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Most Popular Names: Did Your Twins Make the List?Emma ... Jacob ... Olivia ... Joshua ... these names populate the updated list of most popular names for twins. Every year, the Social Security Administration compiles data and issues a "Most Popular Baby Names" list. The list reflects the frequency of the first names as they appear on applications for Social Security cards. Here is the list of most popular twin name combinations for 2007.
Boy Names | Girl Names | Boy/Girl Names For the record, neither of my twin girls' names made the list! Not their first names, nor their middle names either. I guess name choices have changed quite a bit in the last decade! • How to choose names for twins. • Parent's Poll: Names for Twins Friday May 16, 2008 | permalink | comments (0) Angelina Jolie: Celebrity Mom Confirms She's Having Twins![]() Getty Images/Alberto E. Rodriguez It is not confirmed, but it is rumored that the babies are girls. Angelina said that she is due "in a few months." Angelina told a Fox News reporter that she belives the twins are fraternal, because of a "line" on the sonogram. (I'd love to know more details about that because the statement doesn't make much sense. Generally a line could indicate a membrane, confirming that the fetuses are in separate sacs. That rules out monoamnionic twins. However, it doesn't mean that the twins can't be monozyogtic or identical. Only a minority of monozygotic twins are monoamnionic. Both dizygotic (fraternal) and monozygotic (identical) twins can have two placentas and be in separate sacs.) The twins will be the fifth and sixth children for the celebrity couple, including three adopted children, (Maddox, 6, Pax, 4, and Zahara, 3), and a biological daughter, Shiloh, who turns 2 in a couple of weeks. • More Celebrity Moms of Twins • You're having twins! Now what? • Identical or Fraternal? Understanding Zygosity Wednesday May 14, 2008 | permalink | comments (0) Twins of the Week: Ryan and RodneyEverything's more fun when shared with a brother. Ryan and Rodney are fraternal twins. They were three years old in this picture. Meet them and other mulitples in the recently updated Photo Gallery.
Wednesday May 14, 2008 | permalink | comments (0) What do you drive?Multiples=minivan, right? Once you have twins or more, you've got to trade in that sporty sedan for a mom-mobile. Well, not exactly. There are lots of auto options for families with multiples. As long as your vehicle can accommodate car seats, you can make it work. When my twins were babies, we did just fine with a four-door Toyota Camry. I held out until they were four, then finally relented and parked a Nissan Quest in my driveway. I loved the family-friendly features of my minivan, but I also didn't hesitate to trade it in for a small SUV once our carseat days were over. With tweens and teens, the most important feature is a third back seat, ensuring that there's plenty of room for extra friends and all their gear. My Acura MDX has plenty of room for them, and luxury features that make my life easier, a GPS system and rear-view camera. Monday May 12, 2008 | permalink | comments (0) Creeping, Crawling, Scooting, Cruising: Multiples Going MobileOne of the most challenging parenting periods for me was when my twins became mobile, at about ten months old. I was just getting the hang of things; they were sleeping well, eating fine, and generally happy.
![]() There's no stopping us now! Photo reprinted with permisison of Carrie Kaplan. This phase of babyhood introduces a whole new realm of issues for parents of twins and multiples. Here are some tips on how to handle multiples on the move. Friday May 9, 2008 | permalink | comments (0) Twins of the Week: JJ and Jezz, with Mom MirielleThat's why God gave us two arms -- one for each twin! Here's wishing all mothers of multiples a truly happy Mother's Day. Including Mireille, mom of the Twins of the Week. JJ and Jezz are 9 1/2 month old twins from "the land of the smiles." (A Google search indicates that might be Thailand, but please let me know if that's incorrect.)
More Mother's Day: • Mother's Day Photo Gallery • Mother's Day on About.com • Ten Things I Love About Being a Mom of Twins • Famous Moms of Twins Wednesday May 7, 2008 | permalink | comments (0) Famous Mothers of TwinsFrom superstar singing sensations to award-winning actress, there are many famous mothers of twins. Can you name a Grammy winner ... Emmy winner ... Oscar winner and an Olympic gold medal winner that are also mothers of twins?
How about world leaders? A Queen of Egypt, First Lady of the United States, and a Prime Minister of England have all shared a bond as double duty moms. You'll find all of these -- and more -- in this list. Celebrate Mother's Day with these Famous Mothers of Twins. Friday May 2, 2008 | permalink | comments (0) Twins of the Week: Diamond and Jade
These sweet sisters are sharing secrets. Diamond and Jade Wright are fraternal twins. Meet them and other multiples in the Photo Gallery.
Wednesday April 30, 2008 | permalink | comments (0) I Am In Need of Sleep!From the message board forum:
My husband and I practiced co-sleeping with our twin daughters when they were born. (we had a big bed!) So, now the girls are almost 11 months old-and they STILL sleep with us. Which, I get, is totally my fault. But the problem is this-We have only one crib-really cannot afford a second one). So, I dont want to put them both in it-they smash each other enough as it is in our bed. BUT...they are still waking up usually about twice a night for each of them (at different times.) AND I want my bed back!!! Can anyone give me some advice? I am in need of sleep! ~ mommytobriandkai What advice would you offer this sleepless mom? Click to comment or visit the message board to see what other parents are saying. • Co-Sleeping with Twins & Multiples • Lullaby Music to Help Babies Sleep • Sleep Solutions for Toddler Twins Monday April 28, 2008 | permalink | comments (2) Making the Diaper Decision: Are Cloth or Disposables Better for Twins?The numbers (and the smell!) can be staggering ... a parent of twins will likely change more than 5,000 diapers. And that's just in the first year!
If you're going to do something that often, you'd better choose the right product. Whether your priorities are cost, convenience or environmental impact, there are reasons to recommend both cloth diapers and dispsoable diapers for twins and multiples. The Diaper Dilemma will help you make the right choice. • Poll: What Type of Diaper Do You Use? • Best Diaper Bags for Twins • Get coupons for diapers. Friday April 25, 2008 | permalink | comments (0) Display Latest Headlines | powered by WordPress |
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