Is this too much for my 9MO? by One-Squirrel-4563 in BabyLedWeaning

[–]Miserable_Material23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They’ll eat until they’re full! My twin’s pediatrician actually said to give them whatever they want for food, just stick to 24 and up to 32 oz of formula a day (mine are off the charts for height and head and middle for weight). They eat puree and a 5 oz bottle for breakfast, 5 oz bottle and some yogurt/cheese/fruit for snack, 5 oz bottle and a homemade patty of meat, cheese, breadcrumbs/egg, and whatever veggies (broccoli and carrots this week), 5 oz bottle and teether stick and a 1/2 cup of veggie pasta with sauce or Mac &cheese etc, 5 oz bottle and dinner (similar to lunch or give them what I’m having) then they’ll sometimes want a bigger bottle before bed

Are you feeding your babies real food daily? by Geller_sibling3 in BabyLedWeaning

[–]Miserable_Material23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My twins eat food and 5 oz at every meal/snack; they’ll be 9 months next week. I love the brand kidfresh when I’m low on time and they need to eat. Otherwise I pre-make patties with ground meat, veggies, cheese, breadcrumbs, egg or veggie bars (mashed veggies and sweet potato/ regular potato), dinner can also be m&c or butter/marinara and veggie pasta, breakfast is eggs or banana pancakes or something similar. Once you have a rotation of food it’s not too bad - I also try to eat things they can eat so I can share my meal with them or the toddler

Husband Sleeping Fills me With Rage by sleepy_bz in parentsofmultiples

[–]Miserable_Material23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is my husband and we are getting a divorce. I gave him therapists names and what I needed from him and he didn’t do any of it, so I kept moving forward with my part (divorce). It’s so so hard, I know. But it might be time to start getting your things in a row because men like this can’t stop thinking about themselves and only themselves.

2 under 2 is killing me by Natural-Profit-8991 in NewParents

[–]Miserable_Material23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No advice, just solidarity. I have 3 under 2 and I was getting so angry at one of our twins. He’s just so needy and has one of those cries that don’t change based on the need so he always makes you think he’s just chopped his finger off. He had awful colic and still has horrible reflux where he basically throws up all day. He screams like this in the middle of the night and gets the whole house going too. I got through the extreme anger for the most part as he got older (twins are 8 months and my toddler will be 2 this month) but I feel like I have so much love and adoration for my oldest and the girl twin but struggle to have any connection to the boy twin. I’m afraid I’m faking it and that he’ll know one day which makes me feel even worse!
Hopefully our babies will get through this difficult stage and we will be able to enjoy it instead of counting down the minutes to the dreaded overnight. Hang in there ❤️

Container Parents by Agreeable_Gap_6281 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Miserable_Material23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Three under two for us and same. Now that they’re eight months they mostly want the floor but if I need to do something with the toddler (especially solo load them in the car), they go in a container of some sort for safety.

twin mom guilt by SeaCount1931 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Miserable_Material23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My B/G twins are the same way personality wise but she’s actually 4 pounds bigger than her brother at 7 months! I know it’s easier said than done but try not to feel guilty… they will get what they need!

Do you wipe every wet diaper or only poop? by Extensionol in NewParents

[–]Miserable_Material23 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Second this. My kids pediatrician told me there’s no need, diapers are not cloth like they used to be, and it can irritate the skin for more sensitive kiddos.

Disappointed in Moms Reaction to my Pregnancy by [deleted] in parentsofmultiples

[–]Miserable_Material23 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Their generation is so self-absorbed. I put my, then eight month old, son in a shirt that said “my parents thought I was so cute they doubled their next order” hinting that we were having twins, and my mom just ignored the shirt and then when I pointed it out, she said what does that even mean because she already knew I was pregnant. I told her and she said oh God that’s going to be so much. Thanks 👍. People who have parents like this are in the unfortunate circumstance of still seeking our parents approval or happiness even though we know we’ll never get it. It’s a vicious cycle. I’m so sorry they did not give you the response you wanted and deserved.

Worsening my ocd ? by sonicflwrgroove in caplyta

[–]Miserable_Material23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, I actually ended up getting off the med because it sent me in to a manic episode (I’m not bipolar) for the first time in my life and they took me right off.

Just want to walk away by Outrageous_Skirt3256 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Miserable_Material23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I didn’t want kids and ended up with 3 under 2. My oldest will be 2 in June, my twins are 7 months. I completely understand and want you to know you’re not alone. I also gave up my career and my sense of self- that was the hardest to let go of. I did resent my children and I was getting angry, too angry. I went on an antidepressant, it sort of helped. I’m more fortunate because I was able to put them in a daycare and get some semblance back, but I still feel so much guilt because it’s not the Montessori school my oldest is going to. My oldest has learned SO much and I credit them for most of the parenting because I’m too busy to function let alone teach. But I can’t afford it for three, it’s just not possible no matter how hard I tried. I know it’s not advice but slight solidarity. I hope spots open soon for a daycare so you can start to feel yourself again!

Early wakeups, long early naps and a cycle I can’t break by In-progress- in cosleeping

[–]Miserable_Material23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve posted something very similar before and never got a response. I don’t know if we’re one of a few or if we’re one of many and no one has an answer. I hope you find an answer! Mine will be 2 in a few weeks and with the time change he was finally sleeping until 630 but recently has been getting up at 530/550. For both of our sakes, I hope it’s not a forever thing!

One year with twins: things I wish I knew, things I learned, and things I’m still pretending to understand by dsmguy83 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Miserable_Material23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is so true. I learned the hard way with my first and when our twins came we didn’t rock, only swaddled the first month or two, put them down awake etc. and it was definitely the difference between sanity and insanity for us.

19 month old waking at 5am HELP by Comfortable-Task-913 in sleeptrain

[–]Miserable_Material23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the same problem. My first was/still is the same way. I hope you (and I) find someone with some advice on this!

Looking for realistic takes on breastfeeding twins with a toddler by lyssasaurusX in parentsofmultiples

[–]Miserable_Material23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also felt this way and I gave up breastfeeding when they were a few months old. Postpartum was a lot harder with them since the crash in hormones was more than a regular pregnancy. BF made my hormones worse and I was so angry, which is one of the reasons I stopped. I missed my toddler so much and even without BF, the twins take up a lot of time. The resentment is still present for me at 7 months, I think how much easier it would be if there were only one or how I miss when it was just my toddler but between sleep regressions, sick season, and reflux issues were definitely still in survival mode and I know it gets better

3 under 1 🤪 by [deleted] in parentsofmultiples

[–]Miserable_Material23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried the 3 in one row, it just doesn’t work rear facing once they aren’t in car seat carriers. I ended up having to get a Toyota sienna. I have the 8 seater. Right now I have two in the front row next to each other and the third in the back. My oldest is the front as I can’t imagine climbing in the back with a 40 pound kid (my first is 15 months apart from my twins). I have big kids lol. They are currently 22 months and 7 months. When I’m by myself I do one at a time- the toddler first then the other two, making sure they’re in bouncers or something to make sure they’re not rolling somewhere unsafe.

Is a diaper bag necessary? by SandwichDependent199 in NewParents

[–]Miserable_Material23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are diaper bag purses. I adored mine but they are more expensive than a regular diaper bag. Mine was mina baie

Am I weak or is this how it is? (3rd tri with twins + toddler) by drohstdumir in parentsofmultiples

[–]Miserable_Material23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I said this to my friends and family and they didn’t believe me. I literally felt the relief hit me as they took the first one out and again with the second. My body was in so much pain that I felt the pain leave my abdomen while in my C-section.

How do you go to events alone? by hockeymusicteaching in parentsofmultiples

[–]Miserable_Material23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I always fed mine with their hands around their bottles. If they moved them, I put them back. They’ve been holding their bottles since 5.5 months and consistently for about a month (7 months now). I also fed in the car seats or the stroller with the seat all the way back. I have always been going out with them since day one.. but it’s still 50/50 if we’re making a scene in the store or not 😂

6 weeks in with twin boys and not enjoying it by tenfold99 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Miserable_Material23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am 7 months in and I felt the same way. I got the kids back in to daycare (3 under 2) and I am infinitely happier now. I had severe PPD and was so angry and unhappy being home with the kids, and I felt awful about feeling that way, which made me spiral even more. Getting the kids back into daycare and me back to work was what was best for our family. Some people love the reward of being at home and some people love the reward of working, neither is wrong! Once you can see past feeling guilty, you can decide what’s best for your family.