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In This Issue:
SUPERTWINS 12 1 |
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FEATURES |
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This Much At Least I Know...
One
family shares their story about overcoming infertility to become the
proud parents of triplets. Born at 26 weeks, the triplets face a
multitude of medical challenges. The family also shares the unexpected
but thrilling news that they are expecting their fourth child.
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PARENTING: A JOURNEY IN FAITH |
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The
mother of twin girls and BGBG quadruplets writes about her inspiring
journey from being a young college student in her homeland, to marrying
a man, moving to the US, having six children, and finally facing life
as a single parent. Divided between her family, culture, and her
children, she relies on her faith to help her face the challenge of
being a successful single mother.
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FATHERS FORUM |
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Creative College Financial Planning
A
father of five year-old quintuplets and a professional financial
consultant outlines the options available to parents saving for their
children's college education. His creative approach provides hope even
to parents of multiples facing college tuition times 3, 4, 5, or more.
Resources for College Financial Planning:
Saving for College
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| KIDS IN THE KITCHEN |
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The Toddler Diet
Dieters
take note! Enjoy this light-hearted take on cutting calories that just
might work with its 3-day meal plan and emphasis on the reality of
living with toddler multiples.
Recipes:
Sweet Dream Cookies
Meatloaf
Resources for Meals:
About.com: Southern Cuisine
Robbyn's Friendly Freezer
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| MEET OUR SCHOLARSHIP WINNER |
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Read
the winning essay from MOST's HOM Sibling College Scholarship recipient
as she tells her story of coping with a 17 and 3 year-old brother as
well as 5 year-old quadruplet siblings.
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| LARGER THAN MOST |
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Multiple Escapes: Getting Away From It All
MOST's
Executive Director Maureen Boyle offers her advice on vacationing with
a large family and outlines her experience with Multiple Escapes in
Cocoa beach Florida.
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| SPECIAL IN MANY WAYS |
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How I Learned Patience
One
mom finds strength from the photo of her 1 pound 7 ounce son she
carries in her purse. Recalling how hard her 28-week triplets fought to
live and how far they have come, she is reminded of her blessings on
those trying days caring for 5 children 6-years old and under.
Our Experience with Renal Reflux
A
MOST mom with 6 year-old quadruplets provides her insight on Renal
Reflux, or Vesicoureteral Reflux, after two of her daughters are
diagnosed with the condition. She explains what this common problem is,
how it is diagnosed, and what treatment options are available.
Resources for Renal Reflux:
Urology Channel
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| PREGNANCY, INFANCY, AND BEYOND |
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Memories Found at the Bottom of My Purse
Finding
a baby food coupon at the bottom of her purse sends one mom of triplet
girls down memory lane. Remembering the stark, and yet nurturing
environment of the NICU, she reflects on the joys of everyday life 2
years later.
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| MEDICAL NEWS |
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- Gentle Exercise Pays Off for Preemies \
- Could a Bug Be to Blame for Your Morning Sickness?
- Help is Just a Call Away
- Pill for Gestational Diabetes
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| TODDLER TIMES |
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Teaching by Communicating
A
mom of 7, including 3 year-old triplets, explains common techniques
used by speech therapists to communicate with both verbal and
non-verbal young children including: mirroring, parallel talk, self
talk, reflecting, expansion, and modeling.
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| WOMAN-TO-WOMAN |
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Depression and Post-Partum Depression
After
years of battling depression, a mom of 1 year-old triplets shares her
struggle with post-partum depression and how it affected her image as a
mother, limited her ability to care for her babies, and even lead to
panic attacks. Learn how she found help.
Resources for Post-Partum Depression:
SUPERTWINS articles on PPD and other Women's issues
Statistics from MOST's PPD Research Study
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| SIBLING SPOTLIGHT |
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My Daughter Elisa and Other Miracles
The
rocky road traveled by this mom of five proves that even though life
can be unfair, a mother's love has no bounds. After the loss of her
dear father, moving to the US from Italy, fighting her way through
medical school, and battling infertility, one mom finds more strength
than she knew she had facing the challenge of giving birth to and
parenting five children, including triplets and two older daughters one
with cerebral palsy.
Resources for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy:
American College of Hyperbaric Medicine
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| GRANDPARENT PEARLS |
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Christmas Traditions
The
grandparents of 1 year-old quintuplets take us through their Christmas
adventure when an ice storm leaves two of their children and their
families, including 6 one-year olds, stranded for 5 days at their home.
Another MOST grandmother explains her family's Polish Christmas
traditions that she shares with her triplet grandchildren.
Updated 05/9/08 |
