GRAMMA’S BOOK OF THE MONTH CLUB
Lynda discusses multiple birth
by Lynda Haddon
3y ago
It isn’t unusual nowadays for our children to move to a variety of places all over the world for work, schooling, job, army posting, excitement and a bundle of other reasons. It can be a challenge therefore to get to see any of the grandkids with regularity due to time zones and distance – thank heavens for Skype or Facetime. They allow the grandparents and grandchildren to maintain their relationship. If you are looking for another way to keep the connection with your grandchildren current, fun and interesting, try Gramma’s, or Grampa’s, Book of the Month Club. Each month the grandparent pick ..read more
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CRAZY STATISTICS……
Lynda discusses multiple birth
by Lynda Haddon
3y ago
A 1983 Australian study revealed that a Mom of 6-month old triplets, with her paid/volunteer assistant, spends an average 197.5 hours/week out of 168 hours on the care of her children and home. This does not include time for her to bathe, dress, sleep, eat, relax or talk to her partner. The study does not include looking after any other children. A lot of time and effort goes into looking after the babies for whomever stays at home doing the primary care. This study is still good today, as the triplets don’t change and neither does how many hours there are in a week ..read more
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DON’T TREAT MULTIPLES ALIKE
Lynda discusses multiple birth
by Lynda Haddon
3y ago
Here is an interesting post from a parent of twins whose daughters do not look alike and each has her own distinct personality.  If you have been reading my Blog for any length of time, you will know that I couldn’t agree more re encouraging individuality in all of our children.  Within our sets of twins, triplets, quadruplets and more there are also individual persons.  We are doing them a disservice in not recognizing this fact.  Read on and let me know what you think. To raise individuals we must treat them as individuals. http://mummy2twindividuals.com/treating-twins-fa ..read more
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SUPPORTING SURVIVING CO-MULTIPLES *Warning: Some readers may find this article difficult to read.
Lynda discusses multiple birth
by Lynda Haddon
3y ago
I have been supporting and writing resources for bereaved parents, grandparents and surviving multiples for over 32 years and a few thoughts come to mind for the latter, i.e. surviving co-multiples (SC). SC, even when they lose their co-multiple in utero, at birth, shortly thereafter or in early childhood, can grieve enormously for their special womb mate(s). Survivors who have had their co-multiple for years and decades before he or she dies, find it extremely hard to go from “We” to “I.” One man stopped shaving when his MZ twin died, because he could not bear looking in the mirror. It is not ..read more
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STROLLERS: SINGLE AND DOUBLE
Lynda discusses multiple birth
by Lynda Haddon
3y ago
In addition to our double stroller, we also had a single stroller per child.  This allowed both of us to simultaneously take the babies out and not have to deal with the adulation, attention and commotion the double stroller automatically attracted.  It took us a lot less time to actually get to our commitments, e.g. doctor’s appointment, groceries, etc. A single stroller can be very useful when splitting the babies up for some on-on-one time during an errand time.  We were committed to encouraging our Ladies to also accept independence within their group and the single stroller ..read more
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BONDING WITH BABIES IN THE NICU
Lynda discusses multiple birth
by Lynda Haddon
3y ago
Sometimes multiple-birth babies need to spend time in the NICU.  Their stay may last a couple of days, to weeks and if they are very premature (before 38 weeks), even months.  Many parents worry about being able to bond with their babies.  It is still possible to bond with them during this time.  Here are some ideas for your consideration. -Try skin to skin care, also known as Kangaroo Care.  This is when you hold your undressed babies on your bare chest.  Both Moms and Dads/Partners can do this.  This calms babies down, regulates their breathing and keeps th ..read more
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BREASTFEEDING RANT….
Lynda discusses multiple birth
by Lynda Haddon
3y ago
I am surprised, shocked and annoyed at how many Moms write into a BF blog I am on declaring “I want to be as prepared as possible for BF 2.” This sentiment is great, but when your babies are due The Next Day or Within The Next Week, I find this sentiment too little too late. Not only are they turning to Moms who are strangers, even though they are or have been walking the walk, this is an imposition. As one of those stranger Moms, I am resentful that someone expecting twins hours to days from now wants me to stop what I am doing and share hints and tips so that their BF journey can be the best ..read more
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On Fatherhood……
Lynda discusses multiple birth
by Lynda Haddon
3y ago
How becoming a father taught me how to be a son In that empty operating room, I came to understand that nothing in my daughter’s life would impact her more than the quality of my love Published June 17, 2018, The Globe and Mail Mark Sakamoto is the author of Forgiveness, which won CBC’s Canada Reads. Nearing the end of his life, the American poet Hayden Carruth left us a wondrous breadcrumb when he penned, in his poem Testament, that “Now/ I am almost entirely love.” I remember reading those six words, strung together like a dare. They seemed a million miles away. A foreign country. A Martian ..read more
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MULTIPLES IN SCHOOL: SAME OR SEPARATE CLASSROOMS?
Lynda discusses multiple birth
by Lynda Haddon
3y ago
I have written an article on the pros and cons of placing multiples in the same classroom.  If you are looking for more information, please check it out on my Web Site at https://jumelle.ca/2018/06/14/multiples-in-school-2/ It is not an easy question to answer but there are ideas and tips which will help you decide what will work best for your children.   ..read more
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TANDEM BREASTFEEDING TWO BABIES BY YOURSELF
Lynda discusses multiple birth
by Lynda Haddon
3y ago
  If you are alone and wondering how to arrange and BF two babies by yourself, this youtube video walks you through getting started and on and off, all by yourself! Remember that it all takes practice. How To Tandem Breastfeed Twins https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_wPsO8o9G4s ..read more
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