Pamela's Twins & Multiples Blog May 2005 Archive

Poll: Right or Left?
Twins are supposed to be the same, right? You may be surprised at how twins match up in this handedness poll. Are your twins right-handed or left-handed? Check in at ... Read More

Tuesday May 31, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Managing Multiples' Messes
Got multiples? Then you've got mess! It is amazing how even the most well-organized home can deteriorate into destruction when twins or triplets take over. Keep the chaos in check ... Read More

Saturday May 28, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Twins of the Week
Meet this week's twins! Haidyn and Hailey are two years old here. Can you guess whether they are fraternal or identical?Meet these and other multiples in the Photo Gallery. ... Read More

Thursday May 26, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

The Kindergarten Conundrum
Eventually, every parent of multiples is faced with a decision about their childrens' classroom placement. One of the most difficult times to deal with this issue is when they are ... Read More

Tuesday May 24, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Multiple Birth Featured on Oprah This Week
The Oprah Winfrey show featured two topics that might be of interest to parents of multiples this week. First, on Wednesday, May 18th, twin sisters discuss their relationship. One is ... Read More

Thursday May 19, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Twins of the Week
Meet this week's twins! Fraternal twins James and Amber were caught in a peaceful moment at five week's old.Meet these and other multiples in the Photo Gallery. (Want to see ... Read More

Thursday May 19, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Poll: Nursing Twins/Multiples
Some say it can't be done, but in reality, plenty of moms of twins -- and even higher order multiples -- successfully breastfeed their babies. What about you? Share your ... Read More

Tuesday May 17, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Brewer Quintuplet Dies
Carson Matthew Brewer passed away on Tuesday, May 17th due to a fatal circulatory problem, a condition that affects the immature lungs of premature babies. He was one of a ... Read More

Tuesday May 17, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Top Names for Twins
The Social Security Administration has released its annual list of most popular twin names. This list reflects the most frequently used name combinations on applications for social security cards. Did ... Read More

Friday May 13, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Twins of the Week
Meet this week's twins! Harrison and Jordan were eighteen months old when this picture was taken. Their family believes them to be fraternal, but tests were inconclusive.Meet these and other ... Read More

Thursday May 12, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Hot Topic: Staying Home and Staying Sane
Being a stay-at-home-mom (or SAHM) of multiples is a unique lifestyle, full of rewards despite the chaos. Moms in the message forum are sharing their tips and tricks for making ... Read More

Tuesday May 10, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Amazing Moms
Media coverage of Mother's Day brought up lots of interesting stories about multiples and their moms. For example, moms of quadruplet boys in Georgia and New York were both featured ... Read More

Monday May 9, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Twins of the Week
Meet this week's twins! At only one month old, Teah and Rex Jr. already share a twin connection. Meet them and other multiples in the Photo Gallery. (Want to see ... Read More

Thursday May 5, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Poll: Birth Experience
How were your twins/multiples delivered? If you think most multiples arrive by c-section, you may be surprised by how moms of multiples answered this question. Visit the poll

Tuesday May 3, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)