New here. . . and HELP!

**Tammy_1974** · 02-16-2007, 04:38 PM

Hello out there! I just came across this forum. I'm very passionate about frugal living and really need to learn a lot more! I am currently pregnant with TRIPLETS

and on bedrest for a few months, so I will be unable to work. We're excited about the babies and also petrified! One baby is an added expense, but 3 is unbelievable, especially since I am on leave without pay. Does anyone know of any aid for parents expecting multiples? I've heard they are out there, but haven't had much luck finding them. Thank you!

**wanderlusting** · 02-16-2007, 05:48 PM

Hi and welcome! No advice on kids, but giving big

**Mom23boys** · 02-16-2007, 05:56 PM

Hello and welcome to the Village.

Congratulations on your pregnancy!! I am not sure of aid that is available, but this looks an informative website that might be able to help you.http://www.tripletsandus.com/triplets/expecting.htm

**brainyblonde** · 02-16-2007, 06:58 PM

Congrats! I found a few companies that offer multiple birth coupons and freebies.

Call 1-800-523-6633 to get 2 - 5 times the coupons for Beechnut Baby Food.
Call 1-800-356-BABY for information on receiving twins-quads starter kits including disposable liners for diaper pails, bibs, and coupons for other products.
Call 1-800-4-GERBER and ask for the Multiple Birth Program. They will send free food, coupons, feeding spoons, and more.
Call 1-800-526-3967 to receive your twins-quads gift packet and coupons.

Kimberly Clark - Huggies diapers
Call 1-800-544-1847 for money saving coupons and free products for twins-quads.

Mead and Johnson, makers of Enfamil Baby Formula
Call 1-800-222-9123 for information on receiving a free case of formula (for each baby twins-quads) and money saving coupons.

Pampers and Luvs diapers
Parents of triples or more can call 1-800-543-0480 to receive a free package of diapers for each baby.

The First Years
Call 1-800-533-6708 for information on receiving twins-quads bibs and rattles.

Companies with Multiple Birth Programs
http://www.mostonline.org/membersonly/company.htm

**kaykwilts** · 02-16-2007, 07:34 PM

Welcome to the village and congratulations on the future birth of your triplets. Get all the rest you can now because once those babies are born you are going to be super tired.

**baxjul** · 02-16-2007, 07:49 PM

Welcome! Congratulations on the babies!

**AmyBoz** · 02-16-2007, 07:50 PM

Wow! Congratulations and Welcome to FV!!! Can't wait to see pictures of those little ones!

**Marie78** · 02-16-2007, 08:11 PM

Hi and

Congratulations on the babies

**Tammy_1974** · 02-16-2007, 08:14 PM

Thanks for the congrats and the information! Its a bit overwhelming but I still can't wait to hold those little ones! (gonna need 2 more pairs of arms, though! LOL)

**Telephus44** · 02-16-2007, 08:37 PM

Some repeats of the above list, but here's a link to a bunch of freebies/coupons for multiple births. I think the free diaper genie is the best thing on the list - I got one at my baby shower and we love it.

http://www.momsview.com/multiples.html

And Congratulations!!! I don't know what I'd do if I found out I was having triplets!

**lisettelovebug** · 02-17-2007, 12:28 AM

You could try Ivillage. com. They have a lot of groups on there and I'm sure they have one for multiples.

**autumnlynn** · 02-17-2007, 12:47 AM

Congratulations on the babies and welcome to the Village!!

**sixfreds** · 02-17-2007, 08:27 AM

I have triplets who are now 8
There are companies out there that will send free things and coupons, truely there aren't that many who still do this but some will. The pedi. you have can also be helpful, we had to have neosure formula which is a lot more expensive then regular and our pedi. came me a case every time I went (every 2 weeks).
I would suggest you go to most online (MOST is mothers of super twins) http://www.mostonline.org/
It is a great support group. And there are people who belong to MOST all over the country
Where do you live?
I would also suggest you look into seeing if there is a local support group, you can chat and met others in your area with multiples. Just being able to talk to someone who has been there is helpful I find!

Any questions you can pm me and I will give you my email address and phone number if you like.
Eileen

**i.m.cheap** · 02-17-2007, 10:32 AM

I don't know what your family income is, but there are programs such as WIC, and food stamps available. In Kansas, a family of three can earn up to $1,799 a month and qualify for food stamp assistance. I am sure with a family of five (which you will soon have, assuming you have no other children) the income limits are much higher. I hope my suggestion is not an insult, we get some food stamp assistance, and it has been a great help. My DH works two jobs, and is a full-time student.