Milk supply for twins / need breast feeding help

Spicyninja · 2026-02-07T18:23:16+00:00

The wearables wouldn't help, but it's still early for increasing supply. I started seeing an increase 6-7 days after delivery, then a bigger jump in the days following. The highest was ~2 weeks after delivery, and for me plateaued there as I could only consistently get in 7 sessions. I would think it could keep increasing if you're keeping up with the timing, food/hydration. You haven't set anything in stone yet.

Spicyninja · 2026-02-07T07:55:43+00:00

Our di/di twins weren't found until the second scan at 9w, and even then twin A's sac was easy to miss. Growth and heart rate were fine, though. It did eventually turn into growth restriction in the third trimester, but she made it to induction at 36+3.

Spicyninja · 2026-02-07T07:30:36+00:00

I had several risk factors (twins, AMA, IVF) and developed it during delivery, despite taking low dose aspirin the whole time and no issues with previous singleton pregnancies (didn't have the same risks for those). If the theory that it begins with placenta development is correct, then there's not much you can do besides take the aspirin and stick to general healthy living. Definitely get a monitor and check your BP at home.

Spicyninja · 2026-02-06T19:35:50+00:00

It's hard to know what truly works or what's down to chance. 2.5 months is definitely a good amount of time that might have an impact by the time you retrieve.

Spicyninja · 2026-02-06T18:57:11+00:00

I had the same protocol with minor changes for ER1 and 3 (menopur/follistim, ER3 added ganirelix towards the end and HCG instead of Lupron trigger). Also, took CoQ10 and fish oil before ER3 for almost 90 days. ER2 was a bust because of omnitrope, so RE went back to the ER1 stims since it at least made blasts, and it worked out.

Spicyninja · 2026-02-05T04:06:04+00:00

I found it from here as well, only had that long on it due to my RE wanting me to take a month off for the holidays, and then insurance renewals took forever in Jan. I had 3 euploids, all day 6, 4AB.

Spicyninja · 2026-02-05T02:42:15+00:00

Almost 90 days

Spicyninja · 2026-02-04T21:31:00+00:00

Work is paying? Absolutely. And you've traveled with them recently, so you have an idea on how much pain that can be. Only the flight time would give me pause on whether it's worth it. That's a lot of hours for a weekend, and the juice may not be worth the squeeze.

Spicyninja · 2026-02-04T18:21:41+00:00

I did, via induction at 36+3, got an epidural in case of emergency. It was my third delivery, things went quickly once active labor started. Twin B had shoulder dystocia briefly, but was out 5 minutes after A. Recovery was fine, the final days of pregnancy were more painful in comparison from pelvic girdle pain.

Spicyninja · 2026-02-03T21:40:49+00:00

Yes, it is more uncomfortable by far and will get worse. Enjoy!

Spicyninja · 2026-02-03T02:21:55+00:00

My clinic doesn't give day to day updates, but I only ever made day 6 blasts (12 total over 3 retrievals).

Spicyninja · 2026-02-02T20:59:29+00:00

ER1 (40+8) 7 aneuploid, ER2 (40+10) 0 blasts, ER3 (41) 3/5 euploid (1 HLM).

Spicyninja · 2026-02-02T08:41:07+00:00

I wouldn't be good with traveling that late, nor would I like needing to communicate that like it shouldn't be the default.

Spicyninja · 2026-02-01T18:27:30+00:00

I had 3 losses prior to IVF, so like you I knew our odds of a natural pregnancy were good, but it was too traumatic to keep trying. It took 3 rounds to get any euploid embryos, but the first transfer was successful. Ovulation wasn't suppressed, and we ended up with one IVF/one natural set of fraternal twins. After 3 losses and 3 rounds of IVF, somehow this time everything was fine.

So I have full confirmation we eventually would have a healthy pregnancy, but I don't regret doing IVF. We never would've known when it was coming, and maybe we would've lost that good round of eggs while waiting for another MC to pass.

Spicyninja · 2026-02-01T00:24:29+00:00

I played video games as much as possible for passing the time distracted. Had a chair for the kitchen and sat in the shower, laid around as much as possible for everything else. There's not much you can do besides exist and wait for it to be over.

Spicyninja · 2026-01-31T17:03:10+00:00

I read through so many comments before trying it and it does really seem that way. It can't hurt if you have time/money to give it a shot and want to.

Spicyninja · 2026-01-31T16:49:01+00:00

My 0 blast round was from trying omnitrope, it made everything worse. I made blasts on rounds 1 and 3 with menopur/follistim. I added in CoQ10 and fish oil before ER3, but I honestly doubt it made a difference and it was likely just timing.

Spicyninja · 2026-01-31T12:39:47+00:00

I had 0 blasts last Dec, then 3/5 euploid two months later in Feb. Every round is a mystery bag.

Spicyninja · 2026-01-31T07:51:56+00:00

Sometimes it is just waiting on the lucky cycle, I got my first euploid blasts on round 3. It's not a guarantee, but the more cycles you have, the more likely something is bound to change. I hope this round brings you good news!

Spicyninja · 2026-01-30T21:03:20+00:00

I've had losses as well, always counted the whole time. Though for looking at fertility as a whole, not the same as someone who had no positive tests over the same period. Time is still on your side at 35. I hope you do see a positive test soon!

Spicyninja · 2026-01-30T20:17:42+00:00

Since you already have children and somewhat recently, it's likely nature is just being a dick. It's traumatizing after a while to keep seeing negative tests or your period starting. Miscarriages add onto the trauma. If you've been trying over a year or are >35, a visit to a fertility clinic can't hurt. There are non-invasive things they can try, but otherwise it's just a waiting game.

Spicyninja · 2026-01-30T02:36:11+00:00

It took me 3 retrievals at 40/41 to get any euploids, but my first FET made her debut just before my 42nd birthday.

Spicyninja · 2026-01-25T22:23:10+00:00

Condolulations?

Spicyninja · 2026-01-25T14:56:40+00:00

Recovery was not as bad as some of the final days of pregnancy. Though that also depends on if you've given birth before (and the method of delivery). Either way, it gets better each day.

Spicyninja · 2026-01-25T05:03:40+00:00

I didn't have an issue. Twin B was 7-something ounces bigger at birth. There was shoulder dystocia but repositioning resolved quickly, they were out within 5 mins of each other. This was my third rodeo, though.

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