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I’m a mom of two beautiful 18-month-old twins, currently the primary parent, and I work full-time. I just want to know… when does it get easier? 😩
I love my babies more than anything, but I am so overwhelmed, overstimulated, burned out, and exhausted. Between chasing two toddlers, working full-time, taking care of the house, and trying to keep everything together, I feel like I’m constantly running on empty.
For the twin moms or moms who have been through this stage, when did you finally feel like you could breathe again? Please tell me it gets easier. ❤️
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Mine are about to be 3. It doesnt get easier. But what makes it feel a little easier is getting better sleep. Sleep deprivation makes everything extra hard and feel impossible. It also gets easier in some ways as they become more independent and can understand more and follow directions. That said, it also gets harder at this point to because even though they understand you more now, they actively dont listen and push boundaries and feed off each other.
I have a neighbor with 42 year old twins. I asked him that question last year. He said it never gets easier because the worry never goes away even and especially when they are adults and make their own decisions.
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