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Pamela's Twins & Multiples Blog May 2007 Archive

By Pamela Prindle Fierro, About.com Guide to Twins & Multiples since 2001

Twins of the Week: Gavin and Graham

Wednesday May 30, 2007
Welcome to the world, little ones! Gavin and Graham were only one hour old when this sweet shot picture was captured. The boys are identical (monozygotic) twins. • More ... Read More

Multiple Moments: My Wish for Double Shopping Carts Everywhere

Friday May 25, 2007
Multiple Moments is a collection of essays and insights written by contributing parents of twins and mulitples. They provide a glimpse into the life of families with multiples, detailing personal ... Read More

Twins of the Week: Abby and Ally

Wednesday May 23, 2007
This five-year-old sisters know how to have fun in the sun. Abby and Ally are monozygotic -- or identical -- twins. See more twin sisters in the Photo Gallery of ... Read More

Parent's Poll: How Alike Are Your Twins?

Monday May 21, 2007
Many people have a stereotype that being a twin means being alike. Parents of twins and multiples know that this isn't necessarily so; twins are individuals. However, many twins share ... Read More

What's in a Name? Top Baby Names for Twins

Friday May 18, 2007
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 ... Read More

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Wednesday May 16, 2007
Please sign up for my free weekly newsletter and get advice and information about multiples delivered straight to your e-mail. Just submit your e-mail address using this form and watch ... Read More

Twins of the Week: Bryson and Weslee

Wednesday May 16, 2007
There's nothing like brotherly love; it's never too early to start! Meet Bryson and Weslee! The boys are monozygotic (identical) twins and they were only four weeks old in ... Read More

Childcare for Twins

Monday May 14, 2007
Making decisions about childcare for one child is difficult enough, but finding appropriate and affordable care for multiples can be a challenge for many parents. In-home, daycare center, au pair, ... Read More

Twins of the Week: Alicia and Angelica

Wednesday May 9, 2007
These twin girls are showing their sporty side. Six-year-old Alicia and Angelica are fraternal (dizygotic) sisters. Visit them and other multiples in the Photo Gallery.

One Twin Bigger Than the Other

Monday May 7, 2007
Many have marveled at this picture of Byron and Lincoln, identical twin brothers with dramatically differing birthweights. While their situation was likely the result of Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS), size ... Read More

Managing Mealtimes with Multiples

Friday May 4, 2007
Getting dinner on the table night after night is a big challenge in any family. When you're managing multiples, meals can be pure chaos. Not only do you have multiple ... Read More

Multiples of the Week: Nicholas, Victor Joseph and Nathaniel

Wednesday May 2, 2007
In honor of Mother's Day, I present the multiples of the week. Nicholas, Victor Joseph and Nathaniel are nine-month-old triplets. Two of the boys, Nicholas and Nathaniel, are identical (monozygotic). ... Read More
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