Just wanted to extend a welcome to you! :) There are some striking similarities in our circumstances which is why I responded to this post (I don't usually respond, just read :) If you live in the Portland area I would be happy to get together for a chat, give a little encouragement when you are exhausted at the end of your pregnancy and chasing after two toddlers, and maybe let our kiddos play for awhile.
I have been married for 7 years and we had a 3 year old and 20 month old when we found out we were pregnant and discovered at almost 7 months it was TWINS!!! My husband was initially very overwhelmed at the news as well, but who wouldn't be? My girls are now 5, 3, the twins just turned 2 and we now have a three month old little boy as well. So, that makes 5, 5 years and under...I totally understand what you are heading into!!!! And let me assure you, as crazy as it is, it is WONDERFUL. I have used cloth diapers on all my kids and do not regret it a bit, even with the twins. In fact, it helped me be motivated to potty train the twins early to save me some washing! :) They are both in panties all day now and only diapers at nap and bed, you can do it!
I also have run a handmade business like you for the last 4 years and I have a booth down at the Portland Saturday Market and sell in stores and other shows on the west coast!
I have lots of tips to share if you want but I totally understand how overwhelming just the thought of TWO babies being added to your already busy life is and if you just need to air your thoughts and ask questions, I am open to listening and sharing where I can. There is much to be said about receiving help where you can, being gracious with yourself and others, preparing the older siblings (even though they are young) to be helpers with the babies, planning, organizing and more organizing, and having a good perspective on money and the value of simple living, and learning to rest even when life feels like it is going 90 miles an hour and you can't stop!
Take care of yourself, eat tons of protein, get plenty of iron, exercise and try to relax! My midwives had me read Having Twins or more by Elizabeth Noble and it was extremely helpful in terms of information and education. I highly reccommend it above most other reading on the topic as it is well balanced void of fact free scare tactics. Your body was made to do this and is highly capable! I was able to carry my twins 40 weeks, dialated to 7 cm and was in labor on and off for 4 days and then birthed them both naturally. Jane was born in the water and Hazel was breech so she was born "on land" as we like to call it. They weighed in at 7 lbs 11 oz and 6 lbs 2 oz. We breastfed (most often 2 at a time) for 10 months and I learned much in the process as you can imagine. :) They are both wonderfully healthy and their birth, while difficult was something I would never change. I think much about us having such a healthy experience is credited to what I learned reading this book. Just food for thought.
Feel free to email me at ____@____.com if you want to talk more or set up a playdate. I wish you the very best in your pregnancy and a growing and blessed family!!!
Cheers,
J.