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Summary: realistic help
Review: i think the ann arbor woman missed the point about having multiple birth children. i am a mom of twins and while i do feel extremely blessed to have them, the reality is that they are a lot of work. parents who have multiple birth children do need survival tips and a guide on how to manage the stress of taking care of them and dealing with the drastic changes in their life (does the ann arbor woman know about the high divorce rates among multiple birth parents?). i wouldn't trade my children for anything (well, maybe on some days!), but i also know that the things i've learned from other parents with multiples have been invaluable to me. why not share it with others? i'm appreciative and in awe that parents of triplets found the time to write a book. i can barely find the time to read one!
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Summary: What do you mean, "survival guide" ???
Review: I'm sorry, but I just can't get past the title of this book. Do these parents really have multiples? If so, it may be a good idea for them to consider the unspoken messages that they're sending their kids. Sure, multiples are challenging, but the extra feedings and diaper changes and all of that really pale when you consider what an incredible blessing it is to have two or three amazing, unique little individuals enter your life. The title of this book reminds me of all those well-meaning strangers who say insensitive things like, "Oh, double trouble," or "Better you than me," and other such nonsense when they see me out and about with my twin daughters. How do they think my kids hear this? Even worse, how would my kids (or yours) understand the title of this book, once they are able to read it on our bookshelves? Never do I want my kids to think that they're a burden to me - or something to be SURVIVED - just because they arrived in a twosome. These authors need to wake up. Parents of multiples certainly can benefit from good advice, but we get enough insensitivity from the public at large for free.
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Summary: If your having more that one this is the book you need!
Review: If you're having a multiple birth, I know you are scared! Don't worry though, this book will give you, not only the down to earth knowledge that you need, but also the courage. It is well written with a "ton" of humor. It has all the practical ideas and shortcuts that will help you through the early years. I can not recommend it more highly! A must BUY!
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Summary: It a must-have for those expecting multiples.
Review: The book is excellent and a great read! Not only is it informative, it is also entertaining. The Laut's explain ways to save time and money and they throw in some humor along the way. Their information is very helpful because the Laut's actually share what they learned through their amazing experience.
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Summary: Helpful, but...
Review: there were bits of information that I wanted/needed and was unable to find. They do not spend much time on the specifics of breast feeding or schedules. If you plan to bottle feed your multiples and just want to see how other people have managed, this is a good book.
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Summary: A must for parents of multiples!
Review: This book is fabulous! If you are pregnant with,or parents of multiples, this book is for you. Filled with practical advice, tips, and quotes, it is a great read. There is no "sugar coating." It is a realistic, helpful and at times hysterical book! I cannot recommend this highly enough!PS We met the authors of this book and they are GREAT! A+++++
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Summary: A must for parents of multiples!
Review: This book is fabulous! If you are pregnant with,or parents of multiples, this book is for you. Filled with practical advice, tips, and quotes, it is a great read. There is no "sugar coating." It is a realistic, helpful and at times hysterical book! I cannot recommend this highly enough! PS We met the authors of this book and they are GREAT! A+++++
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Summary: Good basic info to read when your babes are little
Review: We read several books before having our twin boys, but this is the only one we found that was written by parents of multiples that had realistic and proven advice and information. All those books by doctors who don't have multiples do not contain the information you need to retain your sanity. This book is well written and full of funny anecdotes and good advice. Read it, learn it, know it. The test is about 22 years long.
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Summary: The ONLY multiples book to read
Review: We read several books before having our twin boys, but this is the only one we found that was written by parents of multiples that had realistic and proven advice and information. All those books by doctors who don't have multiples do not contain the information you need to retain your sanity. This book is well written and full of funny anecdotes and good advice. Read it, learn it, know it. The test is about 22 years long.
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Summary: Better for people having triplets or more.
Review: While I found the book helpful in some ways, with quite a bit of humor, some good advice and cost saving ideas (ex: how to use paper towels instead of buying expensive diaper wipes), I also found the book more geared to people with triplets or more who do not plan to breastfeed. Also, it didn't give much advice to parents who already have one or more children. As I only have twins and I felt very strongly I should breastfeed them, I found other books much more helpful.
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