Twinspiration. Real Life Advice From Pregnancy Through the First Year for Parents of Twins and Multiples

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2008-03-08
I wish I had read this book when I was pregnant with my twins! Although my double blessings are 14 months, I enjoyed reading Twinspiration because of Mrs. Lage's insight, humor, and attention to important details such as; how to navigate a double stroller, and how to pack a diaper bag for two. If you've ever wondered how other twin moms navigate the first year, this is a wonderful candid story of one woman's experience.

A Great Help!!!

2008-03-06
My twins are now 5 months and I am so glad I bought this book before they were born. It truly helped me get organized and get a plan in motion. The author uses humor to give very practical suggestions. As a matter of fact I followed the same schedule presented in the book and it worked out beautifully!!! It gives the best information on what to do AFTER your babies get home! It is definately better to get BEFORE your angels get here because what new mom of twins has time to read???!!!

Excellent - Practical Advice

2008-01-24
Excellent book - very practical advice for those expecting twins. Not too technical, not too fluffy. My wife and I feel much more at ease after reading this book...

Good

2008-01-19
This book was helpful in what to expect the first year of twins. However, I feel that this book is more helpful for first time Moms. If you have never had a baby before your twins I suggest you read it. I already had one child before my twins and I already knew a lot of the things to expect while pregnant. Overall I recommend this book for twin Moms.

Good Book

2008-01-14
I'm a first time mommy and I thought this book was helpful and easy to read. The author speaks of her experiences with twins...and gives great insight. I would definitely recommend this book.

GREAT BOOK!

2008-06-20
This book was awesome! I received it as a gift at my shower...and read the entire book within a week! I would recommend this book to anyone who's pregnant with twins!

Reassuring, practical AND witty

2008-06-18
Twinspiration is a fantastic book for individuals looking for a personal and pragmatic approach to managing the birth and care of twins. Ms. Lage has written from the heart about her own experiences as a mother of twins and offers guidance resulting from those experiences. Her book is packed with relevant information about how to prepare for twins (from pregnancy to what you'll need before you bring them home), how to manage the needs of two babies simultaneously and how to manage your life post twin birth. She leaves no stone unturned. The majority of the book addresses the nitty-gritty reality of having twins at home. Some examples include: holding and feeding two babies at one time, coping when both infants need you at once, managing two baby carriers, grocery shopping and maneuvering a double stroller. Believe me, these are things that will matter, particularly if you've never had children before. She also thoroughly addresses concerns, considerations and other practical matters during pregnancy.
When you read Twinspiration, expect a book that will prepare, encourage, reassure and make you laugh. I found it to be invaluable.

Great for first time moms

2008-05-29
While I really enjoyed this book, and it did provide me with a lot of new information since I am expecting my twins later this year, it really seems geared towards first time moms. I have a toddler, so I have been through pregnancy and child birth before, and am now looking more for information on what makes this pregnancy unique. While the book is still very good and the author provides a lot of good information, I wish she'd put in just a few interjections here and there for those of us that are second time moms (just first time moms of twins). However, the tone and style of the book I did enjoy, and I like how she is not alarmist at all. We don't need any more stress!

Twinspiration - True inspiration

2008-05-05
"Twinspiration: Real-Life Advice From Pregnancy Through the First Year for Parents of Twins and Multiples" - Cheryl Lage is an Amazing resource for expectant parents of twins. This book covers all the stages of pregnancy and what to expect...birth, and all the real life scenarios that come after the babies arrive. Cheryl writes from her own experience...

I purchased this book for my sister, and she said that out of ALL the books she recieved (and believe me she recieved A LOT) This was the book that she appreciated the most. It's real...and it's life for mother's and families with twins. Our family definitly recomends this book!

Good only for first-time moms who are plain vanilla and live in the burbs

2008-04-14
I would not recommend this book if you already have been pregnant and have a child - nothing enlightening here for you because the author can't compare a singleton pregnancy to a twin, since this is her first time around. I also would not recommend it if you enjoy any kind of non-mainstream lifestyle, if you live in an urban setting, if you have a very small abode, or if you regularly eat ethnic foods. You won't find helpful tips for any of these circumstances (how to travel on a subway, how to live without a car, etc). Also not useful if you plan to use a midwife. It's just really hard to see yourself in her advice if you do not lead a lifestyle very similar to hers.