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About Elayne Glantzberg
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I can answer questions on PCOS, Clomid, spontaneous reduction, preterm labor, severe prematurity, micropreemies, NICU, how to raise triplets without outside help, life with triplets and more, cerebral palsy, visual impairments, Asperger's/autism, and breastfeeding.

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I have bgg triplets born in 1999 and three more boys born in 2002, 2006, and 2008, the last two by VBA2C (vaginal birth after 2 cesareans). My triplets were born at 26 weeks. My singletons were all full-term and fully breastfed. We have raised our triplets with no help and with a blind father. One of our triplets is also disabled with mild CP and mild autism, two have some vision problems, and one has had lung issues since birth.

   

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In Category  Twins/Triplets

SubjectDate Asked

Help9/29/2009
  Q: I am 37 weeks 2 days pregnant today, I was told that i have fibroid when i went for Ultra Sound in ...
  A: Generally the presence of a fibroid during pregnancy is not a problem. It is normal for the fibroid ...
PCOS Syndrome9/3/2009
  Q: Ok i have PCOS. Now i want to have a baby, so i am taking bromocriptine the doctor said it would ...
  A: I am not familiar with the use of bromocriptine in the treatment of PCOS. Bromocriptine (or ...
Pregnancy symptoms for triplets9/2/2009
  Q: I had a question I was hoping you could help me with. Would being pregnant with triplets cause you ...
  A: Having multiples certainly can account for earlier and stronger pregnancy symptoms. However, some ...
triplets nap time7/31/2009
  Q: I have triplets that just turned 2 and am having a hard time with their sleep schedule. They have ...
  A: My first suggestion would be, unless there is a scheduled activity that requires them to get up ...
Chlomid7/1/2009
  Q: I took 3 cycles of chlomid due to pcos to get pregnant and ended up with twins. Im wondering what ...
  A: I was told the increased chances of having twins on Clomid was 15%. Your odds should be pretty much ...
Wife pregnant with twins - one low fetal heart rate4/27/2009
  Q: My wife went in for her fist u/s last week, we were calculating that she is 8 weeks along. Imagine ...
  A: Although extremely rare, it is possible that your twins were conceived at slightly different times, ...
Sleep trouble with 11 month old triplets3/31/2009
  Q: I have triplets, and have a few questions. One of my girls is constantly having problems burping. ...
  A: We had a particular position that we found worked really well to get our triplets to burp. Set her ...
Cesarean before twins3/18/2009
  Q: I have had two cesareans in the last two years. In January when my daughter was three months old, I ...
  A: Many doctors believe that a cesarean incision is as healed as it is going to be after 3 months. You ...
pcos2/7/2009
  Q: I have pcos and have been trying for a baby for 2 years now. Clomed is not seeming to help. What do ...
  A: Sleepiness is an unusual side effect, but a valid one for metformin. If you are not already, ...
Is one of my twins alright?1/29/2009
  Q: I have 14 months old non-identical twin boys. They both can walk holding onto the furniture, however ...
  A: It is very, very normal for twins to have different personalities and rates of development. Even in ...
My different iris color1/9/2009
  Q: I have a twin sister who did not make it. I have two different iris colors, and I recently heard ...
  A: Don't believe what you see in the movies. Two different types of pigmentation in the same person is ...
Clomid twin reoccurance10/5/2008
  Q: We conceived our first set of twins on clomid 25 mg days 3-7. They are now 2 1/2 and we are trying ...
  A: Having had a set of twins does generally increase your chance of having another set. I can't give ...
PCOS and Clomid.9/20/2008
  Q: I don't get my period without being on bcps. If I were to take clomid, would I have to have my ...
  A: First, I would make sure you have explored the option of taking metformin (Glucophage), and that you ...
PCOS & getting pregnant8/21/2008
  Q: About 6 months after my son was born 5 years ago, my husband and I started "trying again" for ...
  A: First, Yaz (or any other hormonal birth control) is not going to cure your PCOS. All it is going to ...
Possibility of Twins8/11/2008
  Q: My grandmother had fraternal twins, which was my dad. My husband, however is an identical twin. ...
  A: The incidence of twins, identical or fraternal, in the general population is approximately 1 in 80. ...
Triplets7/16/2008
  Q: I'm Brianna. I have triplets for younger sisters. I babysit twins. It's becoming a handful. My ...
  A: Honestly, at age 12, I would say that you are too young to be placed in a position of responsibility ...
New twins3/4/2008
  Q: We will be welcoming new grandbaby twins soon. I am not sure how to handle buying the gifts. Can ...
  A: Well, again, it's up to the family's preference. Some parents insist that their multiples always ...
New twins2/27/2008
  Q: We will be welcoming new grandbaby twins soon. I am not sure how to handle buying the gifts. Can ...
  A: Outside of buying items from the babies' registry, I highly recommend buying gift certificates. ...
Multiple Births after 351/20/2008
  Q: I conceived my first set of fraternal twins while taking the lowest dose of Clomid just one time. ...
  A: If you do not use Clomid next time, your chances of twins would be increased only slightly by the ...
bedtime1/16/2008
  Q: I have 36 month old b/g twins and a 5 year old girl. We put out twins in toddler beds almost 3 ...
  A: With our triplets, we had to stand guard at the doorway until they were about 3 years old. There ...
getting pregnat with more than one1/11/2008
  Q: My husband is the youngest of 6 and the last one still trying to have kids. It has been his dream ...
  A: There is no sure-fire way to increase your chances of having multiples, although some say eating ...
A big dream12/18/2007
  Q: I am a 30 years old woman, I have been married for about 4 months now, and i am still beleiving God ...
  A: Some say that eating large amounts of yams can increase your chances of multiples. Also, waiting ...
PCOS and pregnant11/23/2007
  Q: I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome when I was nineteen, I am now 25. My husband and I ...
  A: Metformin during pregnancy is definitely beneficial for women with PCOS. It can reduce the ...
twins10/19/2007
  Q: when i knew i was pregnant and even after i had 2 ultrasounds they told me i am pregnant with a ...
  A: It is possible. Surprises do still happen in the delivery room these days, and with higher-order ...
Triplets and sleeping arrangments..10/17/2007
  Q: my sister in law is expecting triplets in April. We are planning the nursery and wanted to know if ...
  A: Multiples usually sleep better in a shared crib, especially in the early months. They have already ...
belly after having triplets10/7/2007
  Q: I was surprised right after my 39th birthday with the news of natural triplets. I had GGB at 32 ...
  A: Multiple pregnancy, especially when you carried triplets for as long as you did (way to go!), can ...
Glucophage8/28/2007
  Q: if you don't mind answering them. I have never been told specifically that I have PCOS but I have ...
  A: Glucophage will not increase your risk of multiples; it will simply restore your natural fertility ...
triplets8/2/2007
  Q: what are the likely signs to note when one is having a triplets for the 1st time
  A: Possible signs of multiples include very rapid belly growth and early detection of movement by the ...
triplets7/8/2007
  Q: my mom was taking a birth control pill, but missed three days, and we found out she was pregnant ...
  A: Triplets don't need much space for the first months. Our own triplets came home to an extremely ...
polar7/5/2007
  Q: What exactly is the polar twin theory.I read on the web that you can have neither identical nor ...
  A: In the polar twin theory, the egg splits before it is then fertilized by two different sperm. So ...
multiple bump belly preg6/22/2007
  Q: How big is the uterus at 2nd week after conception for twin pregnancy? My conception day was on ...
  A: Two weeks after conception is really too early for the uterus to start expanding much, even for a ...
clomid6/19/2007
  Q: is it possible to get pregnant with twins for the first time using clomid (50mg)? if not please tell ...
  A: It is possible to get pregnant with multiples on any dose of Clomid. The risks are generally ...
Clomid with ovulation5/23/2007
  Q: hey there, I am 23 and my husband and I have been trying for our second child for about 9 months. ...
  A: You would still be running the same risk of about 10%. Because you will be taking the clomid to ...
Twin sleeping problems4/23/2007
  Q: I am writing in complete desperation after yet another night of no sleep! Our identical little ...
  A: You may want to try separating them, at least until you get them sleeping better again. Put their ...
twins4/6/2007
  Q: Whenever I ask someone how you get twins. Everytime they explain I'm confused at every word.How ...
  A: There are two types of twins, fraternal and identical. Fraternal twins occur when a woman releases ...
pcos, clomid & twins4/1/2007
  Q: I have been on metformin since last June and started my first round of clomid march 6th.my questions ...
  A: If you are already on metformin, you should certainly have an excellent chance of conceiving while ...
Pcos and pregnancy.2/16/2007
  Q: Hey again I had one more question. I am taking metformin 500mg 2x a day and spironalactone. My ...
  A: Testosterone and insulin are two of the three blood markers for PCOS, the third being triglycerides ...
Pcos and pregnancy.2/15/2007
  Q: I have a few questions for you. I have PCOS I was diagnosed this past Dec. I am 22 yrs old and ...
  A: Clomid is relatively safe. It is the first, lowest-level of ovulation inducing drugs, but it still ...
clomid2/8/2007
  Q: Me and my wife are in good health and we do not require any treatment, We only want to have TWINS . ...
  A: You may not be able to find a doctor willing to prescribe clomid to an otherwise healthy woman, ...
multiples1/2/2007
  Q: What are the chances of having multiples after already having a set of twins?
  A: First, it depends on what kind of twins you had. If you had monozygotic, or identical, twins, your ...
infant twins/baby einstein12/5/2006
  Q: I have 7 mnth old twins that were born at 30 weeks and spent two months in the NICU. Over the past ...
  A: First, please make sure you have it fixed in your mind that your twins are not 7 months old. They ...
Twin Sleep Patterns11/15/2006
  Q: It sounds like some great bonding time with them...the only trouble is I also have a 4 year old and ...
  A: Doing this with your 4-year-old, too, will actually make it easier for your twins to settle down, ...
Twin Sleep Patterns11/13/2006
  Q: My husband and I have 19 mos. old boy/girl twins. They were sleeping from 730-730 until the time ...
  A: Unfortunately, once multiples get into this kind of pattern, they tend to reinforce each other's ...
becoming pregnat with twins10/17/2006
  Q: i am just wondering if there is anyway to increase your chances of haveing twins? i really badly ...
  A: Be careful what you wish for! I often say that having multiples has been the most amazing ...
Twins/Triplets9/23/2006
  Q: My doctor recently told me that she wanted me to get a level II ultrasound, but i did some research ...
  A: The only difference between a Level I ultrasound and a Level II ultrasound is the time spent on the ...
hi,9/15/2006
  Q: i m rose,my doctor asked me to try on with clomid,can u plz tell me,will there be any side effects ...
  A: Here is one website you can start with for more information about Clomid: ...
clomid8/23/2006
  Q: I am on clomid and glucophage for the second time and this time around i feel grouchy and sick ...
  A: You say second time around, but not whether or not this is for the second child. If it is, some of ...
Clomid Multiples4/20/2006
  Q: I never expected thsi answer... can u elaborate?Hello, I have a problem that could risk my marraige! ...
  A: Multiples are an incredible stress on a marriage. I don't remember the exact numbers, but I believe ...
breastfeeding4/7/2006
  Q: When my baby was in the NICU, I was pumping every 3 hours and getting about 6 ounces per session. ...
  A: First off, please remember that your baby is a more efficient milk-extractor than any pump could ...
online purchase of johnson's book of pregnancy and childcare5/22/2004
  Q: online purchase of johnson's book of pregnancy and childcare i am interested in buying the book ...
  A: I am not familiar with this specific book. In general, however, I would not recommend spending too ...
Triplets with personality differences3/18/2004
  Q: I have 3 year old triplets, 2 boys and a girl 1 boy is the oldest the other is the youngest. All 3 ...
  A: It's very normal for triplets to vary in their development schedules. Remember, no two people are ...
clomid3/13/2004
  Q: i am starting clomid this cycle. i ovulate only some of the time, which is why, after 16 cycles, i ...
  A: I seem to recall being told the chance of conceiving in any cycle was 20%. I don't know any ...
clomid7/9/2003
  Q: I have heard so many complaints about using clomid to help achieve pregnancy. I am on my second ...
  A: Not necessarily. Clomid is the only drug I know about of its level, or strength, for stimulating ...

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