Mothers of Multiples members learn self-defense techniques during a recent meeting.
“We have monthly newsletters that go out to the club and a club library that moms can borrow books from on specific issues,” Vitale said. “We have mothers of newborns up to teenagers in the group. You form friendships through the group, and you stick around for that and to give support to others as they come on board.” Vitale said the group usually has guest speakers come in to speak on topics such as sibling rivalry, which gets to be a huge issue once the children are toddlers; discipline, getting organized, and other topics of interest to the group. “Right now, because my girls are 3-and-a-half, I’m getting a lot of support on potty training, switching from cribs to toddler beds and choosing a preschool or daycare,” Vitale said. “We have general discussions at our meetings. A recent discussion included preparing the nursery, and breast-feeding multiples. Our membership chair stays in contact with everyone, and there is a club email chain and a website with forums.” For more information on North Pittsburgh Mothers of Multiples, visit www.npmoms.org or attend a meeting. Expectant mothers and new moms are encouraged to attend a meeting before joining. The address for the meetings is 7801 Thompson Run Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15237.
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