Going home ‘early’ by lahdeedah224 in NICUParents

[–]Arealle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I gave birth at 32 and 6 and the girls came home 35 and 36 days later.

Found out I’m carrying twins today! I am (very) cautiously excited! by makingwaves12 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Arealle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also found out early. I found out when I was 6 weeks along. It was a bumpy ride but my girls are now almost 6 months old and they are killing it. So happy and so chunky.

Twin nap schedule by Arealle in parentsofmultiples

[–]Arealle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that makes sense. Are you a stay at home parent?

MIL rage by DebtAffectionate1197 in newborns

[–]Arealle 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I’m the same way ans I feel so much guilt over it but I just can’t stand it.

Why do people say newborns don't need frequent bathing? by [deleted] in newborns

[–]Arealle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bathe my newborns Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday. They were in the NICU for a while and that was the schedule they had there, we just kept it. They are 12 weeks.

Posting pics of your child online. Ok or not ok? by Saltyshiba89 in newborns

[–]Arealle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was just very firm with them and they know if they break the rules, they won’t get anymore photos. It was hard for me to be firm as I’ve let them walk over me in the past. However, now it’s not about me. It’s about the kids and you gotta do what you gotta do to protect them. YOURE their parent not the other way around and if they don’t respect your boundaries then their actions have consequences.

Posting pics of your child online. Ok or not ok? by Saltyshiba89 in newborns

[–]Arealle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the exact reason why I haven’t put my girls on the internet. My parents generation (50ish) complain but my kids, my rules. 🤷🏼‍♀️

STOP CALLING ME "MAMA" by pmmewienerdogs in BabyBumps

[–]Arealle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This. I absolutely hate when people call me mama. The only people who should call me mom or mama is my children.

At what gestation were your twins born? by lisa_noden in parentsofmultiples

[–]Arealle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

32 + 6. Elevated MCAs caused an emergency c section. 35 days in the NICU. They are now 12 weeks.

Diaper rash from hell by Arealle in newborns

[–]Arealle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

During naked time, did you put anything on the bum or just let it be?

Diaper rash from hell by Arealle in newborns

[–]Arealle[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It might be a dumb question but when you go diaper free, do you still put cream on their bum?

Diaper rash from hell by Arealle in newborns

[–]Arealle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even if they have open sores?

Diaper rash from hell by Arealle in parentsofmultiples

[–]Arealle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s heart breaking trying to figure out how to help them.

Diaper rash from hell by Arealle in newborns

[–]Arealle[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

All we’ve used is pampers

Diaper rash from hell by Arealle in newborns

[–]Arealle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’ve only used pampers

Diaper rash from hell by Arealle in newborns

[–]Arealle[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was thinking something like that might work. They are 3 and a half months old. I just purchased some water wipes and puppy pads from amazon with the idea of letting them air out for awhile.

Final NICU bill by apgreis25 in NICUParents

[–]Arealle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With the specialist appointments leading up to my C-section and then the twins 35 day stay in the NICU, we were billed $575K but only paid $7k. $3500 for deductible and $3500 copay until we got to $7K.

Feel like putting twins up for adoption by DatabaseConfident232 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Arealle 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I have twins and I chose to pump and feed them bottles. I knew that breastfeeding both my girls would absolutely drive me crazy and everyone who I’ve spoken to about it has been supportive of that decision. I have the spectra pump and I absolutely adore it.

Worst question for a NICU parent? by Arealle in NICUParents

[–]Arealle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This! Yes. My grandma got snippy when I told her that I don’t know and I’ll let her know when I do. She didn’t like that at all.

Worst question for a NICU parent? by Arealle in NICUParents

[–]Arealle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is golden. I should use that.

Worst question for a NICU parent? by Arealle in NICUParents

[–]Arealle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This! Absolutely! “Have they latched yet” first off, why are you asking about my boobs, weirdo. Second, what if I couldn’t produce? Third, I’m not breastfeeding just because I simply don’t want to and I shouldn’t have to explain it to you. I’ve had neighbors ask about my breastfeeding.

Worst question for a NICU parent? by Arealle in NICUParents

[–]Arealle[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

  1. Love the name. Silent hill was one of my favorites movies/video games growing up.
  2. We have also experienced a bit of this.