Twins Mummy NI Podcast

Episode 23: Motherhood and Fashion

Putting together an outfit and feeling confident as I step out of the house has felt like a thing of the past since I have given birth.
My priorities have changed in such a huge way. There isn’t as much time to carefully put together a nice outfit!
I’ve decided I wanted to get some advice on how to feel confident again in the way that I dress since giving birth.
So, I thought I would ask the lovely Linda from L’s Boutique in Magherafelt to give me some tips.

Episode 22: Surviving NICU: A Twin Dad’s story

"My twins survived NICU and so did I”
Twin Dad Carl MacDonald talks to Carla about how being thrust into sudden parenthood and NICU can affect a father.
In this episode, Carl has chosen to share his story to encourage others that it's OK not to feel ok.

Episode 21: "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, why is sleep so very far"

When was the last time that you got a full night's sleep?
Bedtime struggles are common challenges faced by many of us in parenthood. Certainly in our house, there have been numerous nights where the whole house is feeling totally exhausted due to a lack of sleep. 
I often talk about the importance of a maternal wellbeing in this podcast and on Instagram, and I think getting a good night’s sleep goes a long way to minding our mental health in parenthood. 
I have spoken to many of you who have raised concerns about sleeping habits at night. 
So I thought it would be good to delve into the reasons behind these difficulties and importantly to find effective solutions that could help the whole house get a better night’s sleep.
In this episode, Lindsey, a Sleep Consultant shares her story from battling her children’s sleep struggles to becoming an advocate for sleep solutions. 
Offering insights into sleep challenges and bedtime routine tips for families, Lindsey emphasises the significance of consistency to improve sleep quality for the whole family.

Episode 20: Sister - Sister: The Twinterview

Have you ever wondered what it is like to grow up as a twin?
This thought has often crossed my mind as I watch Isla and Aria grow up together as twin sisters. 
I thought no better people to ask than the lovely local twins Zoe and Lucy who share such a special twin bond.
Zoe and Lucy are phenomenal in their attitude to life. This episode is a double act of humour and sisterly love as we discover what life is like growing up as twin sisters. 

Episode 19: Down’s Syndrome- A Mother’s story of twin daughters

 
Mum-of-six says her life has been transformed with twin daughters who were both born with Down’s Syndrome.
 
In this episode, Nardy and Carla discuss all things family life and how 7-year-old twins Hannah and Rachel bring so much joy to their family home.

Episode 18: Are you going to have a baby?

Have you ever been asked a personal question that you simply didn’t know how to answer? 
Before Isla and Aria arrived, I felt afraid of the unknown of pregnancy and childbirth. I had never experienced something so life changing.
In today’s episode I raise awareness on how asking personal questions like this can feel hurtful for others. You never know what the journey may be like…

Episode 17: Down’s Syndrome- A Mothers Story

Sonia’s twins Leo and Everleigh are 3 years old and share a remarkable bond. Sonia’s son Leo was diagnosed with Down’s Syndrome shortly after he was born.Sonia has chosen to share her story to encourage others that it’s ok not to feel ok.  In her own words she tells us of her own personal discovery of the joy that a child with Down’s Syndrome can bring to a family.

Episode 16: "Do twins run in the family?": Olympian Kerry on Twin Motherhood

Having twin boys feels like an ultra-marathon, says Olympian Kerry O’Flaherty who took part in the Rio Olympics in 2016.
Nowadays Kerry is getting back on track running the roads in County Down with her twin pram.
Kerry may have competed in the Olympics, but she says her twin boys are her Olympic medals.

Episode 15: Twin Mums Around the World: Canada

We have arrived at our final destination of our summer road trip visiting the homes of twin mums across the world.This week we are in Canada to meet twin mum Meghan.
Meghan shares her experience of NICU which sparked an idea that is now helping many families with babies in NICU in Ottawa.Also, Meghan and I discuss the many twists and turns we have experienced in twin motherhood.So why not grab yourself a cup of your favourite beverage and join us as we discuss all things multiples motherhood.

Episode 14: Twin Mums Around the World: USA

We are back on the road for our summer road trip visiting the homes of twin mums across the world.This week we are in America to meet Niki who shares a snapshot of what family life is like living on a farm in Florida.So why not grab yourself a cup of tea and join us as we discuss all things multiples motherhood across the Atlantic Ocean.