Product Description
2nd Edition, updated and expanded!You've expanded (to the point where you've traded high-fashion maternity wear for your husband's XXL T-shirts), answered way too many questions about your babies' conception, and felt your belly bounce like jelly as your dynamic duo engaged in a boxing match. And the adventure has only begun! In her first humor-packed guide to raising twins, Elizabeth Lyons and her "multiples" sorority offer the wisdom of their combined experience in the form of practical shortcuts, real-world strategies, and sage advice. Topics include: - Preparing the Lair: Mandatory Gear for Babies and Mom - Twinproofing Your Marriage - Breastfeeding Strategies (and Why It s Okay if You Don t) - Unsolicited Advice: Stories from the Trenches - Getting Twins on a Schedule Preferably the Same One Lyons balances the day-to-day challenges of raising twins from double feedings to sleep deprivation to getting out while pretending everything's under control with a sanity-saving dose of camaraderie. By the end, you ll be smiling and shouting, "Thank heaven, I m not alone!" "Elizabeth Lyons' humorous yet realistic perspective provides new parents of twins with a great starting point from which to embark on that all-important first year." Dr. Bob Covert, Leading Chicagoland neonatologist "Elizabeth Lyons captures the universal discourse of sisterhood while guiding new mothers of twins through the first year." Kathy Voit, RNC, Labor and Delivery nurse

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 21 reviews)

Perfect for mom-of-twins-to-be! by S. Veeman (Oregon)

5 Stars
November 02, 2009
Gives the straight facts about what to expect, along with the much needed humor! If you, or someone you know is expecting twins, I would highly recommend reading this book!

Very limited perspective by K. Johnson

2 Stars
September 05, 2009
I appreciate that the author has had twins and wants to share her experience. But the entire book is written from the perspective of a mother who stays at home, doesn't breastfeed, used fertility treatments, and lives in a two-story house. None of this applies to me. Some of the hints were somewhat useful, for example, wait to see what your babies like before buying 2 of something, but that seems common sense. She makes breastfeeding twins sound impossible and expects all babies to spend lots of time in the NICU. I've already had one child, who I successfully scheduled within 2 months, nursed for a year, and returned to work at 12 weeks. It can be done with one, and I'm looking for a book with hints on how to do it with two!

Much better books are available by twin_mom

2 Stars
July 10, 2009
The focus of taking care of newborn twins should be their safety and happiness, not what shortcuts can be taken which may or may not affect a baby's safety and the mom's "sorority" friends. I found myself really annoyed with a great deal of this book. After caring for my babies for 3 months I agree even less with this ladies approach. Twinspiration is a better read with much better advise.

Best twin book I read by T&T (New Jersey)

5 Stars
June 04, 2009
I recommend this to all my friends expecting twins. It was the most realistic, practical book I read during my pregnancy.

I loved this book! by M. Greeder (Hugo, MN)

5 Stars
February 21, 2009
I had so much fun reading this book. And, I learned a lot. I got some really great ideas and took notes as I read, for example, what I really need to get two of and what stuff I can get by with only having one of. I would say it even saved me money because I didn't rush out and buy two of everything. And again, this book made me laugh out loud just thinking about the craziness I'll be going through by having twins. I recommend this book, my mom is even reading and enjoying it.

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