# Holidays in the Hospital, Advocating for Your Babies in the NICU and Adjusting After the NICU

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Podcast: [Twin Mom Life](https://stenobird.com/podcast/twin-mom-life-7647342)
Published: 2026-06-18T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

#23: Join Jess for an inspiring conversation with twin mom Stephanie as she shares her journey through pregnancy, hospital stay at 29 weeks, NICU experience, and twin motherhood. Discover valuable insights on slowing down, self-care, and navigating the challenges of raising twins. EPISODE TAKEAWAYS Hospital stay starting at 29 weeks due to water breaking The emotional rollercoaster of a premature twin pregnancy and hospital stay How to prepare for childbirth, especially when pregnancy is complicated Practical tips for managing NICU life, including trusting your instincts and advocating for your babies during NICU recovery Adjusting to home life after the NICU The importance of slowing down as a twin mom Reflections on breastfeeding, pumping, and finding balance Managing night terrors and sleep regression in young children Heartfelt advice for expecting twin moms: embrace unpredictability and trust your motherly instincts EPISODE SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by Thrive Market -> $20 off your first 3 orders and a free gift! CONNECT WITH STEPH Instagram @TwinMommaSteph CONNECT WITH THE HOST, JESS Instagram @TwinMomLifePodcast MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE Beach Mountain Prints! Steph and Jess have this twin mama shirt HIYA Kids Vitamins -> 20% off click here I love their kids bedtime essentials! DISCOUNT CODES Looking for a twin-specific breastfeeding course? Check out -> Twin Mom Guide to Breastfeeding Twins Riverside -> Want to start a podcast? I LOVE Riverside! I can record, edit and upload to streaming sites all in one program! To learn more click here! Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolytes -> 20% off your first order! I am obsessed with Watermelon Lime flavor! ILIA Beauty -> $20 off your first purchase! I absolutely love their Limitless Lash Mascara! N…

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