and not genetic, though some studies suggest a rare familial link, note The Tech Interactive and BabyCenter. 

Are twins developmentally delayed?

Because there is a higher rate of prematurity with multiples, this can lead to baby needing more time to reach their milestones—but this doesn't mean baby is experiencing a delay! In fact, studies have shown there is no difference in reaching motor milestones between twins and singletons within normal range.

What about raising twins is easier than you think it will be?

Do twins have a higher risk of autism?

Risk Factors for Autism

Studies have shown that autism is strongly genetically influenced, making it a multifactorial childhood psychiatric disorder [1]. Identical twins, who share the same DNA, have a higher chance of both being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) if one twin has it.

Are milestones different for twins?

Most twins, triplets and more grow and develop along roughly the same lines as their singleton peers – even those who start out much smaller will catch up in time. But there's nothing to say twins, triplets or more have to reach milestones at the same time as each other.

What is the main cause of twins?

People have twins in two main ways: identical twins (monozygotic) happen when one egg splits into two embryos, while fraternal twins (dizygotic) occur when two separate eggs are fertilized by two different sperm, often influenced by genetics, maternal age, and fertility treatments. While identical twins are a random event, fraternal twins run in families because some women are genetically predisposed to release more than one egg (hyperovulation), a trait passed down.
 

Who carries the DNA for twins?

DNA for twins comes from both parents for fraternal twins (two eggs, two sperm) and from a single egg/sperm combination for identical twins, but the tendency for fraternal twins runs in the mother's family due to genes for hyperovulation (releasing multiple eggs), while identical twins are usually a random event from a single zygote splitting. The mother carries the genes that can increase the chance of hyperovulation, making fraternal twinning more likely in her children, notes The Tech Interactive. 

Which twin is older?

As a parent of twins, I'm pretty sure that you know the answer to the question “which twin is older?” It is, of course, the child that was born first.

Are mothers of twins healthier?

Twinning mothers are more likely to have longer reproductive spans, higher lifetime fertility, later ages at last birth and consequent longer post-menopausal lifespan, shorter interbirth intervals, and better anthropometric characteristics (Sear et al.

How much money do you need for twins?

Current estimates state that a family with twins should plan to shell out nearly $26,000 per year—but that's not entirely accurate. Still, it's a great motivator to set—and maintain—a family budget. Photo: Getty Images / Jill Lehmann Photography.

What makes twins so special?

They are the result of one fertilized egg splitting into two, giving them identical DNA. (Fraternal twins are the result of two separate, genetically different fertilized eggs.) As a result, identical twins are as close as two people can be. They can speak in unison (it's weird at first, then charming).

Do twins age faster?

Stochastic events such as retrotranspositions by long interspersed nuclear element-1 (12), point mutations of microRNAs (13), and segmental duplications and haploinsufficiencies (14, 15) could also contribute to our observations that some identical twins seem to age more rapidly than their siblings.

What is the hardest part of having twins?

What is the worst part of having infant twins?

• Letting One Cry. Megan Rose says “sometimes having to choose which one has to cry while you take care of the other. ...
• Opposite Sleep Schedules. ...
• Both Sick at the Same Time. ...
• Carrying Two Car Seats. ...
• Diaper Blowouts. ...
• Divided Attention. ...
• Hang In There!

How long does morning sickness last with twins?

As nausea and vomiting usually resolve by the second trimester, you can expect your appetite to return. The focus shifts to making sure your babies receive the nutrients they need to grow. Many patients carrying twins find this trimester to be the most enjoyable.

Does the father's side affect twin births?

Fraternal twin pregnancies result from hyperovulation of the mother. The father's sperm does not decrease or increase the chance of having twins. Skipping a generation can happen in some cases, depending on whether the twins are boys or girls.

Which gender holds the twin gene?

The gene for hyperovulation can come from either side of the family, but the woman would need to have the gene in order for the couple to have twins based on genetics. In other words, twins on the father's side of the family will have no influence on your chances of having twins.

What ethnicities have more twins?

Race. African-American people assigned female at birth are more likely to have twins than any other race. Asian Americans and Native Americans have the lowest rates for twins. White people assigned female at birth have the highest rate of higher-order multiple births (triplets or more).

What parent passes down the twin gene?

For fraternal (dizygotic) twins, the genetic tendency for hyperovulation (releasing multiple eggs) is passed through the mother's side of the family, meaning the mother carries the trait, but the father can pass it to his daughters, increasing their chances of having twins, explains WebMD and Scientific American. For identical (monozygotic) twins, the occurrence is usually random and not genetic, though some studies suggest a rare familial link, note The Tech Interactive and BabyCenter. 

How to avoid twin pregnancy?

Preventing multiple fetuses in a natural pregnancy is not possible. However, it is possible to prevent it even with assisted reproduction. The ovarian follicles when over-stimulated may release multiple eggs, which means there is a high chance of successful fertilization and a pregnancy thereafter.

What are the first signs of twins?

Early signs of a twin pregnancy often involve amplified pregnancy symptoms, like much worse morning sickness, extreme fatigue, rapid weight gain, and heightened breast tenderness, along with showing earlier due to a larger uterus and feeling fetal movement sooner. While these symptoms suggest a multiple pregnancy, a prenatal ultrasound, usually around 8 weeks, is the only way to confirm if you are carrying twins.
 

Which twin is usually taller?

With respect to height, first-born twins were slightly taller than second-born twins in childhood. After adjusting the results for birth weight, the birth order differences decreased and were not statistically significant anymore.

What are the special powers of twins?

A characteristic set of attributes of twins recurs in different mythologies of wide distribution. In addition to healing, divine twins are often empowered with the ability to revive the dead, increase the fertility of man, animals, and crops, influence the weather, predict the future, and insure victory in battle.