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In This Issue: SUPERTWINS 19 2
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FEATURES |
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Issue 19-2 Letter From the Editor: Maureen A. Doolan Boyle (PDF)
What the MOST Carnival Means to Us
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Read one family’s heartwarming story about what the MOST Carnival has meant to them. Raising triplets, one of whom has PDD/NOS, is a challenge, but the MOST carnival proved once again to be a safe welcoming environment for them. They look forward to attending throughout the year. The family was even a BIG winner of one of the carnival raffles this year. Find out what they plan to do with their prize and why it’s so special to them.
Head Bumps and Bruises: When to Worry About Head Injuries
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Author Kelly Ross, MD outlines what you need to know about head injuries. Being the mother of triplets who works with pediatric patients, she has seen her share of bumps and bruises. The article provides a helpful chart explaining what signs and symptoms to look for to determine whether a child may need immediate medical attention and when parents should worry less. Also find out how to prevent and treat these injuries. Additional information on helmet and bike safety is also included.
Resources on Head Injuries and Safety:
Six Seconds of Fame: A Child Modeling Story
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Have you ever thought about your multiples possibly modeling or acting? Multiples are often sought out by casting agents, but what is it really like to be on the junior A-list? Learn first hand from a family who experienced their 6 seconds of fame when two of their triplet sons (identical brothers) were cast in a TV commercial. Read about their experience and get some great tips on what to look for, what to expect, and how to decide if modeling is right for your children.
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EXPECTING MULTIPLES |
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Our Story of PCOS, Loss, Pregnancy and Support
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A MOST family shares their journey through infertility treatments, miscarriage, and ultimately a successful triplet pregnancy. Like many families, they found that one never knows what life will bring. When they thought they were destined not to become parents, along came three beautiful babies who are their pride and joy.
What Are the Odds of Having a Multiple Birth?
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Find out by reading MOST ‘s Supertwins FAQ #2 for families expecting higher-order multiples
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IN THE BEGINNING - INFANTS |
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That Was Then…This is Now: The Piechota Boys
Meet the Piechota triplets born at 26 weeks gestation and weighing only around 2lbs. Despite the daunting odds facing them in the NICU, the boys continue to thrive today at 10-years-old.
The Gift of Touch
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Several authors contributed to this extensive article on infant massage/therapeutic touch from a parent of multiple birth perspective. Learn about the benefits of infant massage and how to give your babies this wonderful gift.
Resources on Infant Massage:
- Many hospitals offer infant massage classes taught by certified infant massage instructors.
- Infant Massage - Revised Edition: A Handbook for Loving Parents by Vimala Schneider McClure (Available through the MOST Amazon Affiliate program)
- Compassionate Child
- Infant Massage USA
- Loving Touch
- To learn more about infant massage visit:
- The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) now has a Web page designed specifically for parents of premature babies. Included as part of AAP’s Section on Perinatal Pediatrics Web site, the page includes articles, links, free brochures and recommended reading. The Section on Perinatal Pediatrics is the home organization for specialists in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. Currently, the Web page features topics such as the importance of skin-to-skin contact (also known as kangaroo care) for premature babies and a link to a free brochure with information on preemies’ key developmental milestones.
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TODDLER TIMES |
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Napping: Reality Check
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Are you struggling with toddler naptime? You are not alone! Multiples present some unique challenges when it comes to setting and maintaining a workable nap schedule, so this article may be just the tool you need. Read one mom’s naptime fantasy and get ideas and tips from 11 other mothers of triplets or more on how to make it through this tricky developmental stage and keep those little ones safe.
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SCHOOL AGE QUANDARIES |
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Starting Another Chapter in Our Lives
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It’s hard to believe but those precious little babies will one day be behind the wheel of a car. Yikes! In fact, more and more families of triplets and more are facing this daunting challenge each year, and with many states adding extra requirements to obtain a driver’s license, the process can be nerve wracking and time-consuming for parents of multiples. This article will help you learn what to expect when 3, 4, or more are learning to drive all at once, and ways to make the process as manageable as possible.
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The ABCs of College Visits
Included with the SUPERTWINS 19-1 article "Multiples and College"
Are you getting close to sending your multiples off to college? Don’t miss this A to Z rundown of college tips: a list for both parents and students. You’ll find everything from Alumni, to Fees, and from Parties to Scholarships. It’s all there, so break out your clipboards and pencils and start checking off that list.
Student Book Reviews
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Two great student book reviews on The Hardy Boys Shattered Helmet by Franklin W. Dixon and The Giver by Lois Lowry
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SPECIAL IN MANY WAYS |
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Defying the Odds: Unexpected Beautiful Outcomes
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What is a parent to do when faced with a bleak prognosis for their baby? One mother tells her story about her triplets’ preterm birth that resulted from her identical daughters struggling with Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome. Born at just over 29 weeks, two of the triplets are diagnosed with intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH), one with a severe grade IV bleed. Find out how this little girl and her family coped with the challenges they faced, and be inspired by her beautiful outcome.
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WOMAN-TO-WOMAN |
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MOST Moms in New York
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Ten MOST moms took on the Big Apple this summer at the annual MOST Moms gathering this year in New York City. Fun, laughter, friendship and caring filled the weekend along with some great sight-seeing and exciting gifts bags. Make plans to join us next year at the MOST Moms Gathering.
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Divorce and the Multiple Birth Family
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Results are in from the MOST survey on divorce and multiple birth families. Find out if parents of multiples have a higher divorce rate than other parents and how they felt about their marital relationship overall.
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FATHERS FORUM |
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One-Year-Old and Not Dead Yet
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One dad shares his top ten list of things he learned during his first year as a parent of triplets. Don’t miss his hard-earned pearls of wisdom like why one spouse shouldn’t negotiate with the other spouse or why no one thinks they can do this, but everyone can.
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GRANDPARENT PEARLS |
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A MOST Family - Poem
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A grandmother of quadruplets (plus one) shares her beautiful poem that poignantly describes the joys of being a grandparent of so many precious children.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT MOST |
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SUPERTWINS Cover Families
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The cover families on this issue of SUPERTWINS are the Barosin family of New York and the Godwin sisters of Colorado.
MOST Family Support Forum Update
The MOST Family Support Forums now have almost 26,000 topics, 1,400 participants and are STILL GROWING!
Hidden Gems on the MOST Website
MOST Volunteers are Available
The 2009 Adopt A Family Program is Starting Soon
MOST Volunteer from Montana
MOST introduces our volunteer from the state of Montana
Thank You to our Donors
Find out whose generous support is making all the efforts at MOST possible! Please consider making a donation to MOST. You are the key to these successful programs that help many families of multiples.
Running Isn’t Always Chasing Down Triplets: Running for a Good Cause
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Running ultra-marathons isn’t exactly the hobby most people would expect of a father of triplets, but that is exactly what one dad is doing in his ‘spare’ time. With a big race on the horizon, he shares his inspiration for participating in such a grueling sport. This particular race is special because this time his motivation is to help an organization that has been so helpful to him: MOST. Help support this dad as he runs for all families of multiples. Help support his efforts today.
Donate to MOST now!
Announcements
Catch-up on which families are expecting multiples, announcing the birth of their multiples, or who have just joined MOST.
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LOST ANGELS |
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With a heavy heart, MOST announces the passing of Joel Sikes, father of 6 include twins, a singleton and triplets.
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The MOST Supertwins Store |
