FEATURES
Pressed Down, Shaken Together, Running Over
A mom of quads, plus one, shares her story of giving birth to 3 girls and one boy after adopting four embryos, since having had several failed pregnancies with her own frozen embryos and several IVF procedures.
Out Of The Blue (Read more about this and other PreemieCare RSV Campaigns)
At a PreemieCare Press Conference Amy Yearns and jazz vocalist, Maysa Leak, share their stories of their babies born preterm and their experience with RSV. Maysa wrote a song “Out of The Blue” to capture the emotional journey that she faced when her son was born. She believes that she now has a mission to use her voice and music to reach out and support other mothers of preemies and to educate all about prematurity and RSV.
KIDS IN THE KITCHEN
- Breakfast Parfait
- Open Face Sandwiches For Lunch
- Chicken & Broccoli Casserole
- Corn Chowder
- Cranberry Jello Dessert
GRANDPARENTS PEARLS
Grandma and Grandpa Honey
A mom of five writes about her wonderful in-law who often watches her children enabling her and her husband to take weekends away. Summer weekends are spent at the grandparent’s cottage on the lake where the children can fish, boat ride, and go swimming.
My Father With His 5 Grandchildren
A mother of triplets, plus 2 teenagers shares how her father moved nearby, was there for support when she gave birth, and helped take care of her children as they grew older.
THAT WAS THEN-THIS IS NOW
A Trip to The Houston Medical Center
A mother shares her story of a difficult pregnancy, and the complications the triplets experienced after their premature births. Due to the triplets having an eye condition, frequent trips were made to the Texas Children’s Hospital where they saw a banner of their mom holding one of the boys in the NICU after his birth.
FATHER’S FORUM
A Moving Experience
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A father writes about his difficult experience moving his family of eight for the eleventh time since 1992. The latest move has not been as smooth as they had been in the past when the family was smaller, and he and his wife were younger.
SPECIAL IN MANY WAYS
What Is It?
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A mom of triplets tells about the difficult experience of having a triplet son who was diagnosed with a Giant Congenital Nevus at birth, and the negative reaction of others. After following the best advice of medical personnel, her son underwent several plastic surgeries beginning at 10 months old. The Nevus Outreach Inc. Group, of which she belongs, has helped them along their journey as well as triplet support groups, family and friends.
MOST’s Early Intervention FAQs (Now part of our Supertwins 101: Frequently Asked Questions)
Frequently asked questions about early intervention are answered in this article such as, who would want or need an evaluation, who should a parent contact, what services may be recommended, who are the service providers and additional resources. Much more information is also available through the Most general store.
LARGER THAN MOST
Taming The Laundry Monster
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A mom of quads, after doing some research, came up with some ideas and tips from other large families on how to cope with the “Laundry Monster,” and some money saving tips. While dividing doing the laundry into three parts; collecting and sorting, when to wash, fold, and put away, she offers additional suggestions to better organize, with the use of organizers and markers and having the children help.
PREGNANCY, INFANCY & BEYOND
Twin To Twin Transfusion Syndrome
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A mom shares her experience of being pregnant with twins who were diagnosed with Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome in utero, the decision she and her husband had to make to have surgery performed, the many risks involved, and the wonderful care of the medical staff and support of family.
Medical Update
An article on how Laser Surgery in utero for Twin to Twin Transfusion, rather than traditional treatment can often improve outcomes.
Just Get Over It
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A mom of five, shares how she had prepared for the birth of her triplets, and how alone she felt and somewhat devastated when their birth came early and unplanned. To alleviate her feelings of emptiness and failure among other things, she decided to start collecting and storing her breast milk while the babies were in the NICU and then later at home.
TODDLER TIMES
Enhancing Your Babies’ Communication When You Have Three!
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A mom of triplets shares how she wants to increase their chances of developing appropriate speech and language skills. Starting after birth, talking, reading, babbling and some sign language techniques were used leading to words and sentences. Taking time to play and communicate is imperative.
Queen-Or-King For a Day
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A mom of Quads who had concerns about which child should be “first” developed a “Child-Of-The-Day” system where one child ruled the roost for 24 hours each week. As each child grows older he/she can have a choice about meals, play, activities, TV, etc. for the day, thus learning patience, responsibility, and decision making.
Safety In And Around Moving Vehicles
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An article by a mom of multiples who is concerned about the death of small children who were backed over by vehicles in driveways and parking lots. She suggests a number of products available that will improve visibility and decrease the rear blind spot, and some awareness tips for adults and children.
SCHOOL AGE QUANADRIES
Should You Hold Your Child Back From Kindergarten: To Red-Shirt or Not To Red Shirt
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Parents of five year olds faced the question of whether to send their children to kindergarten or to hold them back one year. After researching the issue extensively a year ahead of time, their decision was based on what they believed was best for the children.
WOMAN-TO-WOMAN
Abdominoplasty: Tummy Tuck
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An article by Dr. Leland Dean who explains the indications for abdominoplasty, the importance of a medical consultation to discuss the procedure, costs, risks and possible complications, while giving a great deal of thought to one’s life circumstances.
The Incredible Shrinking Sextuplet Mom On Her Way to a Happier, Healthier Life
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A mom who gave birth to sextuplets shares her story of a loss of one of the babies, the difficulty in caring for the large family, moving to an unwelcoming town, and the post-partum depression which followed resulting in a excessive increase in weight. Seeking help through the Wish Center, she had gastric by-pass surgery and thus began a life-style change, and a happier, healthier life.
Time Out
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As important as it is for children to need a “time out,” a mom of triplets needed a “time out” and waits in the airport to board a plane to Spain. From toddlerhood to adulthood she finds it necessary as it provides a cessation of activity so as to regroup and gather strength to continue on the path of life.
LOST ANGELS
Winken, Blinken & Nod
A mom shares her story of a difficult pregnancy with triplets, several hospitalizations, the birth of 2 identical boys and one fraternal, and the complications they experienced resulting in the loss of one of the boys. In reference to the poem “Winken, Blinken & Nod,” she had these words engraved on his tombstone, “and you shall see the beautiful things as you rock in the misty sea.”
Updated 5/2/08
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