We’ve got identical girls and often rely on their mannerisms and personalities to tell them apart.

If you rely on this too, or hope to, be careful: twins switch personality traits at will.

For example, one of our girls will be shy one week while the other is a social butterfly. Just when you think that is the pattern, they switch and the social standout now cries hysterically with strangers. Go figure.

Having two newborns simultaneously can feel overwhelming, but establishing a predictable schedule is your secret weapon for maintaining sanity and helping your twin babies thrive. Think of your twins as having a completely blank calendar when they arrive and it’s up to you to fill it with the structure they need for healthy development.

Taking care of one child is already going to require a lot of sacrifice on your end, but having twins is automatically going to double your efforts and your financial needs.

You can save a lot of money if you know where to shop and what you can get for free (or at least with a discount). There are actually a lot of stores out there that offer discounts and a lot of free stuff for twins if you follow their shopping promos and keep an eye on store offers.

While many programs aren’t specifically for twins, every little bit helps. See which of the following could help find free stuff for twins.

Once you find out that you are expecting twins, your mind races with tons of concerns and questions.

Whether you’ve had children already or not, a twin pregnancy brings new unknowns that frankly can be overwhelming. It’s time to talk with your doctor.

Today we continue our father of twins interview series with Stephen Dause, father of twin girls. Listen as we explore his twin parenting journey, including:

• Finding out they'd have twins just after 24 year old adopted son moved out
• Concerns and anxiety about sleep and wife’s health
• Going to the hospital twice during pregnancy
• Choosing a MFM specialist over traditional OB
• TAPS and TTTS monitoring
• At 34 weeks, gestational hypertension sent Mom to hospital
• C-section delivery
• Emergency hysterectomy to stop bleeding after birth
• Dad's emotions dealing with traumatic birth experience
• Power outage when they got home from hospital
• Taking time off work to take care of babies and his wife
• Child care plans - finding a daycare
• Daily schedule for 4.5 month olds
• and more...

Hey Dads, it's completely normal to need support during the twin pregnancy. Yes, support for you.

During a twin pregnancy, the physical and emotional spotlight is naturally on your partner, but your role, your mental health, and your emotional well-being matter deeply.

Here are some ideas on how to maintain your mental and emotional footing during this intense time.

When I found out we were having twins, on of my first thoughts after the initial shock wore off was: "Where are we going to put all their stuff?"

Our modest three-bedroom home suddenly felt tiny. But after some creative planning and real-world experience, I discovered you don't need two of everything or a mansion to raise happy, healthy twins.

Here's how to prepare your home without drowning in baby gear.

Fathers expecting twins often have specific concerns that tend to be exaggerated or misguided.

You just don't know what you're getting yourself into and that leads to some irrational fears.

I know, I've been there.

Here are some of the most common fears that you don't need to stress out about.