Creating a New Community
This is a story of failure. Nearly two years ago, in August 2011, I learned that my family would be moving to El Paso, TX from greater Austin, where I’d lived for a decade, where my kids were born, and...
View ArticleTwinfant Tuesday: A Few Suggestions for Finding Time for Yourself
I’m preparing a class for new and expecting parents of multiples, so I’ve been thinking about how I managed those first weeks and months. I thought I’d share some here. Take a shower. Not only does...
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How to Afford Twins: Multiples Consignment Sales
While having more than one baby at a time doesn’t necessarily mean you need two of everything, there are things you will need double or triple. You can stretch your dollars buying used. When I was...
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Seeking HDYDI’s Twitter MoM
Do you like what we do here at How Do You Do It? Ever wish you could add your voice to that of The Moms, but think that blogging isn’t for you? Are you fluent in Twitter speak or interested in...
View ArticleMultiple Identities
When I found out I was pregnant with twins, I urgently googled everything about twin pregnancies. I started writing on this website. I joined our local moms of multiples group. When people told me I...
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Twinfant Tuesday: Singleton Moms… and Me
While my twin boys just turned 7 last week (crazy to believe!) I think about those first few weeks often; especially because I recently had my 3rd son and I’ve been re-living those infant days all...
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Locate Your Mother of Multiples Club
I’ve come across a number of new mothers of multiples recently who need practical support. They’re overwhelmed and turning to the internet for help. I can provide all sorts of ideas and...
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Multiples of America Convention: First Full Day
I’m a first-time attendee at the annual Multiples of America (formerly National Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs – NOMOTC) Convention. This year it was just down the highway from my house, in...
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Thoughts on the Multiples of America Convention 2014
The Multiples of America (aka NOMOTC) Convention last week was an intense experience. I learned a lot and made a lot of new friends. I was inspired in my parenting, my writing, and my advocacy. Above...
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Twinfant Tuesday: How Motherhood Affects Your Social Life
I thought that I had a decent idea of what motherhood would be like. I was nothing like the Tacoma, Washington woman who wrote to advice columnist Carolyn Hax (full text). My only sibling is nearly 11...
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