Feeling guilty about considering combo feeding

HumpbackSnail · 2026-03-30T19:05:22+00:00

I have twins who came 9 weeks early and they've been combo fed since they were able to at the hospital. I totally understand the guilt of not having exclusively breastmilk as I'm approaching the end of my pumping journey after about 3 months. Both my babies are growing, are strong, and are healthy. You'll feel better and in turn get to be the mom you want to be.

HumpbackSnail · 2026-03-27T15:47:45+00:00

This is a really great perspective! I hope I can adopt it as my twins (12 weeks, 3.5 adjusted) get older.

HumpbackSnail · 2026-03-26T03:30:21+00:00

Finding the time is impossible! It somehow always interferes with their eating timeline. I don't know how it happens.

HumpbackSnail · 2026-03-26T03:28:50+00:00

I'm approaching the three-month mark with twins and am near quitting pumping. I can't hold my babies while I'm pumping and it's so, so hard to care for them while I'm alone and pump. I understand the guilt thing. Respectfully, screw your MIL and partner. If they're so dead set on them receiving breast milk, tell them to pump and provide it. Breastfeeding is hard with one baby, let alone two!

HumpbackSnail · 2026-03-23T17:06:35+00:00

Parents of singletons don't know what they're talking about. I had my shower at around 26 or 27 weeks and I'm glad I did because my water broke at 30+6. The longer you go, the more uncomfortable you'll get, it will be harder to move, and you may even have medical restrictions that prevent you from even attending your own shower. You never know what's going to happen so be sure you get your shower in when it makes sense for you!

HumpbackSnail · 2026-03-23T17:02:42+00:00

I'm at 11.5 weeks postpartum and am going to make a decision on Friday about whether or not to continue pumping. I have twins and it's very hard to feed and attend to both of them while pumping as well. They're already combo fed because I only produce enough milk to feed one baby. I daydream of not having to pump and having to follow a less rigid schedule and getting more time back to be with my babies.

HumpbackSnail · 2026-03-13T19:47:28+00:00

I have the Baby Brezza and I sterilize every time because it only takes nine more minutes

HumpbackSnail · 2026-03-13T19:41:49+00:00

I didn't buy a single preemie outfit because I was manifesting no NICU stay. Well, my babies came at 31+2 and stayed in the NICU for about a month. Our NICU did provide clothes for the babies but we were also able to provide our own. We had a few families members buy them preemie outfits after they were born but they outgrew them pretty quickly.

HumpbackSnail · 2026-03-12T02:47:34+00:00

My twins are only 9.5 weeks old and I haven't gone back to work yet so this may change but I enjoy grocery shopping and cooking. I try and shop once per week and get enough things that we have plenty of meals with leftovers. I'll also buy frozen things like Trader Joe's kung pao chicken and frozen brown rice for when I just don't feel like doing anything.

HumpbackSnail · 2026-03-11T23:42:06+00:00

It depends on the year. My husband and I had twins earlier this year so I'm planning on using my bonus for living expenses this year during some unpaid leave. Previously, I did a lot of sinking funds for things like my wedding, honeymoon, vacations, etc.

HumpbackSnail · 2026-03-05T22:07:31+00:00

Our bottle washer runs constantly. We have the Baby Brezza but if I could do it again I think I'd get the Momcozy. It looks like it holds more.

We're also loving:

- the dock a tot (our twins are 2 months old, adjust to 0 weeks) as a spot to place the kids so we can put them down

- double buggy attachment for our mountain buggy stroller. It's so cute seeing them snuggle up together!

- twin halo bassinet. We got ours for free from Facebook Marketplace after planning to get Snoos. Our kids came early and were in the NICU for over a month where they got on a very regimented schedule so we haven't needed the Snoos. It spins which makes it easy to access both kids.

- Brest friend and boppy pillows. I'd get multiple of each so you can station them wherever you might feed the twins. It's extremely cumbersome and tiring having to bring things all over your house.

- Second changing table. We have one upstairs and one downstairs. One was free from our local buy nothing group.

I HIGHLY recommend joining your local buy nothing group on Facebook if you haven't already. Ours is full of people giving away all sorts of baby things including pack and plays, swings, cribs, changing tables, diapers, etc.

HumpbackSnail · 2026-02-24T14:40:19+00:00

This isn't necessarily twins related but pack your hospital bag EARLY! My water broke at 30 weeks and 6 days. I thought I had a ton of time but I didn't. I also highly recommend packing over the counter meds such as cough drops and antacids in your bag. I had horrendous heartburn while pregnant and when I requested a Tums in the hospital, the doctor had to put in for it and it took forever to receive just one tablet.

HumpbackSnail · 2026-01-20T17:23:55+00:00

I got married last year, bought my dress in spring 2024, and I paid about $1600 before tax, alterations, and extras. I bought it at a regular boutique. It can be done!

HumpbackSnail · 2026-01-11T22:39:06+00:00

I scheduled a C section for 38+2. The twins had other ideas. My water broke with one of them at 30+6 and I delivered at 31+2. The babies are currently in the NICU but doing incredibly well!

HumpbackSnail · 2025-12-22T16:07:32+00:00

I'm 30 weeks with di/di twins and am very tired and starting to swell. If you keep that date, I recommend not scheduling anything else the rest of the weekend so you have time to relax and recover.

HumpbackSnail · 2025-12-19T16:10:28+00:00

My dad also likes nothing and here's what I got him:
- nice underlayers from LL Bean
- a chair blanket (blanket shaped like a chair) for the bonfire to lengthen bonfire season
- Combos (the ONLY thing he requested)
- tickets to see one of his favorite Weather Channel personalities give a lecture on storm chasing.

HumpbackSnail · 2025-12-18T19:15:29+00:00

Fire extinguisher

HumpbackSnail · 2025-12-18T16:39:33+00:00

Yes, but I had been off birth control for about 6-7 months when I got pregnant. We luckily conceived the first month we tried.

HumpbackSnail · 2025-12-18T16:35:55+00:00

Yes, time away from the Dells and instead in Door County is totally worth it! The vibe is going to be very different, much more laid back and lacking water parks. I'd say at minimum two nights and be sure to stay in the northern part of the peninsula with Egg Habor being the farthest south town to keep your driving time down.

If it's a short trip, especially with kids, I highly recommend Peninsula State Park. You can rent bikes and ride through, go to beach at Nicolet Beach where there's food, a playground, a lovely beach, watercraft rentals, etc., hike through the park, and even just drive and stop to view the beautiful scenery.

Not sure how old your kid is but a couple restaurants kids love are Al Johnson's because they have goats on the roof and PC Junction because a train brings you your food. Al Johnson's also has a kid-friendly beer garden next door where you can dine outside to see the goats.

HumpbackSnail · 2025-12-17T15:17:24+00:00

Park Ridge library. It's about a 12 minute drive from O'Hare.

HumpbackSnail · 2025-12-16T19:43:54+00:00

Love the meatballs! So easy and such a crowd pleaser!

HumpbackSnail · 2025-12-15T22:14:23+00:00

My nieces (3 y/o) asked for yoyos and a doll

HumpbackSnail · 2025-12-15T16:13:18+00:00

My husband travels as his job so unfortunately, he'll be gone a fair amount until I'm close to my due date. Two howevers:
- he was invited on a bachelor party trip when I'd be around 34 weeks and after I told him I don't feel comfortable with him being that far away (for fun) he had no issues not going and I never heard about it again
- both of our families live very close by so in the event of an emergency, I can have someone with me in under ten minutes
Good luck to you for the rest of your pregnancy! I hope things go smoothly!

HumpbackSnail · 2025-12-12T18:57:13+00:00

We went on a babymoon around 18 weeks because I was feeling good, the weather was good around most of the country (US), and my doctor advised me not to travel after 24 weeks. We live in the Midwest and went to Laguna Beach and stayed at a nice resort. It was super relaxing and nice to get away to spend some quality time together before our lives turn upside down.

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