I just found out I’m pregnant... with twins. I had a plan for one baby to go back to traveling/work, with 2 I’m not sure..any twin moms out there who live the consulting lifestyle??

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congratulations ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ just fyi, your priorities might shift once those two little beautiful souls come into this world

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Congratulations 🎉! It's my dream to have twins and get birthing over with! 🥰

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@M2, damn really sorry to hear thatbwas your experience. My family situation is different in that my parents/bfs parents would take care of the future kids with us so naturally I would like to get it over with and bounce back! Not downplaying how hard it would be to raise two children on your own instead of one...though if people stop you to look at your twins, they're probably very cute! I'd take it as an accomplishment as long as they're not trying to be touchy 😊

Beautiful! Congratulations OP ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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You’d go back to work regardless, but traveling might be tough initially without some help at home. Maybe see if your husband would take a step back so you can continue to focus in consulting.

Many women who travel do this.

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No kids here but i have twins in the family and know others with 2 kids. It's going to be hard but some options are: rely on family to help (parents, parents in law, siblings nearby, etc.) and au pair are the top ones I've seen or even shared nanny. The au pair would be ideal if you can vet well enough for a good one. My cousin had one for a while and they said that having one for two kids is actually more economical than for one. Same price. Congratulations and good luck!

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Hi 👋🏻 mom of twins here. Found out I was pregnant with twins in my first year. Have now been here 4 years (twins just turned 3). Feel free to DM. Happy to chat.

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Tons of our leaders have twins. Reach out to your network and maybe they can introduce you one one so you can ask questions.

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Congratulations!! ❤️❤️

Congrats!

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