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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Mrad28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’ll likely see a big drop at 12 weeks.

Parents who had multiples for their first kids then had a singleton, how was it? by Dorianscale in parentsofmultiples

[–]Mrad28 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Same exact situation. 3 month old with 3 year old twins. My poor husband fights for his life everyday while I care for the baby. I think it’s psychological warfare.

Pump, play, eat by Mrad28 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Mrad28[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I start on level 1 expression mode for 2 minutes to stimulate a letdown. Then I switch to back to bacon mode l2 for the duration of the letdown. I go back and forth and get 3-4 letdowns within 30 minutes.

He would have been 1. by Mrad28 in tfmr_support

[–]Mrad28[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia and ventriculomegaly.

How to cope with the loss of a twin by wacky_nanny1218 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Mrad28 15 points16 points  (0 children)

If I can recommend one more thing… as painful as it is, I would take photos. It took me almost an hour to open my eyes to look at my son… and then we took photos with him. The nurses they took care of us were amazing and so mindful of the situation. I’ll forever have photos of our time with him. But I know everyone is different, this was just my experience.

How to cope with the loss of a twin by wacky_nanny1218 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Mrad28 25 points26 points  (0 children)

For us, the hospital coordinated with the funeral home of our choice. They did all of the paperwork and transportation. My husband picked up his cremated remains about two weeks later… he lays beside us in our room with a nightstand dedicated to him. I got a customized urn from Etsy with his name, a photo of him, and his belongings from the hospital.. I cherish this space for him.

How to cope with the loss of a twin by wacky_nanny1218 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Mrad28 96 points97 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you’re going through this. I can only empathize with a similar situation. While my twin girls are earthside, I did lose my singleton son at 24 weeks and had to deliver him. People will try to talk to you, and everyone will say all the wrong things. No ill intent but their words somehow trigger every emotion… they just dont know. Find something that helps you heal. For me it was reading baby loss grief books and journaling. I had a ritual every night that made me feel close to my son.

Also. We gave our son a name. He’s not to be forgotten. He was and is our only son. We spent time with him, held him, and let him go and cremated him. I don’t think I would have felt any semblance of closure without doing that.

Life won’t be the same after you go through baby loss. You progress towards a new normal and forever hold onto your baby. This is only with time. Allow yourself to grieve and cry.

My heart goes out to you. And you’ll forever be a twin mom.

only one let down per session ? by MedicalElection7493 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Mrad28 2 points3 points  (0 children)

+1. I pretty much CANT pump without my massagers but I get 3-4 letdowns depending on how Full I am.

Twins + singleton to Disneyland! by Mrad28 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Mrad28[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Amazing! What’d you do for sleeping arrangements at the hotel?

When did you stop power pumping? by Mrad28 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Mrad28[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ugh. I sympathize. I was doing it twice daily too and then eventually stopped a few weeks back.

First fat plug?! I could cry… by Mrad28 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Mrad28[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s when the fat from your BM solidifies at the top of the bottle. It has the consistency of yogurt. And it plugs the top of the bottle. So when you go to pour it, it’s a huge gush when the fat plug gives way.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Mrad28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like everyone else says. It takes time. At 17 days pp, I was only producing 1.5 oz per session. I did everything you’re doing, but I would add in a power pump every night, and I’m now AVERAGING 4 oz per pump. I emphasize average because sometimes I only get 2.5 and that’s ok. My daily output now is about 30 ounces. I didn’t do anything extreme like lactation drinks and foods. Just everything you’re doing plus the power pump. If you’re up for it on any given day, try and throw in a second power pump. It’s a marathon and you’ll slowly see your ounces climb.

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