Those of you who've raised children or are currently raising children-did you catch the recent news story about the possibility of a newborn giving birth and 100-year-old women becoming pregnant I'll give you a moment to stop shuddering

Parents know that they are having twins and can prepare for it. But when that second child comes 13 months after the first one, many find themselves caught off guard, to say the least. These tips from real women can help ease the transition of having children close together in age.