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Pamela's Twins & Multiples Blog June 2008 Archive

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

Parent's Poll: Right or Left?

Monday June 30, 2008
Right or left? No, I'm not asking about your political leanings. I'm talking about hand preference.

Eating for Two ... Or More!: Ten Foods to Eat When You're Pregnant with Twins

Friday June 27, 2008
When you're pregnant with twins or more, you need a lot of fuel! Not only do you need to give your body energy to do the work of growing babies, ... Read More

Summer Reading: Twins and Multiples in Fiction

Thursday June 26, 2008
There's nothing like a good book in the summertime. Whether you're reading on the beach, while traveling, or staying indoors to escape the heat, summer is prime time for digging ... Read More

Twins of the Week: Camielle and Kaitlyn

Wednesday June 25, 2008
Photo reprinted with permission of Wendy. Let's do lunch! Camielle and Kaitlyn are four month old twins. Share your thoughts, opinions and advice in our comments section. More ... Read More

Reader Question: How can I find time for myself when they stop taking naps?

Tuesday June 24, 2008
Q: JLinda says: I am a blessed mother of boy/girl twins almost 2 1/2 years old who actually still go down well for their afternoon nap. I was just ... Read More

From the Message Boards: Teen Twins Working Together

Monday June 23, 2008
Check out this interesting dilemma from the message board. Twin16mom writes: I have twin boys - 16.5 yrs old. They share friends, sports, school, rooms at home etc. One has a ... Read More

Do Twins Have ESP?

Friday June 20, 2008
A few months ago, I had to email my daughters' English teacher to explain that my twins had not cheated on their English papers. They had written them on separate ... Read More

Traveling with Twins

Thursday June 19, 2008
We are packing up to go on vacation. It's a challenge as we are only taking carry on bags, so we have to pack light and solid -- no liquids ... Read More

Twins of the Week: Valerie and Patricia

Wednesday June 18, 2008
Photo reprinted with permission of Andre98. In disguise! Valerie and Patricia are two year old fraternal twins. Share your thoughts, opinions and advice in our comments section. More ... Read More

Reader Question: Can Identical Twins Be Different Genders?

Tuesday June 17, 2008
Q: Barbara says: I know the difference in twins as far as fraternal & identical. My question is can identical twins be different sexes? I say no but my husband ... Read More

Bed Rest During Multiple Pregnancy

Monday June 16, 2008

Multiple Moments: Days Apart ... Days Together

Friday June 13, 2008
As parents of multiples, one of our biggest challenges is helping our children grow as individuals. Twins, triplets or more tend to spend a lot of their lives together -- ... Read More

Making the Most of Every Minute

Thursday June 12, 2008
CNN.com recently featured this article about mothers of twins as part of their series about busy moms. It offers tips about managing time -- and saving sanity. It turned out ... Read More

Twins of the Week: Cameron and Cade

Wednesday June 11, 2008
Photo reprinted with permission of Courtney. Cameron and Cade are eight month old identical twins. Share your thoughts, opinions and advice in our comments section. More Worldless Wednesday ... Read More

Reader Question: What's that line on the sonogram?

Tuesday June 10, 2008
Q: Lisa writes: "My sono tech was talking about a line that could tell zygosity when seen in an ultrasound...she said it was T-shaped and actually I guess would be ... Read More

Father's Day Quiz: Famous Fathers of Twins

Monday June 9, 2008
How much do you know about famous fathers of twins? From sports stars to actors, you may be surprised at the many men who have fathered twins. Just in time ... Read More

College-Bound Twins: Scholarships for Twins

Friday June 6, 2008

Record-Breaking Graduates

Thursday June 5, 2008
A Texas high school may have set a world record when it graduated 11 sets of multiples on Wednesday night. The senior class of North Crowley High School in Fort ... Read More

Wordless Wednesday: Daddy's Little Girls

Wednesday June 4, 2008
© 2008 Pamela Prindle Fierro, licensed to About.com, Inc. Share your thoughts, opinions and advice in our comments section. About Wordless WednesdayMore Worldless Wednesday Posts on About.com

Reader's Questions: Having Twins with a Two-Year-Old At Home

Tuesday June 3, 2008
Recently, I heard from Jennifer. She's expecting twins and has a two-year-old at home. She was seeking some advice or resources to help her prepare for twins with a toddler. ... Read More

Twin Studies

Monday June 2, 2008
When my twin girls were babies, we participated in the Twins Study at Harvard (formerly the MIT Twins Study). For months, I recorded every word that they uttered. Early on, ... Read More
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