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Pamela's Twins & Multiples Blog March 2009 Archive

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

Twin Infants More Likely to Develop Flat Head Syndrome

Tuesday March 31, 2009
A recent study found a connection between infants that are multiples and the severity of flat head syndrome. Officially known as deformational plagiocephaly (DP), the condition occurs when repeated pressure ... Read More

Parent's Poll: Tummy Tuck After Twins?

Monday March 30, 2009
This series of pictures from The Shape of a Mother depicts the expanding midsection of a triplet preganncy from six to thirty-six weeks, and also includes some pictures of the ... Read More

Forum Friday: Traveling with Twins

Friday March 27, 2009
A Guest writes: I have 5 month old twin boys and would like to visit family out of town. I would love advice from someone who has flown with twins. ... Read More

Mega-Multiples on TV

Thursday March 26, 2009
Fans of the televsion program Jon and Kate Plus 8 were left in suspense at the conclusion of the fourth season Monday night. The popular program about the Gosselin family ... Read More

Twins of the Week: Bryce and Brandon

Wednesday March 25, 2009
Photo reprinted with permission of Bille-Anne. Bryce Michael and Brandon Taylor are only four weeks old in this picture. Meet them and other newborn twins in ... Read More

Childbirth Classes for Parents of Multiples

Tuesday March 24, 2009
When I was pregnant with twins, I took a childbirth class through my local hospital. It wasn't aimed specifically at parents of multiples, but I was fortunate that another couple ... Read More

Parents Poll: Will You Let Your Twins/Multiples Have a Cell Phone?

Monday March 23, 2009
Much to their consternation, my twin daughters STILL do not have cell phones. They are soon to turn fourteen, and according to them, are the ONLY kids in the eighth ... Read More

Forum Friday: Naming Twins

Friday March 20, 2009
boygirltwins writes: We are expecting boy/girl twins... We like the name Marley for a girl but cannot come up with a boy name that would go with it. (well ... Read More

More Celebrities Welcome Twins

Thursday March 19, 2009
Having twins can certainly make parents feel like a celebrity. And they're in good company, with lots of famous families claiming twins and multiples among their ranks. Recently, two new ... Read More

Twins of the Week: Ellen and Amanda

Wednesday March 18, 2009
Photo reprinted with permission of Jenni. Busy chefs, Ellen and Amanda, cook up some fun. The identical twin sisters were four years old in this picture. • ... Read More

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Tuesday March 17, 2009
It's St. Patrick's Day and time to pay tribute to all things Irish. We're wearing green today. How about you?Photo reprinted with permission of Heather Young. Green beer ... corned beef ... Read More

Parent's Poll: Did You Have Help After Your Twins/Multiples Were Born?

Monday March 16, 2009
With two or more newborn babies, parents of multiples surely have their hands full in those crazy early days at home.

Forum Friday: Comparing Twins

Friday March 13, 2009
It's natural for parents to compare their children. However, parents of singletons have to rely on memories and photographs to compare their children at the same age. Parents of multiples ... Read More

How Can You Tell It's Twins? Signs of Twin Pregnancy

Thursday March 12, 2009
I had no idea I was having twins. The possibility never crossed my mind. That's why the revelation of two babies came as such a shock when they were discovered ... Read More

Twins of the Week: Connor and Kyle

Wednesday March 11, 2009
Photo reprinted with permission of Killmers. Connor and Kyle are nine month old identical twin brothers. Meet them and other twins in the Baby Boy Twins ... Read More

Springing Forward to Daylight Saving Time

Monday March 9, 2009
Oh the havoc that Daylight Saving Time wreaks on family schedules! Losing a precious hour of sleep can be disastrous for sleep-deprived parents of multiples.

Forum Friday: Twin-Friendly Restaurants

Friday March 6, 2009
Amanda, a mom of nine-month-old twin boys, says "We haven't taken the boys out very much - partly due to inconvenience, partly due to budget, etc. And when we ... Read More

Playing Favorites

Thursday March 5, 2009
Do you have a favorite twin? Parents of twins, who work so diligently to keep things fair and equal for their children, may not want to admit a preference. But ... Read More

Twins of the Week: Emily and Jocelyn

Wednesday March 4, 2009
Photo reprinted with permission of Dad. Emily and Jocelyn were five years old in this picture. The sisters are identical (monozygotic) twins. Meet them and other similar ... Read More

How Long Until Spring?

Tuesday March 3, 2009
The calendar may say March, but nobody told the weather! Mom! We're bored!Photo reprinted with permission of Sarah. We had a blast of wintry weather yesterday, including a dusting of snow ... Read More

Poll: Do You Keep Your Infant Twins/Multiples on a Schedule?

Monday March 2, 2009
Many parents of multiples find that the secret to sanity is developing a schedule for their twins or multiple babies, allowing them to feed all the babies at the same ... Read More
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