[House] San Francisco Parents of Multiples SFPOM General Discussion forum digest - 9/12/2013

Thu Sep 12 02:15:04 PDT 2013

San Francisco Parents of Multiples SFPOM General Discussion 9/11/2013
9:14 am - 9/12/2013

1. Mother's helper rates (lindseylou2)
2. Swaddling and sleep sacks (lilyb49)
3. Comment: Swaddling and sleep sacks (jessicafsf)
4. Comment: Swaddling and sleep sacks (gailteekay)
5. Comment: Mentoring expectant twin families (ked21880)
6. Comment: Mentoring expectant twin families (gloria29)
7. Comment: Mentoring expectant twin families (VickiZettler)
8. Comment: Mentoring expectant twin families (Rosie_Love)
9. Comment: Mentoring expectant twin families (CarinSF)
10. Comment: Belly soooo uncomfortable :-( - any advice ne...
(leahsanfran)
11. Comment: Belly soooo uncomfortable :-( - any advice ne...
(lilyb49)
12. Comment: Belly soooo uncomfortable :-( - any advice ne...
(drkarenhorton)
13. Comment: Belly soooo uncomfortable :-( - any advice ne...
(nataliasha2004)
14. Re:Rec's on Twin Nursing Pillows and Twin Schedulers? (carole)
15. Comment: POLL: Interest in non-surgical fat reduction...
(drkarenhorton)
16. Comment: Need advice.. AuPair or Nanny??? (drkarenhorton)

1. Mother's helper rates
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lindseylou2 - 9/11/2013 11:52 pm

 Just wondering what the going rate is for a mother's
 helpers/housekeepers for twins. We're interviewing some
 ladies to help out with our 9 month old babies and
 around the house and I want to offer fair rates. Most
 of the women we're speaking to have kids/grand kids of
 their own and have extensive experience, often as a
 nanny. Thanks!

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Email author: lindseydalton21 at gmail.com
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2. Swaddling and sleep sacks
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lilyb49 - 9/11/2013 9:22 am

 My girls are about 3.5 months old and we are still
 swaddling them for nap time and bedtime. They still
 seem to like it, but I keep thinking that the swaddles
 look so tight these days. We have liked the summer
 infant swaddles the best, but the small/medium is
 getting really snug and the next size up is huge.
 Should I switch them into sleep sacks now? Or will
 there be some sign that they are ready to move out of
 the swaddle? How long did you swaddle your babies?

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Email author: lilybecker49 at gmail.com
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 3. jessicafsf says...
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 9/11/2013 9:53 am

 We stopped swaddling sometime around 3-4 months. Our
 kids didn't really love the swaddle, and often got out
 of it, no matter how well we wrapped them up. Once your
 kids start rolling over that's usually a good time to
 stop swaddling, so there's no risk of them getting
 stuck with their face against something without the use
 of their arms. Good luck - whenever you do it, hope
 it's a smooth transition!
 Email author: jessica at burrows.net
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 4. gailteekay says...
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 9/11/2013 11:17 am

 I was wondering how long to keep swaddling our girls
 who are 2 months. We're using the miracle blanket and
 they seem to be out growing them. We tried the Adan +
 Anais swaddle blanket but they got out I those in
 minute.
 Email author: gail.tanedo at gmail.com
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Topic: Mentoring expectant twin families

 As the facilitator of the New and Expectant Parents Group,
 it occurred to me that...

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 5. ked21880 says...
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 9/11/2013 6:39 am

 Hello all I am interested in mentoring. I have one year
 old boy/girl twins and live in the sunset right next to
 golden gate park. You can contact me at
 ked21880 at hotmail.com. I took the last year off but I
 am back to work partime every morning. So I am avalible
 weekdays anytime after 1230. Would love to be of any
 help to new mommies!
 Email author: ked21880 at hotmail.com
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 6. gloria29 says...
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 9/11/2013 1:22 pm

 Hi there! I'm interested in receiving mentoring. I'm
 24.5 weeks along with boy/girl twins due in December. I
 have a toddler who is 2.5 years old. I live in the
 inner Richmond. I'm available most Thursdays
 day/evening. The best way to contact me would be
 through email gloria at gloriawongdesign.com :)Thanks so
 much!!!Gloria :)
 Email author: gloria at gloriawongdesign.com
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 7. VickiZettler says...
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 9/11/2013 4:37 pm

 This is wonderful, great, brilliant!!! I'm not in a
 position to mentor (our boys are almost 7!!), but as a
 member and past SFPOM president I wanted to say thank
 you for putting this out there and making it happen!!!!
 What a fantastic idea, I would have loved to see a
 multiples-day/house in action before it happened to me!
 Thanks again! Vicki
 Email author: vzettler at gmail.com
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 8. Rosie_Love says...
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 9/11/2013 6:40 pm

 Wow, this is great! Pretty sure I would be
 interested...but, for now, what's this about a Facebook
 page? I just joined this group about a week ago and am
 due with twins in February. I'd love to join the FB
 group if y'all will have me!
 Email author: rosemaryilove at gmail.com
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 9. CarinSF says...
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 9/11/2013 9:47 pm

 Thank you for your interest and support! I have put
 your info into my chart and I will be in touch as soon
 as I can match you with someone who seems like a good
 fit. Our facebook page is SFPOM New and Expectant
 Parents. We have a general SFPOM group as well. Let me
 know if you have trouble finding us on Facebook!
 Email author: carinchou at gmail.com
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Topic: Belly soooo uncomfortable :-( - any advice needed
:-)

 Hi Mama's-

 Am looking for any advice/help/suggestions you can offer as
 I'm only at 27 weeks PG ...

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 10. leahsanfran says...
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 9/11/2013 6:28 am

 So sorry to hear! I made it to 39 weeks and the only
 way was to have the support belt and stay on the couch.
 Also, do the cat/cow move that you learned in yoga
 daily - multiple times a day. Sleeping IS really hard,
 I never found the right pillow. I ended up sleeping on
 my back a lot even if it's not recommended...you can
 put a small pillow under your back to make sure you are
 not completely flat. Some women don't like sleeping on
 their back because of the pessure, but for me it was
 alright for a few hours. Also, just keep telling
 yourself it will all be worth it - you will get your
 body back and will have less dificulty sleeping
 soon...later lack of sleep won't be due to the big
 belly it will be do to waking up to feed the little
 ones every two hours so that will be a different
 conversation!! :-)
 Email author: leahshagam at gmail.com
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 11. lilyb49 says...
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 9/11/2013 9:19 am

 Sorry to hear you are so uncomfortable. I've been
 there! For me, lying down on my side on the couch - or
 on the floor under my desk - as often as possible
 helped. If you go into an office, try working from home
 a bit and start thinking about disability leave sooner
 than you planned. Also if you have a bathtub, taking
 baths helps when you can't get to the pool. I also
 loved Carole Moore for prenatal massages. Can send you
 her number if you're interested. She is in tr mission.
 I agree it is so worth it but hard to convince yourself
 of it when you are so uncomfortable!
 Email author: lilybecker49 at gmail.com
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 12. drkarenhorton says...
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 9/11/2013 12:56 pm

 I often offer pregnant patients an abdominal binder
 during and after their pregnancy. This garment is only
 available in a Plastic Surgeon's office and
 unfortunately you can't get it online. I'd be happy to
 see you for a quick visit and to fit you in a binder to
 help alleviate some of your end-of-pregnancy
 discomfort!Just give my office a call and speak to
 Mary: 415-923-3067Dr. Karen
 Hortonwww.drkarenhorton.com
 Email author: info at drkarenhorton.com
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 13. nataliasha2004 says...
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 9/11/2013 2:02 pm

 I remember those days... for me (in addition to many
 of the suggestions above) rubbing it with rice oil
 helped a bit... I remember one of the midwives I
 spoke with said it's not even so much what you massage
 your belly WITH, as that you massage it, to help the
 circulation, I guess, and help loosen everything up as
 best you can. Inside and out, it always seemed like
 there would be regular discomfort while everything S T
 R E T C H E D, and adjusted, and then in was a little
 easier for a bit, and then it would happen
 again...Remember - even though it's super uncomfortable
 - it IS temporary. And you wanna keep those babies in
 as long as you can!Hang in there -- you're doing
 GREAT!!
 Email author: nataliasha2004 at yahoo.com
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Topic: Rec's on Twin Nursing Pillows and Twin Schedulers?

 Hi folks,
 We are expecting twins this fall and I'm considering
 purchasing a Twin Z Nursing Pillo...

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 14. carole says...
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 9/11/2013 8:39 am

 The Twin Z pillow is new on the market. You might find
 that you are one ofthe first people to review it, if
 you choose that pillow. It looks good, butit is a new
 design on the concept. The EZ-2-Nurse had been the
 toprecommendation for years, and they have now
 reinvented themselves to becomethe ³San Diego Bebe Eco
 pillow², by the company Double Blessings (if youread
 the fine print, it¹s the ³new and improved EZ 2
 Nurse²). Both pillowsare now made with Eco friendly
 materials. The online pricing varies, socheck several
 sites.There are a few paper twin schedulers. Again, the
 Twin Z company¹s is new,but probably great. There is
 another one called ³Double Time², with the sameconcept.
 There are also good phone apps, but a paper version
 lets other caregivers view and use the scheduler too.If
 anyone has used the newer Twin Z pillow (as opposed to
 the EZ /now SanDiego Bebe), I am interested in the
 reviews.Carole
 Email author: carole at thorhanson.com
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Topic: POLL: Interest in non-surgical fat reduction
procedure?

 I am a Mom of twins & a proud mothers' group member. During
 the daytime, I also am a Plastic Su...

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 15. drkarenhorton says...
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 9/11/2013 12:50 pm

 If you are interested, I would be happy to let you know
 when we are offering the procedure in my office. It is
 not Liposonix, but a new technology that I have been
 extremely impressed with!Please email me if you'd like
 additional information.drhorton at drkarenhorton.com
 Email author: info at drkarenhorton.com
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Topic: Need advice.. AuPair or Nanny???

 I will be going back to work when the girls are 3 months old
 and I am trying to decide...

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 16. drkarenhorton says...
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 9/11/2013 1:00 pm

 We have had an au pair from the time our twins were 1
 month old, and we could not have survived without one! 
 My husband is a SAHD but with family very far away, we
 need all the help we can get!We went through Cultural
 Care Au Pair and have had a great experience. I cannot
 imagine when we will outgrow our need for help - at
 least not for another several years!I'd be happy to
 discuss with you further personally. Just email at
 drhorton at drkarenhorton.com or call at 415-994-3342.I
 can get you in touch with the local rep and she can
 further guide you as well.Karen HortonMom to 2-year-old
 twins
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