Pamela's Twins & Multiples Blog April 2008 Archive

Twins of the Week: Diamond and Jade
Photo reprinted with permission of Tamara Davis. 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 ... Read More

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 ... Read More

Friday April 25, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Twins of the Week: Tatum and Aiden
These twins were born at 34 weeks and had a rough start in the NICU. Photo reprinted with permission of Gina. But at 6 1/2 months old, they are all ... Read More

Wednesday April 23, 2008 | permalink | comments (1)

Twins and Play
My twins turned 13 last week and received a Wii for their birthday. Playtime is twice as much fun with twins. Photo reprinted with permisison of Paola. It's brought them together ... Read More

Monday April 21, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

My New Book is Now Available
My newest book, Mommy Rescue Guide: Twins, Triplets and More is now on bookstore shelves. Mommy Rescue Guide: Twins Triplets and More by Pamela Fierro. Photo courtesy of Pricegrabber.com. This pocket-sized guide ... Read More

Friday April 18, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Twins of the Week: Jackson and Hudson Need a Caption
"Hey! Stop snoring… you are keeping me awake!""Shh ... do you hear that? It's a bottle warming."“Mommy fed you first…you’d better share!!”"I thought that I told you to keep your ... Read More

Wednesday April 16, 2008 | permalink | comments (13)

Saying No to Nursing
Breastfeeding can be a struggle for mothers of multiples. Despite their best efforts, they face many challenges, and sometimes it just isn't feasible. I really enjoyed the perspective offered by ... Read More

Monday April 14, 2008 | permalink | comments (3)

What are quadruplets?
Four individuals from the same pregnancy are called quadruplets or quads. Photo reprinted with permission of Christina Lindell. Get the facts on these fantastic foursomes and answers to quirky ... Read More

Friday April 11, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Twins of the Week: Brianna and Hailey
Fashion plates, Brianna and Hailey, show off their spring style. The fraternal sisters were three years old in this picture.

Wednesday April 9, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

It Can't Be Possible
From toddlers to teens in the blink of an eye. © 2008 Pamela Prindle Fierro, licensed to About.com, Inc. Something completely unreal is happening today. Although I think of ... Read More

Monday April 7, 2008 | permalink | comments (1)

Teaching Twins NOT to Share
It sounds contradictory. Parents of preschoolers spend a good bit of their time remediating squablles and encouraging their children to share. But Joan A. Friedman, author of Emotionally Healthy Twins ... Read More

Friday April 4, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Twins of the Week: Danny Jr. and David
Photo reprinted with permission of Danny Jr. & David. These brothers are a perfect fit. Five month old Danny Jr. and David, are fraternal twins. Meet them and other mulitples ... Read More

Wednesday April 2, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)