The Twinning Podcast: A Show About Parenting and Twins
53 episodes - English - ★★★★ - 17 ratingsWeekly episodes following Ben and Megan as they begin their life with identical twins. Each week they cover updates on their twins, how they are feeling and tips they have learned to help other families who are having or already have twins.
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Episode 53: Lauren Doornbos on life with twins and making time to run!
September 20, 2018 04:05 - 53 minutes - 49 MBEpisode 53: Lauren Doornbos on life with twins and making time to get fit! Lauren is a twin mom plus one! This episode we talk with Lauren about raising twins and how she made time to run. Lauren recently just ran a half-marathon and has her sightes on a few more races in the future. You can connect with Lauren on Instagram @macrofitmama This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 52: Jeremy Schneider, Author of Fatherhood in 40-Minute Snapshots (and father of twins!)
August 31, 2018 03:30 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBEpisoode 52: Jeremy Schneider, Author of Fatherhood in 40-Minute Snapshots (and father of twins!) This week we speak with fatherhood expert, Jeremy Schneider. He recently published a book about learning how to be a dad to twins, Fatherhood in 40-Minute Snapshots. Its a great book anyone would enjoy! You can grab it on his website: website Facebook: @JGSAuthor Twitter: @JGS_Author This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 51: Talk with Amanda from AmandasGreatIdea.com
May 18, 2018 00:52 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBEpisode 51: Talk with Amanda from AmandasGreatIdea.com Learn about the basics of creating nutritious, wholesome superfoods for baby! FREE MINI COURSE!!! Links: AmandasGreatIdea.com Amandas Instagram The Twinning Podcast Instagram Facebok This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 50: Small talk and catching up
February 09, 2018 05:04 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBEpisode 50: Small Talk and Catching Up Hope everyone enjoys this episode. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 49: Erin and Chris talk about adoption and raising twins!
January 19, 2018 03:43 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBEpisode 49: Erin and Chris talk about adoption and raising twins We hope you like this episode. We had a great conversation with Erin and Chris and love hearing how their first year went! Check us out on Facebook and Instagram. If you like this podcast, give us 5 stars and share it with your friends/family! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 48: The Best of 2017
January 01, 2018 16:28 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBEpisode 48: THe best of 2017 Episode 1: Gender Reveal Episode 17: Recap of NICU Stay Episode 24: Twins Traveling Episode 28: Crack Whore Episode 32: Daily Schedule with infant twins Episode 34: AppleTwinning Episode 36: Melissa d’Arabian Episode 39: Julie and Patrick Episode 43: Laura Owen Check us out on Facebook and Instagram! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 47: Norovirus and College Savings!
December 15, 2017 05:43 - 29 minutes - 27 MBSorry for the poor audio. We had some computer issues but wanted to get this out! Episode 47: Norovirus and College Savings Plan Find us online by searching "The Twinning Podcast" This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 46: Our twins are turning 1!
November 28, 2017 05:11 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MB**Episode 46: Our twins are turning 1"" Check us out on Facebook, Instagram or our website This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 45: Baby food at daycare
November 03, 2017 18:39 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBEpisode 45: Baby Food at Daycare We have several "asks" of other twin parents: 1) How can we get our babies to cuddle with us? 2) What do you use to get baby food stains out? 3) What does your daycare serve for food? Hope you enjoy this episode! Chat with us on Facebook or Instagram Just search "The Twinning Podcast" This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 44: What's the deal with CIO?
October 27, 2017 03:05 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBEpisode 44: What's the deal with CIO? Megan and I have always let our girls Cry It Out. What are your thoughts? Hit us up on Facebook or Instagram Just "Google" The Twinning Podcast. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 43: Laura Owen
October 20, 2017 01:22 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBEpisode 43: Laura Owen Twin mom and entrepreneur This week on The Twinning Podcast we sit down with Laura Owen. Laura is a mom of twin girls and also an entrepreneur (Pink Iron). In this conversation we cover everything from moving to basic life with twins. Laura also talks about how and why she started Pink Iron (check it out!). Here are some of the items we mentioned: Owlet Smart Sock Baby Monitor @Jennyschatzle @LauraAnneOwen @PinkIron Following the interview, I asked Laura what ...
Episode 42: We Moved!
October 11, 2017 02:24 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBEpisode 41: We moved Sorry for the delay. As you know, we moved! Hope you enjoy this short episode. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 41: Not one but TWO trips to the ER (in Two Weeks!)
September 19, 2017 12:26 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBEpisode 41: Not one but TWO trips to the ER (in two weeks!) Share your baby food recipes with us Facebook: Website: This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 40: Crawling, Puppies and Baby-proofing
August 31, 2017 11:38 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBEpisode 40: Crawling, Puppies and Baby-proofing In this short episode, Megan and Ben just talk about some of the latest changes in their household. Hope you enjoy! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 39: Julie and Patrick are having twins!
August 21, 2017 04:48 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBEpisode 39: Julie and Patrick are having twins! This week Megan and Ben speak with future twin parents, Julie and Patrick. From what to buy to the first few months, this is a great conversation for anyone expecting twins! Say "Hi" to Julie and Pat on Instagram: Link Check us out on Facebook: Link This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 38: As if raising twins isn't tough enough....
August 04, 2017 03:27 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBEpisode 38: As if raising twins isn't tough enough! We're sorry it's been so long....We've decided to move! This week we takl about moving, Charlotte's birthmark removal and have some good wine from Walla Walla, WA! If you like this episode, make sure you subscribe and share it with your friends/family. Website This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 37: Our top 5 purchases for these babies...so far!
July 07, 2017 03:14 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBEpisode 37: Our top 5 purchases for these babies...so far! Baby Merlins Magic Sleepsuit (Save 15% on your order using the code “Twinning15”) Fischer-Price Rock ‘n Play (plug in kind) Fischer-Price Bouncers Fischer-Price Infant Seat (The Frog) Manhattan Toy Skwish Rattle – Classic Bonus Mommy Hook If you like this show, subscribe to it on Apple Podcasts and “like” us on Facebook. You can also find us at www.TheTwinningPodcast.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 36: Melissa d'Arabian
June 22, 2017 03:58 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBEpisode 36: Melissa d’Arabian Food Network Star, Cookbook Author and Twin Parent This week we had a conversation with Melissa d’Arabian. If you don’t know, Melissa is known for winning Season 5 of Food Network Star, hosting Ten Dollar Dinners on Food Network and also has several cookbooks (Ten Dollar Dinners and Supermarket Healthy). More importantly Melissa is a mother to 4 girls, including a set of twins. She shares with us her tips for managing twins (and other babies), how to manage...
Episode 35: Our babies are now....enjoyable!
June 15, 2017 04:10 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBEpisode 35: Our babies are now...enjoyable! And some parenting tips on getting your babies to sleep. This week we catch everyone up on whats been going on in our house! Our girls are now more enjoyable.. They are eating solid foods.. And we have an exciting guest next week! Find us on Facebook by searching "The Twinning Podcast" This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 34: Fefe with AppleTwinning shares her IVF story, what twin life is like and tips on pumping for twins
June 08, 2017 04:12 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBEpisode 34: Fefe with AppleTwinning shares her IVF story, what twin life is like and tips on pumping for twins We had a great conversation with Fefe from AppleTwinning She shares her and her husbands IVF journey, what twin life is now like and tips on pumping exclusively for twins. Here is the list we refer to: So it's been 4 months since I became a mom! I have been #exclusivelypumping for my twin girls and I thought I would give some handy tips to the moms to be out there. 1)Hydrate a...
Episode 33: and the swim training starts today!
May 30, 2017 01:37 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBEpisode 33: And the swim training starts today! This past weekend we ended up taking our girls swimming....and they loved it! We also talk about how much easier it is to plan all of our meals prior to the week. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 32: Life hacks for twin parents (based on 6 months of experience!)
May 21, 2017 15:03 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBEpisode 32: Life hacks for twin parents (based on 6 months of experience!) Today we cover several life hacks that have made our lives easier (with twins). We hope you enjoy. If you like the idea of have a clean home, check our Errund.com and use the code "Twin" for $20 off your first cleaning! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 31: A week of just dad and the twins.....God help us all...
May 12, 2017 02:49 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBEpisode 31: A week of just dad and the twins....God help us all Megan is gone on a business trip this week, however we did manage to record this podcast. We hope you enjoy! Search "The Twinning Podcast" of Facebook and say "Hi" This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 30: Do we need a new house?
April 27, 2017 11:44 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBEpisode 30: Do we need a new house? This past weekend we brought the girls to the Madison farmers market for the first time. We wore them in cariers and they had a pretty good time. We also just tried using Hello Fresh, a meal service that sends meals to you each week. If you want to try it out, here is a link to get $40 off your first box. Link This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 29: We made it to Louisville!
April 21, 2017 03:11 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBEpisode 29: We made it to Louisville! Traveling with our 4 month old twin girls! This past week we made the trip from Madison to Louisville. Can you believe they slept the entire trip down! We hope you enjoy this episode! Check us out on Facebook by searching “The Twinning Podcast” and if you liked this episode, share it with your friends and family! Website Enjoy! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 28: Get your hands off my kid!
April 13, 2017 08:20 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBEpisode 28: Get your hands off my baby! What do you do when someone you don't know touches your baby This past week, while out with family we had some unwanted people approach us. While it seemed nice, they decided it was ok to touch our baby's heads and cheeks. We were stunned and lost in the moment. We weren't sure what we should do. What have other families done? Check us out on Facebook Visit our Website This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 27: Our babies don't really hate us, right?
April 07, 2017 04:08 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBEpisode 27: Our babies don't really hate us, right? This past week we took a trip to IKEA to see how the girls did in the car for an extended length. We are pleased to tell you the drive went fine. It was being in IKEA that didn't go so well. We just recently purchase a Baby Merlin's Magic Sleep Suit and guess what? IT WORKS! Harper is sleeping in a crib! Check it out We hope you enjoy this episode. Connect with us on Facebook This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 26: A good red wine makes everything better!
March 29, 2017 02:56 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBEpisode 26: A good red wine makes everything better! Talking about life with 4 month old twins This week we talk about how this transition, from Rock and Play to cribs, is going. We prefer sleep too so we going into this slowly. We also talk about daycare and how expensive it is! I think college is cheaper. We hope you enjoy this episode. If you have questions for us, or want to share your story, send us a note on Facebook Website This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 25: We're on a date! (sorry for the poor recording)
March 24, 2017 19:55 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBEpisode 25: We're on a date! We've been sick, tired and pushed to the limits. It's time for a date. After a week long sickness, we got a babysiter (which worked out great) and went out to eat. At our private booth (which the resturant refered to as "Lovers Lane") we decided to record a podcast. We appoligize for the poor quality. We have microphones specifically for our iphone, just couldn't find them. We also appoligize if this isn't entertaining...We got a wine flight and had a ni...
Episode 24: How Travel the World with Twins
March 07, 2017 12:46 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBEpisode 24: How to travel the world with Twins A Conversation with Carey from TwinsTraveling.com This episode we had the opportunity to talk with Carey from TwinsTraveling.com. Last January, Carey started TwinsTraveling.com as a travel resource for other twin families. It’s a great way for others to learn from her personal experiences. TwinsTraveling.com has some great resources for all twin families. We hope you get an opportunity to check it out! The Twinning Podcast: Facebook; Webs...
Episode 23: Screaming babies, going back to work and Obamacare...We cover it all!
February 28, 2017 05:01 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBEpisode 23: Screaming babies, going back to work and Obamacare…We cover it all! First off, we apologize for not getting an episode out sooner. The last few weeks have been hectic to say the least! As you can hear throughout the ENTIRE podcast, our girls like to cry. They can be soothed by holding them and seem to cry the most between 4pm and whenever they go to bed. Megan just finished her first week back to work and it seems like she’s enjoying the change of pace. Our girls now split ...
Episode 22: We went on a date!
February 05, 2017 00:47 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBEpisode 22: We went on a date! We went on a date and had our first, non-family member babysit. WE thinked we lucked out. She was great. We are also joined by our girls so you'll hear some screams and grunts. Find us on Facebook: The Twinning Podcast Website: www.thetwinningpodcast.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 21: I don't hate you but....
January 29, 2017 01:57 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBEpisode 21: I don't hate you but.... It's been a long week with the girls....We'll just leave it at that! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 20: Babies, please go to sleep!
January 19, 2017 16:58 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBEpisode 20: Babies, please go to sleep! We just had our 2 month check-up and you know what that means??? SHOTS! 3 of them to be exact! Overall the girls did fairly well with those shots. Of course they cried for a bit, but it wasn’t what we thought it would be like. Also this week we stopped by Megan’s work, went and got everything ready for daycare and had lunch at Chick-Fil-A. That place is great for babies! We are trying to figure out a schedule for the babies as far as when they g...
Episode 19: We Went to Red Robin
January 11, 2017 17:53 - 40 minutes - 36.1 MBEpisode 19: We went to Red Robin! Plus we talk about the multiples program some organizations have. This past week, since we both are still on leave (Ben has 1 more week of leave left and Megan has 6 more weeks) we decided to go out to eat and see how it goes, with our 5 week old twin girls! We decided on Red Robin and were pleasantly surprised how it went! We also just received a box from [Abbot/Similac]( (https://similac.com/ ) with free formula! How cool is that? They also has some r...
Episode 18: We went out in public and it went "well"!
January 05, 2017 10:18 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBThis was kind of an "a little bit of this, a little bit of that" episode. This past week we took the girls out to a Dr. appointment on Friday, out to meet their great-grandma on Sunday then out to the mall for some "mall walking" on Tuesday. We also had out photo shoot(you can see a sneak peek on our WEBSITE WOW! That was an adventure! Make you sure you visit us on FACEBOOK This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 17: Home Sweet Home!
December 28, 2016 04:33 - 42 minutes - 39 MBEpisode 17: Home Sweet Home! After three weeks in the NICU, our girls were discharged fromt the hospital. While we were both nervous and scared, we were sooooo happy they would be home before Christmas. On this episode, we talk about our first week home from the lack of sleep to the gas these 27 day old babies can produce! We're sorry for the delay but hope this episode makes up for it! Find us on Facebook by searching "The Twinning Podcast" Check out our website: Link This podcast i...
Episode 16: Life With Our Twin Girls In The NICU
December 16, 2016 15:53 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBEpisode 16: Life With Our Twin Girls in The NICU Updates on pumping, breastfeeding and how our girls are doing We want to thank everyone who reached out to us with ideas, suggestions, recipes and works of encouragement regarding our last pumping episode. Our girls are doing really well, and if you haven't see the updates on facebook or instagram, they are both now in cribs! Regarding the pumping/breastfeeding, a lactation nurse spoke to Megan and suggested she try Moringa Its an herbal ...
Episode 15: The Stresses of Breast Milk and Pumping for our NICU Twins
December 11, 2016 02:34 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBSpeical Episode 15: The Stresses of Breast Milk and Pumping for our NICU Twins Today we recorded a conversation we had about our current experience with breast milk, pumping and all the stress that comes with it. Check out our website for more identiacl twin stories Website This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 14: The babies are here!
December 08, 2016 18:13 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBEpisode 14: The babies are here! On November 30th, 2016 we had an appointment scheduled for a follow up fluid check, to see how our twin girls were doing. Little did we know our babies would be born just 3 hours later! From an emergency C-section to our babies in the NICU, this week Megan and I talk about everything that has happened over the past week. Over the past week we have some ups and some downs, but most importantly our babies are doing great! Have you had a baby in the NICU? ...
Episode 13: Dirty Little Secrets of Pregnancy
November 30, 2016 02:34 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBEpisode 13: Dirty Little Secrets of Pregnancy Megan is now 33 weeks + 2 days pregnant with our identical twin girls. Over the past four weeks we have had some good moments and some stressful moments. Today beings one of the stressful ones. We learned during our scan today that our twins are showing signs of twin to twin transfusion; meaning one twin is taking more nutrients than the other. We will learn over the next day or two if we will be meeting our girls a little sooner than plan...
Episode 12: The Roller Coaster Life of a Twin Pregnancy
November 23, 2016 11:22 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBEpisode 12: The Roller Coaster Life of Twin Pregnancies (32 Weeks Pregnant with Twins) Last week Megan was admitted to the hospital with preterm labor. After what seemed like forever, and some very stressful moments, she was discharged and we went home. We ended coming back to the hospital with more pressure and cramping, but God was on our side, and everything was ok. Today (Tuesday) we had our 32 week growth scan of these twin girls and were slightly scared to see the results. With...
Episode 11: And So Starts Hospital Life
November 18, 2016 06:03 - 26 minutes - 23.1 MBEpiosde 11: And so starts hospital life... If you havent heard, Megan was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday with signs of Preterm Labor. Our podcast is broken up a bit and we kind of cover a lot but we hope you enjoy what we say. Hopefull these babies wait a few more weeks. Like us on Facebook to stay up to date on how things are going. Facebook This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 10: Shopping, Health and Being Prepared
November 09, 2016 04:24 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBEpisode 10: Episode 10: Shopping, Health and Being Prepared How is Megan doing? Sleeping? Pains? Cramps? The girls. We just had a Dr’s visit and everything was great! We try and explain how these girls are positioned inside Megan. What we’ve done on 30 weeks: We just puut together our Labor and Deliver bag. Check it out on Youtube: Link We also picked out the girls first outfit. Check out this cute etsy site: Link Ben’s been thinking of doing a dress rehersal drive to the hospita...
Episode 9: These twins are a pain in my ribs!
November 04, 2016 16:03 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBEpisode 9: These twins are a pain in my ribs! Please Subscribe to us on iTunes and Rates us Megan is now 29 weeks and 4 days pregnant with our identical twin girls! Megan continues to have issues with sleeping and recently started having pain from the babies’ heads in behind her ribs. In case you were wondering here is a link to the leashes we saw outside we thought looked like light sabers. Link This past week we celebrated Ben’s (35th) birthday. Megan talks about her prenatal mas...
Episode 8: We had our baby(s) shower!
October 26, 2016 19:56 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBEpisode 8: We had our baby(s) shower! If you love our podcast and want to hear more about our twins, please rate us on iTunes. Megan is now 28 weeks pregnant (start of the third trimester) with our identical twin girls. They weigh around 2 ½ lbs and are about 14 inches long! I learned online link that if you shine a light on the baby bump, the babies might shift and turn their heads to face the light… find out if they did! Pregnancy Symptoms: Megan continues to have issues sleeping. ...
Episode 7: Formula Shaming and Other Ramblings
October 19, 2016 15:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBEpisode 7: Formula Shaming and Other Ramblings This week we start off with how Megan is feeling, now that she’s 27 weeks pregnant with twin girls. She’s not sleeping and is starting to become more uncomfortable. Our girls now weigh just over 2 lbs each and measure over 14 inches long! Fun Fact: Around now the bones start hardening and stop growing until birth. We then go into a discussion about our last parenting class about breastfeeding. We live in a very liberal area however there h...
Episode 6: Trip to Chicago at 26 Weeks Pregnant
October 12, 2016 15:17 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBEpisode 6: Trip to Chicago at 26 Weeks Pregnant How is Megan doing? How are the babies doing? What we’ve been up to this week. Chicago! Ikea! Sold more stuff on Craigslist! What do we still want to do? (kid free!) Let us know on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTwinningPodcast Tip: Get out and do stuff! Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTwinningPodcast And tell your friends (especially if they have twins!) to check out our podcast! www.thetwinningpodcast.com
Episode 5: 25 Weeks Pregnant with Twins
October 07, 2016 02:50 - 34 minutes - 28.4 MBEpisode 5: 25 Weeks Pregnant with Twins! Let's talk about room sharing We first go over the updates on how Megan is doing with sleep. She also talks about heartburn, something new for this pregnancy. We then go over a topic that was brought up during our parenting class....Room Sharing. What are your thoughts on this? Please like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTwinningPodcast/ It would help us if you could "Subscribe" to our podcast on iTunes, then rate us and leave a rev...
Episode 4: (24 Weeks) How does your dog act while you are pregnant?
September 28, 2016 17:46 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBEpisode #4 Notes: First we talk abotu how Megan is doing and review any new symptoms. Next we talk about the babies! They're doing great! We then dive into a subject we didn't think about (well not until the babe's were born!). Our dog, Priscilla. Have you ever noticed any change in your dog's behaior while you were pregnant? We have and we'll go over what we know with you on this podcast. Visit our website: www.TheTwinningPodcast.com