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Pamela's Twins & Multiples Blog April 2009 Archive

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

Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick Are Expecting Twins

Thursday April 30, 2009
Another celebrity family has announced that they have twins on the way. Getty Images / Bryan Bedder The actors confirmed that they are expecting twin girls via a surrogate mother. The babies ... Read More

Twins of the Week: Tierra and Sierra

Wednesday April 29, 2009
Photo reprinted with permission of Wanda Elliott. Pretty in pink, school-aged twins Tierra and Sierra were five years old in this picture. Meet them and other twins ... Read More

Twins in School

Tuesday April 28, 2009
Even though we are eagerly anticipating the approach of summer, next school year is very much on our minds. Families everywhere are registering and scheduling their students for next fall, ... Read More

Bickering Kids Land Mom in Jail

Thursday April 23, 2009
My twins can bicker with the best of them. I will never forget the time they fell into a fit of arguing on a car trip because: "She is looking ... Read More

Twins of the Week: Reagan and Alex

Wednesday April 22, 2009
Photo reprinted with permission of Alex Noa/Reagan Elaine Smiley. Newborn twins, Reagan and Alex, were only three days old when this picture was taken. • Share your thoughts, ... Read More

Choosing a Pediatrician for Twins

Tuesday April 21, 2009
It's that time of year. Yesterday I found myself at the pediatrican's office. One of my twins struggles with seasonal allergies that usually develop into a sinus infection as the ... Read More

Parent's Poll: What Kind of Doctor?

Monday April 20, 2009
Your medical care during a pregnancy with twins or multiples is an important factor in the outcome. Because of the additional risks presented by extra babies, some mothers require the ... Read More

Forum Friday: Jealousy

Friday April 17, 2009
Ajlyons8091 writes: We've just started having troubles with one of the boys being VERY jealous of the other. If I'm feeding, holding, or doing anything for Logan - Mason ... Read More

What Are You Reading? Books About Twins and Multiples

Thursday April 16, 2009
There's nothing like a good book. There are plenty of books on the market about twins and multiples. But who has time to read them all? Fortunately, you can preview ... Read More

Twins of the Week: Cole and Knox

Wednesday April 15, 2009
Photo reprinted with permission of 3 Boys' Mom. Even busy brothers need to rest sometimes! Three-year-old identical twins, Cole and Knox, catch some zzzz's together. • Share your ... Read More

My Friend Kim

Tuesday April 14, 2009
I'm having lunch with my oldest and dearest friend today. She is in town only for today, visiting for Spring Break. Kim and I met in high school, in tenth ... Read More

Parent's Poll: How Alike Are Your Twins?

Monday April 13, 2009
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

Forum Friday: Telling Twins Apart

Friday April 10, 2009
Mholliday writes: I am so scared that I will not be able to tell them apart when they are born. I am 30 weeks along and that is the thing ... Read More

Multiples and More Is a New Network For Parents of Twins

Thursday April 9, 2009
Image courtesy of multiplesandmore.com. A brand new blog has launched, featuring information and support for parents of twins and multiples. Touted as a network, it encourages interactivity and connection between families ... Read More

Twins of the Week: Sofia and Lupita

Wednesday April 8, 2009
Photo reprinted with permission of Theresa Bliton. Sofia and Lupita are as pretty as posies. The fraternal sisters were eight months old in this springtime-themed picture. ... Read More

Mothers of Twins More Likely to Suffer Depression

Tuesday April 7, 2009
There's no doubt that having multiples means "more" -- more diapers to change, more hungry mouths to feed, more love to share. But the added demands of caring for simultaneous ... Read More

When Twins Go Separate Ways

Monday April 6, 2009
It's official. My twin daughters will be going to different high schools starting next fall. One will attend our district high school, where she hopes to try out for the ... Read More

Forum Friday: Endless Questions

Friday April 3, 2009
JenniferErix is a mom of almost 2-year-old boy/girl twins. She writes: I found my husband getting irritated at the questions and he responded to a ladies question who asked are ... Read More

April is National Multiple Birth Awareness Month

Thursday April 2, 2009
April is one of my favorite months. I love springtime. My twin daughters celebrate their birthday in April. And April usually contains Spring Break, a time to take off from ... Read More

Twins of the Week: Annie and Samuel

Wednesday April 1, 2009
Photo reprinted with permission of Kathleen Patrick. Annie Jolene and Samuel Lee show off their egg-stra special Easter treats. The fraternal twins were four years old in this ... Read More
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