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Author Archives: Chris

Parent Pampering

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Chris
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Sometimes the parents of twins need to pamper themselves. This pampering can be a night out on a date. It can be trading massages. Or, in our most recent case, it can be a very delicious, decadent dessert. This recipe … Continue reading →

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Mono-Di Twins – Twin to Twin Transfusion

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Chris
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A twin pregnancy brings with it extra risks no matter the type of twins they are. Twins that share a placenta bring with them a significant extra risk. The day we got the news of expecting twins, we weren’t given … Continue reading →

Posted in Delivery/Birth, Prenatal | Tagged premature babies, Prenatal, twin birth, twin-to-twin transfusion | Leave a reply

Raising Twins and Marital Stress

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Chris
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Having a happy healthy relationship, and finding time for your significant other, is enough of a challenge in today’s fast paced society. Trying to keep things in perspective, and maintain a marriage with young children becomes even more challenging. When … Continue reading →

Posted in The First Year | Tagged marriage, relationship | Leave a reply

Raising Twins – The Homecoming

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Chris
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Here it was, a little over three weeks since the birth, homecoming day. One thing about having newborns in the NICU, they definitely don’t let you leave without a thorough education.  It would seem that after that long taking care … Continue reading →

Posted in Newborns, NICU, The First Year | Tagged First Year, Newborns, nicu | 2 Replies

The Arrival of our Precious Double Cargo

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Chris
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Childbirth is always an adventure fraught with risks. A premature double birth C-section is definitely no walk in the park. The Lead Up We had been to see the peri-natologist on Wednesday, and were told we should return on Friday … Continue reading →

Posted in Delivery/Birth, NICU, Prenatal | Tagged nicu, Prenatal, twin-to-twin transfusion | 1 Reply

Identical Twins and the Risks of a Mono-Di Pregnancy

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Chris
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It was quite a shock to find out we were expecting twins.  As soon as the technician finished our ultrasound, we drove to the prenatal appointment to have the results read, and make sure there were no other surprises.  The … Continue reading →

Posted in Prenatal | Tagged Prenatal, TTS | 3 Replies

Receiving “The News” We Are Expecting Twins

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Chris
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When the day comes around that a person finds out they are expecting a multiple birth, it is a feeling they will never forget.  Twins run pretty strong in both Callie and my families, with sets as first and second … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Prenatal | 6 Replies
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