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Pamela's Twins & Multiples Blog July 2009 Archive

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

Baby Showers for Twins and Multiples

Thursday July 30, 2009
Baby showers are a favorite tradition of pregnancy, and the celebration is heightened for expectant parents of twins or multiples. Photo by Barry Austin / Getty Images A time to come together ... Read More

Twins of the Week: Mason and Mitchell

Wednesday July 29, 2009
Photo reprinted with permission of Michael Orenlas. Little sluggers Mason and Mitchell were three years old in this picture. • Share your thoughts, opinions and advice in ... Read More

Picture This: Twin Pregnancy Photo Gallery

Tuesday July 28, 2009
Take a peek at the Twin Pregnancy Photo Gallery featuring moms of multiples at all stages of pregnancy. The belly features... shall we say... "prominently" in these photos! Sinead Chambers is ... Read More

Another Grand Slam for Roger Federer -- This Time It's Doubles

Friday July 24, 2009
Tennis champion Roger Federer has had a good month. On July 5, he beat Andy Roddick in a grueling Wimbledon final to claim his 15th Grand Slam title. Photo by Julian ... Read More

Forum Friday: Don't Give Up! Breastfeeding Preemie Twins

Friday July 24, 2009
I love this encouraging post from alexjennaannemom: " I am a mother of twin 4 year olds who... were preemies. I never put any pressure on myself to make it ... Read More

New Recommendations for Weight Gain During Twin Pregnancy

Wednesday July 22, 2009
Women are always concerned about the amount of weight they will gain during pregnancy, worrying about how it will affect their figure. Photo reprinted with permission of Gina. As you might ... Read More

Twins of the Week: Sofia and Mia

Wednesday July 22, 2009
Photo reprinted with permission of Sam. Welcome to the world, little ones! Fraternal twins, Sofia and Mia, were only six hours old in this picture. • Share your thoughts, ... Read More

True or False?

Monday July 20, 2009
Identical (monozygotic) twins have the same fingerprints while fraternal (dizygotic) twins do not.Click one: TRUE | FALSETake the Twin ... Read More

Forum Friday: It's A Good Day Because...

Friday July 17, 2009
Amanda writes: "I'm having a bad day today, so I'm trying to find the positive. Join me! It's a good day today because... I found some great bargains ... Read More

Thrifty Thursday: Ten Low Cost/No Cost Activities For Twins

Thursday July 16, 2009
What's the best time of year when you have twins, triplets or other multiples? Summer, of course! But keeping your multiples busy during the summer months can be a challenge, ... Read More

Twins of the Week: Dalton and Danielle

Wednesday July 15, 2009
Photo reprinted with permission of Cassie T. "Look what we made!" Creative twins, Dalton and Danielle Thomas, were two years old in this picture. • Share your thoughts, ... Read More

Who Knew? Celebrities with a Secret Twin

Tuesday July 14, 2009
Some people are well-known for being multiples. Others are well-known, but also have a twin. These hidden twins stay out of the limelight, while the spotlight shines on their twin. ... Read More

Multiple Birth Families Lacking Information

Monday July 13, 2009
Parents of multiples are being kept in the dark. That's the claim in a report from BBC News about a recent survey by TAMBA (the Twins and Multiple Births Association ... Read More

Forum Friday: Are Twins Hereditary?

Friday July 10, 2009
A guest writes: "Is giving birth to twins hereditary ? Or does it just increase your chances? My partner is a twin (not identical). My mother is a twin ... Read More

Thrifty Thursday: Cheaper Reading

Thursday July 9, 2009
I like to read. Call me enthusiastic, avid, or voracious, but feeding my hunger for books has cost me a pretty penny over the years. The library is great, but ... Read More

Twins of the Week: Ryder and Korgan

Wednesday July 8, 2009
Photo reprinted with permission of Kyla. Play ball! Ryder Jay and Korgan Kyle are five month old fraternal twins. • Share your thoughts, opinions and advice in the ... Read More

Two Boys, Two Girls or One of Each: Can You Choose the Sex of Your Twins?

Tuesday July 7, 2009
A recent visit with my nephews made me realize just how different boys and girls can be. Having only been a mother to girls, I was baffled by some of ... Read More

When Did You Find Out You Were Having Twins?

Monday July 6, 2009
Whether you know from Day One, or don't know until they are delivered, finding out that you are having multiples is a big shock! Some people find out early in ... Read More

Forum Friday: Pregnant After Twins

Friday July 3, 2009
kmemum2plus1 writes: "I have just- turned- 3 year old fraternal B/G twins and have gotten bitten by the baby bug bad! I really want to try for a ... Read More

Mid-Summer Madness with Multiples

Thursday July 2, 2009
Summer is definitely my favorite time of year, and like ice cream on a hot day, it always melts away too quickly for my liking. How can it possibly be ... Read More

Twins of the Week: Katelyn and Hannah

Wednesday July 1, 2009
Photo reprinted with permission of Kate. Twin sisters, Katelyn (Kate) and Hannah were seventeen years old when this picture was taken. • Share your thoughts, opinions and ... Read More
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