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To the Mom Expecting Two

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To the momma who just saw more than one heartbeat fluttering on the screen.

To the momma who just found out there are multiple babies starting a life inside her.

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To the momma who moments ago was sitting on a table waiting patiently.

This life, this new, exciting, scary, soon-to-be adventurous life you’ve just jumped into headfirst is going to rock your world.

You’re going to be scared, but the excitement is going to outweigh that.

You’re going to be tired—oh, so tired—but the kisses are gonna make you forget it.

You’re going to question every single thing you know and do. But you’re going to be the best momma for those babies.

RELATED: God Gave Me Twins

You’re going to be pushed way farther than what you think you can handle. But the smiles are going to bring you back.

So, momma, embrace the scary, soak up the joy, push away the doubt, and never question it because you were made for this life, you were made for these babies, and the best is truly yet to come!

Raising twins is a wild, fun ride! You Can Two! is packed full of useful advice. Don’t have time to sit and read? Listen here, on Audible.

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Becky  Phelps 

I'm Becky. Daughter of the King, wife of a former Marine, small-town, stay-at-home momma of five. Four who are in my arms and one precious girl with wings. My writing journey began as I started blogging when our second child, first daughter, was diagnosed in utero with a congenital heart defect, which took her life at 12 days old. I love to share the pain, joy, grief, happiness, and struggles of life. 
 

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