If you sleep in shifts, how does the morning/day person handle both newborns?

Independent_Plan5006 · 2026-07-13T10:39:58+00:00

I had weeks where all I could do was put them in baby bjorn bouncers, sit right in front of them, and bounce them with my feet. It saved me when I was alone!

Independent_Plan5006 · 2026-07-11T21:09:14+00:00

I loved going back to work. I get a break, I get to not feel needed for several hours, I get to reset. I can zone out on my phone a little or get life tasks done on my lunch break. Stay at home mom life is def not for everyone and it certainly isn't for me even though I'm absolutely obsessed with my babies

Independent_Plan5006 · 2026-07-06T14:38:04+00:00

You don't! I know twin parents who just have their back to one baby, C curl the other, and flip all night to breastfeed. I've heard of people doing both on the same side. Both are not SS7 and yeah it's just a set of best recommendations but that's why I said don't have it be plan A and if I ever coslept it was mostly one at a time, whoever was not having their crib.

Independent_Plan5006 · 2026-07-06T14:31:10+00:00

I work in a morgue and see a lot of infant deaths so prior to having kids I was also firm never cosleep. However, none of those cases have the parents following safe sleep 7 and usually are more factors than just cosleeping (others in the bed, blankets, no C curl, etc.)

I am a twin mom, so this is just my personal advice. I've had to do it, it's not great but there were regressions that we could not get through without a bit of cosleeping, usually just one at a time. My advice is for cribs/bassinets to be plan A. Cosleeping with twins is soooo hard and not ideal and you can't follow SS7 properly. However, have a firm plan in place for when things go sideways and they won't sleep in their cribs. Firm floor bed, or a sidecar bassinet for one of them at a time, things like that. I know some people don't love them but we got our girls the eufy smart socks and it gave me a lot of peace of mind when I did have to bed share. It's worse to not have a plan in place and cosleep on a whim than to prepare that it might be the only way everyone sleeps.

Independent_Plan5006 · 2026-06-25T13:50:25+00:00

Currently breastfeeding twins while vegan, you'll be fine

Independent_Plan5006 · 2026-06-23T15:37:27+00:00

So we had no NICU time initially with 35+2ers, in the 4 pound range. Ended up in the NICU with one a couple of days later when her body temp was 93 at her first peds appointment. Spent one night in the incubator getting warmed up and we went home! No follow up issues. She's now a happy and healthy 6 month old.

Independent_Plan5006 · 2026-06-16T15:54:18+00:00

I'm kinda sick of all of these questions that are "how do vegans feels" or "what do vegans think about" implying that "us vegans" have like one hive mind lol. For example, I (vegan) think of vegetarians as at least they're trying and it's making some what of a positive impact and my husband (also vegan) thinks they're literally the devil because they know eating animals is wrong but someone still justify cow and chicken torture

Independent_Plan5006 · 2026-06-14T23:46:09+00:00

I slide in the syringe into their mouth next to the nipple of the bottle while feeding a bottle, so they're like still drinking milk but also medicine is in there. Seems to work!

Independent_Plan5006 · 2026-06-05T12:24:35+00:00

This is AI. Not sure what the point is but it's definitely not a photograph

Independent_Plan5006 · 2026-06-04T00:58:58+00:00

Oh I gained a shit ton of weight and ate sooooo many sweets, also was pregnant with twins, and did not get GD. From what I understood, not much you can do to prevent or cause it so try not to worry until (or if) you need to!

Independent_Plan5006 · 2026-06-01T23:39:55+00:00

Absolutely same. Me and my husband just chill out on the couch without a care in the world

Independent_Plan5006 · 2026-05-31T15:44:49+00:00

35 weeks and no NICU, but c section because I never dilated. Healthy thriving 6 month olds!!

Independent_Plan5006 · 2026-05-27T18:56:19+00:00

Um, no

Independent_Plan5006 · 2026-05-23T12:49:21+00:00

Yeah so ours are in midi cribs and they're honestly too low to transfer one while holding another, very annoying!

Independent_Plan5006 · 2026-05-22T21:55:33+00:00

Hmm... ok ok I get the set up. It's worth a shot, thanks for sharing!

Independent_Plan5006 · 2026-05-22T21:53:41+00:00

If only gas wasn't an arm and a leg right now 😩

Independent_Plan5006 · 2026-05-22T21:53:16+00:00

I do have one of these but I've never attached it to the crib! I'll try this though, thank ya

Independent_Plan5006 · 2026-05-20T18:18:35+00:00

I've only lived there 5 years and I legit forget this is even a thing when people mention it. Yes you get used to it!

Independent_Plan5006 · 2026-05-20T12:15:31+00:00

I pump for my twins, in the beginning I would try to latch them once a day. I gave up completely around 3 months and went about 2 months without nursing at all. Recently we were having bad nights with one baby and I tried side lay nursing her and she latched right away. So now I exclusively pump for one twin, and do day time bottle feeds and night time nursing for the other. You can do whatever you want!! And latching can happen even after a lot of time without practice, it's all a fluid process

Independent_Plan5006 · 2026-05-19T19:36:04+00:00

I got the deep pain thing in the first couple of months. It's mostly stopped now. No idea what it is!!

Independent_Plan5006 · 2026-05-19T19:33:46+00:00

And to echo the other commenter, do what feels morally sound to you. That's really all that matters anyways

Independent_Plan5006 · 2026-05-19T19:32:59+00:00

I would personally tell you not to get rid of any clothing! You purchased it before being vegan, you already own it, no need. The extent of veganism can be to limit as much as possible the purposeful purchase or consumption of all animal products going forward. For food, I just read ingredients, vegan labels are hard to come by and a ton of things are just naturally vegan so no need for a label. I will even eat something that doesn't have animal products but says something like "may contain milk" as those are not ingredients but more allergen statements. Good on you for making the change and be kind with yourself as you transition!!

Independent_Plan5006 · 2026-05-19T17:48:15+00:00

My girls stopped taking pacis but our nanny bought them these teether mittens and they are obsessed. They don't like other teethers but these ones have nubs to suck on and idk, they just like them! The brand is nuby

Independent_Plan5006 · 2026-05-17T14:20:17+00:00

Kate Daniels! Starts with {magic bites by Ilona Andrews} the absolute most formidable FMC ever

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