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a wonderful resource for parents of twins
This book is a wonderful resource for parents of twins.I would recommend this to anyone having a multiples.It is very complete and has something for all ages.

Wealth of information, a real treasure
(...) this book covers EVERYTHING FOR EVERYBODY! It will take you from pregnancy through the college years and beyond, and has information for the stay-at-home parent as well as the working parent, for those dealing with special needs to those coping with multiple loss.The information/advice is sensible because it is based upon the experiences of mothers of multiple birth children who belong to the National Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs.This group definitely knows what parenting twins, triplets, quads and more is all about! The highlighted quotes included in the book show that this is a book written about real-life situations, with real-life solutions.

Good Thorough Reference for the Multiple Mom
I just read this book and my twins are 8 months old, but I wish I knew about it when I was pregnant.This book covers everything from feelings you may experience when you first find out your expecting twins to how close adult twins are to each other.It draws much of its information from surveys filled out by members of twins and multiples clubs throughout the nation so the info is first-hand, down-in-the-trenches info!Throughout the book there are interesting and helpful stories from moms of multiples.This is good, useful info.Also, the book has lots of interesting statistics about twins such as the fact that the Yoruba tribe in Africa has a twinning rate of 1 in 22 births!Wow! ... Read more

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Twins...triplets...quads...finally! The book that answers all your questions about multiple birth--written by a doctor who is a mother of twins herself

Over ten years ago when Dr. Gila Leiter, herself an OB/GYN,was pregnant with twins, the book she desperately needed wasn'tavailable. Now it is: Everything You Need to Know to Have a Healthy Twin Pregnancy. Taking you step-by-step through the processes of pregnancy and birth, Dr. Leiter shares her professional and personal expertise, providing answers to all your questions, plus practical know-how, psychological support, and extensive resources for this most joyous--and overwhelming--experience, whether you're having two babies...or four! Learn:

The latest in fertility treatments and reproductive technology,and the probable outcome
What to expect, trimester by trimester
Concrete suggestions for working through your hopes, fears, and fantasies
Who should seek genetic counseling
How to avoid preterm labor and premature delivery--and what to do if it's unavoidable
Recommended vitamins and minerals--plus do's and don'ts
All about medications: what you can take, can't take, must take
What you should know if you're going to have a C-section
Specific ideas for nurturing yourself and reducing stress
The birthing process and what to expect in the delivery room
Twelve questions to ask the doctor you're considering choosing for your pediatrician
What it's like to bring babies home--and what you'll needto manage your new family
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Customer Reviews (33)

excellent!
The title literally says it all!! It answered ALL my questions and more! Would recommend this to anyone having twins!

Provided Incorrect Information
This book is not helpful, in fact, some of the information is incorrect. I would not recommend this book. The information that I found unhelful or incorrect included:
- the chapter on nutritian doesn't provide any dietary guidelines on what to actually eat!
- recommends doing sit-ups during pregnancy. As your abdominal muscles separate to accommodate your growing belly sit-ups are not advised and can actually be harmful.
- BUT: the most disappointing was the recommendation to take a folic acid or vitamin B12 supplement (which was repeted several times throughout the book so clearly not a typo). I would have expected a OB/GYN to know that folic acid is vitamin B9 and NOT B12. Vitamin B12 is Cobalamin NOT folic acid. I hope that no pregnant mothers have been confused by this very harmful misinformation.

Beyond expectations
Was very pleased with the condition of the book which was delivered in an excellent timeframe

Ok book, there are better ones out there.
This book was ok, I usually can't get my hands off these types of books, however I find myself stopping to read and putting the book down, it's text like and not as interesting to read as other books.

AKA: Everything you need to worry and freak out about during your twin pregnancy
I bought several books on twins.This one was not worth the extra money, as I could have EASILY gotten the exact same information from two other books that covered ALL the topics included in this book, but which were written in a more accessible and positive way.The first was: When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets, or Quads, Revised Edition by Barbara Luke When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets, or Quads, Revised Edition: Proven Guidelines for a Healthy Multiple Pregnancy and Twinspiration: Real-Life Advice From Pregnancy Through the First Year by Cheryl Lage.Twinspiration: Real-Life Advice From Pregnancy Through the First Year (for Parents of Twins and Multiples).I would also recommend "What to expect when you're expecting" What to Expect When You're Expecting: 4th Edition.That book has a great readability and pretty comprehensive information overall about pregnancy in general.

I would say between these four books, the book by Dr. Leiter (everything you need to know to have a healthy...) is beyond redundant information.The thing I disliked most about Dr. Leiter's book was that it was so sterile and medically based that it came off very negative.All the books had the same information about possible complications and so on, but her presentation made it seem like pregnancy was going to be all gloom and doom with nothing but hurdles to jump and that hoping to have a normal healthy pregnancy was really unrealistic.

It also lacked practical advice and real world advice.Every time a little case story was offered about a woman's pregnancy it was negative and showcased how worried the mother was or how something she did lead to complications.This is important information, but it isn't offered in a way that allows for the reader to feel like the problem is actually rare or avoidable.I feel that I spent a bit of time reading this book and felt more worried about my pregnancy afterwards than before, even though I don't have any complications and my babies are doing really well.I guess my point is, I can worry plenty on my own, and I'd rather stick to books that offer the same information about problems in risks in a way that is more neutral.

You can get every bit of information in this book in the other books.If you are looking for a medically based book for information, "When you're expecting twins..." By Dr. Luke above is a friendlier read and has the SAME information offered with alternatives, not just doom.It also offers lots more information specific to Multiple pregnancies, lots of nutrition advice, and was written with both positive stories from patients as well as potholes some women in her practice faced.But after the negative, Dr. Luke would go into how realistic that problem might be for the reader and how it might be avoided.It was far more balanced and positive to read.

I also thought that "Twinspirations" written by a mom, was a fun book to read and had LOTS of practical advice as well as family situations, things her husband thought about, things I would have never thought of myself, and I actually laughed several times with the author at things she wrote about.This was a very positive and helpful book.This was the book I asked my husband to read, because it was most readable and practical and fun.It also brought up a lot of family issues, like finances, handling the household work, child care, and practical life/household situations that a medical style informational book doesn't usually even touch upon.

Really, there's nothing really that bad about "Everything you need to know..." but there are just other books that do the same thing FAR better.I know I planned on buying several books and I could have left this one out. ... Read more

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In the past 10 years the number of twin births has risen 52 percent andthe number of higher-order multiples has increased more than 400 percent! Written by a perinatal nurse specializing in multiple birth education, The Multiple Pregnancy Sourcebook explores the physical, financial, and emotional challenges of this high-risk condition. Included is an extensive list of support resources.Amazon.com Review
Your reaction might have been something like this: "Hurrah! I'm pregnant! What? TWINS?!" Being pregnant with two (or more!) is different from being pregnant with one, and The Multiple Pregnancy Sourcebook tells it like it is, from weight gain to proper preparation for bringing your duplicate (or triplicate) bundles of joy home from the hospital. Author Nancy Bowers couldn't be more qualified to write such a book: not only is she a nurse and teacher of birth classes, she is also the mother of her own set of twins.

This book covers the same material as any pregnancy guide, and in approximately the same order. Starting with proper nutrition and continuing through the standard routines of visits and testing, it finishes up with the actual labor, postnatal care, and a walk-through of those first few days at home. Because all this information is aimed specifically at multiple pregnancies, you'll also find information about subjects like selective reduction, bed rest, and the chances of having at least one baby delivered by cesarean section. Through it all, Bowers's wise and experienced tone manages to soothe while educating. Bowers emphasizes that "multiple pregnancy is demanding work, but the rewards are matchless." She frequently encourages parents to seek out support, whether through a parenting group or a counselor, and provides an excellent guide at the end of the book that offers contact information for all sorts of potential help.

Destined to become a classic for parents of multiples, this sourcebook is one you'll want to keep handy throughout your pregnancy and beyond. --Jill Lightner ... Read more

Customer Reviews (12)

Must-Have for First Time Mothers to Multiples
This book was a great read for a first-time mother to twins.It gave purely facts and information on what to expect throughout pregnancy up to delivery.

Excellent Resource
This is an excellent book.It discusses everything that you should be aware of while pregnant with multiples.It discusses all aspects of what could go wrong, as well as what you can expect during pregnancy, birth and afterwards.I highly recommend this book.

Not very useful or informative
I found this book to be lacking in information as well as very repetitive.Much of the information she includes is no different than what can be found in a regular pregnancy book.In addition, she feels the need to define words that, in my opinion, if you don't know the definition of, you should probably not have gotten pregnant.Also, this book is in desperate need of a revision.Nothing huge, but in the section about bed rest, she references watching videos on your VCR as well as programming your doctor's number into your speed dial.

Helped me a lot through my multiple pregnancy
This was one of my favorite books that I read while I was pregnant with my twin girls.I've recommended it to anyone I know having multiples.It was very informative without giving too much info that would freak a pregnant woman out.

The Multiple Pregnancy Sourcebook: Pregnancy and the First Days with Twins, Triplets, and More
Not a lot of content that is different from books on single pregnancy. Poorly written, including many testimonials. ... Read more

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Twins and higher multiple births bring parents unique joys-and unique challenges. Dr. Elizabeth Bryan, founder of the Multiple Births Foundation, addresses everything the parents of multiple births need to know, from conception to adulthood. For example:

-The real difference among fraternal, identical, and "half-identical" siblings
-Naming-resisting the "John and Jane" urge
-Twin languages and their effect on speech development
-Treating multiples "equally" without homogenizing them
-How to ask for and manage help-all parents of multiples need it!
-Separation and independence: getting the right mix

The increased use of fertility drugs combined with the trend toward later motherhood has made multiple births more common than ever. In frank but reassuring language, Dr. Bryan guides parents through the inimitable journey of parenting twins, triplets, and more.
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Good general overview, perhaps lacking on details for expectant parents
This book was well written and easy to read, and contains very interesting facts about twins and the special challenges both the parents and twins will face.I found it very engaging and interesting, and a quick read - but it is more of a general overview than an in-depth guide.

The other reviewers state that it focuses too much on statistics about twins, but this is only in the first two (out of fourteen!) chapters of the book and frankly, I found those chapters very interesting.

This book does contain advice for raising twins, but I think it focuses more on their emotional/mental development (ie, from pre-school on up) rather than the day-to-day struggles of the first few years.

As a parent of twins who are now 2 yrs old, I find this book engaging - both for the technical info and because it has reaffirmed my own observations. But I suppose if you are still expecting your twins this book may not contain the details you are looking for.

Buy this book for the grandparents! ;-)

Disappointed
Don't throw away yor money on this book. As an expecting mother of identical twins, I bought this book expecting to find in-depth information about multiple pregnancies, and practical advice for once the babies are born. Though the author is an "expert" on twins, she doesn't provide a lot of information. Mostly concentrates on how twins are conceived, the differences between fraternal and identical, and statistics involving multiple births. She doesn't explain why a multiple pregnancy is considered high-risk, or which are the increased risks of this sort of pregnancy. And when talking about the twins themselves, she doesn't give any practical advice. For example, when talking about breastfeeding twins, she says that it can be done, she mentions that there are at least 6 feeding positions, but she doesn't describe them!! The same happens with sleep issues, she says some twins will adapt fast to a regular schedule while others will find it harder, but she doesn't give any tips on how to get them to sleep through the night.

I'm not sure who the author targeted as an audience for this book, as a future mother of multiples I can say it's not at all helpful for parents of multiples, but it seems very basic for professionals as well.

If you need a good book about multiples for parents, that covers pregnancy, birth, and early childhood I recommend that you check out "Keys to parenting multiples" by Karen Gromada and Mary Hurlburt, which is very thorough and offers lots of practical tips for handling multiples, from rasing them as separate individuals to breastfeeding, and handling them at different age periods. It also covers pregnancy in a complete way, detailing risks, explaining procedures, and offering advice.

For more info:
Keys to Parenting Multiples

Looking for help in all the wrong places
This book contains very little useful information for those of us expecting multiples or who have given birth to multiples.It focuses primarily on twins and the background of the frequency of twins, how twinsare formed and the difference between fraternal and identical twins. Thebook gives no practical advice on maintaining a multiple pregnancy or howto overcome the difficulties of raising multiples. ... Read more

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This is Chicken Soup's first book about the growing world of twins and multiples. Co-author Susan M Heim, who has published several other books on twins, provides stories that highlight the special bond that twins share, the joys and challenges of raising mutiples, the unique circumstances of their arrival, the double trouble that twiins get into, the multiple blessings of being a twin or having them in the family, and adventures in raising triplets and quadruplets, too! Twins, parents of multiples, relatives of twins, or anyone interested in twins, triplets, and more will enjoy these inspirational, humorous, and touching stories. ... Read more

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A Great Reminder of the Joy in Raising Twins
My goodness! I had no idea that I had written this book! But as a mother of twins I could definitely say that so many of the experiences, joys and obstacles relayed throughout the stores in Twins and More haveoccurred in my own home.

This has to be my favorite Chicken Soup Book to date.Yes, I know I have a new favorite quite often but that is just a wonderful testament to the great Chicken Soup for theSoul Concept.

The Twins and More covers such topics as Expecting Multiples, Sleep Deprivation, Seeing Double, A Special bond, Twin Trials, It's Triplets, Grand parenting Twins, A Different Path to Parenthood, Double Trouble, Double Fun and Lessons Learned.

I think it is telling that the last section is Lessons Learned because as the mom of identical 6 1/2 year twins I can tell you, quite honestly, that I don't realize that "I" have learned the lesson until almost the end anyway!

I am most grateful that Twins and More reminded me of how beautiful and valuable the gift of being a twin is for my daughters.As a mom... you get so busy in the mundane and the routine of daily life that you forget to stop and see that right before you there are two beautiful little beings that God created. Yes, they might be coloring your white walls in bright red and pink flowers at the time you realize this but what a blessing anyway.

I enjoyed the openness that mothers, fathers, grandparents and siblings had in sharing their life and stories with multiples. It was an eye-opener, a reminder and tummy tickler all in one. If you know a family that has or is having twins pick up a copy of Twins and More...give them a smile...they'll need it...because raising multiples is definitely a joy and a challenge.

Not as great as the other chicken soup books...
I'm a mom of twin daughters so when I saw this, I immediately picked it up. I've read at least 3 other chicken soup books and LOVED them, so maybe I just had high expectations? I didn't find any of these stories particularly touching or inspirational. I'm not sure if i'm just incredibly lucky not to have any twin horror stories but I could not relate to most of the people in the book. I was just not impressed.

It might be a better read for a grandparent or someone else related to a twin, not a mom.

Excellent!
If you have read any of the other Chicken Soup series...this falls right in line.The book has touching stories that make you laugh, cry and feel as if someone else has gone throught EXACTLY what you went through.Excellent choice!

Real Chicken Soup For The Soul!
This entertaining book is sure to delight any parent of twins or multiples! I had been looking forward to reading my copy, but as I have four little ones of my own (two of which are twins) and not much time, I thought it would take me forever to find a spare moment to take a gander at it. But, let me tell you, once I did, I was completely captivated by all of the earnest accounts from parents (and even grandparents) of multiples that contributed.

This collection of short stories covers everything from finding out about carrying more than one, to tips on how to organize your time when caring for twins and multiples. Some are poignant and heartfelt, while others are witty and full of good advice. I sometimes felt like someone took a passage from my own life with twins and told an account of it.

Anyone who has ever experienced the world of twins or more will find themselves relating to several of these wonderful anecdotes. And, you know, that's real "Chicken Soup for the Soul"!
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"One baby is a miracle. To be given two at once is a gift beyond words."

Two at a Time

If having a child is one of the most joyful -- yet at times maddening -- experiences in life, what's in store for you if you're pregnant with twins? Plenty! Let celebrated actress Jane Seymour and author Pam Novotny -- both mothers of twins -- use their firsthand knowledge to guide you along the road of twin pregnancy and newborn care. In this warm, insightful resource, full of sound advice and personal anecdotes, they'll tell you exactly what you can expect:

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This indispensable guide to multiple pregnancy, birth and beyond, comes from an expert on the subject -- Emma Mahony is a twin herself as well as being the mother of twins. Humorous cartoons from the Times' front-page cartoonist make this a lighthearted, informative guide to everything expectant mothers of twins need to know.Twins are amazing -- but multiple pregnancy and birth, not to mention coping with twins once they are born, carries a set of special fears, risks and issues. Many parents-to-be find themselves overwhelmed.This guide is informative yet informal -- in a similar vein to 'Best Friends Guide To Pregnancy'.The author is uniquely experienced in this subject, being a twin and also a mother of baby twins.Contains advice from pregnancy and childcare experts as well as case studies.Illustrated inside with humorous cartoons from Jonathan Pugh, father of two and front-page cartoonist at The Times.An exploration of practical issues such as eating for three, managing breastfeeding, and the trend towards Caesareans for NHS twin births. / Any special concerns? The unnecessary label of 'high risk' in pregnancy./ Testimonies from mums who have tried different approaches. / Interviews with medical and midwife experts. / A step-by-step guide to the different stages of pregnancy and birth, including how to involve the father and explain twins to other siblings. / Tips on managing once the twins have arrived. ... Read more

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Funny and reassuring
This is a great book to read if you've just found out you are pregnant with twins and are trying to adjust to the shock.When I discovered I was having twins I went into overdrive on the reading front, trying to find books that would tell me how on earth I would cope.A lot of them just frightened me with high risk pregnancy statistics and ridiculous pregnancy guidelines on diet and exercise that didn't match what my GP was advising.

I don't know how practically useful this book will be when my twins are born, but it was simply a funny, reassuring, not at all frightening book that I really enjoyed.It helped me to relax a bit, stop worrying and try to see the lighter side of having twins...for now at least. ... Read more

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Scipio moved about the room uncertainly. It was characteristic of him. Nature had given him an expression that suggested bewilderment, and, somehow, this expression had got into his movements. ... Read more

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A leading expert on twins delves into the stories behind her research to reveal the profound joys and real-life traumas of twelve remarkable sets of twins, triplets, and quadruplets.

Indivisible by Two introduces us to an assortment of memorable characters, from the "Fireman Twins"--brothers who, though reared separately, are astonishingly similar in personality and behavioral traits--to the twin sisters who overcame one twin's infertility by having the other serve as her surrogate mother.We meet one of the few identical brother-sister pairs in the world after one of two sisters was surgically transformed into a man, and identical triplet brothers, only one of whom is gay while the others are straight. We see uniquely blended families--identical twin brothers marrying identical twin sisters, and Chinese twins adopted by different Canadian families yet raised as sisters.

Being a twin can also render the experience of historical tragedy uniquely painful. We meet Stepha and Annetta, survivors of Josef Mengele's heinous experiments in Auschwitz, and untangle the troubled lifelong tie between Jack and Oskar, born in the 1930s to a Jewish father and a German Gentile mother, one raised as a Jew in Trinidad and the other as a Catholic and a member of the Hitler Youth in Nazi Germany.

Segal unravels these stories and others with an eye for the challenges that life as a twin (or triplet or quadruplet) can pose to parents, friends, and spouses, as well as the twins themselves.These moving stories remind us how incompletely any theory explains real life--twin or not.

Customer Reviews (6)

it was ok
Interesting enough, but the author went on and on and on for about four pages after I thought each chapter was done.

Critique of Twins
This is a fascinating study of many types of twins - the most interesting of which are identical twins who were separated at birth and reunited later in life!Being a Gemini, I have always been entranced by twins and this book is excellent in fulfilling that fascination.The author writes with skill, empathy and obvious love of and painstaking research of her subject!4 Thumbs up!

fascinating book about twins
Twin expert Nancy Segal has managed to track down and interview various sets of interesting twins -- those who survived Mengele's horrific experiments during the Holocaust, "the firemen twins," who were separated at birth and twins who married other twins. I found the resulting book so fascinating, I devoured it in one weekend.

Congratulations on a job well done, Nancy.

Interesting stories, but badly needs editing help!!
The twins, triplets and quadruplets profiled here are fascinating.There are all kinds of interesting situations written about---twins seperated at birth, quadruplets that are actually double sets of identical twins, selectively mute twins, identical twins knowingly adopted by two different families and many more.I wish I could say I loved this book, but as with the author's other book on twins, and even more here, there is a terrible need of better editing!

The author has several quirks to her writing.She throws as many details as she can into each paragraph, often with a pretty much unrelated idea at the end of one!She loves to quote people, which is nice, but she quotes them with abandon, whether the quotes really have much to do with what is being written about.She describes people's looks and what they are wearing to an odd extent, and she often analyses people's feelings based on single statements.I think she's a remarkable researcher and that she truly cares about the people she writes about, but she is not a writer at heart, and she needs a little more help making her writing as good as her topics.

A Superb Follow Up to Entwined Lives
Dr. Segal has given us yet another delightful chance to learn more about who we are through the study of twins, this time using their unique stories. This book is a smooth read about different sets of multiples. Each story is compelling in its presentation of a different aspect of twins or other multiples. As an example, the story of triplets, two of which were stricken with multiple sclerosis, tells us so much about how nature (genetics) and nurture (environment) mix their influences on us. Just when you start to think one aspect starts to dominate the other one nudges itself into the human swirl that we are.

This book is a superb follow up to her more technical work shown in her first book, Entwined Lives. In contrast to that book, which was loaded with scientific facts and academic studies, she continues to tell us of the importance of twin studies through the lives of twins with unusual stories. Found in these stories are many of the conclusions and observations made in the first book.

Dr. Segal has a knack of packing a lot into a few words. I stopped marking the important sentences because every paragraph seemed to be a highlight. Also in this effort she reveals more about herself and her own twinship. It is obvious in this book her important research has resulted from both the outside and inside perspectives of twins.

This is a must read for any twin or anyone desiring to learn more about how we become who we are. It blasts past the typical twin anecdotes with new meaning as well as depth. Being an identical twin myself, I found both of Dr. Segal's books have helped me immensely in understanding my own twinship, and perhaps more importantly, the loss of my twin some years ago. I have found much comfort in knowing how and why natural clones are not perfect copies of each other.
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This digital document is an article from Pediatric News, published by International Medical News Group on July 1, 2003. The length of the article is 1026 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Twins, triplets multiply behavioral challenges. (Behavioral Consult).
Author: Barbara J. Howard
Publication: Pediatric News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 2003
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 37Issue: 7Page: 19(1)

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Attention anyone who knows mothers-to-be, or mothers of multiple newborns, here's the perfect gift. TDH Publishing has heard the cries of overwhelming mothers. They now offer a journal to help organize the frazzled mom. So, mom's are you feeling pulled in 10 different direction? Can't remember if the baby gets 1 tsp of medicine or your business lunch is at 1:00.

If you're longing for something to help get you and your babies organized, help has arrived. TDH Publishing has a helpful product to solve this problem: tracking medications, feedings, naps, emergency numbers, appointments, ect. No more explaining to the baby-sitter details and hoping she remembers.

This record book will illustrate: "to do" lists, space for daily goals, reminder notes, scheduling appointments, and much more.This book is best used as an organizer and daily planner for your newborns.The journal pages in this book will include: reminder check boxes, daily summary charts, and helpful abbreviated word usage.

This book can be made to personalize your own day to day details about your newborns routine. Parents with two or more newborns will need one book per child for detailed pages.This book is specially designed to help keep record of your babies feedings, medications, nap times, and diaper changes, and much more.

All buyer will be welcome to e-mail us with any questions on "how to's", and / or suggestions regarding this books usage.The author will be happy to reply to your questions as soon as possible. Thanks TDH Publishing tdhpublishing@insightbb.com ... Read more

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Triplet Mom puts this book to the test....
The concept of this book is a good idea, but I think it falls short in many areas. The times printed for on each day cannot possibly meet everyone's needs, it would be better to leave this area blank so the parents can write in their own schedule - I spent everyday crossing out the printed info for 3 pages (1 for each kid) then writing in the times I needed. As a new triplet Mom I really didn't have the time to spare.

We ended up making our own forms on the computer, it seemed like such a waste to have a page per day - per baby. We preferred combining all 3 babies on one page per day, it was a quick reference for tired parents just trying to make sure they have kept all of the babies fed and changed.

Please don't waste your money
I spent the [money] thinking this was just the ticket. What a waste. I am getting my money back. The charts make no sense.There's not even space for separate notes on each baby. It is useless for me (I have triplets). I'm sure it was helpful for the person who designed it, which is what I am going to do now - design my own. ... Read more

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Parents of twins, triplets or more are sure to enjoy this touching, humorous first-hand account of pregnancy and the first year when the stork brings three. Easy to read and sure to bring a smile, this inspiring tale emphasizes the two essential ingredients for raising multiples--patience and a sense of humor. You'll also learn from the practical steps this mom took to make life manageable. ... Read more

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I couldn't have written it better myself.
As a mother of triplets, I truly enjoyed reading this book. It is important for mothers of multiples to know that there are other people out there who understand their situation.I can especially relate to the chapter in which the author describes some of the ridiculous questions that people will ask you when they see you with triplets, many of which are extremely personal! I highly recommend this book for any mother of multiples.

great reading!
This is an excellent book! As a mother of twins, I ordered this book because I was curious of how it would have been with triplets. I almost devoured every page of it, together with my breakfast (my only "free time" of the day)! Other than the lupus, everything is so close to what we have experienced with the twins and an older child! I even bought this book for a friend, who is expecting twins, because Mrs.Hall gives youa great description of what raising multiples means.

We need a book about TYPICAL triplet pregnancies!
I read this book in it's entirety and it scared me to death.THis woman obviously had many health issues besides being pregnant with triplets.I don't think this paints a picture of a typical triplets pregnancy.

Heart-warming and humorous
Great reading for those planning to have children, those who aren't planning to and for those who already have them. This book covers the joys and tribulations of a problem pregnancy, and the arrival of triplets.Mrs.Hall tells their story matter-of-factly and with humor. It includes achapter written by Mr. Hall telling his side of the story. Keeping theirsense of humor has been a major factor in keeping their sanity when facedwith birthing and raising triplets. They have done an excellent job withtheir children and educating others of the joys of multiples. I hope therewill be a sequel to this story. I'd enjoy keeping up with their adventures! A must read! ... Read more