The definition of Irish Twins is defined as having two children that are born within twelve months of each other. Not to be outdone, I tackled that by having my boys eleven months apart and within the same year.
Are you living the chaotic yet wonderful life of raising Irish Twins? You’ve come to the right place if you feel like you need extra support in overcoming the obstacles you face every day.
I know that every day is different, and there are no rules to living this crazy life. I’ve created this little corner of the internet for some calm and practical advice on surviving even the roughest days as a parent of Irish Twins.
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About Ashley
Hi! I’m Ashley, the proud Mama of two boys born 11 months and three days apart. I find so much joy in raising my two boys and spending quality time with my family. I’m sharing the fun arts and crafts that everyone loves and simple tricks to make your home life more manageable.
I’d love to share a few details of the boy’s birth stories with you (if you have time!)
On January 16th, 2016, my world changed as my water broke, and we were about to welcome our first son into the world. Unfortunately, after 26 hours of labor, I was not progressing and had spiked a fever. Our planned natural birth unexpectedly changed to an emergency cesarean, and I began 24 hours of antibiotics.
Jack Joseph was born on January 17th and was rushed to the NICU for evaluation. He was also placed on antibiotics as a precaution.
Jack came home at two days old. He was a colicky baby and had trouble keeping formula or breast milk down. We went to a few different doctors with no resolution due to him gaining a little bit of weight. The medical professionals were not concerned. They said that some infants were just “spitters.”
At six weeks postpartum, I decided to quit breastfeeding. Jack was doing better on a sensitive formula and gaining regular, steady weight.
Then SURPRISE! At twelve weeks postpartum, I was pregnant again! We were scared and worried that my body wouldn’t be able to hold another pregnancy. I went to the doctor, and everything seemed fine until my twenty-week check-up.
They did the standard biophysical profile, which is done around 18 to 20 weeks. The ultrasound technician noticed something on his heart, so I was sent to an obstetrical specialist for further evaluation.
She did ultrasounds and biophysical profiles on the baby during each visit. The ultrasound always looked like he had a bright white light in his heart. I was scared, but to be honest, this is one of the common risks of having children close in age.
SO HERE WE GO AGAIN!
On December 20th, 2016, Luke John was born via a scheduled c-section. We decided on Luke due to the meaning is “light-giving.” He was a miracle child to us. By the time he was born, the cartilage (white spot) on the tricuspid valve of his heart had healed. He passed all his neonatal testing and was sent home on December 22nd, 2016.
The years keep flying by so quickly, and I’m amazed at how our lives have changed in such a phenomenal way so quickly!
Don’t be shy. I’d love for you to share your birth story with me, and make sure that you grab the TWIN SURVIVAL CHECKLIST and jump on the IRISH TWINS MOMMA email list to get ALL the tips and tricks that I share [weekly]
Sincerely,
