How to handle burdening stress as a twin mum!

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Hi

I have 10 month old twins who are a handful.
I try my best to keep them in somewhat of a routine and usually I get an hour to myself daily to do housework and have a cuppa (I know even that is amazing!)

I keep on top of the housework well, but sometimes if events are coming up (e.g. we’re travelling abroad for a family wedding next week) or I have to take the babies to visit family etc it just stresses me out a lot and even that 1 hour I have I spend stressing. Just the thought of everything I need to do and keep on top of life and parenting too. I’m 28 years old and definitely a type A personality. My DH works full time and is definitely more laid back

Any tips or reassurance?

I found one DC exhausting let alone twins! I find writing things down takes away some of the stress. Atleast then I don't have to 'remember' everything and can just tick it off the list.
Then I make a master list that I can re-use again so I don't have to think from the beginning each time but just add/remove things specific to the event/holiday etc.

Get them, and yourself, outside every day.

I know not what you asked. But it really does help, with their energy and for you too.

My twins are almost 7 and I well remember that time!

Just get done what you can and don't beat yourself up. Easier said than done!

Sorry I’m a bit late to see this post. I’m also a twin mum - mine are 15 months old.
when all I need to do is looking after the twins and the home, I can just about survive and get some time to myself too. But I totally understand where you’re coming from because if anything different happens like visiting family, seeing friends, or attending any event outside our normal routine I get so stressed! Navigating their naps, packing the stuff we need - it’s too much!
I’ve actually just started saying no to a lot of things tbh and being honest with everyone. I just say I can’t come because I’m so overwhelmed right now and it’s too much for me. This is only a season in your life and it won’t be forever - soon plans will be easier again (I hope!) but for now, look after your mental health and grab that hour when you can to have your cuppa!
It can feel quite isolating when nobody really understands how much work goes into being a SAHM with twins.