How Do You Know You're Done With Having Kids with Twin Mom Emilia Merchen

In this episode, I talk with twin mom Emilia Merchen about her honest and emotional journey to completing her big family—with a surprise twist that ended in twins! Emilia shares how she and her husband went from planning for baby #4 to discovering they were actually expecting #4 and #5. She takes us back to that unforgettable moment in the OB’s office, the wave of emotions that followed, and the incredible support she received from her medical team and fellow twin parents. We also dive into the decision to be “done,” the bittersweet feelings of a last pregnancy, and the beautiful (and sometimes chaotic) reality of raising five kids under seven—complete with minivan life, vacation logistics, and mealtime mayhem. If you’ve ever wondered how you’ll know when your family is complete, you’ll want to hear this conversation.EPISODE THEMES 📝Deciding when your family is completeSurprise twin pregnancy after planning for one moreEmotional and logistical impact of going from three to five kidsMaking the decision to remove tubes during C-sectionComparing singleton pregnancies to twin pregnancyReal-life logistics of big families (cars, travel, bedtime)Breastfeeding twins and feeding choicesNavigating toddlerhood while raising twinsEmbracing the joys and challenges of a large familyGIVEAWAYS 💰🎉 YOU'RE INVITED: Need more support, join us each month for our Twiniversity Virtual Meeting. Meet Nat and Lauren and bring them your biggest twin life challenges each month of the year. For dates and more details visit. www.twiniversity.com/Membership✔️Subscribe to the Twiniversity Email Newsletter! https://www.twiniversity.com/subscribe/Expecting twins? Twiniversity has you COVERED with online classes! ⬇️Breastfeeding Twins: https://twiniversity.mykajabi.com/offers/HTaVcGhH/checkoutTwins After Singletons: https://twiniversity.mykajabi.com/offers/hegrd8Ez/checkoutBaby Safety (CPR, First Aid, Car Seat Safety, Childproofing): https://twiniversity.mykajabi.com/offers/AccFMLk8/checkout CONNECT WITH US 🎙️Instagram: instagram.com/Twiniversity Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/twiniversity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Twiniversity/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twiniversityX: twitter.com/TwiniversitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/60TDcDJoEtQHwqLzZ8L9rX?si=9734d507f23845e6Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/twiniversityEmail: [email protected]