IssaMotherHood: Raising one child VS Raising Twins

Issamotherhood is back! Today, Shikie and Ivy take us through the differeneces between their motherhood experiences, with a single child vs twins. They discuss their pregnancy, birth and post pregnancy experiences in this fun and educative video! We hope you enjoy!
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[@dexterization]

Ivy's voice over on that advert ❤️❤️ she killed it.

[@knjerv]

True

[@catherinewanjiku5774]

She can do voice

[@l.j.6729]

Hidden talent revealed 👊

[@julieodhiambo3403]

To be honest I can listen to these two a whole day. Shikies' voice is just therapeutic.

[@everlynmutebi1283]

Her voice makes me feel so safe,I can’t explain it

[@mrs.andersson2854]

When they are 4 they overpower each other aki

[@ivymurithi9153]

I feel you🥺

[@ModAfroMama]

Raising children is expensive especially here in America 🇺🇸. We have the same topic on our channel

[@ednamukolwe9200]

What I learnt to do when visiting a mother with a new born and also has older children,take a gift(s) for the older kid(s) when visiting (snacks,fruits,toys ..whatever) so that they don't feel left out. This is an interesting conversation

[@JustAsiko]

Shikie loves saying 'I don't know' 😂😂😂😂 even after she's explained so well

[@TrioKE]

😂😂 everytime

[@nancymuchiri8854]

Shikie is 9months preggo and is 61kg??,😳😳wauu!!must be nice!

[@mytinylittlechannel]

Must be nice!

[@fee.yoh.nah8]

😳😳 am 16 and 59kg😳😳

[@modesterongachi]

😂😂😂

[@wanguigrace2957]

Imagine its a thing for most skinny women

[@naisulasegel8715]

Must be nice!!! Ooh my 🙆🏽‍♀️🙆🏽‍♀️🙆🏽‍♀️

[@sharongess2938]

Me listening to ivy and rethinking having twins. Still me: I still want twins , but I wouldn't mind a singleton🤣, not the whisky , but that would be nice too🤣

[@carolmutua5266]

I've also always wanted twins but these stories scare me aki and my own experience with a singleton was a loooot. May God give me grace when He gives me the twins😅

[@sharongess2938]

@@carolmutua5266 amen

[@yvonneoduor8236]

Still me: I still want twins😂😂😂

[@mytinylittlechannel]

Loved this episode Sle and Sle

[@selishagwabini5725]

ITS THE CONSISTENCY FOR ME!!! SHOUTOUT TO OVER25! THIS IS LOVE ALL THE WAYYYYY ROM SA🇿🇦

[@giewangari8549]

Imagine, my mum had twins..she carried them full term 38 wks and pushed them out.... It was just a miracle. We thank God to date.

[@michellemukbang]

@Harpic, this is the only advert voice we want to hear. It makes me want to clean @2.00 am.

[@DancingWhiskKE]

Has Ivy considered doing voice over for ads ?

[@jacklinewangui4026]

When I heard of singleton I just thought of booze 😂😂😂

[@modesterongachi]

Same😂😂😂🙌

[@annemokozworld]

🤣🤣🤣

[@melaniemuchina6214]

LOL aki me too!!!

[@annk7730]

i had twins my morning sickness was intense,.it was tough journey from when i discovered im prregnant cause my partner was unsurpotive pushing i abort ,whole pregnancy he stressed me till at one point i almost miscariaged,i used a matatu when pregnant i could only use mini vans cause buses were two high with my tummy.he saw the kids @9months,.but i thank God my kids are healthy and strong now 3years 9months,i breastfed twins for 6months exclusive and continued till one year

[@ModAfroMama]

So strong of you to share

[@misslinnah3772]

You such a strong woman

[@j.mnjoroge336]

Though a man I can relate with both, my wife first pregnancy was twins and she used to throw up almost every day, it forced me to be always ready with a bucket whenever we were having a meal. The second one was very smooth..

[@carolinewanjiru9103]

Lorna should share the experience of being a triplet

[@bilhakigombe4373]

She is?....damn...amazing

[@saddiekims4634]

As a twin mom to 2 year old boys I can totally relate to Ivy. It was so hard in the beginning. The first 3 months were crazy, I cried so much and thought I would go crazy. When people ask me about giving them siblings, I literally want to punch them in the throat coz guys I am still traumatised. And I dont want any more children.

[@loisegachuche1942]

As a twin mum to 3 year olds, I can totally relate with Ivy. It was hard woi... I cried every day on month one. Sleep training helped a lot otherwise id have lost it. I hate when people ask me when I'm getting them a sibling. I however love them to the moon and back.

[@beloncekamz2821]

Wow! I clicked on this,even though not a mum yet.Very informative.I was today years old when i learnt a new word "singleton".You both are a vibe.Congrats Shikie.

[@_joan_jay]

Ivy you're really smart

[@nairobae]

Hyperemesis is the condition of severe morning sickness throughout pregnancy. Maybe thats the word you were looking for🧡

[@eleanorayebare1406]

Ivy is such a mood

[@MsIpps]

I love love her personality

[@tqueensempiretheeafroqueen2878]

we are identical twin sisters, we actually do have a youtube channel too, i would say raising twins is quite difficult at the begining. lots of love from our Sherry and Renny youtube Channel

[@julietgichuki9401]

This was just such a good episode and i would just like to mention the emotion on you guys faces as you gave us glimpses of your first weeks of postpartum. I really wish you would have an episode on your state of mind and the emotional rollercoaster of that period. I believe it would help someone out there to know it's okay to feel whatever it is they feel.

[@k1pepeo]

I'm just 19 y/o not planning on getting pregnant any time soon but I must save this video for future reference. Thankyou Ivy and Shikie for educating us all we appreciate you!! ❤️

[@maggieevelyn1077]

I personally don't have babies of my own yet but this is great content.Kudos guys. Congratulations 🎊🎉🥳Shiky, safe delivery.

[@margaret8940]

I truly thank God for the Over Twenty Five team of queens. They crown my days every time I watch and listen to their unique content and learn a lot while at it. Safe delivery Shikie and congratulations. ❤❤

[@cheptookirui5017]

Gosh I’m here breathing with Shiki❤️

[@leelashammy]

I subscribed yesterday and I'm live today 💁😂👏👏👏

[@overtwentyfive7805]

YAY! Welcome!

[@firandcurly84]

I love how these ladies give and take, especially how they listen to each other. Beautiful.

[@whatnot798]

I delivered at meridian equator in Nairobi West and paid around 35k. Rooms are private (its just two mothers in one room and its partioned )You get a menu to select meals ,fruits and drinks. You get a massage from a nurse throughout the labour process and you can have your partner the whole time until baby comes. NHIF took care of like 5k. Then I stayed there like two days and left the 3rd day. Make good research for your delivery options.I felt very good about my whole delivery experience. I would still give it a chance if am in Kenya again. That was last year July .

[@lucywachira4085]

Now this is deal,,,thanks

[@whatnot798]

Go for it. Imagine a doctor goes round and checks up on the mental state of the patients how you feeling about motherhood etc more like a therapist. I could say alot about it. I only have good things to say about the experiences and the nurses were very personal and friendly ❤

[@lucywachira4085]

Thanks this is my neighbourhood

[@stevekiarie2001]

Really appreciate what you guys have shared. Our kids are 11months apart and the 2nd born came at 32wks...the experience was a nightmare those first 2months....

[@missmwotei4799]

In another life Ivy is a luhya.. The shootout she does just gives me 'nataka kutuma salamu kwa....' vibes 😂

[@dianahspencer3405]

I love how organized Ivy sounds....she knew her exact budget 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 $450K. They'te both very intune with their children's needs. 💖💓

[@reine924]

Ksh, not $.

[@carolinekamande8579]

I agree giving birth in private hospitals in kenya is expensive 😩 I’m six months pregnant 🤰 and I’ve been doing some research on costs and wueeh the prices are crazy

[@cyrillamasiache9392]

Try Mp shah. I used 290k for twins CS, 4 days in hospital

[@imeldaw.m5525]

@@cyrillamasiache9392 wahhh thats alot

[@sharongess2938]

Me wondering why you tube didn't raise an alarm on me to tell me to come watch my favorite youtubers

[@cmaina3788]

Normally when im going to a house with a new sibling,i make a point of buying both gifts.It makes the elder feel great too.

[@cheptookirui5017]

Ives is such an amazing mummy! Gosh

[@murithilinet9369]

Ivy is such a funny character 😂😂

[@melaninmonroe7410]

I've always wanted twins thanks Ives for sharing it sounds horrific and so beautiful just like I've been imagining😂

[@richauntie316]

Even after hearing all that,I still way twins 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@achieng726]

I feel so educated on motherhood after this😊.Such a good episode

[@caroleloise7837]

The condition is called HG (Hyperemesis gravidarum) Learnt this from a series 😊

[@stellambuga]

Found you here love @carole loise

[@neens8109]

omg the gems you ladies are dropping. thanks

[@ciirukariuki6913]

Also, interesting comparison on hospital stay. I was in a general ward with my twins and nope.. would not do that again. Navigating the space for their cribs, my bed and the guest chair was a dance at best. And even though I was in a private Hosi, it would freak me out each time I’d leave them to go to the bathroom- down the hall! That said, there’s no way we would have afforded a private room anyways. The general ward, CS, zero NICU stay, my own gynae and paed plus everything for 5 days cost 500k. I’d like to say we’d do it different second time around but at those prices and how multiple moms are at ‘risk’ for subsequent multiple births.. nah uh.

[@emmakakai95]

I have actually learnt from this. Thank you ladies.😘

[@AfricanChildThoughtsandDreams]

Ivy's voice on that ad, damn girl. Also, I have always known singleton is booze. I was waiting for you to mention how your spouses played a part in your motherhood journey.

[@nakitendejovia8879]

Thanks ladies for this information,can't wait to become a mom,God willing.

[@imanimunyi1325]

This has offered so much new knowledge I can't thank you enough. I really wanted twins, but I didn't. Instead, I currently have a 7 week old baby and my older one is 1.3. I have have Intentionally given my older child attention, of course I am having to split but her more. It was also more and still is an instinct and also guilt since i feel I've forced her to grow up fast. I thought I'd raise them as twins but the older one is far much ahead and I know people would think one year is such a short difference but its not. Again the older is a girl and the new one is a boy. I know I have lots of work you do and learning because it will be different. 😂 and i can totally relate to both your experience...though I had a natural birth for both. I think you should do a part 2..What about how difficult breastfeeding is at first! Weh!😂 Thanks Ivy and Shikkie for sharing!

[@hopejune2576]

For my labor emergency CS in Dec 2017, cost me 55k: private hospital 3 days, ward. The hospital is Mary Immaculate Hospital along Gitanga Road the doctor was great and so was the nurses and the hospital was secluded only two of us which was also great. All I remember was the pain but the cost was a relief especially because I'm a single parent. And of course all mamas worry about is a healthy and safe delivery for the baby

[@wereskikate5259]

I can relate .with my 1st baby i was working out 5 times a week.abs.banging body.went on holiday.pap Pregnant😆😆

[@karenmburu6888]

Booking my appointment right now...

[@juddyndunge8631]

Working out is the enemy of contraceptives! I totally relate :D

[@emymungwana]

I could listen to you two all day 😊

[@tracynyaguthii1561]

Hi, am a twin, when you are talking about co dependency, looking back in primary school our teachers really worked at separating my twin and I, I was particularly the clingy one,on one hand it was good on the other hand we always felt like people have always wanted to separate us.I think it's important that once the twins get to a certain age where they can comprehend or understand things it's important to tell them why.The most interesting thing is most of the time we would eventually end up together, whether it's in the same class or school, town.

[@jamie1879]

Shikie's laugh is amazing

[@sheillasiro5025]

I have a twin as well and l remember at some point we were separated to different classes l did not get it then but now l know they want us to thrive independently.

[@DaughterofSarah-p1h]

I love you guys. Shiks you are soooo so soothing.

[@winniewainaina3143]

My delivery cost me just 18k and nhif paid 10k so I only paid 8k. Fast vaginal delivery and I was out of hospital the next day

[@lmuchemi14]

What’s!? How and where? That’s quite awesome

[@OliviaMukora]

You are God’s favourite😂😂

[@thatnicte]

@@lmuchemi14 any gov hospital is that much. Even if you get a private room it still CHEAP

[@luciaayanda9421]

Some hospitals are completely FREE with NHIF, even CS

[@mreen254]

Same here total cost was 15k NHIF paid 10K and we paid 5k,gave birth at 4:30am and I was out of the hospital by midday

[@superficialgeek]

Your manicures are heaven!!😍😍😍😍👌

[@constancemutua1070]

OmG I've learned so much from this episode!! Damn!👌😍😍❤ Top tier content!

[@ivynjuru]

I always wondered why they put twins in different classes So informative 🤔🤔

[@purityrita3919]

I cant believe I hadn't watched this... wow... great stuff...

[@ciirukariuki6913]

Thoroughly enjoyed this comparison because as a mom of twins I’ve always wondered how different it is for Singleton moms. I do not presume to think it’s easier... Wueh cos first time parenting is a monster in itself. Kudos on this topic

[@cxllider]

So many great takeaways!!! Thank you, Ivy and Shikie.

[@mghoimlecha5121]

Cost of labor is only expensive in a private hospital. With NHIF and things like Linda Mama insurance its almost free.

[@biluxinvestment7178]

On my first pregnancy going for my first clinic appointment and am so nervous.. the feeling of throwing up but not its crazy,,and lots of joints pains,, waaaah!!!

[@minayomuya]

One of the best things I have watched this year!! An amazing duo and Ivy is super cool. Shikie is super graceful.

[@wambuinjenga8396]

I love love this episode .....just perfect 👌👌

[@sheilakache6521]

I also subscribed today and I was binge watching all the episodes I missed ..its so warm here ♥️♥️

[@wattpadusergeek342]

I really enjoyed and appreciated this video! Thank you.

[@charitynjokivlogs7897]

I'm soooooo impressed by this video Although I'm kinda new I'm hooked !

[@cherrymac2929]

Excellent video,ive learnt alot pls do more videos like things.

[@anastasiamusuvii1884]

Congratulations shikie!!👏🏾🍾

[@sistersshenanigans]

Very informative, thanks, ladies!

[@daisyndege7047]

Okay so no one’s going to talk about the quality of this video??!! 😍😍😍 did you use a pair of eyes to record juu aish✨ Congratulations on having a successful delivery Shikie, your baby is so ✨Godlike✨ 😍

[@VickyKigo]

I totally love this.☺️My favs

[@cshixx]

Aki you guys are a whole vybe .

[@kui_maina]

Sleep when the baby is sleeping😂😂😂😂 these lies. I literally had military baths in under 5 minutes.

[@everlynembugua1313]

I love ivy's voice

[@cyndyswalleh675]

Ivy's voice ❤

[@petronillahmatheri3947]

I got informed about kids and pregnancies but also very scared 😨

[@lizgathu7098]

Awesome lessons ladies.

[@corazonabuor9515]

This was nice episode.Keep up the good work

[@msmaina5036]

Nice couches. Issa motherhood kills it.

[@msmaina5036]

Please discuss educational policies and related matters in one of your epiodes

[@sellyj7882]

Great topic!! I don't have children but learnt quite a bit. My thoughts and prayers are with you Shikie as you await your baby.❣❣❣

[@GstonefitnessGastone]

For real i love you are mentoring young women here. Anyone watching give them a thumbs up. #GSTONEFITNESS

[@MissMaritime1]

I loved this... thanks for sharing!

[@irenewangechi3066]

Wow, this discussion is very informative!

[@rosemuthoni49]

Congratulations to Shikie🎊🎊❤️💞

[@olive_nkirote]

We got 2 videos in one week. Heh! I am here for this.

[@carolenathaniel]

wooooow i jus learnt soo much. n i relate wth you guys cz of my 2 babies.am out at 8am and back home at 9pm n only with them on sundays. bt sometyms i wish i hav more tym wt them only that am self employed n need 2 hustle 4 em 2

[@becamwangi5076]

Wow i don't even know what to say the video was entertaining and it also taught some of us who think it's just mteremko having a baby coz it isn't... Loved the video so so much 😘💕

[@btsstreamsdata]

I like this series...

[@marionshan3651]

I love those braids.. kindly tell me no gani n where did u buy them from

[@sandyjyn8473]

Aaaah!I loved this episode so much guys🥰🥰🥰❤️, kept dreading the end hadi ikaisha tu🥴🥴😫🔥

[@gwanjiru7596]

Well done and hongera sana Shikie

[@joymasimane9313]

This was so informative. Thank you.

[@patriciahmwangi1104]

Such a great topic. I love it

[@mkolaa4968]

Y'all both are just my role models. Mapenzi tele Queens ♥️👑♥️

[@theconfidentialcheckwithti6911]

Not yet a mom but extremely inspired

[@esthernyokabi3225]

Do l still want twins 🤔🤔. Ivy's voice 😍.. Congratulations shikie🎊🎊❤️

[@marymwema958]

Congrats Shiko!😄

[@destineekemunto9689]

I love this!!