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 to discovering they were actually expecting and . 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 complete Surprise twin pregnancy after planning for one more Emotional and logistical impact of going from three to five kids Making the decision to remove tubes during C-section Comparing singleton pregnancies to twin pregnancy Real-life logistics of big families (cars, travel, bedtime) Breastfeeding twins and feeding choices Navigating toddlerhood while raising twins Embracing the joys and challenges of a large family GIVEAWAYS 💰 🎉 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. ✔️

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How Do You Know You're Done With Having Kids with Twin Mom Emilia Merchen is an episode from Twiniversity Podcast with Natalie Diaz by Natalie Diaz.

This episode is 00:53:32 long.

This episode was published on Jul 23, 2025.

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