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when one twin has special needs

This twin mom thing is not for sissies.  It's tough.  Really, really tough.  When both babies are crying at the same time?  That's where it starts ... and I'm not quite sure if, when or where it ends.  Of course, being a mom of twins is also incredibly rewarding.  I …

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the five must-have books for new MOMs

Stop the presses, people.  My dear husband -- who is, by all accounts, an excellent father -- is reading a parenting book.  He's only on the first chapter, so I'll let you know if the momentum continues.   Wondering why I'm so surprised?   When I found out we were expecting …

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do opposites attract?

Do opposites attract?  Is there really something to the "yin" and the "yang?" If you are talking about personalities ... I think the answer is undoubtedly yes!   Many of my friends have somewhat "opposite" personalities somewhat "opposite" to mine, although we usually share the same core values.   I also see it …

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friday’s five minute fix: toss it in your purse

I tried really hard to carry a chic diaper bag when my boys were little.   But I learned one twin lesson really quickly.  A custom Alexander McQueen diaper bag looks (and is) fabulous ... but just doesn't function for preemie twins with reflux.  As a dear designer friend of …

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