Issue #41 – 195+ members & GROWING! Fall 2013

OCTOBER 2013 2nd—6:30pm, Mom’s Night Out Ruby Tuesdays, Dewitt 14th—Columbus Day 31st—Halloween

DECEMBER 2013 4th—6:30pm, Mom’s Night Out Ruby Tuesdays, Dewitt 8th—5-7pm Children’s Holiday Party, Kidz Club, Phoenix 24th—Christmas 28th—1pm Board Meeting Kelly’s House 29th—5pm, Adult Holiday Party Dave & Busters

NOVEMBER 2013 3rd—Daylight Savings Time set your clocks & babies back 1 hour 5th—Election Day 6th—6:30pm, Mom’s Night Out Ruby Tuesdays, Dewitt 11th—Veteran’s Day 27th— Hanukkah 28th— Thanksgiving

2006 ! 34 members ! 28 families with twins ! 6 families with triplets ! 1 online support group

2013

! 196 members ! 174 families with twins ! 22 families with triplets ! 2 online support groups & 1 online

garage sale page ! 2 lending libraries ! Big/Little Sister Program

Multiple Moms Mingle was founded by Kelly Carter in 2006 to provide friendship & support to mothers of young multiples in the central New York area. Since that time this group has grown by leaps and bounds. Check out these fun facts to see just how much MMM has grown. Then check out page three for some more throw back fun.

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Multiple Moms Mingle www.multiplemomsmingle.com

Executive Board PRESIDENT & FOUNDER

Kelly Carter VICE PRESIDENT

Mary Wood TREASURER Kristen Klaben

RECORDING SECRETARY Amanda Fosberg

CORRESPNDING SECRETARY Cyndi Rizzo

Committee Roll Call can be found on the final page of this publication

It’s almost time for …

Cost: $25 per person (cash or check to MMM due in full on 1.7.14) Weigh in at the January, February, & March meetings " January 7, 2014—initial weigh-in, money due " February 5, 2014– mid way weigh-in Individual Biggest Loser gets 10% of prize money " March 5, 2014– final weigh-in First Biggest Loser gets 50% of the prize money Second Biggest Loser gets 25% of the prize money Third Biggest Loser gets 15% of the prize money Rules: # Prize money awarded based on percentage of weight

lost. (Divide number of pounds lost by starting weight and multiply by 100)

# Participants must weigh in on scheduled weigh in dates to be eligible to win.

# Participants must be at least 6 weeks post partum to participate.

# Participants may not have had weight loss surgery or medical intervention that would accelerate weigh loss in the past year or plan to have weight loss surgery during the course of this contest.

# No refunds

Holiday Traditions

“You get more joy out of giving joy to others” Eleanor Roosevelt

When our twin daughters were about 4 years of age, we started taking them shopping a few days before Christmas so that they could pick out a gift for one another. My husband takes one child, and I take the other, and we try to avoid each other in the toy aisles of Target or at the toy store. The girls each choose a gift for their sister. Jim texts me from the next aisle over to check that the gift is not something I already bought. When we get home, they can’t wait to wrap their surprises. We each take a child in a separate room for this next step in the process. They carefully tag the gifts and put them under the tree. They are very excited about their secrets and have never spoiled the surprise. On Christmas morning with all of the gifts and activity, they are most excited to share the gifts they have picked and wrapped for each other. They are always gracious with hugs, thank yous and kind words. For weeks, months, and even years later, they are proud of the gifts they have given and remember what they received from their twin. They are already asking when they can shop for one another. I think one of the key tips for pulling the secret off is waiting until just a few days before Christmas to shop so that they aren’t as tempted to spoil the surprise. This Christmas tradition has really made our Christmas morning that much more special and it proves that Eleanor Roosevelt was right, “You get more joy out of giving joy to others.”

~ Kelly Carter ~ Mom to 8 year old twin girls MMM, Founder & President

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2013 Children’s Holiday Party at Kidz Club Fun, Phoenix, NY

2007 Children’s Holiday Party at Kidz Club Fun, Phoenix, NY

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TWIN BOYS: Zachary Lawrence, 6 lbs 4 oz and Alexander Daniel, 6 lbs 10 oz born on October 14, 2013 to Heather and Jeffrey Peterson. BG TWINS: Griffin David, 6 lbs 9 oz and Abigail Rose, 6 lbs 2 oz born on October 22, 2013 to Katie Chase. BABY BOY: Jack David, 4 lbs 7 oz was born October 29, 2013 to Katie and Wills Mahoney. BABY GIRL: Sophia Lynn, 7 lbs 5 oz born on October 31, 2013 to Rebecca and Casey Stock and proud siblings Jacob, Samuel & Kendra. BABY BOY: Adian Virgil, 7 lbs 14 oz born on November 13, 2013 to Jaime & Louis Petrocci and proud siblings Christoper, Emma, Kaitlin, Taylor, & Louie. TWIN BOYS: Irwin Nicholas, 3 lbs 10 oz and William Gregory, 3 lbs 8 oz born on November 21, 2013 to Stephanie & Scott Rezsnyak and proud siblings Alexander & Eliza. TWIN BOYS: Jacob Scott, 5 lbs 13 oz and Joseph Patrick 5 lbs 7 oz born on November 26, 2013 to Jennifer and Jody Godlewski and proud big brother Jackson. TWIN BOYS: Will, 4 lbs 6 oz and Eli, 4 lbs 8 oz born on December 2, 2013 to Frannie and Justin Trana and big brother Miles.

Our newest members: Alicia Mangino, Carolyn Reyes, Jodie Langer,

Gina LaPlant & YOUR NAME HERE!

196 Members & GROWING!

Gina LaPlant Expecting Twins, Dec '13

Carolyn Reyes Expecting Twins, Jan' 14

Julie Nolan Expecting Twins, Feb '14

Aris Dysert Expecting Twins, Mar '14

Orysia Buchan Expecting a singleton, Dec '13

Wendy Hawkinson Expecting a singleton, Jan '14

Kristen Sullivan Expecting a singleton Mar '14

Looking for an Android or iOS app to amuse & educate your favorite little one? FaceTime Elmo on Sesame Street in ‘Elmo Calls’ is definitely toddler approved.

Looking for an iOS app to help organize & save a little money? Try ‘Cheapster’ This little $.99 app track prices for all of your favorite products across various stores.

There’s an app for that …

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Despite the mess it may cause, getting your kids in the kitchen can be great fun for the whole family. Experts say picky eaters are more likely to eat and try new foods if they have helped in some way to prepare it. It also teaches an important life skill and provides great family time. Homemade Applesauce Recipe from Kids Cooking: A Very Slightly Messy Manual by the editors of Klutz 4 medium apples ¾ cup water ¼ cup sugar (white or brown) cinnamon, a few shakes a pan a grown-up assistant with a knife 1. The hardest part is cutting and coring the apples. You can peel them if you like (up to you), but you should cut

them into quarters and then cut out the seeds and stems. You might call in your assistant for this. 2. Put the cut-up apples, sugar, cinnamon and water in to the pan. 3. Cover and cook at medium heat (simmering) for 15-20 minutes. 4. Let the apples cool, then mash them with a fork or potato masher.

cookbook available at: http://amzn.com/0932592147 http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/cooking-with-your-children

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Multitudes, Multiple Moms Mingle newsletter, happily accepts suggestions, tips, articles and information for publication from members (although we do hold editorial rights). We did our best to get all of the information correct and up-to-date. If you notice something that is incorrect or was left out, please let us know. A special thank you to Dr. Robert Kiltz for his kindness and generosity with the printing of the newsletter. Please submit information and materials to newsletter committee by the 10th of the month prior to publication.

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ADULT HOLIDAY PARTY Contact: Kelly Carter & Cyndi Rizzo The 2013 Adult Holiday Party will be on December 29th at 5pm at Dave & Busters in Destiny USA/Carousel Mall. The cost is $24 per person. BIG SISTERS Contact: Amanda Fosberg We offer a "Big Sister" to paid MMM members that are pregnant and/or are new moms of multiples during the first 3 months after giving birth. We pair you up with a member that has multiples like you have (or will have). The idea is for the big sister to check in with her little sister often— to offer support, advice, help, etc. as needed. Then she reports to the group at each meeting on how her "little sister" is doing. The little sister can also contact her big sister as needed. Please contact Amanda to get hooked up with a "big sister" today! If your multiples are over a year old and are interested in becoming a “big sister” contact Amanda today. CHILDREN’S LIBRARIAN Contact: Kelly Carter Contact Kelly if you are interested in checking out or donating any books to the children’s library. We currently have a wonderful selection of books on being a multiple, new siblings and potty training. CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT SALE Contact: Krisie Michalski, Nicole DeMarchi & Amanda Gillis Spring Sale info coming soon! CHRISTMAS FAMILY 2013 Contact: Jen Harte, Erika Weldert, Andrea McCarthy & Leslie Petty We learned through the MMM annual survey that members would like to celebrate the holidays by donating blessings for a MMM family that is struggling. We went through a nomination process, and have selected a family. Please check in on facebook page for information on how to give a blessing to our Christmas family. FACEBOOK GARAGE SALE PAGE Contact: Kristen Klaben, Trisha Harp, Amanda Fosberg, & Alisa Dunn

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LIBRARIAN Contact: MaryAnne Abernethy Worried about "what to expect?" Interested in learning more about twins and triplets? Scared to start potty training? Please contact MaryAnne if you are interested in donating or checking out any books, videos or magazines from our library. MEETING PROGRAMS Contact: Jen Harte, Susan Hurlburt & Cyndi Rizzo MEMBERSHIP/DIRECTORY Contact: Mary Wood Interested in becoming a member? Currently a member and need to renew your dues? Visit www.mulitplemomsmingle.com for links and information on how to pay via PayPal. The MMM directory gets distributed via email bimonthly. NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE Contact: Tracy Blumer & Nicole Hiltbrand NEWSLETTER Contact: Wendy Hawkinson, Colleen Klei & Mary Wood The newsletter will now be published quarterly. Have an idea for a great article? Please contact someone from the newsletter committee. PLAYGROUPS & ZOO TRIPS Contact: Karen Atherton, Susan Hayes, & Wendy Hawkinson Playgroups are being formed throughout the year. Please contact the committee if you'd like to schedule a play date at your home or even a park. Please check the MMM Calendar for other upcoming play dates. PREEMIE CLOSET Contact: Trisha Harp Our preemie closet is full and available. Contact Trisha if you need to borrow it. PUBLICITY Contact: Danielle Murray Meeting and sale information was sent to several media outlets including radio, television and newspapers. SEPARATION/DIVORCE SUPPORT Contact: Donna Campbell & Ann Canastra

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STATE REPRESENTATIVE Contact: Kelly Carter Genesee Country MOTC and Westside Suburban MOTC are hosting the 49th annual NYSOMTC State Meeting, May 1-4 at the Clarion Inn in Batavia. The third call packet was shared at the last meeting and can also be found online. SUMMER FAMILY PICNIC Contact: Krista Selig & Cyndi Rizzo Details on the 2014 picnic coming soon. TSHIRT ORDERING Contact: Melissa Walter & Kim Rouselle Want an official MMM tee? Contact Melissa for more information. TRAUMATIC BIRTH/BEREAVEMENT Contact: Nicole Miller, Lori Murphy & et al WELCOMING COMMITTEE Contact: Jen Harte HELP WANTED Consider your own talents and interests, as well as how much time you will be able to invest. If your children are over 1 year of age, we ask you to join a committee and help support our organization. Big Sisters (contact Amanda Fosberg) Crouse NICU Donations

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