FEATURES
A Quad Squad Journey through Three Decades
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This story recounts a family’s journey from an unexpected quadruplet pregnancy through the quadruplets’ adult years. The quadruplets were born in 1976 when little support was available for mothers of multiples.
E. coli and HUS: I Just Did Not Know
One mom shares her frightening experience when her two year-old triplets develop an E. coli infection. One of the triplets, little Tyler, is hospitalized after developing a secondary infection, known as Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS).
Resources on E. coli and HUS:
Center for Disease Control
American Society of Pediatric Nephrology
National Kidney Foundation
THAT WAS THEN-THIS IS NOW
Time
After a long battle with infertility and the blessing of triplets, a mom is reminded that, “Good things come to those who wait, and timing is everything.” Mom Helene chronicles her triplets’ development from their premature birth at 28 weeks gestation through their first four months.
FATHERS FORUM
Quadruplets: Four Times a Blessing
A dad shares his wife’s experience with Poly Cystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD), endometriosis, infertility, and weight gain. Following gastric-bypass surgery and fertility treatments, the family welcomes the arrival of quadruplets in January 2006.
KIDS IN THE KITCHEN
No “Bones about It”
The article explains how adults influence the development of healthy bones in their children through nutrition and weight bearing activities.
Recipes
- Toad In The Hole - A breakfast recipe of eggs, bread, and cheese
- BBQ Biscuits – A lunch recipe that children love using ground beef, vegetables, cheese, and biscuits
- Whole Wheat Pizza Crust - An easy recipe to try with children
- Fudge Brownie Dessert - A treat for the whole family
- Houston’s Spinach Dip - A tasty snack to spread on crackers or used as a spread
CRAFTS CORNER
How do you handle an overabundance of finished art projects in your home?
An article on what to do and not do with the many pieces of artwork children bring home from school.
How can you encourage the love of art museums without having to leave your home?
This article explains how to expose your children to art by attending art shows, visiting an art museum, or searching the Internet.
Resources for Kids and Art
Kids Art
The National Gallery of Art
Minneapolis Institute of Art
The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
Exploratorium Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Seattle Art Museum
Berkeley Art Museum
Museum of Modern Art
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
Boston’s Museum of Fine Art
LARGER THAN MOST
Three Children after 20 Years
After a tubal ligation, divorce, and raising three children into adulthood, a mom turns to IVF to expand her family with her new husband. Much to their surprise, she becomes pregnant with triplets.
SPECIAL IN MANY WAYS
Horses, Therapy & Children-A Great Combination
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Therapist Karen McPhail, MOT OTR HPCS explains the benefits of integrating occupational, physical, and speech therapy with horses as part of the treatment session by specially trained therapists.
Resources on Hippotherapy:
Email the author: Karen McPhail, MOT OTR HPCS
North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA)
American Hippotherapy Association
Fire Safety and the Special Needs Family
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This article extols the importance of planning for safety prior to the children reaching the toddler stage, especially for a family of multiples. The article outlines the steps to take during an in-home emergency such as a fire, and one mom shares her family’s experience with a kitchen stove fire.
PREGNANCY, INFANCY, AND BEYOND
Life in the NICU
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A mom recalls feeling overwhelmed and having feelings of guilt after the birth of her premature triplets. Despite the challenges of the NICU, mom Natalie gains wonderful memories of how well the hospital staff prepared them in the NICU for caring for the babies at home.
Side Sleeping, Bed-Sharing not Recommended for Babies: 13 Ways to Reduce the Risk of SIDS
The American Academy of Pediatrics no longer recommends side-sleeping or bed-sharing for infants due to the increased risk of SIDS. This article outlines 13 ways to reduce the risk of SIDS.
MEDICAL NEWS
Restoring Bowel Function after Surgery with Gum
This article explains how chewing gum after abdominal surgery hastens the return of bowel function, allowing the patient to leave the hospital sooner.
TODDLER TIMES
Come Play with Us Mommy
A mom shares her insight on spending time with children by nurturing, teaching and loving them. The article outlines a technique that helps parents make family and children a priority.
SCHOOL AGE QUANDARIES
Homeschooling Multiples
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A mom shares her experience home-schooling her twins during their 2nd and 3rd grade years. She details the steps she took to prepare, such as joining a home-schooling group, doing research, finding out the state requirements, and shopping for a curriculum and teaching materials.
Home-school Resource:
Lakeshore Learning
Classroom Placement: Should parents have the final say?
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MOST discusses the issue of school-placement, which includes on open dialog between MOST members sharing their experiences and opinions on the subject. The article also includes MOST’s policy on school separation.
ASK THE SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
What Will a Label Mean?
This is one mom’s story about her son being “labeled” without a proper diagnosis after he exhibits signs of anxiety, depression and a decline in his IQ test. Dr. Brout, a psychologist and member of the MOST Advisory Board, offers some advice.
WOMAN-TO-WOMAN
When One of Your Children is Seriously Ill
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A mom of triplets shares her story and journal entries about her five year-old son Jarod’s diagnosis with Leukemia AML. The family decides during both subsequent pregnancies, one a twin pregnancy, to bank the umbilical cord blood hoping one will be a match for Jarod.
Resources on Cord Blood:
Cord Blood Registry
National Marrow Donor Program
The Most Caring Team-The Breast Cancer 3-Day Benefit
A mom of quadruplets organizes the MOST Caring Team to take on the Breast Cancer 3-day walk in Chicago and twelve other cities in September 2006.
Sometimes Even With the Best of Intentions-the Help Does Not Come Through
Donna, a mother of twins and quadruplets, offers some candid insight on how others sometimes perceive and judge multiple-birth families. While families of multiples face many concerns about providing for their family, Donna believes they can always turn to MOST for understanding and support.
LOST ANGEL
Where Did You Go? The Extremes of the HOM Experience
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A dad shares his family’s journey through a quadruplet pregnancy, premature birth, and challenges in the NICU. One child, baby Emily, passes away at only 19 days old while battling meningitis.
Updated 5/2/08
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