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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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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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@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@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@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@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@gloriawongdesign.com :)Thanks so
much!!!Gloria :)
Email author: gloria@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@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@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@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@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@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@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@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, itıs 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 companyıs 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@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@drkarenhorton.com
Email author: info@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@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 & Plastic Surgeonwww.drkarenhorton.com
Email author: info@drkarenhorton.com
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