Comments for How Do You Do It?

Comment on Foodie Friday: Pay it forward by Cynthia

Cynthia — Fri, 16 May 2008 18:57:47 +0000

Nice idea! It is something that I never thought of before I had twins. But after going through those first few weeks - and being the recipient of some nice, home-cooked meals - I try to make a point to do it for other twin mommies! And I agree with Eva about the grocery store thing. That was always nice when people asked if they could get me something from the store. There was always one or two items we needed; it wasn’t worth motivating out of the house just for them but it was sure appreciated when someone brought them for us.

Comment on Foodie Friday: Pay it forward by Eva

Eva — Fri, 16 May 2008 18:54:01 +0000

That is such good advice! Our friends always organize a “meals on wheels” program when someone has a baby (or two), and we loved it. We did not have to coordinate who was coming by when, we just got a schedule and people showed up with food.

the other thing I found helpful (and started doing too) was when people would call and say “we’re going to the grocery store, what do you need?” Because we’d feel bad if someone said, “can I do anything?” ASKING them to go to the store, but if they actually told us they were going anyway, it didn’t feel as though we were putting them out. Our lists were usually something like, diapers, yogurt smoothies, chocolate.

Comment on Foodie Friday: Pay it forward by Goddess in Progress

Goddess in Progress — Fri, 16 May 2008 15:04:12 +0000

As the beneficiary of a tray of said recipe from said blogger, YUM! I think my kids were 4 weeks old when you brought it over, and it was so great. Tasty, “real” food. And nice to be able to just grab a bowlful and stick it in the microwave whenever we managed to get a free moment.

And much better than attempting anything frozen (aside from maybe a lasagna). Freezing food effectively is actually much harder than most people realize, and so you end up with things that don’t defrost well and get freezer burn. And take up a lot of space in the freezer that could be used for ice cream instead.

Comment on Foodie Friday: Pay it forward by emomily

emomily — Fri, 16 May 2008 15:01:31 +0000

Amen, sista! My local moms’ club (one open to all moms, not just MOTs) has a “sunshine meal” program. If you have a new baby or are sick other moms sign up to deliver meals for a two week period.
When I had the boys, we had only been living here for two months and I didn’t know too many people. It was soooo wonderful to know that some mom I didn’t even know would be bringing a hot & tasty meal that night. I swear the thought of not having to worry about dinner is what got me through some of those early days!
So now whenever a mom needs a meal I’m one of the first ones to volunteer. Besides, this way I always get a sneak peek at the new baby when he or she is tiny!

Comment on Foodie Friday: Pay it forward by Tricia

Tricia — Fri, 16 May 2008 14:28:55 +0000

I agree that eating a decent meal is one of the many things that when we have twins as newborns we find that we have taken for granted in the past. I will never forget when one of my friends from work brought us something to eat… it was simple, but probably the best tasting meal EVER! Who knows when we had last eaten. Great idea and reminder to “pay it forward”!

Comment on Foodie Friday: Pay it forward by twinmom122606

twinmom122606 — Fri, 16 May 2008 14:04:32 +0000

That sounds delicious! I’m going to have to try it myself! I just put together a lasagna for my neighbor last Friday after she had her 2nd baby(at home with a mid wife). She LOVED it…and it was a nice reason for me to take a sneek peak of our newest little neighbor! I’ve also made a mexican lasagna for another neighbor(for her family while her little boy was in the NICU for a month and she had 3 other children to feed while still going back and forth to the hospital) which was delicious and VERY easy to put together. I’m with you on the pay it forward! One of my best friends from college/sorrority sister insisted on bringing over a lasagna for us…Oh MY..that was the BEST MEAL i have EVER had in my life. We have never been so greatful since the babies were soo young and we really needed a few meals to cook and then freeze extras! We ate that lasgana for 3 or 4 days straight(we have one of those cool sealer things that seals bags air tight and they are well worth the money). Since then i have actually learned a LOT about crock pot cooking and with 3 kidos running around our crock pot is well used.

Have a great Friday!

Comment on Ask the Moms, Part 13 - the twinmobile by Mary

Mary — Fri, 16 May 2008 03:37:57 +0000

thanks for sharing the experience. My sister is expecting twins and the blog gives good advice when they go to buy a new car.

Comment on Ask the Moms, Part 13 - the twinmobile by Angela

Angela — Fri, 16 May 2008 03:11:17 +0000

Thats me! 25, first babies, and first car.
I fought tooth and nail against a minivan. I proposed a boxy stationwagon, anything else….But after some practical talk. I am the proud owner of a Toyota Sienna. The auto sliding doors were such a help with two newborn infant carriers in the freezing cold. I love this darned car.

I just feel like a sucker, who knew there was a power hatch option?

Comment on Ask the Moms, Part 13 - the twinmobile by Angela

Angela — Fri, 16 May 2008 03:09:49 +0000

Thats me! 25, first babies, and first car.
I fought tooth and nail against a minivan. I proposed a boxy stationwagon, anything else….But after some practical talk. I am the proud owner of a Toyota Sienna. The auto sliding were such a help with two newborn infant carriers in the freezing cold. I love this darned car.

I just feel like a sucker, who knew there was a power hatch option?

Comment on Confessions of a Scared Twin Mom by Gwen

Gwen — Fri, 16 May 2008 02:28:42 +0000

Yay for you!! I’ve taken my twin girls (12 months old) out alone a lot, and I know you can do it too!! Part of it is just getting used to the idea that even if it’s a disaster…you can handle it. Sometimes they do scream, but mostly the people around you are sympathetic. I hope it goes well and gives you confidence to do it again soon!