Family Forum / Parenting / Twins / October 2003

My girls always have to be the center of attention. How do you teach kids
how to listen and not always be heard? They had a little girl over yesterday
and I was tired listening to them. "Do you like MY backpack?" "Do you like
MY skirt?" "You be the witch and I'll be the princess." ...

about 6 weeks ago, alix had a bout of constipation. she refused to go
to the bathroom because it hurt her. the effects accumulated so it
hurt even worse. we gave her a stool softener and it resolved itself.
it's happening again. recently she hadn't pooped in 3 days so we gave

I will probably be going back to work next August :(   (more on that in a
future post) and we have been thinking about going to Disney World in Feb.
because that will be the last chance we will have to go there during the
off-season, and also because dh is not as busy at work that ...

Hi ,  I need parents of infants or toddlers to review my new  Lullaby CD
" Naptime Classics "
Its  instrumental lullabies and nursery rhymes designed for relaxation
and sleep

I had hoped to stay at home with my girls until they start 5-K, but I will
probably be going back to teaching next school year (beginning of August around
here).  I don't want to go back next year, but we need to have insurance
coverage. I feel very lucky to be able to stay at home ...

I mostly just lurk here and suck in as much advise I can get, but I really
need some now and was wondering if anyone can offer any.  I have twin boys
who will be 3 in December.  They have always been "pretty good" kids until
they hit about 2 1/2.  They switched from cribs to beds ...

Kimberly-
Jumping the gun here to wish your girls a wonderful bday! Have a great time!!!
MG
J&J 6/28/02

Happy 7th Birthday to Anita's Anneka and Kristina!
I hope you have a fun-filled day (this month)!  :-)

Yeah! You are "officially" one! Hope you have a great day!!!
Megan
Mommy to miracle twins...
Aidan & Alexis

Happy 3rd Birthday to Diane's (Tripmomof5) Connor, Hannah & Cameron!
I hope you had a wonderful day!  :-)

My husband and I have always assumed the only way to travel is light:  if it
can't be carried on, it ain't needed.
We are now planning our first long distance trip with our baby boys.
Judging by the amount of stuff required for day trips with them, I have the

First I want to thank all of you who were praying for me, and for those who
sent me words of encouragement.  They really meant a lot.
I went to my doctors for a biophysical exam around my 30th week of
pregnancy.  Everything looked good, but the doctor was a little concerned