We proudly offer a variety of programs & services to our members, which have evolved with the needs of our members. Our diverse members include expectant parents of multiples, seasoned parents of multiples, parents who need practical advice, parents who need support in the first days and months raising multiples, parents who want to buy or sell their clothing and baby equipment, and parents who can't pass up a good family Halloween party surrounded by kids!
Expecting Parents of Multiples
and
New Parents of Multiples (under 1)
Expectant Parents of Multiples Meetings
Every month, MPPOM hosts an Expectant Parents of Multiples (POMs) Meeting. All members and potential members who are expecting multiple babies are welcome to attend this informal meeting. In this casual setting, you’ll receive support and advice on topics such as how to prepare for babies arrival, prenatal care, delivery, newborn care, hiring child care, baby equipment and infant feeding and sleeping.
Every 1st Fri of the month (recurring until 12/4/2009)
7:30–8:30 pm at Blossom Birth
New Parents of Multiples Meetings
All expectant POMs and POMs with children under 12 months are invited to attend the New POM's Meetings. This informal group meets twice a month to discuss the joys and the challenges of the first year of parenting multiples.
Parents share support and advice on feeding, sleeping, getting out with more than one baby, traveling, baby products, dealing with extended family and how to navigate conflicting baby advice and more.
Expectant parents can get ideas on how prepare for their babies, and they get a first-hand look at other parents caring for multiples. Most importantly, new parents get the chance to meet other new POMs, making great friendships and connections. Moms and dads are welcome to come with or without their babies, and helpers are always welcome. Sorry, older children cannot attend.
Meets the 2nd and the 4th Monday of each Month
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Tahoe Room: Sequoia's Health & Wellness Center
Buddies Program
Each expectant parent of multiples (POMs) can be matched with a buddy - an experienced parent with older multiples who knows exactly what you are going through because they've "been there." It is a great opportunity for expectant POMs to connect with experienced POMs. Buddies can offer wisdom, insights and bit of humor to help expectant POMs traverse the new and exciting world of multiples. Buddies offer support through phone chats, email updates and outings. Buddies and their expectant POMs enjoy the camaraderie from the very special bond of raising multiples.
Bedrest Program
The MPPOM Bedrest Program is a resource and outreach program for parents of multiples. Many expecting mothers of multiples experience a period of bedrest before delivering, whether modified, strict home bedrest or hospitalized bedrest. The Bedrest Program exists to support these mothers and fathers by offering resources and advice, either through phone calls and/or home visits from moms who have been on bedrest themselves. Sometimes it helps enormously to talk to moms who have had similar experiences and who know how draining "resting" can be!
Meals for Families Program
When your new babies are born and you're too tired to cook, enjoy a home-cooked meal courtesy of a volunteer member chef! The Meals for Families program provides new parents of multiples, (or singletons, if they already have multiples) a warm, home-cooked meal delivered to their door. Meals are offered to families with babies three months and younger. With a list of eager volunteers, new parents of multiples are sure to enjoy a delicious meal, just when they need it the most. The volunteer chefs are anxious to please and will accommodate most dietary restrictions and/or preferences.
Preemie Closet Program
The Preemie Closet is a valuable resource to our teeniest members who are just a wee bit too small for standard newborn attire. The Closet accepts donations from preemies who've outgrown their tiny clothing and lends them to new parents of multiples in need.
Twin to Twin Transfusion Support
Multiple pregnancies with a single shared placenta are at risk for TTTS. We can offer support and advice. We can recommend local and national organizations for TTTS support.
All Members
Bi-annual Used Equipment and Clothing Sale
Whether you are buying or selling, this is an event not to be missed! It's typically held in the spring and fall. The next sale will be Saturday, October 3, 2009. Click for more information
Big Tent Online Community
MPPOM is thriving on our Big Tent online community with features including:
•streamlined and easy-to-use
streamlined and easy-to-use •updated calendar options
updated calendar options•simple membership renewal process
simple membership renewal process•forums
forums •marketplace for buying & selling the lightly used clothing & equipment!
marketplace for buying & selling the lightly used clothing & equipment! Newsletter
Even if you can't make it to our events or turn on your computer to catch up through Big Tent, you can still look forward to receiving our newsletter. Multiple Messages publishes 6 issues per year and includes a schedule of the events, activities, personal stories and informative articles on the raising of multiples. You can read the newsletter online or have it mailed to your home.
General Meetings & Speaker Events
We hold general meetings approximately four times per year with speakers or discussion groups on wide-ranging topics such as child development, discipline, potty training, Kindergarten readiness and maintaining a healthy marriage while raising multiples.
Family Parties!
MPPOM hosts numerous family-friendly parties each year. These events are the biggest all club events each year and aren't to be missed! Each theme party is typically held at a local park and has various activities for all ages of children from babies on up! Summer Picnic, Pizza Night Social, Halloween party and more.
POMs Nights/Mornings Out
Ready to party without your multiples... among other parents who know all about how special that opportunity is? Join us for one of our periodic Parents' Nights Out, Mom’s outing or Dads’ Night Out. Typically held at a restaurant, the locations of these fun events are held throughout the Peninsula.
Online Auction for Helping Hands
The online Auction is our club's largest fundraiser and provides the bulk of the funds used by Helping Hands, our main philanthropic program! We need you, our club members, to make the event a success, both through donations for the auction and participation in the auction! If you can personally donate any products or services or if you know someone with goods or services that would be a popular item or service, please let us know!
Contact for More Information or To Make a Donation: auction@mppom.org
Play Groups / Play Dates for Toddlers & Preschoolers
Play groups and play dates are great ways to meet new parents of multiples (POMs) and for your little ones to meet new friends!
MPPOM currently has very active groups for Toddler Times (TT 1-2.5 yrs old) and Parents of Preschoolers (POP 2.5-5 yrs old).
We offer playdates, field trips, potlucks, and topical meetings on such hot-button issues as discipline and potty-training! For more information contact: Toddler Times or Parents of Preschoolers.
Community Service
This is a great new program to help the community. It also teaches our School Aged Multiples about giving back to our community.
Resource List of Member Volunteers
MPPOM maintains a list of members willing to share specific experiences on raising multiples with others.
Child Development Resources
The child development coordinators assist parents in locating resources for their special needs children. Because so many multiples are born after a difficult pregnancy and are often premature, parents of multiples (POMs) frequently need information regarding developmental assessment and treatment. Most often, the child development coordinators assist parents in obtaining assessment and therapy through the Early Start program or local school districts. The child development coordinators also do the following: (1) provide literature that has been compiled by licensed professionals; (2) arrange speakers for topics of interest; (3) suggest service providers who have been endorsed by other parents or professionals; and (4) link parents with professionals who can provide advice for free.
Helping Hands
Through Helping Hands, we help those who are having difficulty managing the financial burden of multiples. This philanthropic program provides families with donated clothing and equipment and a free one-year club membership to those in need. Please visit the Helping Hands page to learn more about this program, how we can help you and how you can donate.
School Aged Multiples - SAMies
This subgroup is specifically created for parents with school aged children to discuss life after preschool.
3 or More
Do you have twins plus a toddler? Or twin toddlers and a new baby? Juggling 3 children under the age of 3 is challenging. This group occasionally meets to ask questions, offer advice and share wisdom.
