Family Forum / Parenting / Twins / October 2003

They've come a long way from being tiny little dolls in glass houses in the
NICU.  Strong, healthy, happy, bright and beautiful...can't help but believe
in God when I think about that.
Wishing you all a safe and happy Hallowe'en!

See site for a picture.
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml04/04023.html
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Last night, my wife commented on how we probably can just dismantle the
cribs and expect our twins to immediately adapt to beds.  
How have others done this with limited space in the house?  We can't have
2 cribs & twins beds in their room at the same time.

Anyone been to Reno and can tell me what to do downtown other than gamble?
I need to escape and I'd like to go a little longer and further than my
"usual" one night in Portland, OR / Vancouver, BC / Victoria, BC.
Or other suggestions (already ruled out San Francisco as my girlfriend ...

I just wanted to write a quick Thanks to all who responded to my dilemma
about my 3 yo DD wanting pierced ears.  You all got me back on track ;~)
I think I let her new ability to express her opinions and desires get the
best of me!   What fun it is to see her want something "just ...

My B/G twins will be 4 in December.  And they are constantly arguing
about something.  My husband even took a weekend getaway with one of
them, so we could split them up a little bit.  And of course they were
great by themselves.  Within an hour of coming home, they were at it

I need help!!
We have all triplets home from the hospital as of October 10.  While they
were in the hospital they were on a very strict routine of being fed every 4
hours. (at 2, 6 and 10).  Now that they are home, we have tried to keep them

I asked my MIL to drop off some Dimetap today for Lexi's runny nose, so
when she came over I pointed out the new ride-on Hippo. I then told her
that yes, they love their fire truck, but they fight over it constantly.
Charlene (SIL) of all people should know that you cannot give one ...

Happy 7th Birthday to Janet's (Multimom) Elliot, Hanna, and Connor!
I hope everyone has a wonderful day!  :-)

I've been lurking for awhile, and just realized I forgot to post our birth
announcement!
Joshua Emmett and Jacob Bryant were born September 26th at 9:15 pm and 9:30 pm.
Joshua weighed 5 lbs. 6 oz. and was 18 1/2 inches long, and Jacob weghed 4

that they would fight this early?? Don't know if this is a vent or quest
for help!
It seems that no matter what one is playing with, the other zooms in
from across the room and wants that same toy. No longer are they content

I am the mother of twin girls they are 81/2 months old (corrected 61/2
months old)  the youngest sleeps through night all the time!  The older one
doesn't!!! infact every night with her last bottle we have a battle on our
hands (which I have learnt to accept) I have a job to get her ...

I am a 30 year old stay at home mom of a 22-month old daughter. I baby-sit
occasionally for friends but I need to have something more regular. I am
real cheap and will even negotiate a rate that will suit your budget. I
prefer to baby-sit in my own home, only because I do not drive. ...