Rebecca Romijn Shares Her Experience Parenting Twins

Written by:

What does it really take to be a parent of two babies at once? Rebecca Romijn frankly opens up about her personal experience.

PHOTO from rebecca romijn\’s IG

During an interview with PEOPLE magazine, the 44-year-old actress said: “It’s hard with twins because it prevents you from being too much of a helicopter mom. You’ve got two at the same time to take care of, and the one who needs you the most is the one who gets you. And so the other one’s gotta cry it out until you can get to her. It’s true!”

Rebecca gladly announced that her twins, Dolly Rebecca Rose and Charlie Tamara Tulip, are now 8 years old. Oh my! Yes, time does fly!

PHOTO from rebecca romijn\’s IG
Balanced routine can be a challenge for Romijn and husband Jerry O’ Connell who are both working actors. Their secret? Embrace the teamwork mentality – this was the advice we got from the actress and former model. She said they were able to raise their kids into a normal, loving children because they \’tag-team\’ with work. It means when one of them needs traveling for work, the other one stays at home.

This tip has greatly worked out for this couple of almost 10 years now until they got their Hallmark movie, Love Locks, where the real-life couple had to star as on-screen couple for the movie. They had to spend a month away from the girls while Grandma and Grandpa took over.

On the other hand, Rebecca said, it’s still a win-win situation since their daughters love to be with their grandparents, and vice versa, while she and Jerry got a lot of date nights. Isn’t that amazing?

31 responses to “Rebecca Romijn Shares Her Experience Parenting Twins”

  1. Gilian Avatar
    Gilian

    Pretty much close to having kids at a very close age gap.It is true that we need to work as a team. Husband and wife. We have to remove the me first mentality or what about me? Always, 'what can I do for you?\” 🙂

    Like

  2. Macy Santos Avatar
    Macy Santos

    Ooppsy..I am really clueless as to who Rebecca Romjin is. BUT, what she shared is very true, it is really hard to tend to 2 babies (of the same age) with exactly the same needs. It is no joke raising kids who belong to the same age group more so twins.I could just imagine how ambidextrous Rebecca is…while the other hand is changing diaper, the other hand/arm is busy keeping the baby asleep. That is why moms are superheroes. (Macy)

    Like

  3. EINz Avatar
    EINz

    Yep, she's a superhero 😜Rebecca Alie Romijn-Stamos is an American actress and former fashion model. She is best known for her role as Mystique in the first trilogy of the X-Men film series, and as Joan from The Punisher, both of which are based on Marvel Comics.

    Like

  4. Juvy Ann Petilla Avatar
    Juvy Ann Petilla

    I am sure having twins is a handful. I only have 2 (with 5 years age gap) boys and it really do gets stressful sometimes.

    Like

  5. Unknown Avatar
    Unknown

    Wow what a hot momma! Wish I could be as fit as her. Adorable twins too:) so much respect for moms with twins. Being a mom to one is already tiring enough.

    Like

  6. tobringtogether Avatar
    tobringtogether

    Have you saw the viral post of a mom with quadruplets? and she was hiding in a pantry to eat sweets! I saw the interview in Ellen and they were very funny. I bet it's very difficult to have multiple kids all at the same time! :))

    Like

  7. Tipid Mommy Avatar
    Tipid Mommy

    I cant imagine raising twins.. I love what she said about \”tag team and team work\” because parenting is indeed a responsibility of both parents 🙂

    Like

  8. Michelle Avatar
    Michelle

    I remember I was dreaming of having twins before. Preferably a boy and a girl. Until I became a mommma of one and I was so thankful he didn't have a twin! Hahahaha. Ang hirap ng isa lang, dalawa pa kaya? Ang galing nilang parents who are able to raise twins! It's like double the trouble, yet double the fun! 🙂

    Like

  9. Meg Mortega Avatar
    Meg Mortega

    Parenting children is all about teamwork and it really takes a village to raise kids. I don't go out with my friends all the time but when I do, the husband takes care of the kids. Same with him, I allow him to have drinking sessions sometimes while I am the one in-charge with the pumpkins.

    Like

  10. Alaine Avatar
    Alaine

    Awww. Beautiful angels! I have always wanted to have twins – one boy and one girl. 🙂

    Like

  11. Unknown Avatar
    Unknown

    I salute parents with twins. They must be so strong to handle two active rascals.

    Like

  12. Nini Perez Avatar
    Nini Perez

    I can't imagine a second child for us just yet as my hands are already full with my toddler, wife duties, house chores and work, but it truly is helpful to be a team when raising kids. 🙂 I went through CS and after my husband's paternity leave, I was left alone during daytime to tend to myself, the baby and our house. Fortunately, my husband was reliable. He took over the heavy chores, and waking up in the wee hours of the morning for the nappy change, so I could get some rest, too.

    Like

  13. Ayi Avatar
    Ayi

    I don't have twins, but my daughters' age gap is so close, they're like twins narin :)) Isn't it nice when we can learn something from other moms? 🙂

    Like

  14. Jhanis Avatar
    Jhanis

    My kids have a six year gap between them and it's still crazy! LOL I think the tip she gave works on any family. Teamwork!

    Like

  15. Animetric Avatar
    Animetric

    I guess there are ups too like you just have to give birth once and you get 2 kids instantly.

    Like

  16. jolaris Avatar
    jolaris

    hirap maging parents, eh how much more if you have twinsdouble hardwork, so it should be a team effort

    Like

  17. queenofthebangs Avatar
    queenofthebangs

    Mystique! I didn't know she has twins. I remember my husband and I wanted to have twins but looking back now that I have a daughter, one pa nga lang nagkakandarapa nako. What more if sabay pa pala sila?

    Like

  18. Mommy QueenElizabeth Avatar
    Mommy QueenElizabeth

    Yay! Ive always dreamed of having twins but then i also have fears. It is really challenging but its rewarding too..

    Like

  19. Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen Avatar
    Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen

    It must be difficult to take care of twins and I can't imagine how difficult it must be but it must be nice to go through one pregnancy and have two kids.

    Like

  20. Ma.Me.Mi.Mommy Avatar
    Ma.Me.Mi.Mommy

    I can't imagine parenting twins. It must be doubly hard! LOL! Teamwork with the husband is truly a must because you are outnumbered if it's just one parent doing all the work.

    Like

  21. Janice Avatar
    Janice

    Love this couple! I used to want to have twins but the it really is much harder than it looks especially when they're still babies. Even one baby is already a handful!

    Like

  22. Shie Cortez Avatar
    Shie Cortez

    Inspiring! This totally is an inspiration for me and my partner, since I will soon be giving birth to my 2nd child who has a 2year gap with her kuya. Go superwoman and superman parents!

    Like

  23. Lucky Finds Avatar
    Lucky Finds

    Raising twins must be hard. I had one child and it was difficult for me especially when she was less than a month old.

    Like

  24. Fully Housewifed Avatar
    Fully Housewifed

    We didn't have twins although we have every chances of having one with both sides with the genes in sides of the family. But we have two kids that are only a year and a half apart and for some time, it really felt like raising twins, hihi. Rebecca's kids are now 8 which means, she's done with the years of keeping up with the activeness heehee

    Like

  25. Maria Teresa Figuerres Avatar
    Maria Teresa Figuerres

    I only have one son, and my hands are always full What more with twins?

    Like

  26. amotherinme@gmail.com Avatar
    amotherinme@gmail.com

    Parenting is like a rollercoaster and when you have twins, it's like you are riding in two rollercoasters at the same time. Does it make any sense? Lols. Though I love the idea raising a twin someday.

    Like

  27. Unknown Avatar
    Unknown

    I like her advice – Embrace the teamwork mentality. We can be better parents if we have teamwork with our partners/ husband.

    Like

  28. jared's mum Avatar
    jared’s mum

    I cannot imagine how challenging it is to parent a pair of twins. Back in the days, I wished I will have twins so I will have two babies in one pregnancy and birth-giving. But looking back, I am glad I only had a single baby when I got pregnant. I do not think I'd be able to care for two babies at the same time! 😀

    Like

  29. Cris Ruffolo Avatar
    Cris Ruffolo

    I have twins: a boy and a girl. They are a handful. I needed a lot of support especially when they were babies so I had to surround myself with a lot of people who helped me out. We moved to China when they were eight months old. That was tough. But nothing can be tougher when you have twin toddlers and you're pregnant. That's another story I can share in another post. 🙂

    Like

  30. Mommy Anna Avatar
    Mommy Anna

    when I was still single I like to have twins my intention was isahan na lang but when my little kulit was born wah isa pa lang naloloka na ako lalo na when he is still toddler, but I agree twins or having one kid parents should work together in raising our kids

    Like

  31. Gracina Avatar
    Gracina

    Really an inspiration. I can totally relate coz im a mother to two kids and boy it's more of like taking care of them than yourself but i know its more of time management and planning i guess! What we do for love right??XoINA Nanay Kikay

    Like

Leave a comment