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

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

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Please Give this Holiday Season

Your donations fund critical research and support for multiple birth families through MOST. Please consider donating to MOST as part of your holiday charitable giving this year. Your donations help parents and expectant parents of triplets, quadruplets and more have healthy outcomes and provides the resources, support and advocacy they need. We hope that you will consider a donation to MOST today. Don't forget that there are many different ways to donate to and support the MOST mission.

Spotlight on PreemieCare

Do you have one or more babies in the NICU? If so, PreemieCare has made our all NEW Discharge Planning Checklist available as a FREE download on the PreemieCare website.

Do Your Children Have a Medical Home?

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) are launching the “Every Child Deserves a Medical Home” campaign. A medical home is defined as a model of delivering primary care that is accessible, continuous, comprehensive, family-centered, coordinated, compassionate, and culturally effective. Learn more about supporting this effort from these websites:

Over the River and Through the Woods

See the MOST Photo Gallery for a whole collection of seasonal photos, slide shows and videos.

Find great holiday shopping bargains on the MOST ebay store! Start early for the best selection.

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Shop and Support MOST!

Choose from over 700 brand name stores at iGive and a portion of each online purchase is donated to MOST!

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

Support From the Heart of MOST

Support Families Through the 2009 MOST Adopt A Family Program

The MOST Adopt A Family program is an annual effort by MOST volunteers and donors to provide assistance to multiple birth families in need. During the 10 years MOST has conducted this program, Adopt A Family has helped over 270 families and 1300 children. 100% of donations designated for the MOST Adopt A Family program is given to the families. An initial list of families will be posted by Thanksgiving, with additional families added as the information comes in, so check back often.

What Are You Giving for Holiday Teacher Gifts?

What type of holiday gift should we get our teachers? It is a dilemma we face every year times 3, 4, 5 or more. When asked, teachers often suggest that parents save their money and give something heartfelt such as:

~ Gift card from a favorite store for $5-10
~ Bulletin board trim and other items for classrooms
~ Items from the teacher's “wish list” are great
~ Volunteer to grade papers, file, or make copies
~ Hobby items like scrapbooking, stamping or books
~ Handmade soaps, candles or sweets
~ Note pads or cards tied with a bow
~ Personal poem framed or thank you note
~ Movie passes or video store gift card tossed into a bucket of unpopped microwave popcorn with sodas and candy bars

Share you teacher gift ideas with MOST families...

Did You Know It's Child Safety Month?

November is child safety month, so learn more about baby proofing your house for multiples.

I've Been Wondering...

Are there special college scholarships for triplets, quadruplets or more? Find out in the MOST Supertwins 101 FAQs.

Get Your Sale Item of the Week

In the MOST Supertwins Store!

To make holiday gift giving easy and affordable, MOST will be offering 1 special item at a deeply discounted price each week. The sweatshirts and pullovers below will be on sale for only $6.50 each during the weeks indicated in the MOST Supertwins Store. Start your holiday shopping early and order yours today!!

Proud Parent of Multiples Pullovers
Nov 16 - 22 ONLY!



Aunt and Uncle of Multiples Sweatshirts
Nov 23 - 29 ONLY

Grandparent of Multiples Pullovers
Nov 30 - Dec 6 ONLY

Twins and Triplets are Terrific Sweatshirts
Dec 7 - 13 ONLY

Interested in volunteering? Find a list of open volunteer positions on the MOST Volunteer Forum.