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What books did you find helpful for after babies are born?

figgs0831figgs0831 member
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I feel like there isn't much info out there on how to handle multiples after birth. Even now, insurance sent me a pregnancy book for a singleton.  There is literally one line related to multiples and it was of no use.  Everything I've come across has really applied to a singleton and I would have to imagine that with 2 it is very different. 

What did you guys find helpful?  How did you all prepare to tackle feedings, naps... everything really?

 

 Our baby boy,Logan, was born still at 19w3d on 7/1/2011
Our 2nd baby boy, Mason, was born still at 20w3d on 1/31/2012

 After a much needed sanity break... we are praying for our rainbows

((BFP 7/29/13))  ((EDD 4/12/14))  It's BOY/GIRL twins!!!

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Re: What books did you find helpful for after babies are born?

  • MissMarneeMissMarnee member
    Hi there! I had similar questions & read everything I could get my hands on when I was pregnant (I figured with 2 I'd better know what I was doing!!).
    #1 My most favorite book, the one that has kept me from calling a shrink, having kids who STTN, and kept me (so far) from having kids that are in charge of the house is Bringing Up Bebe
    #2 Twinspiration
    #3 I used some info from Babywise for developing a schedule (but i otherwise found to be too dogmatic)
    #4--just for coping--the video version of Happiest Baby on the Block, available in most libraries.

    I hope this is helpful!! : )
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  • figgs0831figgs0831 member
    That is really helpful!  Thanks!

     Our baby boy,Logan, was born still at 19w3d on 7/1/2011
    Our 2nd baby boy, Mason, was born still at 20w3d on 1/31/2012

     After a much needed sanity break... we are praying for our rainbows

    ((BFP 7/29/13))  ((EDD 4/12/14))  It's BOY/GIRL twins!!!

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  • pillowasspillowass member
    I second Bringing up Bebe - a nice counterbalance to the (IMO) hysterical parenting/mothering culture in this country. Also recommend the Happiest Baby DVD. I would add:

    Child of Mine: Feeding with Love and Good Sense by Ellyn Satter
    Solve your Child's Sleep Problems by Richard Ferber

    Feeding your babies and sleeping will be all-consuming during the first year. These books are by far the most dog-eared in my library right now!

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  • LottaLattesLottaLattes member
    Sleep Lady book!
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  • ceechieceechie member
    Healthy sleep habits, happy baby and the twins version. I liked the original first bc it goes into better depth than the twins version.
    And Happiest Baby on the Block is a god send.
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  • bumpuser924057bumpuser924057 member
    Um.  I don't have time to read books anymore, and the books that I read before having the twins have been thoroughly erased from my memory (like so many other things).  This forum and Google are all I ever really need. 

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  • figgs0831figgs0831 member
    Thanks all. Since I'm stuck at home on the couch, bookstore searches can get overwhelming. I will be checking out these suggestions!

     Our baby boy,Logan, was born still at 19w3d on 7/1/2011
    Our 2nd baby boy, Mason, was born still at 20w3d on 1/31/2012

     After a much needed sanity break... we are praying for our rainbows

    ((BFP 7/29/13))  ((EDD 4/12/14))  It's BOY/GIRL twins!!!

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