Invaluable real-life advice and emotional support for mothers of multiples.
Meeting the double challenge and reaping the double rewards of having twins can be both exhilarating and exhausting. In this comprehensive guide to twin pregnancy, birth, and early childhood, five mothers, with six sets of twins among them, share their experiences from the first thrill of seeing two heads on the ultrasound screen to coping with two toddlers determined to go in two directions at once. They offer a variety of "it worked for me" solutions to the many situations unique to caring for twins, whether it's dealing with the complications of a high-risk pregnancy, creating effective support systems, or simply trying to find time for their husbands and themselves.
Emphasizing individuality and adaptability, the authors of Mothering Twins encourage each mother to develop her own parenting approach, based on what's best for her and her children.
Autorentext
Linda Albi is a contributing author of Mothering Twins.
Zusammenfassung
Invaluable real-life advice and emotional support for mothers of multiples.Meeting the double challenge and reaping the double rewards of having twins can be both exhilarating and exhausting. In this comprehensive guide to twin pregnancy, birth, and early childhood, five mothers, with six sets of twins among them, share their experiences from the first thrill of seeing two heads on the ultrasound screen to coping with two toddlers determined to go in two directions at once. They offer a variety of "e;it worked for me"e; solutions to the many situations unique to caring for twins, whether it's dealing with the complications of a high-risk pregnancy, creating effective support systems, or simply trying to find time for their husbands and themselves.Emphasizing individuality and adaptability, the authors of Mothering Twins encourage each mother to develop her own parenting approach, based on what's best for her and her children.
Inhalt
Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1 "You're having twins"
Finding Out
Chapter 2 "You must be due any day now!"
The Pregnancy
Chapter 3 "Baby a...Baby B"
The Birth Experience
Chapter 4 "The babies will need to stay"
Premature Twins
Chapter 5 "You really have your hands full!"
The First Six Months
Chapter 6 "I just don't know how you do it"
Establishing Support Systems
Chapter 7 "Oh, look, twins!"
Out and About with Twins
Chapter 8 "You look like you need a break"
Locating Child Care
Chapter 9 "And you must be Mommy's little helper!"
The Adjustment of Older Siblings to Twins
Chapter 10 "Start twinproofing"
The Twins at Six to Twelve Months
Chapter 11 "We need to talk"
Couple Relationships
Chapter 12 "Do you find time to do anything else?"
Our Other Selves
Chapter 13 "Double trouble"
Toddlers, Years One to Two
Chapter 14 "What one doesn't think of, the other one will!"
Preschool Twins
Chapter 15 "It's your turn"
A Father's Perspective
Epilogue: Our Final Thoughts and Reflections
Resource Directory
Suggested Reading
Index