Double Trouble: Twins and How to Survive Them

"This is only the second book on twins I have bought. The first scared me senseless. This book was excellent. It was informative, and not patronising, and also had a great sense of humour.
Loved the fact that it has a british author, and not americanised.

Really recommend it."
~ Written on 2008-06-25

"This book is really useful for anyone expecting twins or who has just had them. There is a lot of anecdotal advice about what the author found useful with her twins and you don't feel bullied into doing what she says. There is a very handy list of what to buy - although products have changed a bit since publication it gives you an idea of what to look for e.g. when buying a double buggy. It definitely helped me in the first few months after having my twins as you have some ideas for things to try, know that there are other twin mums in the same boat as you, and most importantly, it makes you see the funny side of your twin-related problems. I would say it is much more useful than more formal pregnancy or childcare books, and all the cartoons ring true!"
~ Written on 2007-07-19

"I'm currently 15 weeks pregnant with twins, and bought this book as it had so many good reviews. They were well justified!

I have laughed out loud and and tears for how special i feel for being pregnant with twins...

Excellent book, highly recommended. Full of useful information, with a funny spin on things also."
~ Written on 2007-05-30

"Giving parents the information they need. Whilst realistic enough to say having twins is hard work, the author also injects some humour and joy into the situation. I bought this for a friend who is expecting twins. Emma's ten great things about having twins is now above her desk, to remind her of the joy when she is feeling fed up"
~ Written on 2007-02-24

"Compared to the doom-laden medical tomes (mostly American) that deal with twins, I found this excellent book a breath of fresh air.

It is extremely positive about aspects like prematurity and possible 'side-effects' of twin pregnancy and is very good-humoured.

The section on birth is though-provoking but be warned, she is quite smug about her home birth (not a safe option for most of us without five grand to spare and who don't live within an hour of midwife guru Mary Cronk's house!). Also she goes on about how great spending time in hospital after the birth is when I think we all know it is a necessary evil sometimes rather than an ideal situation. If it is so great Emma, why were you so keen to avoid it?!

Anyway, rant over....

I would definitely recommend the book ( I am pregnant with twins and have just read it)above pretty much anything else I have read, although as others have said it is not medically detailed so best to look elsewhere if that is what you need.


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~ Written on 2007-01-08