[House] San Francisco Parents of Multiples SFPOM General Discussion forum digest - 7/3/2015

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San Francisco Parents of Multiples SFPOM General Discussion 7/2/2015
9:16 am - 7/3/2015

1. SFPOMs Mentor Program - for expecting and new parents (lesdeux)

1. SFPOMs Mentor Program - for expecting and new parents
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lesdeux - 7/2/2015 7:22 am

 Over a year ago, we started a mentor program setting up
 parents of multiples with those still expecting. Many
 of you took advantage of the opportunity and I'm sure
 gained a lot of insight in a few hours spent with your
 mentor family, and probably a lot more than reading a
 bookshelf full of twin books.I know in the beginning,
 it's so easy to question if you're doing anything
 right, but before you know it, you find your rhythm and
 make juggling two look easy. Some of us had to learn
 everything the hard way, but let's spare others the
 tedious trial and error process!The program aims to
 match up expecting families with families that have
 made it through the first couple of months and would be
 willing to invite a parent-to-be over to their home for
 a half an hour or so to show them around, talk about
 how you set things up initially and what changes you
 made over time, talk about baby gear essentials and
 show tips and tricks for wrangling two babies and
 getting out of the house successfully.If this sounds
 like something you're interested in, please reply to
 this post in the following format:1. Provide or Receive
 mentoring:2. Neighborhood:3. Availability:4. Best way
 to contact you:5. Special Interests: (triplets, single
 parent, twins toddler)6. Mentors - Experience (for
 example, exclusively pumping, low milk supply, NICU
 babies, managing the nights without help, strict
 schedule, etc.)Mentees - Special requests for pairing
 (SAHM, working mom, using family help, etc.)7. For
 expecting moms, due date:You can also contact me
 directly at lauren.mcdowell at ymail.comEven if you're a
 new mom and don't feel confident you 'have it all
 figured out', still consider mentoring. I bet you know
 a lot more than you think and would be immensely
 helpful to an expecting family. And I think it's
 especially helpful for those expecting to see how 2
 newborns are managed.I also want to put the option out
 there for current twin moms to receive mentoring -- if
 you'd like to be connected with someone with twins who
 are slightly older. If you're stressing out about how
 to childproof your home, or how you'll handle two
 walkers at the park, I'm happy to try to find the right
 match for different situations. Just reply as listed
 above.

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Email author: lauren.mcdowell at ymail.com
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