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Jacksonville, FL, April 12, 2010
- Fran Pitre is the author of
Twins X 3: A mom of three sets of twins
gives her personal testimony that all things are
possible with God (Xlibris Corporation); a true
story that outlines a young mother’s journey that
begins with the struggles, heartache and ethical
dilemmas associated with infertility. While Fran’s
dream really did come true – she met her perfect man
and they had the perfect marriage, one thing was
still missing – she was not pregnant after one
heart-breaking year of trying.
Fran Pitre’s story is a transparent, honest journey
of faith, fortitude and thankfulness of family and
is a testimony that family values are still worth
fighting for in this technologically advanced world
we live in. It was her faith that made her
confident after seeking medical advice that any
problems would be detected and easily fixed.
However, her faith was tested when five years later
she was still childless and their marriage and faith
in God had taken a beating. After they were told
their only chance of conceiving a baby would be
through assisted reproductive technologies, Fran
faced a moral dilemma that almost destroyed her.
Being a devout Catholic, acceptable options were
very limited and she had to either abide by her
faith or go with procedures that statistically
offered the greatest success for pregnancy. She and
her husband decided to go with an assisted
reproductive technology procedure that while not
unconditionally accepted by the Church, was also not
disapproved, and two weeks after the procedure – her
pregnancy test was positive! When they discovered
she was pregnant with twins they were overwhelmed
with joy and the sense that their faith, loyalty and
integrity had been rewarded.
While Pitre entertains the reader with the daily
comedies and struggles of parents of twin toddlers,
she also reveals the fear, pain and anxiety in her
attempts to conceive again, right through to her
third pre-term labor and delivery, showing how her
faith in God, family and friends became her pillar
of support in the many trials she encountered along
the way.
Twins X 3 is a story of love, pain, humor,
fear, and joy that covers the author’s life from her
teenage years through the summer of 2009,
confronting topics ranging from long-term
infertility, high-risk multiple pregnancy, premature
birth and miscarriage, to breastfeeding multiples
and postpartum depression, all of which will
captivate the reader from cover to cover. It is a
heart-wrenching yet incredibly inspiring journey
that will cause readers to both laugh and cry as
they discover connections that they can totally
relate to.
Many multiple births are sensationalized in the
current mainstream media but don’t confuse those
with the Pitres’ – their family began in 1985 and
they are still very much together today! Visit this
engaging author’s website at:
www.twinsx3.com.
Talking Points:
- Real-life story of couple that want a child
and problems encountered, both moral and spiritual,
in making decisions regarding fertility treatments.
- Turning to God in times of need and accepting His
plan for both the good and the difficult times.
- Trials, tribulations, comedy and challenges
involved with high-risk, multiple pregnancy and
having twins – three sets!
- Having multiple births born into a loving family
environment instead of with the hype and
sensationalism surrounding today’s news stories.
Rave reviews from readers:
Cathy Nasby,
BSN, RN, MBA,MHS,CNAA:
“Intelligent, realistic and straight from the heart,
Fran’s perspective from a parent’s point of view
will help all nurses appreciate the impact they have
on their patients and families.”
Loretta
Haycook, RN, IBCLC:
“I
couldn’t put TwinsX3 down! This book is about faith
and determination, family love and support….Pitre
and her family demonstrate that having and raising
healthy children is not easy, but so worth the wait
and hard work.”
Msgr.
Vincent Haut, Diocese of St.
Augustine:
“I found
out a lot more than I expected about Fran Pitre’s
experience as a mother of three sets of twins. She
shares a lot of information about her experiences,
family and even her body…that flood of information
is part of the beauty of her story. Her allegiance
to her faith and her desire to tell the truth about
herself inspires me and helps me be confident that
the world is not so bad. She shows families are
still worth fighting for …the perennial values are
holding strong. This isn’t a case of getting more
than we thought we ever wanted to know but of
finding the More that makes what seems so ordinary
something more beautiful than we ever imagined.”
Scott M.
Circe:
“Twins X
3 is a wonderful journey of faith, fortitude and
family. Obviously, the greatest stories are
true-life…this ranks with some of the best. Pitre
writes her story with heart, humor and humility that
just brings the reader right into the
pages…excellent book that allows the reader to be
thankful for family.”
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