[House] San Francisco Parents of Multiples SFPOM General Discussion forum digest - 2/11/2016

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San Francisco Parents of Multiples SFPOM General Discussion 2/10/2016
10:15 am - 2/11/2016

1. Flying with babies (bonnie521)
2. Comment: Flying with babies (kmkeser)
3. Updated: New and Expectant Parents Group Meeting (lesdeux)
4. Comment: Announcing: Toddler Support Group (mserikaanderson)
5. Comment: Good place to try double strollers? (kmkeser)

1. Flying with babies
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bonnie521 - 2/10/2016 5:02 pm

 I have twins (preemies at 32 weeks, so I suppose actual
 gestational age is only about 5 weeks, if that makes a
 difference in this case). We are traveling to Florida
 in 2 months. Does anyone have any advice about the best
 way to travel? Do we bring car seats and check them (or
 even take them on the plane, if we're allowed)? Or do
 we just use Ergo/Baby Bjorn on our laps? I'd prefer not
 to have to pay for extra seats if possible. I have no
 idea how to do this. Thanks!

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 2. kmkeser says...
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 2/10/2016 6:58 pm
 
 Hi Bonnie, We just returned from a 12 day trip to
 Atlanta then Lima, Peru with our twin girls who just
 turned one. Since our girls are older than your twins
 I'm not sure if all of my advice will apply but we
 learned ALOT on those trips so happy to share. We
 decided to buy an extra seat for one of the girls and
 especially at their age we highly recommend this. Since
 your twins are so little they may just sleep through
 the flight so on laps might work just fine and yes,
 will also save money which is great and... a short
 lived perk. Since we had the extra seat we did carry on
 one car seat which helped a lot because we rotated the
 girls when they slept or when one of us just needed a
 break- bathroom or otherwise. We gate checked both the
 stroller and the other car seat so we had it with us
 until we boarded which helped to carry both the girls
 and our carry on bags until we were on board. We waited
 to board last in order to limit the time spent on the
 plane(s) and the staff and crew were all really helpful
 with the gate check transition. We brought one ergo
 baby assuming it would be invaluable but never ended up
 using it- either in flight or at either destination-
 but again, this may be different for you. I feel like
 we used the ergo carriers a lot more when the girls
 were younger. Other travel essentials that you may or
 may not already know:try to schedule your flights
 around nap times ie: early morning flights and red
 eyes are best. That way you can feed them upon take off
 (totally necessary with pressure changes) and they
 ideally nap right afterwards. This actually did work
 for us on all 4 flights... Also make sure that you
 change them right before you board- you should use the
 restroom as well right beforehand-- because trying to
 change them in the airplane is very
 challenging/impossible and... if they are dry and full
 once you feed them upon take off they are more likely
 to sleep and longer.Those are most of my tips but
 please feel free to reach out if you have any
 questions, Have a great trip and enjoy!!
 Email author: kmkeser at gmail.com
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3. Updated: New and Expectant Parents Group Meeting
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lesdeux - 2/10/2016 1:00 pm

 Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each
 month, from 1-2:30pm. Meetings are held at Calvary
 Presbyterian Church at 2515 Fillmore Street (between
 Pacific and Jackson). Enter the church to the right of
 the main entrance with all the stairs, which has a ramp
 that will lead to double doors. Enter and you'll see an
 elevator straight ahead. Take the elevator to the 3rd
 floor, exit and walk all the way back past the
 bathrooms to the Nursery.Parking: There is 2-hour
 street parking on neighboring streets and metered
 parking on Fillmore (hit or miss, but I can usually
 find a spot within 10 minutes). There is a parking
 garage (CPMC garage) on Clay between Webster and
 Buchanan in case you can't find parking elsewhere. It's
 a few blocks away but it's an option.We welcome all
 expecting and new parents with multiples under one year
 of age. Come alone, with your partner, and/or your
 babies. You may also bring the helping hands of
 friends, nannies, and grandparents. Should you run out
 of helping hands we have many more ready to help out.
 The New and Expectant Parents Group is an ideal place
 to gain invaluable twin parenting advice, an
 opportunity to ask many questions, to see how other
 parents cope with more than one baby, a place to laugh,
 to cry, to rejoice, and to share proud and scary
 moments in our step-by-step journey into parenthood of
 multiples. You must be a member to attend regularly.
 Prospective members may attend one meeting before
 joining.You can contact the moderator at
 newparents at sfpom.orgEvent Details----------------------
 What: New and Expectant Parents Group Meeting Who:
 San Francisco Parents of Multiples When: Thu Feb 11,
 2016, 1-2:30 pm PST Where: Calvary Presbyterian Church
 at 2515 Fillmore Street (between Pacific and Jackson) 
 2515 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA, 94115 
 Link:
 http://www.bigtent.com/home/calendar/event/96142905?md=NjA3Nzg0MjI=

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Email author: lauren.mcdowell at ymail.com
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Topic: Announcing: Toddler Support Group

 Our next meeting will be on Wed, Feb 10 at 8pm in Forest
 Hill (same location as last...

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 4. mserikaanderson says...
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 2/10/2016 11:45 am
 
 Can someone message me the address for tonight.
 Email author: mserikaanderson at gmail.com
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Topic: Good place to try double strollers?

 Hello moms!
 
 I am expecting twins in February and would like to try out
 some double...

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 5. kmkeser says...
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 2/10/2016 7:03 pm
 
 H there, A little late but... we also bought an
 UppaBaby Vista from Right Start and LOVE it! We had
 registered at Right Start and they have a nice
 selection of strollers- maybe 3 different options for
 twins. Giggle on Chestnut Street is also a good option
 for stroller try outs. Good luck!Kim
 Email author: kmkeser at gmail.com
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