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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Twin Temper Tantrums | 1/18/2012 |
| Q: Help!!!! My 17 month old b/g twins spend far too much time yelling fighting and stealing!!! I have ... A: Without any details of their environment, I would suggest a few basics. Try giving each of them some ... | |
| chances of conceiving twins | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: I tried for a child last 1 year bur could not succeed. All the reports are normal. My doctor advised ... A: Fertigyn, or Human chorionic gonadotropin, acts to aid in the implantation after conception. If you ... | |
| Troublesome Triplet | 4/8/2011 |
| Q: I am 27 years old and have 3 fraternal triplets. Ruby, Parker, and Kennedy. They're 5 years old. ... A: It sounds like the three of you have acted as reasonably as anyone could expect. You have done and ... | |
| Troublesome Triplet | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: I am 27 years old and have 3 fraternal triplets. Ruby, Parker, and Kennedy. They're 5 years old. ... A: There are a lot of factors that would change the advice that we would give to you. Without knowing ... | |
| What to do with my triplets todlers | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: I have 18 month old triplets, and a 4 year old. Up until recently i have just had kids TV shows on ... A: your question requires a consultation with my wife, who is away for a few days. She'll be back in ... | |
| 2 yr old triplets/tantrums | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: This issue I am having is with one of the triplets, they are all girls and one is acting out all the ... A: You are correct to assume that at 2 years old, anything beyond a time out would be ineffectual. What ... | |
| sepearting triplets | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: Good day!! I'm mum 2 (14mth old fraternal trip girls)my concern is my youngest trip Hannah, she' ... A: The dynamic that develops between multiples requires time spent together. If your particular ... | |
| Triplets teenage girls, discipline issues | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: I am writing in regards to my nieces. They will be 15 in a month, live in France, and the parents ... A: To begin with, teens in trouble is nothing new. It is quite unusual for all three of them to be ... | |
| twins feeding | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: My wife labor last week a twins, it was natural (non caesarean section) preterm labor in 34 weeks of ... A: If the babies are sucking, but mnot getting milk, change the nipple that you are using. Alternatly, ... | |
| two year old twins no sleep | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: The girl was born with Toffs syndrome and has had many medical episodes through the last two years, ... A: Please let me first warn you about accepting advice from anyone other than a medical professional ... | |
| two year old twins no sleep | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: The girl was born with Toffs syndrome and has had many medical episodes through the last two years, ... A: To begin, I am unfamiliar with "toffs syndrome" and I was unable to find any information about it on ... | |
| Feeding | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: My triplets will be 5 months old on the 30th. And I feel like I am constantly feeding them. I am not ... A: Don't be in such a rush. Your children's adjusted ages is only 15 weeks. Their digestive system is ... | |
| Disciplining My 1 year old Twin Boys | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: Well, My boys just turned One! I hear all the time about the terrible two's, but i have yet heard ... A: As your son screams and flails his body about, his intention is to attract your attention. At only ... | |
| my twin girls wont sleep | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: 19 months old,that will not sleep at night nor during the day time. They wake up around 8 o'clock in ... A: Your instincts are correct. You have to stop the rocking to sleep. They are waking just to get your ... | |
| Sleep deprived family | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: I am the mother of 1 year old twin boys. Beautiful, happy, healthy little people. The trouble I am ... A: You seem to have a very good schedule in place. I agree that you have to start to wean your boys off ... | |
| infant sibling rivalry | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: I have fraternal twin 9 mo old boys conceived naturally. They were born 3 hours apart vaginally. ... A: First of all, let me apologize for the delay in answering your question. The system that notifies me ... | |
| I want to give birth to Twins | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: What do i need to do to give birth to twins A: If you want to play with fire, you will have to get a prescription for any of the dozens of ... | |
| Terrible twos with triplets | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: My triplet boys just turned two and I also have a 4 year old boy. The little boys have recently ... A: Your observation is quite correct. Multiples develop differently than singles in many ways, the most ... | |
| Telling Triplets Apart | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: So, I really have two questions. I'm having triplets in May. They're all girls. I suppose my ... A: I had the same fear. Before my children were born, I was ready with triplicate of everything from ... | |
| twins bedtime | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: we have twin boys who are aged 2years and 3months.Both have always been very good sleepers.We put ... A: You have already found the solution! We had a similar situation with our boys at the same age. ... | |
| Triplets feeding | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: After one successful IUI attempt I now have three 6 month old girls born at 33wks.I am really stuck ... A: I must admit, I have no experience with babies that are doing as well physically as yours! No one is ... | |
| Triplets feeding | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: After one successful IUI attempt I now have three 6 month old girls born at 33wks.I am really stuck ... A: First off, your children are HUGE by preemie standards. Being born 7 weeks premature would set their ... | |
| 10 month old twins trouble napping | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: We have 10 month old twins B/G that we finally got sleeping through the night, most of the time, but ... A: The best way to teach children to follow a schedule is create a ritual. We made afternoon nap time ... | |
| 11 year old twin not sleeping alone | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: I have an 11 year old twin girl (A), who, like a previous question asker, will not sleep alone. My ... A: My daughter and I were talking last night and she asked me about your issue. I often bring up the ... | |
| 11 year old twin not sleeping alone | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: I have an 11 year old twin girl (A), who, like a previous question asker, will not sleep alone. My ... A: This is definitely not just a tantrum. This sounds like a deep seeded anxiety. You might try letting ... | |
| 11 year old twin not sleeping alone | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: I have an 11 year old twin girl (A), who, like a previous question asker, will not sleep alone. My ... A: Your problem sounds more like your daughter dealing with your separation than a twin issue. Foe a ... | |
| My 2 1/2 yr. old triplets wont sleep through the night. | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I am a 23 yr. old mother of 2 1/2 yr. old triplets. Me and my husband are having the hardest time ... A: By that age, they should have been sleeping through the night for at least a year. You have some ... | |
| 6 month old triplets not sleeping through the night | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: Iam a postpartum doula for a family with 6 month old triplets. They are not sleeping through the ... A: Multiples are generally preemies as well. While the "subtract the number of weeks premature from ... | |
| Triplet feeding schedules | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: I have 4 month old triplet boys (2 months adjusted age) and am currently feeding on demand. It is ... A: The fact is, you can't change it. At the early age that your boys (great picture) are at is a ... | |
| twin sleeping | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: I am having a huge problem with my 11 year old twin. she has never liked sleeping alone. she ... A: Not being able to sleep alone at her age is a serious emotional problem. You can try to address it, ... | |
| Irish triplets | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: I'm a mother of three year old twins girls and another girl who is 11 months younger. All three of ... A: Please excuse the delay in answering your question. Your situation is slightly beyond my area of ... | |
| Behavior In Triplets | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: I am a grandmother of 4 1/2 year old triplet girls. Lately we have had problems with one of them ... A: My wife and I discussed your problems and we have a few suggestions. When our children were small, ... | |
| Behavior In Triplets | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: I am a grandmother of 4 1/2 year old triplet girls. Lately we have had problems with one of them ... A: I have a few questions for you. Is this a recent behavior change? Is it only one of the girls? What ... | |
| sharing a bedroom | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 year old triplet boys. 2 currently share a room, 1 on his own. On Monday I am moving them ... A: To be honest, I've never come across anyone who attempted to put their triplets in the same room ... | |
| sharing a bedroom | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 year old triplet boys. 2 currently share a room, 1 on his own. On Monday I am moving them ... A: I wouldn't risk loosing that wonderful schedule you have them on by forcing too much change at once. ... | |
| development of my triplet girls aged 10 months | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: just wondering if i should be worried about the fact my girls are not yet crawling, also not rolling ... A: Generally speaking, children will begin to crawl anywhere between 6 and 9 months. With multiples, ... | |
| triplet bedtime! nightmare | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: I am a mother of 3 1/2yr old triplet girls and another elder daughter whom is 7 1/2yrs. We are ... A: The worst thing I read in your question is that you have been unable to enjoy your girls. That has ... | |
| triplets | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: hello bill i am 12 years old and i am pregnant with triplets its very hard and i am 5 and a half ... A: I have to admit, I'm finding it a little difficult to believe your claim. I would love to help you, ... | |
| how do I start a nap schedule | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: How do I start my 5 1/2 month old twins on a nap schedule? ANSWER: What is their sleep schedule ... A: You are actually in a lot better shape than most moms new to multiples. The fact that they sleep ... | |
| twins1st pregnancy/PCOS/metformin/2nd pregnancy | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: I have 4 year old twin boys that were conceived naturally. I'm 34 now and a year ago I was diagnosed ... A: Remember, I am not a doctor, but from what I have read on the subject, Metformin has the lowest ... | |
| 3 month old twins with one not eating well | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: I have 3 month old twins; a boy and a girl. Actually, my son is eating fine. He'll eat about 5 oz ... A: The first primary teeth to erupt in the mouth are generally the lower central incisors (lower front ... | |
| 1 month pregnant | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: i am around 5 weeks pregnant ,I am an Indian origin and my husband is an American .My mother is law ... A: You have the correct link, it should work. What you'll find on that page is actually quite ... | |
| 1 month pregnant | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: i am around 5 weeks pregnant ,I am an Indian origin and my husband is an American .My mother is law ... A: Generally, the genetic predisposition for having multiples is passed from mother to daughter, the ... | |
| I think Im having twins but doctor says different | 4/26/2008 |
| Q: I am almost 8 months pregnant and only had two ultrasounds, both of them looks so funny, they arent ... A: If your doctor told you that you were having a boy, we can only assume that he saw only one baby. ... | |
| When does B/G twins get separate rooms | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: We are raising our 34 mos old twin grandchildren. They are B/G, we are not sure when they should go ... A: I cant tell you where to look for advice, but I'm glad to give you mine. We separated out children ... | |
| Irish Triplets | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: and i also have 7 month old twin boys, my twins ending up being 2 months premature so they are only ... A: Your question would require volumes of books to answer completely. The fact that you were able to ... | |
| Seperating my girls | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: My husband is in the army & is going away for 6 months. His mum has offered to have my eldest & one ... A: My wife and I discussed your dilemma. We didn't try to separate the children until they were 4 years ... | |
| Singleton after twins. How's the pregnancy? | 10/9/2007 |
| Q: I just found out that I am pregnant, about five weeks. We haven't had an ultra sound yet, but I am ... A: There are so many factors that affect your reaction to pregnancy that it is virtually impossible to ... | |
| Haveing Twins | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: Okay, So I have a few questions here.First I just found out I'm having twins and there are no twins ... A: It sounds like you are pregnant with fraternal twins. Most likely your ovaries produced two eggs ... | |
| Twins getting to sleep | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: Our twin boys slept through the night at 10 weeks and have been very easy to get to sleep until ... A: When our triplets came into our lives, it turned into a total family event. We had visitors ... | |
| 5 year old Triplets and Pregnant again! | 8/2/2007 |
| Q: I have 5 year old Triplet boys and just found out I am pregnant again. How likely is it that I am ... A: The odds of having multiple births is approximately 1 in 350. There are many factors that could make ... | |
| triplets | 7/31/2007 |
| Q: just saw your profile while reasearching some facts for our triplet Club newsletter in New Zealand. ... A: How nice to hear from you! To be honest, I've been neglecting my web site for quite some time. I ... | |
| 2 year old triplets - need help with discipline | 7/27/2007 |
| Q: I have triplets that recently turned 2, and they obviously received the "terrible two" memo about 6 ... A: Not everyone agrees with us, but my wife and I referred to that age as "the terrific twos" try ... | |
| polar | 7/5/2007 |
| Q: What exactly is the polar twin theory.I read on the web that you can have twins that are neither ... A: The theory of Polar Twins is just that, a theory. It has never been documented. Supposedly, the ovum ... | |
| sons sleep at wedding | 6/25/2007 |
| Q: i am going across state to a wedding and the wedding reception will be at a house and i am going to ... A: That would depend on many factors. What is your relationship with the family? How big is the house? ... | |
| sleeping twins | 3/26/2007 |
| Q: We have 14 month old identical twin boys. We have had many sleep problems. One parent works night ... A: It sounds like your boys are acting as if they are much older with learned bad habits. I can't ... | |
| getting twins to sleep out of mom and dads bed | 3/12/2007 |
| Q: Bill, I am a mother of 31/2 year old twins. Since they were babies, my partner has always thought ... A: You have created monsters! NEVER let the children develop a habit of sleeping in any bed other than ... | |
| triplets and ADD | 1/26/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering if you knew any info about the risks of triplets and ADHD. I'm a teacher of one of ... A: While there is no specific risk to develop ADD following a multiple birth, there is an increased ... | |
| potty training triplets | 1/5/2007 |
| Q: How do I know when they are ready? A: I'm so sorry! I was just notified of this question today. The only sure fire way to tell when your ... | |
| Pregant with Triplets | 12/30/2006 |
| Q: I am 43 Years old ,now caring triplets , I Have been really sick for over 2 years fighting cancer, I ... A: I don't like clicking on the "this is out of my area" button, but your question requires medical ... | |
| Teenage Twins | 12/14/2006 |
| Q: First of all, I really appreciate you answering my first question regarding my 13 year old twins. I ... A: After watching my two sons battle with each other daily for 17+ years, I have learned that the ... | |
| NoTwin Heredity on Maternal side | 12/13/2006 |
| Q: My husband and I just found out that we are having twins. There is no family history on my side for ... A: There is some new research that claims that there is an enzyme present in some men's sperm that ... | |
| Teenage Twins | 12/12/2006 |
| Q: I have 13 year old identical girl twins. They are so competitive sometimes it worries me. Everything ... A: I have given your question serious thought, as well as discussing it with my wife and children. ... | |
| twins won't go to bed at night | 11/25/2006 |
| Q: Our twins have never slept well. In their 30 months of life we have had maybe 2-3 months of time ... A: There are countless reasons why children are unable to get to sleep at night. The first challenge is ... | |
| triplets | 11/14/2006 |
| Q: I am 18wks pregnant with triplets. How was your wife's pregnancy? I was on bedrest at 12 weeks for a ... A: It sounds like you are doing the right thing. Your babies will be viable in 6 weeks, but not ... | |
| Bad behavior with my twins | 10/19/2006 |
| Q: I have 4 1/2 year old twins, a boy and girl, and mostly with my boy, he is so much trouble. He ... A: Treating violent behavior with a violent reaction from you is a bad idea. It only reinforces the ... | |
| One twin sleep problems | 10/17/2006 |
| Q: I hope you can help me. I often ask myself, "how did we get to this point?" We have three boys (a ... A: I must agree with your husband, it certainly sounds like Aaron is running the show. Like Aaron, one ... | |
| Twins Napping | 8/1/2006 |
| Q: I have twin girls that are 10 months old and have always been GREAT sleepers until recently. They ... A: A child’s sleeping patterns will evolve steadily with each physical and mental hurdle. At 10 months, ... | |
| twin tempor tantrums | 7/10/2006 |
| Q: I need help my two yr. old twin girls have been with me since day one.They come to work with me and ... A: Your problem sounds troubling. I would first start by separating them. Being constantly in a group ... | |
| Hired help | 6/27/2006 |
| Q: My wife is pregnant with triplets (due in November) and we have a son who is 20 months. We want to ... A: My wife and I were very lucky when choosing hired help. We called a Nanny Agency who sent several ... | |
| Do twins genetically come from mom? | 6/26/2006 |
| Q: I am the oldest of 4 girls on my fathers side. I have a pair of identical sibling girls on his ... A: Sometimes twinning is hereditary, it's true. However, only fraternal twins are influenced by ... | |
| Multiple births | 6/25/2006 |
| Q: I have 5 children. I am 40 years old, and our oldest is my step-daughter who is 24. We have 20 ... A: According to wikipedia.com, “Irish twins” is a slang term that refers to siblings born 9 to 12 ... | |
| Possible multiple birth? | 4/23/2006 |
| Q: My wife is pregnant with our first child and lately everyone has been suggesting its gonna be twins. ... A: All the so called methods you may have heard and can find on the internet are just old wives tales. ... | |
| twins | 2/27/2006 |
| Q: What is the differce between fertinal and identical twins? Are they soppose to be the same sex or ... A: Fraternal twins grow from two fertilized eggs that are implanted in the uterus at the same time. ... | |
| sleep | 1/30/2006 |
| Q: we have triplet sons, Harry, Jack and Luca. They are one year and one month old and Simon and I ... A: Please forgive the delay. I posted this two days ago, but something went wrong. There are many ... | |
| twins nap/bedtime problems | 11/27/2005 |
| Q: We are parents of 3 girls: a 3 1/2 year old and 2 1/2 year olds. We have always done our homework ... A: It sounds like you have wonderfully playful children. It's not unusual for two year olds to act out ... | |
| Triplet Bedtime | 3/9/2005 |
| Q: My husband and I have a 8 year old girl, 3 year old triplets (2B,1G) and an 18 month old boy. My ... A: I read your question to my two sons who are now 15 years old. Their reply was, “wow, sounds like us- ... | |
| triplets - high school | 11/22/2004 |
| Q: what do you think about high school? did you separate the triplets? or keep them together in the ... A: From fifth grade on, I enrolled my children in a private school, where smaller classes and a college ... | |
| triplets | 3/24/2004 |
| Q: I am eight weeks pregnant with triplets. I am always sick. At what stage will I be feeling ok and ... A: NEVER! Just kidding. You must keep in mind though, most women get over morning sickness in just a ... | |
| Kindergarten - separation | 11/7/2003 |
| Q: How do you feel about the separation of triplets in kindergarten when there are only 2 classes (one ... A: Any child expert will tell you that you cannot single out one child from multiples. The separated ... | |
| beds | 9/27/2003 |
| Q: We have two yearold triplets.( They were two August 2003) We also have three toddler beds in the ... A: The best way I have found to introduce children to a new bed is by first letting them be a part of ... | |
| potty training 2 1/2 year old triplets | 6/19/2003 |
| Q: Help! our triplets are 2 1/2 years. We were hoping to potty train this summer. We have been trying ... A: Potty training is something that you cannot rush. It is an acquired physical ability. If they are ... | |
| discipline | 8/13/2001 |
| Q: I'm not sure if anyone can be of any help to me at this point in time, but I'm totally open for ... A: The key words I found in your description of your horrible days are "gang up." That is a multiple ... | |
| potty training | 7/30/2001 |
| Q: My son is 3 years old. He has been potty trained for about 4 months now. Yet, he waits until the ... A: My triplets are going to be twelve next month and still the first indication that they need to use ... | |
| Airplane travel with triplets | 5/15/2001 |
| Q: I am the sister of 2 (25 months) year old triplet girls. My mom and I are about to take the girls ... A: We have always taken our children with us wherever we travel. Through trial and error, we have ... | |
| Temper Tantrums | 4/14/2001 |
| Q: I have 2&1/2 yr. old triplets, two girls and a boy. I am super frustrated right now because my ... A: Learning to discipline your child has to be taken on a case by case basis. While the so called ... | |
Bill Russo
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My wife and I have successfully raised our triplets using volumes of self help and instructional books, but most of our success has come from within. We have been married since 1979. After 10 years of infertility (which was an education in and of itself) we have been students of high risk pregnancy, neonatal intensive care, nursery organizational skills, potty training, discipline, schooling, and most recently, Attention Deficit Disorder. We have lived in a city setting and rural suburb. We have had hired help and have done it alone. What I offer to you is the knowledge we have accumulated over the years.
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