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Pregnancy

Why you don’t need a bigger house for twins

When I first learned we were having twins, I was in shock. I stayed in that state of shock for at least several weeks. This shock was fueled by fears and questions of how I would successfully care for my family. One of my big concerns was how my new, bigger family would fit into [...]

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How to Name Your Twins

Naming any baby can be a challenge. After all, you and the child will have to live with that name for many years to come. Many of the same questions that come up with naming a single baby are applicable to naming twins: Does this name remind me of someone else I liked or disliked? [...]

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Odds of Having Twins

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According to the National Vital Statistics Report, generally speaking, your odds of having twins are about 3%: The twin birth rate rose 2 percent for 2004, to 32.2 twins per 1,000 total births… The twinning rate has climbed 42 percent since 1990 (from 22.6), and 70 percent since 1980 (18.9). The number of live births [...]

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