MOST eNews

Supporting Multiple Birth Families...Every Step of the Way                July 2009

Expecting Multiples?           Infant Multiples?           Toddler Multiples?           School-Age Multiples?

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Product Development Coordinator
Do you love to shop? If so, this opportunity may be perfect for you. The MOST Product Development Coordinator manages activities related to identifying and promoting products that MOST can customize or sell through the organization's magazine and MOST Supertwins store.See our list of other open volunteer positions on the MOST Volunteer Forum.

Spotlight on PreemieCare

Families are struggling everywhere, so to help, we have posted a variety of links in our Insurance and Finance resources. If you are looking for financial help such as how to apply for government programs like WIC, SSI, Medicaid, CHIP, or are looking for help managing medical bills and insurance restrictions, check out the MOST - PreemieCare financial resources available.

MOST's Carnival was a Wonderful Event !

Over 50 families of higher-order multiples attended the MOST Wonderful Carnival in New York this year. See our carnival page for more photos and information about this fantastic event, and see the MOST Photo Gallery for a whole collection of seasonal photos, slide shows and videos.

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I've Been Wondering...

Is the divorce rate higher among parents of multiples? Help us find out by completing our short 10-question survey? Since few statistics on the topic of divorce in multiple birth parents exist, results of this international survey will be included in a future issue of the MOST eNews and on the MOST website.

Multiple Births and the Media

Multiple births, especially higher-order multiples, can generate considerable public interest. Newspapers, blogs, television programs, magazines and other forms of media frequently feature stories about families who are expecting, welcoming or parenting multiples, and many of these stories offer wonderful glimpses into the unique lives of these special families. Because media projects involving children can have unintended or even negative consequences, MOST produced this policy statement on multiples and the media with the hope that media professionals will get a better appreciation for the unique needs of multiple birth families, families can make more informed choices about working with the media, and the best interest of the children remains a focus for everyone. See other MOST policy statements on classroom placement of multiples, the Supertwins Bill of Rights, and multiples and fertility treatments.

NEW MOST Events Forum: What's on Your Calendar?

MOST has created a NEW Events forum in the MOST Family Support Forums. This is a secured member-only forum that provides a place for MOST members to plan and discuss different events MOST hosts for families of multiples throughout the year including the carnival, mothers gathering and more. Learn more about upcoming events and join us on the MOST Events forum.

Get Your FREE Copy of this Wonderful Preemie eBook

For Those Who Hold the Littlest Hands by Kirsti A. Dyer MD, MS, FT and Cole D. Thompson. This FREE ebook was created in response to one family's need for more information at the time their child was born prematurely. They discovered after their experience, that many other NICU parents have the same need for more information about the NICU as well as support to make it through the challenging experience. Get your free download today.

Summertime Essentials!

Did you know that MOST has over 30 t-shirt designs for multiples priced at under $10! Also check out these great buys for summertime water fun:

Sudsy Sun Shield Protects Little Faces from Sunburn and Sensitive Eyes from Bubbles

Duck Tub Puppets are Great for the Swimming Pool

Visit the MOST Supertwins Store, and if you are a MOST member, don't forget to use your member discount!