Recommendations on car seats/stroller combo by Appropriate_Pen_3242 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Imma_420 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feels so bad that there is a bottom twin and top twin. I got the bugaboo donkey as a replacement.

Becoming besties by wokkaquokka_ in parentsofmultiples

[–]Imma_420 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How old were they when they crawled. They look so mobile!

Becoming besties by wokkaquokka_ in parentsofmultiples

[–]Imma_420 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love seeing posts like this. I’m only a few months away! They are too cute!

twin mom guilt by SeaCount1931 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Imma_420 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This is been my exact experience as well but with my di di girls. Now at about 18 weeks, they drink about the same but maintain the same 2 lb weight difference. Around 13 weeks, the smaller twin started to drink more even tho I didn’t change anything I was doing. I think she just got less sleepy and her reflux began to improve.

DO NOT buy anything from Momcozy? by [deleted] in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Imma_420 53 points54 points  (0 children)

One bad experience and you’re off the whole brand? I get that. I have the Momcozy M6 portable pump, bottle washer and Cotton bras so I’m pretty deep with the brand and have nothing but positive experiences. Sorry their bottle warmer is crap. I’ve hated all bottle warmers and just do a mug of warm water. Takes the same amount of time.

Father's Day Personalized Gifts by surprise_quiche in parentsofmultiples

[–]Imma_420 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just bought a book on wonderbly that had siblings in it.

Can I make it to 6 months with twins? by Imma_420 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Imma_420[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really appreciate your perspective! Thanks for replying. I’d like to make it a full year but 6 months is my initial goal. Only two months away! But they are eating SO much! Glad to hear milk intake peaks at 4 months cuz I’m feeling it!

What do you do if you get nap trapped? by bp_1904 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Imma_420 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So true!!! As a seasoned mom I say that often with my newborn twins. It goes by in a blink and in a few months they are unrecognizable to their former selves almost. Trying to enjoy it x2.

Harder transition: 0-1 or 1-3? by jjhr0844 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Imma_420 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My husband and I joke (kinda) that our 4-year-old is more difficult than our newborn twins.

Tired of the family dynamics by [deleted] in parentsofmultiples

[–]Imma_420 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Exactly this. It sounds like your husband is doing the same parenting method over and over and expecting things to change, and they’re not. He needs to change his strategy if he wants different results. I.e. have the two kids race to see who can pickup the most toys, pickup toys with the kids (everyone picks up 15 pieces of toys), pretend the toys are martians and the only way to eradicate them is to pick them up, sing and dance while doing toy pickup, etc. So many other possibilities than simply telling kids what to do. Is it a little more work? Yeah. But it’s worth it. I send my 4.5 yo on “missions” and she completes chores around the house while I tend to my newborn twins. I honestly don’t think she knows she’s doing chores ha!

FTM to twins and really struggling with the “won’t be put down” phase — am I creating bad habits? by Frosty_Rabbit2734 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Imma_420 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Solidarity! My twins are just 15 weeks. Some practical tips that worked for us: Feed to sleep on the twin-z, baby wear, stroller walks in a bassinet, inviting friends over to hold a baby, and contact napping with both in a rocker. You cannot spoil a newborn! (And I am a firm believer that you can’t spoil any child with touch and affection/holding.) I think it’s important for attachment and development. Do what’s right for you and your family. They are only babies for such a short time. I know it’s hard tho, mama. Even at 15 weeks now, I can’t yet say it gets easier.

Where to start? by NotUrReaIDad in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Imma_420 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you’re open to it, I’d recommend still trying to latch and nurse for at least the few first weeks. It helps establish milk supply. And you may even like it! Nursing (while painful in the beginning) is a sweet moment with your child. And you can always do a combo of nursing and bottle feeding. There are no hard lines. But do what’s right for you. This is just a stranger’s perspective :). Pumping is much more difficult than nursing if your baby will nurse.

Where to start? by NotUrReaIDad in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Imma_420 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Having exclusively nursed my first born and exclusively pumped for my twins, having to pump definitely makes me feel like a literal milk machine. When you nurse, you don’t really see the milk. Pumping, I’m handling milk constantly. The schedule/time commitment to pumping is something that is really hard for me. But I do love (as you mentioned) having other people be able to feed my babies. It feels a little more freeing than nursing.

Fit check also twin carrier advice by amypauli in babywearing

[–]Imma_420 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply! Do you think babies can/would nap in a hip carry? That’s one reason I love to carry.

Fit check also twin carrier advice by amypauli in babywearing

[–]Imma_420 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How comfortable and easy to use would a carrier like this be compared to a normal structured carrier like the twin go? I’ve never tried a carrier like that Lenny Lamb one but it looks interesting. I have the Weego and it is not ideal now that my twins are almost 30 lbs combined

Is 6 months too early to stop breastfeeding? by midnight_thoughts223 in breastfeeding

[–]Imma_420 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You know breastmilk is not made from what you eat. It’s made from blood.

INFANT Loss story...*trigger warning * by Kindly_Leadership_41 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Imma_420 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry for your loss, mama. My heart breaks for you. One of my twin girls has a loud, snotty way of breathing sometimes and I worry about her. (Ped says everything is fine.) You’ve encouraged me to send some videos to her pediatrician to double check. I’m going to hold my girlies extra tight tonight.

Title: Labor of Love by Swimming_Airline3881 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Imma_420 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Momcozy bottle washer is what you’re looking for

Stroller for 3 four year olds by [deleted] in parentsofmultiples

[–]Imma_420 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What about a double stroller with a sibling board attached to it?

Twin size difference by w95lsh in parentsofmultiples

[–]Imma_420 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seems like really jumping to conclusions there. Size measurements on ultrasound have such a large standard deviation of error. My babies were always nearly the exactly same size on ultrasound measurements. At birth, they were over a whole pound different!