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New here! A few questions

SSFaithSSFaith
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Hi all!  I'm thrilled to be pregnant with twins, but I have about a million questions. 

 First, can you tell me if there are any books I should be reading to best prepare for twins/multiples?  The options of PG books are pretty overwhelming, and most only have a section on multiples.  Are there any you'd rec?

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Re: New here! A few questions

  • Temp159135562506975Temp159135562506975 member

    don't bother with the "what to expect" type books- they just freak you out and have no good info on twins.

    Get Dr. Luke's book on being pg with twins and triplets- it's sort of the bible on here for twin pgs... will help you have a healthy and long pg. I loved it b/c it gave me the info (which i feel is power) that i was looking for.

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  • nygrl79nygrl79

    Welcome and congratulations!!! 

    I second the pp advise about Dr. Luke's book.  GL!

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  • kristyn&kenkristyn&ken
    I'm pretty new too and I just downloaded Dr. Luke's book to my Kindle and started reading it. Good luck!
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  • sunnybrook.sunnybrook. member
    Congrats and welcome to the board! Ditto Dr. Luke's book. I also heard Mothering Multiples was really good if you intend to BF. I'm waiting for it to arrive.
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  • efhoping2010efhoping2010 member
    Congrats and welcome :)  Yes, as everyone said, Dr. Luke's book is great :)
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  • kelliwillkelliwill
    Welcome and Congrats!  Dr. Luke's book is great!  I also liked ready or not here we come, but read that after Dr. Luke's.  Also use this board.  Everyone is VERY helpful!!!
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  • SSFaithSSFaith
    Thank you for the great suggestions here!
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  • amjraamjra member
    Check out your local mothers of multiples club for plenty of in-person advice.
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