12 things you only know if you're a mum of multiples
Having more than one child means more love, fun and, er, chaos, but it also means dilemmas like working out where you stand on matching outfits and coping with constantly being told you've 'got your hands full'. Multiple mums are bound to recognise some of these…



1) You automatically multiply everything by 2 or more
Whether it’s nursery rates, soft play entrance or fish fingers, as a mum of twins or more you spend most of your day doing sums in your head. On the plus side, your mental arithmetic has never been so good. 


2) You avoid certain places because your double stroller won't fit
Manipulating a double stroller through crowded streets is hard enough, so it’s OK to not want to struggle in the local coffee shop too. Especially as once you're in, it's not like you can lounge around sipping your latte when you’ve got twins or more to manage. 


3) One baby = no trouble
When you only have one of your babies - say your partner takes the other one for a few hours – it’s a walk in the park. What does everyone else make such a fuss about? 


4) You choose your supermarket based on whether its trolleys can hold two children
Yep, as a mum of twins you need all the help you can get. 


5) You can tell the difference between your kids (obviously), but don’t always call them the correct names
Don’t worry – every mum of multiples has had the occasional Parent Trap nightmare. And if you have more children, you will find yourself listing all of the names before eventually getting to the right one - and the dog’s name will probably feature, too. 


6) You get over-excited when you see a buy one get one free in Mothercare
Being a mum of multiples isn’t cheap… 


7) You can change two nappies in the time it takes most mums to change one
And yes, it is OK to show off about it. Make sure you’re buying the best ones by choosing the M&B Award-winning nappies. 


8) You go out without your twins and people don't recognise you
Without a toddler hanging off of each ankle, you’re a different woman. 


9) You wish you could get a pound for every time a stranger says “double trouble” or “you’ve got your hands full."
No kidding. Wanna help? 


10) You've mastered the skill of carrying two babies at the same time
Who needs a pricey gym membership when you’ve discovered the ultimate arm workout of carrying two babies simultaneously. Could you relate to any of these? Let us know on Facebook or Twitter!
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