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Mom of Triplets Wants to Know When to Start Potty Training??????
Asked by L.V. from Phoenix
on May 19, 2009
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Hello everyone,
I have 19 month old triplets (2g/1b) and I wanted to know How will I know it's time to potty train? What signs to look for.
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- Each child is ready at a different time. I had one child who was daytime potty trained at 18 months because he was ready. On the other hand, I had a daughter who was...
- Hi L., Good grief: soon, I hope! My 21 month old is ready, and I think it could be a lot of work, but easier, with triplets. Once *you* are ready (sorry, there's ...
- Hi L., It sounds to me that at least the one girl is close, if not ready to start working with. They are not too young to start working with if they are showing signs...
Pregnant with Triplets, Enlarged Heart, Needs Dye/catheter Help
Asked by D.L. from Boston
on October 30, 2008
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My close friend has been diagnosed with an enlarged heart. She is 6 months pregnant with triplets. They want to inject dye to her heart via a catheter through her le...
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- Have her talk about the risks and the options for them. My mom's best friend has heart issues and had a reaction to the dye that is used for the procedure. She had no ...
- My logical brain tells me that increased blood flow in the body from the triplets is causing the enlarged heart. I'm sure the drs. are thinking that too but want to ru...
- I have 5 yr old triplets but no advice on the enlarge heart. But I'm part of a great a support group called Keeping Pace with Multiple Mircales and I'm sure someone th...
Stroller for Multiples
Asked by H.F. from Chicago
on August 16, 2009
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I am looking for a stroller for triplets. I currently am using the triple decker stroller, where I can snap in my car seats. However, the girls will be growing out o...
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- I am a big fan of the runabout!! Also, I wanted to let you know about the Triplet Tree, a group for parents of multiples. The moms go out once a month and we have an ...
- First of all, congratulations on the birth of your girls! I have triplet girls that are 10 1/2 already, but I can remember the thrill of getting their first stroller ...
- A friend of mine got a quad stroller , two in fron and two in back. It gives her extra room for stuff and gives the kids more room this way. She had a triplet stroller...
Breastfeeding Triplets
Asked by J.L. from Chicago
on August 22, 2006
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Hello! I am 16 weeks pregnant with triplets. Is there anyone who has nursed multiples successfully for several monthes? I plan on returning part time(20hours) to work ...
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- I have a good friend in Alabama with triplets and forwarded your message. I've pasted her response below. Congrats and Good luck! Congratulations Janet! I'm a st...
- I just wanted to tell you that my sister-in-law sucessfully nursed twins for one year, with some supplementation of formula!!! She also worked full time & pumped from...
- I would contact La Leche and/or take a breast feeding class at the hospital you are giving birth at. Also, you maternity leave. You know you can take Family Leav...
Desperate to Get Body in Shape After Having Triplets
Asked by B.C. from Lansing
on January 23, 2009
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I had triplets 9 months ago and have negative amount of personal time. My stomach/tummy area sticks out and I am SO self-concious, not to mention frustrated with the ...
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- You could try to sit on one of those big fitness balls for certain intervals during the day. I think they actually make fitness ball chairs! You're a better mamma t...
- HI--It took me about 2 years for my body to get back into shape after my twins. I lost 25lbs right away, but the last 20 was impossible to get off! i now go regularly ...
- Congratulations on your new babies! How wonderful!!! You've gotten some great advice already, but I wanted to add something that has been working for me: http://vi...
Possibility of Twins?
Asked by J.N. from Houston
on March 1, 2009
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I'm curious about twins. I do not have any, I have 4 singles. My husband and I both want a set of twins, so I was wondering what are the common factors in having twi...
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- In the case of multiples your HCG levels multiply at a higher rate than with singletons, yes. If you suspect that you may be carrying multiples you can ask for bloo...
- Don't get your hpoes up too much. I just delivered my 6th child and also have twins on both sides of the family. I had no luck with twins, but delivered a beautiful ...
- If twins tend to run in your family (even extended), you have more of a chance of having twins. This does not apply to identical twins, however, only fraternal. Ident...
Mom Having Triples Needs Advice
Asked by R.R. from San Francisco
on September 12, 2008
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I just found out that I am expecting triplets!!!! The thought of having four kids in diapers is a bit overwhelming although my family and I are thrilled. I need to ...
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- I have triplets, too! Congratulations :) :) :) Gemini Crickets Parents of Multiples Club in Silicon Valley is a wonderful organization www.geminicrickets.org If you...
- My friend had triplets in February. She says there is a great multiples website and had networked with a lot of other moms. If you would like you could email her an...
- Hi R., Congrats on the triplets!! I too have triplets (now 10 years old) and like you I already had 3 other children. When I found out I was having triplets my ot...
HELP! One of My 20 Month Old Triplets Is a Biter.
Asked by L.V. from Phoenix
on June 17, 2009
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Hello everyone.
I have 20 month old triplets and one of them is starting to bite. Her brother seems to be the only victim at this point, I think she knows her si...
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- She's old enough to understand, she's almost two and you also said that she doesn't bite her sister for fear of being bit back...they are pretty smart at that age.
- Things like this are always tuff to deal with and the only way I feel is to reiterate over and over again not to bite. Is she teething? I think sometimes kids bite w...
- While biting is normal for kids at this age, it's very distressing for everyone involved. I found a link to a decent article on toddler biting. This article mentions b...
Potty Training triplets....Help... Anyone Out There?
Asked by J.H. from Nashville
on June 11, 2009
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Starting to potty train 2 year old triplet girls. They are 28 months old and my eldest is showing lots of readiness signs and the other girls are interested and showi...
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- I have twin boys and took a day and just took them both to the potty at the same time. The younger one caught on much quicker so his brother then started following him...
- if you don't get enough response here, most towns have a moms of multiples group. You can google it and ask them all sorts of things! We have one here...Murfreesboro...
- If it is any encouragement at all - Girls are easier to potty train than boys! Good Luck!
How to Handle More than 1 Sick Baby...
Asked by S.L. from Phoenix
on April 7, 2009
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I have 20 month old triplets that are sick for the first time. The occational runny nose, thats just about it. I have been lucky enough to be able to keep them home ...
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- Hi S., My girls (twins) were ALWAYS kids when they were babies. I was lucky enough to stay home with them. As for how to deal with them.. One hour at a time. :) ...
- I always say that a mom should go with her heart. I take my kids in when their fevers are only 101 for over a day. Even if you are "crying wolf". It's better to b...
- All four of my children had the fevers and stuff all at the same time as me... along with myself. I stay at home with them so I don't have the stress with having to g...
