According to Monique Callaghan, she has the best gig in the world.
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After giving birth to fraternal twin girls Hannah and Charlotte almost eight months ago, the young Weston mother said her life was virtually unrecognisable albeit in the best possible way.
“I can’t compare this to anything else I’ve ever done,” Ms Callaghan, 24, said.
“It’s really hard work and, obviously, it’s taken a huge toll on me but it’s a fantastic journey . . . the longest I’ve been away from the girls is two hours.”
This weekend Ms Callaghan joins thousands of parents across Australia in celebrating Multiple Births Awareness Week.
The theme for 2015 is “T.E.A.M – Together Everyone Achieves More”.
“Most parents will tell you bringing home a new baby is life-changing, but two babies, or three or even four babies at a time, well, that can be really tough,” Australian Multiple Birth Association communications director Ali Mountfield said.
“There is research showing that mothers of multiples have almost twice the risk of developing depression due to a number of factors, including social isolation.”
Fortunately, Ms Callaghan has avoided these issues.
“I found out I was having twins when I was just six weeks pregnant and I was never shocked or worried . . . I was just excited,” she said.
“And now it’s great fun. I love watching them grow up with each other and it’s fascinating to see how different they actually are from one another.”
n The Hunter Valley Multiple Birth Association will celebrate Multiple Births Week at Maitland Park at Walka Water Works on Sunday from 11am until 3pm. For more information email Jenny Reid at jetals1@westnet.com.au.