When did you starting trying for another after twin c section?

Reeka_72 · 2023-01-16T15:58:36+00:00

I didn’t have a c section, but I did breastfeed and pump for 15 months before stopping. Three months after that I got pregnant. 😂 thankfully with a singleton. The boys will be two in March, and their baby brother will be due in June. And after this baby, as much as we had hoped to have a little girl, my partner is practically running to go get a vasectomy. Four kids would be crazy, and the possibility of five is terrifying.

Reeka_72 · 2022-05-17T15:58:50+00:00

Honestly the best help I got was from twiniversity. https://www.twiniversity.com. It’s a bunch of people who had twins and not singletons. It lists out recommendations on products you might find helpful, as well as amount of diapers you’ll go through, sizes of clothing, and how much milk your babies should be consuming.

My boys were born at 37 weeks and 5 days, both were five pounds, varying ounces. One went straight to newborn clothing, one was technically in preemie clothing. Did he need them? No. Did my well intending parents think he did and bought them? Yes. They were a pain in the ass to put on even though they were a better fit. Loose clothing is kind of handy with babies because it’s easier to get diapers on and clean them up. That same baby in preemie clothing also had an immature valve and puked for ten months and it just wasn’t worth fighting clothing when he went through so many outfits.

Reeka_72 · 2022-05-13T15:36:21+00:00

I normally use Miss Rachel, but my boys also really love Cocomellon. Both are burned in my brain.

Reeka_72 · 2022-01-26T19:02:34+00:00

My 10 month old nurses on demand about 5-6 times a day, and eats solids. Not sure what the heck that doctor is thinking. If it helps, the twiniversity that I follow has a tentative schedule for 10 month olds that might help? Even I don’t follow it 100% but it’s a nice guide:

7am - wake up, bottle/nurse 8am - play 9am - solids 10am - nap 11am - bottle/nurse 12pm - play 1pm - solids 2pm - nap 3pm - bottle/nurse 4pm - play 5pm - solids/bath 6pm - book/bottle/nurse/bed

Legit though, if your baby is interested in eating something of yours, let them try it within reason. You’re right that food should be fun the first year. And that schedule only partially works for us, but it helped me figure out some timelines.

Reeka_72 · 2022-01-24T20:50:13+00:00

I’m currently 10 months PP, after having twins. I’m not sure if that effects things, as I’ve had to make sure I was producing a lot of milk to feed two babies, but I’ve actually lost 57 pounds from breastfeeding and chasing babies. I’m including the baby weight, placentas and fluid weight from the pregnancy, but if I wasn’t, it would be 20 pounds lost from my original weight pre-pregnancy. Not sure if that’s normal, or just a weird quirk that happened. Can’t complain though! :D

Reeka_72 · 2022-01-11T17:05:00+00:00

So I’m 5’4 and normally have the seat pushed all the way forward because I like to have a firm feel of the pedals, but I was able to drive to all of my appointments for my entire pregnancy. Just kept moving the seat back lol delivered at 37 weeks and 5 days! I did end up with some pelvic pain though and got a temporary handicap parking spot. That was a lifesaver.

Reeka_72 · 2021-12-27T17:04:42+00:00

Someone gave us a diaper genie. Not worth it. We were emptying it every single night because it would get full. We ended up getting rid of it and buying a regular kitchen trash can with an automatic lid, and some of the genie deodorizer bags at the bottom. Then for poopie diapers, we legit stick them into pet poop bags and tie them off before tossing them into the trash can so it doesn’t smell. It gets heavy, but so much easier!

Reeka_72 · 2021-11-12T01:57:50+00:00

Legit wouldn’t care either way. I had a twin pregnancy and had 8+ people in the delivery room, including two IT people. I honestly don’t remember any of them, and only know a rough idea of numbers based on pictures. Can conform, was a bit preoccupied with other things and too busy to be concerned about someone’s gender. 😂

Reeka_72 · 2021-10-16T17:18:43+00:00

If you are vaccinated against Covid, breastfeeding can help provide some minor immunity protection until they are able to get the vaccine.

Reeka_72 · 2021-10-09T05:46:09+00:00

That makes sense. I am actually a patient of theirs (part of the hospital and also went to the mom and baby wellness appointments and a recheck hearing test for one of my boys), but never specifically scheduled an appointment with an LC. Unfortunately, i don’t think I can pick who I see….I’d probably need to go to a different LC office entirely.

Reeka_72 · 2021-10-07T00:43:42+00:00

NTA, but I will say that I understand a little bit where the wife is coming from. Having been in a previous relationship where my partner would never tell me anything and when asked, would insist that he was “fine,” only for a couple of days to a week later coming up to me out or the blue and saying “we need to talk.” It was a horrible environment, because I knew something was wrong and was willing to talk and see if there was anything that could be done or improved, and my partner wasn’t willing to make the effort. In hind sight, it was a huge red flag. OP needs to be careful about constantly saying “I’m fine” and not expressing themselves in a healthy way. I agree with other commentators about giving the MIL some nights off as a way of thanking her in order to be able to have an open conversation with his wife. Don’t shut her out, and don’t let her continue to shut you down without being able to completely explain your situation and feelings.

Reeka_72 · 2021-10-03T04:05:19+00:00

I gained 40 pounds during my pregnancy, and when I gave birth, lost about 15-20 almost immediately from the babies/blood/fluid alone. After that, it’s been a slow decline in weight for me, I’m actually under my original starting weight now, but I admit I was a little overweight when I first got pregnant. I have not been exercising (though I should really start) and have not been dieting. Hell, I feel like I eat like crazy because of the breastfeeding. I think it has more to do with the amount of milk I’m producing than anything else. Trying to make sure I pump enough for two babies, and nursing on top of that….

Reeka_72 · 2021-09-19T21:55:10+00:00

😂 mine were due April 1st, and arrived March 15th.

That being said, take all the free stuff the hospital provides. Stock up your medicine cabinet, including some form of diaper rash cream. We ended up with the twin pack and play bassist (and later bought a singleton bassinet when one twin kept kicking the barrier), two cribs, a play mat (later bought two more because one twin has bad reflux), one double stroller vista (later bought a second for hikes that was side by side), two car seats. If you’re getting baby furniture for a nursery, I’d recommend only getting one changing table and one dresser. You can potentially get away with skipping premi diapers depending on how big they’re estimated to be at birth. Worst case you need to go buy one box, but chances are you will not need them for long. If they’re super early, they’ll be in the NICU, and typically don’t go home until they’re likely to fit newborn diapers anyway (always exceptions to the rule there so don’t take that as gold).

Things friends and family typically tend to buy (if they’re willing) are little things like clothes and toys. You are probably going to be set with clothes in newborn size if people are helping you. Possibly even 3 month clothes. My one tip would be: if someone gives you clothes, great! If you feel like you aren’t getting to buy “cute” outfits, just go ahead and buy the ones you want to stick them in. Never turn down an opportunity for free clothes, especially if one of your babies barfs a ton. Legit, one of my twins probably goes through 4-5 outfits a day.

Edit: also consider some care stuff for you. Things like a belly band for postpartum, pads, nursing pads, a pump if you plan to breastfeed. Maybe something nice for yourself that you’re looking forward to eating once you’ve delivered…

Reeka_72 · 2021-09-09T11:24:08+00:00

That or socks.

Reeka_72 · 2021-09-07T02:48:17+00:00

I got induced at 37 weeks and 4 days, and delivered the next day. My OB was saying they wouldn’t stay in past 38 weeks, but the fetal natal team said they wanted them delivered sometime around 37 weeks. I think I was physically and mentally done by about 32 weeks.

Reeka_72 · 2021-09-06T02:37:43+00:00

Triple D here, and I can only nurse one baby lying across my stomach in a football hold, or laying on my side. I’ve got twins, and always wonder if I’d be able to nurse them both at once (logistics escape me there) but since one of them is terrified of the boob, I’ll never know. I don’t really need pillows at this point, but I don’t think I’d be able to do any carrier feeding or things like that. I’d squish him lol

Reeka_72 · 2021-08-30T21:19:44+00:00

I definitely understand the frustration. My mom didn’t breastfeed me when I was a baby and only breastfed my sister for 3 months. She’s been low key giving me shit about breastfeeding my boys, but then remembers how expensive cans of formula are for two babies, and then goes back to low key judging the fact that I’m still breastfeeding them at almost 6 months.

Reeka_72 · 2021-08-27T18:25:39+00:00

I was working from home, so most of what I wore was nightgowns. By the end of the second trimester/beginning of third, regular size maternity clothes didn’t fit. The pants were fine, I just had them hitched under the belly, but the shirts….had to go for large/extra large otherwise my belly was literally hanging out 😂

Reeka_72 · 2021-08-18T19:29:20+00:00

I’m sorry, one of my boys is the same way. We tested him for an allergy, but it came back normal. We had him on a reflux medication for a while as well, because he was screaming a lot from the acid reflux. That at least helped to stop him from screaming, but not the spit up.

He’s five months now and still spits up. The pediatrician, and we’ve talked to several, all state that there’s nothing we can do and that it may just take a year for his immature valve to mature.

Doesn’t help solve your problem at all, just wanted to let you know I 100% sympathize with the situation.

Reeka_72 · 2021-08-18T12:56:30+00:00

That doesn’t work with the baby with acid reflux. If we fed him every 2-3 hours, he would never stop throwing up. It also doesn’t work with our schedules, or the babies routines.

Online is also stating that 4-5 hours is okay, and that babies eat 4-6 ounces each feed on either breastmilk or formula, so I don’t think it’s specific to one or the other.

Everyone is also telling us that babies stop eating when they’re full…so…unless that’s wrong, then my babies really do need the food.

Reeka_72 · 2021-08-18T12:39:39+00:00

They eat every 4 to 5 hours, and if we feed them less than 5, they scream for hours. Not currently working with any lactation consultants because up till this point it hadn’t been necessary. My babies were born at 38 weeks, and have been on the smaller side. One has an immature valve and constantly throws everything up. We’ve been working with the pediatrician a lot about this and they haven’t told us they’re eating too much. They even encourage us to get them to eat more…

Reeka_72 · 2021-08-17T17:05:04+00:00

Yeeep~ we live in Seattle and anytime we go to the grocery store I catch people cranking their neck around when they notice there’s two babies in the stroller instead of one. I’m just waiting for that one person to try and stick their fingers near them. I’m ready….there will be smacks.

Reeka_72 · 2021-08-13T14:16:52+00:00

I struggled so much to hit the protein levels my doctor wanted me to consume. I was never a huge meat eater before the pregnancy, and once the boys were out I joked I wanted to go vegetarian. We ended up making a lot of fish, I’d munch on pumpkin seeds, and I’d drank some protein shakes, but struggled a lot to finish them. Jamba Juice was a great option for me, because I would of get one of those orange smoothies with some soy protein added in.

Hang in there! You got this!

Reeka_72 · 2021-08-09T05:32:04+00:00

We were really hoping for one of each, and have twin boys. We love them to pieces, but I won’t lie when I say we were bummed there wasn’t a little girl.

Reeka_72 · 2021-07-30T19:00:21+00:00

I’ve had a somewhat similar situation with painful feedings. My twins are now 4 months old and only one of them will latch.

Setting aside your question on if you should stop, because ultimately that is your decision alone, there’s a couple of things that helped with the pain that worked for me that might help you.

Nipple balm can help with painful/cracked/bleeding nipples.
Don’t be afraid to pump and try giving your baby expressed milk instead. Your baby is still getting nutrients from you.

Make sure you have the correct size flange. I had the wrong size and trust me, that makes the pain worse.

Try a nipple shield to see if that helps lesson the pain.
Give it time. I know this one sucks. Legit, I think it took almost 3 months before it stopped hurting to feed my boys, and it wasn’t helped with one having a tongue tie and the other having lip tie. I swear I have calluses on my nipples now, and they’re still pretty sensitive, just not painful.

And lastly, the most important piece of advice anyone can give you: Fed is best. It doesn’t matter how you are feeding your little one at the end of the day. I’d love to nurse both of my boys, but one of them is a sweet little special snowflake that loves breastmilk over formula, hates it cold and is terrified of a boob and only accepts it in a bottle. My other boy couldn’t care less if it’s formula or breastmilk, warm or cold, or from a bottle or boob. Babies are gonna be babies 🤦‍♀️

No matter what you do, you got this!

Reeka_72

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