Real Moms (of twin GERDlings) .....

force feed their babies even when they are screaming in pain

spend most of the first year in the laundry room

get mightily annoyed when people say things like "My baby spat up, too, but I just thought it was normal"

are secretly afraid their husbands might not hold out much longer

balance the amount of oatmeal added to a bottle - enough to weigh the formula down but not enough to constipate

take their GERDlings to the doctor and ask for replacements

don't leave the house without extra outfits for all GERDlings and all adults

are beyond grateful to the developers of Prevacid

come up with myriad ways to keep two babies upright and calm after a meal

love kimono-style shirts that make for easy changes

are projectile vomited on up to eight times a day

develop the patience of Job during hour-long feedings

don't think about tomorrow, just try to get through today

tries every formula, every nipple, and every bottle to help their babies retain food

have a Puke-Catching Cup at the ready for easier cleanup

are a little resentful at having so few peaceful magical moments during the first several months

can get a burp out of a rock

....are eternally grateful both boys finally outgrew the reflux a few months ago!