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You Can Do It!

10 Secrets to Surviving the First Year with Twins

By Elizabeth Lyons

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you?" It is important to make your best effort to nurture your relationship with your spouse to ensure this does not happen.

When your babies are young, this will be easier (though it may not seem that way at the time) than when they start moving and talking nonstop. However, as the babies get older and the house gets crazier, you may feel as though you and your mate haven't talked about anything other than where you're going as you dart out of the house just as he pulls into the driveway.

Get a sitter when you're comfortable taking that step; instead of viewing the cost as an extra $30 for an evening out, look at it as an investment in your marriage and your family. Or forget the sitter and just plan on a late dinner for the two of you when the kids have gone to bed. Sit down and talk about something other than finances, who tackled whom that day and how you're going to negotiate the plane ride to Grandma's. I know some days it won't seem like there's anything else to talk about, but there is. Remember what you did on your first dates, fantasize about your ultimate retirement or vacation destination, or better yet, plan a date for the following week or month.

6. Maintain your sense of humor.
If you don't have one, get one – QUICKLY! Research has shown that smiling causes your brain to release chemicals that make you feel good. Additionally, laughter releases endorphins in your body that allow you to relax. So when you can only laugh or cry, do the former. It is more fun (and less expensive) than anxiety medication or therapy.

7. Retain an optimistic perspective.
There's an old saying, Attitude is everything." Keith Harrell, author of Attitude Is Everything
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