Announcements

A part of PAMOM is supporting our community and we would like to share an opportunity with you to do just that.

Our community service chair, Mitwa Shah-Sarode and I will be collecting new and/or gently used baby blankets and swaddlers to give to the new babies at the Medical City Dallas NICU.

Blankets will be accepted between February 1st and the 15th.

Donation Arrangements:

Members who live North of State Hwy 121, please contact Mitwa @ 847-922-2018.

Members who live South of State Hwy 121, please contact myself, Stephanie, @ 214-218-6412.

Texas Mothers of Multiples will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary at their annual spring convention. The dates are set for Thursday April 27th, 2023 to Sunday April 30th, 2023. Register now to join us and represent PAMOM in Fort Worth!

You can also grab your friends and start plan for the long weekend at the Embassy Suites Downtown Fort Worth. The hotel is recently renovated and the rooms were upgraded with a kitchenette. It has an iIndoor pool, gym, free Wi-Fi & an onsite restaurant.

Room Rate: $179 Nightly | Occupancy: Sleep 4 without additional charge

Registered Overnight Guest Perks: Made to order breakfast, 2 FREE drinks at Happy Hour, and FREE valet parking.

Registration Link: www.tmom50.com

Email Stephanie at statenationalrep@pamom.org if you have any questions.

PAMOM is giving you the perfect excuse to clean out your closets before the holidays! We are partnering with Donate 2 Impact in November to collect any items that you'd like to get rid of.

How does it work? Go to https://www.r2sdfw.com/donate between Nov. 7 and Nov. 20 to schedule a donation pickup. Select PAMOM as your charity of choice and then set your donations out on the front porch on the morning of your pickup. You can also drop off items at either the Frisco or Little Elm facility.  You get to purge and PAMOM gets money back for every pound collected. Simple, right?!

There's no limit on the number of items you can donate. If you have a big haul, just be sure to mention that on your scheduling form. There are only a few items that Donate 2 Impact won't accept such as mattresses, tires, building materials, chemicals and office furniture. For the full list, see https://www.r2sdfw.com/donate.

This fundraiser is open to the public so be sure to tell your local family and friends!

We appreciate your support!!!!

Have you been wanting some family photos or photos of your Kids/ twins/ triplets /quads but have no time to find a photographer that is available and affordable??? Well look no more!!! We have multiple upcoming options for the PAMOM FALL PHOTO FUNDRAISER.

For our new members, the photo fundraiser takes place twice a year (fall & spring) and is one of the largest fundraisers for our club. Your photo fee is split between the photographer and PAMOM. The proceeds contribute to support PAMOM's mission and fund events and activities such children's parties, guest speakers and catered meetings. 

This year the Fall mini sessions will be $95 per session (Includes 10 Images) and are available with Imamarazzi Studios , Shutter Sisters Photography and Bella Portraits at several different locations on several different weekends. Please pay close attention to the session you are signing up for.

September 17th , October 8th & November 5th - Imamarazzi Studios

Photographer: Imamarazzi Studios 
iMamarazzi

Date: September 17 
Location: AW Perry Homestead in Carrollton
Times: 5:00 - 7:15 PM

Date: October 8
Location: Legacy West in Plano
Times: 7:30 - 9:30 AM

Date: November 5
Location: Day Spring Nature Preserve in Allen
Times: 4:00 - 6:15 PM

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OCTOBER 15 & NOVEMBER 12 - SHUTTER SISTERS PHOTOGRAPHY

Photographer: Shutter Sisters Photography
Shutter Sisters Photography | Facebook

Date: October 15 
Location: Erwin Park in McKinney
Times: 3:00 - 5:00 PM

Date: November 12
Location: Adriatica Village
Times: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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OCTOBER 22-23RD & NOVEMBER 19-20TH - BELLA PORTRAITS

Photographer: Bella Portraits
Bella Portraits (mypixieset.com)

Date: October 22nd & 23rd 
Location: Erwin Park in McKinney
Times: 7:30 - 10:30 AM & 3:30 - 6:30 PM

Date: November 19th & 20th 
Location: Breckinridge in Richardson
Times: 7:30 - 10:30 AM & 3:30 - 6:30 PM

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More Info

Approximately 3-4 weeks after the photo session you will receive a link via email to download your digital images. Light cosmetic editing is included at the photographer’s discretion. Additional editing charges may apply if you request edits that are beyond the scope of light cosmetic editing. The photographer may give you the option to buy additional photos or prints not included with your session.

We will send out more details about when and where to meet the photographer a few days before your session. Remember, there will be other PAMOM families taking photos before and after you so plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early and expect to finish on time.

NOTE: If you'd like to register for two spots, please pay for the first and then return and register again.

Registration now open to PAMOM members, as well as friends, family and the general public. Please share this email if you know someone who might be interested.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact us at fundraising@pamom.org. 

September is NICU Awareness Month, a month designed to honor all the families and precious babies who have spent time in the NICU and the amazing doctors and nurses who cared for them.

As a mom of multiples your chances of a NICU stay are higher and PAMOM offers support when that happens.

The Kenna Triplets

Banks, Leo & Rosie were born at 29 weeks 6 days.

PAMOM member Olivia Kenna said she was incredibly lucky because she was admitted to the hospital for preterm labor at less than 23 weeks. The doctors and nurses were able to stop labor and bed rest did its job for seven more weeks!

But the Kenna triplets needed assistance in the NICU.

“It was shocking & painful to see them for the first few times. The incubator, CPAP, feeding tubes, blindfolds, lights, wires everywhere. The nurses & doctors quickly educated us & carefully took care of our most prized possessions. Leaving my babies was one of the most difficult things I’ve ever done. Yet, I knew they were in the best hands possible and that gave me comfort. As soon as it was possible, we jumped in and started changing diapers and getting skin to skin time with our tiny, perfect babies with careful guidance from the nurses. We were so extremely lucky to have an uneventful NICU stay. After 65 very long days, all 3 of our babies were sent home on the same day!” Olivia said.

She’s grateful for the nurses and doctors who she called true angels sent from God. And she sends her love and support to all other babies and families who endure the process.

“We will forever marvel the strength and resilience of Banks, Leo & Rosie. We will forever be beyond grateful to the Dallas Presby NICU team. We will forever have a new understanding of what NICU families go through. You really can’t put it into words. My heart goes out to all of the NICU babies,” she said.

PAMOM is hosting another fundraiser for everyone who needs to declutter and purge! Beginning on Feb. 28, go to Recycle2Support.com to and schedule a pickup. Recycle2Support will come to your house to take away all your junk OR you can drop it off at their Frisco location. They take old clothes, books, toys, electronics and most other things that you want out of your house. Everything is recycled so it doesn't end up in a landfill and PAMOM gets cash back for every pound donated. Last year we made almost $500 thanks to your donations!!

Start your spring cleaning now!! We'll post reminders as we get closer to Feb. 28.

Do your kids love the Crayola Experience in Plano? Have you been wanting to check it out? Here's a QR code that offers discounted ticket prices for PAMOM members and their friends. Our organization does get a small percentage back when you order tickets through this link.

Congratulations to all the MOMs who celebrated 5 and 10 years as PAMOM members with us this month. We honored both the 2020 and 2021 anniversaries because last year's celebration was canceled due to COVID-19. We also thanked all outgoing and incoming board members and volunteers. PAMOM could not continue to function without these awesome ladies.

5 Year Members

10 Year Members

2020-2021 Outgoing Board

2021-2022 Incoming Board

Ready to declutter? PAMOM is giving you the perfect excuse to clean out your closets! We will be partnering with Recycle2Support this month to collect any items that you'd like to get rid of after you organize.

How does it work? Go to recycle2support.com between April 12-25 to schedule a donation pickup. Select PAMOM as your charity of choice and then set your donations out on the front porch on the morning of your pickup. You get to purge and PAMOM gets money back for every pound collected. Simple, right?!

There's no limit on the amount of items you can donate. If you have a big haul, just be sure to mention that on your scheduling form. There are only a few items that Recycle2Support won't accept such as broken items, mattresses, tires, building materials, chemicals and office furniture. For the full list, see https://www.r2sdfw.com/donate. 

This fundraiser is open to the public so be sure to tell your local family and friends!

Virtual Swap: Even though this is a fundraiser, we're still encouraging you to pass on any items that you think another mom of multiples could use. During the week of April 12-16, please visit our members-only Buy, Sell, Swap, Give! Facebook page to advertise the items you are willing to sell or swap. There may be another twin or triplet mom who really needs what you no longer use. Porch pickup is encouraged. Recycle2Support will pick up anything you still have at the end of the week and give back to PAMOM!

Happy cleaning!

 Calling all members! Ever wonder how you can give back to this amazing group? Want to have some extra mommy time? Do you have a few extra hours a month? If so, signing up to be a PAMOM Volunteer may be for you!!!!

SIGN UP: https://forms.gle/WBMtHDcjbAK6Pbdy5

The club is unable to run without volunteers! The Executive Board (President, VP Membership, VP Meetings, Treasurer, Secretary) have the most responsibility followed closely by the Board Chairs. Executive Board and Chairs are required to attend the board meetings (last Tuesday of the month- will remain virtual). If you can't make it to the meetings, we have many other roles that can be done from the comforts of your home!

For a complete list of available roles and responsibilities, see the PAMOM Board Descriptions file on Facebook. You can sign up with a friend to split the work on some roles. The roles transition in May.