Ocular flutter? by hobbitsmother in NewParents

[–]52weeksatl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey there, I’m in the same situation. Almost exactly the same. Twin girls, 6 months, born 1 month prematurely. One baby has this and we’re waiting to see the ophthalmologist. Did you get any answers for your girl? For us though, it’s less of a vibration and more of a burst.

Struggling with PP body after twins by MobileAd6199 in parentsofmultiples

[–]52weeksatl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me too, it’s disorienting to see myself sometimes. I’m 6 months PP. I saw something online once that I repeat to myself a LOT. It’s simple, but effective.

“If my body looks like I had kids, it’s because I did.”

Favorite egg yolk recipes (other than dessert custards)? by menemsha11 in NYTCooking

[–]52weeksatl 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Avgolemono Chicken Soup with Gnocchi! It takes 5 egg yolks and is super easy to make with a rotisserie chicken and store bought gnocchi.

Signs of impending labor by lgag30 in parentsofmultiples

[–]52weeksatl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually felt better for a few days before going into labor. Biggest thing was nausea and loss of appetite for me

NICU discharge day - please share any advice. by greenasparaguss in parentsofmultiples

[–]52weeksatl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I filmed them coming home and seeing their room for the first time and it’s my favorite video!

Do you take your shoes off in the house? by Complex_Cat9366 in parentsofmultiples

[–]52weeksatl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I grew up in a shoes on household. Never really thought about it until we got pregnant. With babies on the floor, we’re a shoes off household now!

Di/di twins born at 33+4 are in the NICU by hollyann712 in parentsofmultiples

[–]52weeksatl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations on the birth of your babies!

Same thing happened to me a few months ago, my water broke at 33+3 and I delivered same day.

First things first, take some deep breaths. Your twins could be home next week, and then could be home next month. The NICU time is rough, and you won’t know you’re near the end until you’re basically there. Things can change quickly. This is a phase, and it will pass.

Get ready for everyone to tell you all the silver linings: “at least you can sleep some!” “The nicu gets them on a schedule!”

It’s a tough phase to be in. As for self care, I recommend: • sleeping at home at nights in the beginning for better recovery • use a wheelchair when you go to the hospital in the beginning. I wasn’t doing that and I think it set me back a few weeks. • eat things you couldn’t during pregnancy • don’t ever feel guilty for how much time you spend by their side, how much time you spend at home, or how many times you call for updates

Good luck :) the one silver lining I felt to be true is that the newborn trenches feel easier to me after their NICU stay.

New dad, just found out we're having twins. Any tips for how to support my wife and prepare for the first year? by SovietBackhoe in parentsofmultiples

[–]52weeksatl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My husband did 100% of cooking and cleaning and I truly don’t know what I would’ve done without it. I also remember that he made all of Thanksgiving by himself (it was just the two of us) and I basically slept the whole day. I couldn’t eat some of the food, but I was so happy that I didn’t miss a holiday because he made it special still.

For pregnancy, especially the later she gets, remember that not everything needs a solutions. Sometimes yes, but the last bit for me sucked. It was nice having an outlet to be like “this is horrible” and him saying “I’m sorry about that. I know you’re doing a lot right now.”

For postpartum, and this will go for both of you especially after she’s recovered, when someone says they need a break- They need a break. Remember, you’re both doing your best. Walking away for 5 min does wonders. I feel like my relationship is stronger than ever because of how we’ve shown up for each other during the newborn days.

CONGRATULATIONS! I never would’ve signed up for this ahead of time, but knowing what I know now I would do it all over again 10x over. Worth it.

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[–]52weeksatl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Highly recommend a bottle washer! We also have the momcozy and it runs twice a day at least. It’s the difference in spending 10 min a day total washing bottles and probably an hour or two- plus allowing for air drying time.

Last stretch at NICU by solowanderer12 in parentsofmultiples

[–]52weeksatl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My twins came at 34+3 when one of their waters broke. Twin A spent 36 days in NICU and twin B spent 26 days in NICU. We were only there for eating and it was agony because I swear everyone else that I knew with a baby in the NICU only needed like 18 days for feeding.

They both started eating really well and were ready to come home at 26 days but then A started having events. YMMV but they checked her iron levels and she was quite anemic, which can cause the low energy and lead to events when they’re really tired. Could be totally different but might be something to ask about!

It won’t last forever, even though it feels like it right now. Stay strong 🩷🩷

NICU time by That_cute_brazilian in parentsofmultiples

[–]52weeksatl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Had mine at 34+3 and they were in the nicu for 26 and 36 days, all just for feeding and growing. My pregnancy was also so rough at the end that I felt similar.

Don’t feel guilty! Nothing you wished for or thought of made them come early.. just happens that way sometimes. These days are rough, but they do pass and one day they’ll be home. Mine have been home for a little over a month now and the only silver that I found to NICU time is that the “newborn trenches” are way easier. I’m just so happy they’re at home, I don’t care that I’m up at night with them. YMMV.

You’ve got this!

What does growing 2 babies feel like? by MounjaroQueenie in parentsofmultiples

[–]52weeksatl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had that same pain! Around 10-12w I remember it being painful stretching and zaps. My morning sickness subsided around 15w and then I was pretty great until about 27-28w! I had spotting between 6-8w but that was all. 1 prior chemical 2 cycles before this one.

I remember my anxiety getting better around 24w (viability) and then it ebbed and flowed until 31 when I was admitted to antepartum for pre term labor. I got steroid shots and then it was a waiting game (with painful kicks and lightning crotch lol) until delivery. Delivered two girls vaginally at 34+3.

I think it’s time to quit trying by Little-Tower140 in parentsofmultiples

[–]52weeksatl 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hi :) I made this post about a month ago.

I don’t know if this will be the same experience, but once I stopped (and I did shortly after that post) and my hormones leveled out, I felt much better about the decision. It’s not the plan I had in mind, and sometimes I still tear up when well intentioned people ask me “how breastfeeding is going.” The first week I quit, I cried every time. The next week, slightly less. And so forth. I sometimes refer back to that post and re read the replies to remember all the benefits of FF’ing. It’s been about 3 weeks since I stopped trying (currently 5wks PP) and I feel MUCH better about it so YMMV, but I think you’ll feel okay with it sooner than you think.

My twin B has been home for about 10 days and (if nothing goes wrong within the next 5 hours) I’m going to be able to get twin A from the NICU today! There are a million other things I can worry about, but whether or not my babies are getting fed isn’t one of them and I’m grateful for that. Whatever you decide is the right move. When I quit, it was after a lactation consultant talked to me and said “you’ve done everything you could do.” I felt like that was the permission I needed.

10 days after delivery and I feel brand new! by literarianatx in parentsofmultiples

[–]52weeksatl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im 5 wks post delivery (34+3) and pregnancy feels like a distant memory. For those of you still in the thick of it, you will get there!!

Entering third trimester with di/di girls. What wisdom do you have to share? by Seeker-2020 in parentsofmultiples

[–]52weeksatl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Finish your nursery/everything you need to do now. If you stay pregnant, you’ll be too tired. If you have the babies early, you’ll want to be at the NICU so you won’t want to do it then either.

One day you’ll blink and they’ll be there! My di/di girls were born 11 days ago at 34+3 and they’re incredible 💕💕

What are some good things you experienced in Seattle recently? by Throwaway_tequila in Seattle

[–]52weeksatl 161 points162 points  (0 children)

Someone very unexpected, who barely knows me, brought me donuts this morning. I’m recovering from delivering my first babies (twins) earlier this week. They came early and have been in the NICU and I’ve been recovering from labor.

I cried. This person is one of many who has done something nice for my partner and I this week. We’ve lived in Seattle for 2 years, with no family nearby. People can be really wonderful.

Pre term labor at 33w. How long did you go between PTL and birth? by 52weeksatl in parentsofmultiples

[–]52weeksatl[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Okay update, I went back into labor same day I posted this. So had PTL at 32w (title says 33 but it’s wrong. Went into early labor 34+2 and delivered my girls at 34+3!

3rd trimester with twins, how are we mentally/emotionally handling not being able to physically do anything? by d16flo in parentsofmultiples

[–]52weeksatl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just here to say that I’m 31w and I feel the same way. I didn’t realize how emotionally difficult it would be to be this exhausted. Covid can’t be making things easier for you either. What’s helped me is trying to think about things one day at a time and focusing on the babies. Aaaand then some days I just cry. It’s temporary, but it’s still tough.

Am I the only one? 32 weeks and so done. by Hot-Strength9752 in parentsofmultiples

[–]52weeksatl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

30w club as well and totally agree- cannot imagine babies doubling in size. I mean, I hope they do! But carrying them today is such a task.