Can we cope with twins- no spin answers sought

BillyO writes:
At a minimum I had planned to take a month off work after the birth so
we can be together. Can we cope or will we absolutely need help?

I don't think you absolutely need help (paid or otherwise), but most
people find it makes life a lot easier and more pleasant.

IMHO, if you can afford to not work for a month, you'd be better off
going back to work after a week, and hiring someone to come help out
several hours a week for the first several months. Even when you're
going to work 40 hours a week, rest assured, you'll have plenty of
"togetherness" with your wife and kids the other 128 hours of the week.

David desJardins