Leaning on Faith, Family & Friends: Why Your Village is Key to Surviving the First Year with Twins

#16: Join Jess as she chats with Mira McKinney, a mom to fraternal twin girls who just celebrated their first birthday. The conversation delves into the purpose and rewards of motherhood, the challenges and support needed in the first year with twins, the importance of a supportive village, the significance of self-care and community support, and words of encouragement for twin moms. This episode emphasizes the importance of mindset, support systems, and pivoting through challenges to thrive as a twin mom.KEY TAKEAWAYSMira shares her emotional journey over the first year with twin girls after loss, highlighting how her marriage blossomed during this timeThe significance of self-care practices like exercise, fresh air, and planning alone timeThe value of leaning on faith, family, and friends for supportHow mindset shifts, gratitude, and community foster resilience amid the chaosPractical tips for building community, outsourcing help, and caring for yourself without guiltThe beauty of twin bonds and the joy of parentingEmbracing motherhood as a purposeful, blessing-filled journeyCONNECT WITH MIRAInstagram @MiraMcKinney__CONNECT WITH THE HOST, JESSInstagram @TwinMomLifePodcastDISCOUNT CODESLooking for a twin-specific breastfeeding course? Check out ->Twin Mom Guide to Breastfeeding TwinsMoonshine Yoga -> Local to the ATX area? Check out Moonshine Yoga studios in Liberty Hill, Georgetown, Cedar Park! -> $10 credit click here!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!HIYA Kids Vitamins -> 20% off click hereI love their kids bedtime essentials!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!Needed -> 20% off your first order!I drink their Sleep and Relaxation Support almost every night!