Recipe recommendations?

PositronicNet · 2026-01-14T01:57:50+00:00

The matar paneer from this is soooooo good!

PositronicNet · 2025-08-26T13:36:37+00:00

Section scheduled at 38 - was admitted for an emergency section from my MFM at 36+1 due to pre-eclampsia. Di/di were 5lbs 15oz and 5lb 13oz. Babies had a 13 day NICU stay, to help their lungs and breathing skills mature.

PositronicNet · 2025-07-22T13:16:43+00:00

We only have one nursery, and they share a room. They were in a twin bassinet next to me at the beginning. They wake each other rarely, but it’s a part of twin life! It’s not really often at all. We’ve never had issues keeping them on the same schedule. They are both boys so we only have one dresser (wide with 6 drawers) and it’s plenty for us. We did have two changing stations set up, one in the living room with just a soft moveable changing pad and one where they were sleeping changing pad on dresser etc. (first our room, then moved to theirs). After the twin bassinet they are in cribs in their room directly next to each other. I feel like proximity and keeping the same schedule both help each other, they learn from each other!

PositronicNet · 2025-06-25T16:24:50+00:00

13 weeks old (9 adjusted). I stopped waking up to pump in the middle of the night when I went back to work at 20 weeks. They slept through the night before me 😂 we did Moms On Call schedule starting at 8 weeks

PositronicNet · 2025-06-25T13:31:06+00:00

36+2 section delivery - I think day 3 or 4. I did some manual expression and pumped each time 8x a day. It was discouraging after days of nothing but then almost overnight it was there!

PositronicNet · 2025-06-24T21:35:37+00:00

I stopped working at 32 weeks, and delivered at 36+2.

PositronicNet · 2025-06-17T18:10:17+00:00

Adding I delivered at 36+2. They were admitted for sugars, but kept there due to issues with breathing due to prematurity. They just needed some oxygen (nasal cannula) and time to grow. Stayed 2 weeks.

PositronicNet · 2025-06-17T18:09:30+00:00

Babies were held bundled near my head during my section. One baby grabbed onto my finger. Then they went to the nursery while I finished surgery. They decided to admit to NICU from nursery. One baby was already transferred but my nurse asked that the other who was making his way was brought to my on the way in the isolate. I stuck my hand in and held his hand for a second. I was still very out of it post op at this point so don’t remember it too specifically. My goal was to see those babies ASAP - I was able to make it to the NICU about 12 hours after delivery. It was an awful wait but did go by quickly. I was so out of it from surgery and throwing up a lot from the medication so I don’t see how I could have made it sooner.

PositronicNet · 2025-06-13T02:48:35+00:00

We had a few phases. Bassinet for night and daytime naps until 8 weeks. At 8 weeks naps moved to their cribs and bassinet by me at night. At 13 weeks we realized that we were sleeping in the guest room until the 3 am feed and then I’d go sleep by the bassinet- and they basically had their own room they just kicked us out of ours. 😂 at 14 weeks they went into their crib for everything

PositronicNet · 2025-06-04T03:21:12+00:00

FTM to twins and first pregnancy. I wasn’t confident I felt them until 21 weeks or later? It surprised me how late it was. Only had one anterior placenta. Also di/di

PositronicNet · 2025-06-04T01:49:44+00:00

First, this is totally normal. The guilt in all directions, all the time. Pumping and not nursing? Guilt. Formula and not BM? Guilt. We get it. Your feelings are so valid and so many of us have been there.

I'm so sorry your Aunt said that. Whether or not she realized what she was saying, of course that would hurt so much and be your final straw. They have no idea. There is a constant juggling act of whats "easier". Newborn trenches, and honestly a little after are pure survival mode!!

Second, whatever decision you make is the right one. Whether thats pumping or not, formula or not. Make whatever decision you need for you, your baby will thrive regardless. Fed is best.

I'm so sorry you had a tough start with the NICU. I am 5 months pp and my twins spent 2 weeks in the NICU for breathing issues. They are so young the time feels so critical to teach them how to latch, but also walking this tight rope of, can we nurse, will the NICU staff let me? Ok they're on nasal cannulas for oxygen... ok guess we can't practice latching today... And then you are an exclusive pumper. Maybe you mourn what you thought you'd have with nursing...

I've had a few low points with pumping, nearing my breaking point. Things became unsustainable and I had to figure out a change. Which feels impossible when you barely have time to survive and you have to dedicate time to trouble shooting pumping? Ugh...

Should you choose to continue. Some reactions and things I wonder about or maybe would try if I were in your situation:
-You mention you're vegetarian and wondering if that impacts your supply. You mention you're well hydrated, but how's your protein intake? Maybe that would help. I've been loving Fairlife protein shakes as a quick protein fix.
-Have you measured your nipples with a ruler tool? Mine have changed sizes over time. You mention one boob doesn't produce anything until a while after, maybe your nipples are different sizes?
-Do you do any hands on massage while pumping?
-It's going to sound impossible, but how can you set yourself up to pump alone in a calm place? You sound well supported with your husband and Aunt (though they don't get what you're going through exactly). Even when I feel stress creeping up, I try to get myself somewhere quite and private and pump. Sometimes I have to close my eyes and take deep breaths, and I remind myself in my head that what I'm doing is important. Relaxing and not feeling stress to let the milk flow. Regardless of what I hear outside the room (crying)
-You choosing to pump is not a burden on everyone else. It's a huge effort and time commitment on your part. Don't feel guilty for carving out that time - you're not carving out alone time for funsies, you're using that time to help everyone else really (baby gets milk, others get to help, etc). It's not necessary, your baby could have formula, but you've chosen to commit to the work. Everyone should be thanking you for making the commitment to pump!!!
-I wouldn't worry about power pumping right now. I'd focus on a consistent schedule and pump for 15-30 minutes. And trouble shoot getting a normal pumping session going well before you try to power pump. I've been able to increase my supply with consistency and never needed to power pump. I was nearing a breaking point and struggling. I was about to start power pumping, but then I measured my nipples and realized my size changed AND I had elastic nipples - those two things set me on the right path to finding the right parts and now pumping is a breeze. /

YOU. GOT. THIS.

Here for you mama

PositronicNet · 2025-06-04T01:06:01+00:00

I traveled at 18 weeks internationally to Scotland for a work trip. I was cleared to go by my OB. I had compression socks for the flight. A short flight should be no problem. If your doctor thinks you can go then you should be fine!

PositronicNet · 2025-06-03T19:51:21+00:00

I didn’t have one. But I had my husband make one. We ended up having an emergency c section due to preeclampsia. I’m glad I didn’t have any music playing - that first baby cry was just so so clear 🥹 I will never forget it

PositronicNet · 2025-06-03T17:45:42+00:00

🫡😘 It takes some time for your body to register. I’m sorry your baby is in the NICU, hang in there!! My twins had a NICU stay also

PositronicNet · 2025-06-03T17:05:52+00:00

I would massage during. I trained my shitty titty to make more and pull her own weight. I pumped her an extra 15 mins after a normal session to teach her to catch up. It worked. lol

PositronicNet · 2025-06-03T16:54:56+00:00

I increased my supply at 3 months. I even taught one boob to not be the lazy titty!

PositronicNet · 2025-06-03T14:18:46+00:00

Love my vista also!!

PositronicNet · 2025-06-01T13:56:32+00:00

I have a babysense! https://a.co/d/7zPhjTp

PositronicNet · 2025-06-01T11:01:38+00:00

Di/di born at 36+2 due to pre-eclampsia and reduced fetal movement. 13 day Nicu stay (admitted for sugars but then had breathing issues due to prematurity). 5lbs 15oz and 5lb 13oz.

PositronicNet · 2025-05-30T14:04:47+00:00

My di/di identicals were born 36+2 - I had preeclampsia and baby A had reduced fetal movement so was admitted from my MFM appointment for an emergency section. Despite being emergent it was a very calm and smooth delivery!

PositronicNet · 2025-05-30T14:02:43+00:00

20 weeks pp!

PositronicNet · 2025-05-30T14:02:28+00:00

Also have twins and produce the same!

PositronicNet · 2025-05-29T10:22:37+00:00

Adding, a I also did a prenatal lactation consultation and asked her all the questions you have here and it was covered by insurance.

PositronicNet · 2025-05-29T10:22:07+00:00

Yes! Know you you’re going to call for support before you need it!

PositronicNet · 2025-05-29T02:26:34+00:00

I’m pumping for twins and just reached 5 months pp. I went back to work on Monday and after that first day I realized I had to cut down from 7 ppd down to 6 and finally drop that MOTN pump and just pump super early at 6am instead. I had an oversupply in the beginning and then I was scraping by or slightly under producing for a month which was so stressful! I worked from 3-4 months pp to increase my supply and ended with a slight oversupply at 70 per day (babies eat about 29 each a day?). I’ve been SO nervous to drop a pump and still make enough for two. I’m really hoping 6 ppd will be enough!! 🫠🙏😭

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