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‘That’s My Sister!’ Taking a Twin’s Gender Fluidity in Stride

One of my twins was born a boy but, for the moment at least, identifies a girl; wearing dresses, using the girls' restroom, crying if referred to as "he." Only one person has handled all of this with ease: her twin sister. Read More...

Published Sun, Jan 01 2015 5:13 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: twins, gender, parenting, Women and Girls, Highlights, Transgender and Transsexuals
IVF, Embryos and Choices

When my daughter asked if I chose whether to make her and her sister siblings, or twins, I lied before I thought. Because along with a lot of other choices I never thought I'd have, that was a choice. Read More...

Published Sun, Aug 08 2013 5:46 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: twins, parenting, infertility, in vitro fertilization, _featured, Multiple Births, Pregnancy and Childbirth
I Didn’t Want Twins

From the moment the ultrasound revealed two blobs in my uterus and not one, I have felt compromised. Read More...

Published Wed, May 05 2013 6:52 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, twins, parenting, Multiple Births, Babies and Infants
I Wanted ‘Twins’

We didn't exactly choose to create adoptive "twins." But we didn't say no. Read More...

Published Wed, May 05 2013 6:52 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, twins, parenting, Multiple Births, Children and Childhood, Adoptions
Should Schools Separate Twins?

Depends on the twins - but why not ask them what they think? Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 08 2012 11:34 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, twins, school, parental quandary
Should Twins Be in the Same Classroom?

When parents have a choice, should they choose the same classroom, or different classrooms, for their twins? Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 08 2012 11:07 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, twins, parental quandary
I.V.F. Without the Risk of Multiple Births?

A new study showed success in implanting one embryo, rather than two or more. Read More...

Published Wed, Oct 10 2011 9:19 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, IVF, twins, Pregnancy, infertility, Fertility, Multiple Births
Ignoring "Typical" Siblings

When one child needs much more attention. Read More...

Published Wed, May 05 2011 11:56 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, twins, cojoined twins
Tips on Having Twins

A New York Times Magazine essayist and a Momversation blogger both explore the initial shock of learning their next baby will be twins. Read More...

Published Fri, Apr 04 2011 7:00 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, twins
Parenting News Roundup

Some recent parenting news you might have missed. Read More...

Published Tue, Oct 10 2009 11:09 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Sitters, Zahary Christie, nannies, multi-tasking, texting, IVF, twins