The first edition of this book, published in 2002, has sold 6000 copies. It is recommended reading at multiple birth centres across Australia. With a new chapter on triplets and updated information, this is still the only generally available text on having twins. In 2005, approximately 5000 births in Australia and New Zealand will be twins or triplets, suggesting a ready-made market in those who are pregnant or who have multiple babies or toddlers. In a similar way to Kaz Cooke's 'Up the Duff', the advice is honest and helpful, written by two women who know exactly what new twin mothers need to know. A thorough index and an updated 'Where to get help' section for Australia and New Zealand mean that time-challenged new twin parents can easily find what they need to know.

Katrina Bowman and Louise Ryan met at a South Eastern Multiple Birth Association (SEMBA) barbecue, bonded instantly, and within weeks were writing the book they wished they'd had when they were pregnant. Louise has worked in the book industry for sixteen years and is the mother of non-identical twins, Camille and Celeste, conceived through the IVF program and born in 1999. Katrina Bowman has a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and over twelve years experience in the public relations industry. She is the mother of Charlotte and Ella, identical twins born in 2000. Both Katrina and Louise have been active members of SEMBA, and regularly speak at multiple birth conferences.

GLOSSARY: Explaining medical jargon and technical termsTWO HEADS: Finding outTURKEY PLATTERS & TOILET BOWLS: Being pregnantSAFETY, CUPBOARDS & COMPOST: Getting organisedWHY ARE YOU CRYING?: The birth & hospitalI'M COMPLETELY ALONE EXCEPT FOR TWO BABIES: Going homeTHE RIGHT SUPPORT: Breastfeeding16 BOTTLES SITTING ON THE BENCH: BottlefeedingBERT NEWTON IS MY NEW BEST FRIEND: MotherhoodDYNAMICS & DYNAMITE: Relationships at homeTHE BLURRY PERIOD: SleepingPREMMIES: Dealing with early arrivalsPLATITUDES: Losing a twinHECKLE & JEKYLL: The twin situationACTUALLY, THERE ARE THREE: TripletsWHERE TO GET HELP: Resources in Australia & New ZealandINDEX