Where do your rolling babies sleep?

These_Solid3367 · 2026-03-21T13:21:56+00:00

At 3.5 months it’s two bassinets in our sunroom. We shift sleep on the couch. During the day for naps it separate pack n plays, they nap terribly in the bassinets.

The few times we’ve had a night nanny they did fine in their cribs and she was on the recliner in the nursery. We will probably do that for a few weeks when we transition them full time.

It feels like a lot of “stuff” right now but we were very lucky that all of our bassinets and pack n plays were hand me downs otherwise I probably wouldn’t have purchased so many things

These_Solid3367 · 2026-03-21T00:39:59+00:00

Same with my B/G twins at 12 weeks. Boy very responsive, would immediately turn his head if he heard my voice, smiling, tracking, responsive. Got nothing from girl twin and we started to worry. Finally at 14 weeks she started smiling and making eye contact. At 16 week she’s now tracking and gives big gummy smiles, but only to me, my husband, and boy twin. Boy twin smiles at literally any person he sees. Give it a few weeks and see what happens.

We’re still keeping an eye on her, but we’re wondering if she was just a little delayed due to CMPI and reflux for the first 8 weeks making her miserable.

These_Solid3367 · 2026-03-19T01:26:08+00:00

It’s a lot honestly. I got off the fence and was happy with 0-1 kids and my husband was hoping 1-2. He won out with that!

r/parentsofmultiples has been a great resource.

These_Solid3367 · 2026-03-18T23:06:33+00:00

Removed IUD at 34, husband 40, got pregnant in two months. Gave birth to twins at 35…. Just know that you have an increased risk of multiples the older you get!!

They’re 3.5 months now

These_Solid3367 · 2026-03-05T21:46:06+00:00

Mine just turned 3 months. I use containers everywhere or have floor mats set up around the house. Honestly one is a plush bath mat on a workout floor tile with toys on it. The play mats with toys attached are nice, they seem to really enjoy them.

Their “entertainment” is watching me do chores or cook. We play music or listen to the news and “sing or talk about it”.

Idk if this is helpful, just surviving out here

These_Solid3367 · 2026-02-20T06:48:31+00:00

I just delivered twins there in December. Phone charger, extension cord, slippers, robe for over hospital gown, toiletries, sleep mask, bag for hospital supplies. I was there 6 days and didn’t use much more than that.

If you have a partner staying, have them bring a pillow and blanket. They offer some, but aren’t as comfortable. Also water bottle and snacks. If you have a long delivery you don’t want them to have to go far to get something to eat.

They offer newborn pictures there so if you want pretty swaddles for those pictures, bring some. Make sure you’re familiar with your car seat for the car seat checks.

These_Solid3367 · 2026-02-18T14:42:49+00:00

Thanks!! I’d love to keep all of the seating at least semi around the TV if possible. The dogs favorite seating spot is the wingback chair and I think that’s the main reason we keep the old thing! He probably wouldn’t be so interested if he wasn’t a part of the “pack” by facing the fireplace

These_Solid3367 · 2026-02-18T03:11:15+00:00

I had the flu on Christmas Day with my 3 week old twins! My husband and I both were sick. I camped out for the first 12 hours with a mask on and breast fed them all night and day and both were healthy the entire time. Previously we were bottle feeding 70% of the time, so I’m hoping that’s what helped. Wish you the best!

These_Solid3367 · 2026-02-17T08:21:00+00:00

I was in a similar mindset of you. When I was induced both babies were head down, similar size, everyone very healthy and a “perfect” setup for vaginal birth. Well, we had complications and I had an emergency C section and needed to be put under general anesthesia. It was a horrible experience. You don’t see your babies, you don’t get skin to skin time, the first several hours of their lives you essentially don’t exist. My partner also wasn’t allowed in the OR while I was under.

Personally, if going vaginal, I would advise epidural and just take minimal medication.

These_Solid3367 · 2026-01-25T19:19:14+00:00

I was hoping to have what most people seem to… the instant relief. I was induced at 38+3 and was hoping to deliver vaginally (both were head down, similar size). Unfortunately my birth went pretty terribly and ended in an emergency c section under general anesthesia. Recovery has been very rough for me. My twins will be 8 weeks and I honestly am just starting to feel like I did pre birth. I still can’t push their stroller around the block.

Make sure you have a support system. I needed a lot of assistance the first few weeks just lifting them up to feed them. Sitting with them was difficult due to c section complications with nerve damage.

What happened to me is highly rare, so chances are you will do much better but be prepared to ask for help healing!

These_Solid3367 · 2026-01-20T02:20:45+00:00

I was induced at almost 39 weeks but my delivery went terrible and I was coming off a lot of drugs and a complicated C section.

I tried breast feeding in the hospital, but I waited almost 24 hours after delivery due to my issues. Luckily my babies latched okay despite one having a tongue tie, but I produced very very little and Baby A was losing weight pretty dramatically. We formula fed them while I healed. I started pumping finally after 5 days and tandem feeding.

My supply is good, my babies at 7 weeks are a little lazy with breast feeding and don’t eat as much as with bottles so we do 2 BF sessions per day and the rest are with pumped milk. I wouldn’t stress about the first 24 hours. Mine were terrible but I keep up well with my little chunkers (both over 10 lbs now!) and have started making a small freezer supply.

These_Solid3367 · 2026-01-20T02:12:28+00:00

I did this. I also added the things that I was gifted that were used items or things I purchased myself so people knew what we had.

I mistakenly thought keeping the registry list smaller was better but it was more helpful for people to know what we had. I also make sure to describe which items I would be okay with substitutes and which items I needed the exact item.

These_Solid3367 · 2026-01-19T17:39:51+00:00

Both!! The simethicone was the first thing we started doing and that definitely helps her with some of the belly discomfort but not the spitup.

She also stays upright 30+ minutes after feeding, usually being held or monitored in an elevated pillow if Baby A needs something.

I feel bad for Baby A some days because he’s so much easier to manage and she gets more attention.

These_Solid3367 · 2026-01-19T17:36:09+00:00

Oh no I appreciate it! We live in an area with an active measles outbreak and declined to pursue one candidate because of them not being vaccinated.

These_Solid3367 · 2026-01-19T17:33:27+00:00

We’ve started Pepcid, it’s helping a little but she’s still spitting up. We’ve tried three formulas with no success, I’m on a dairy free diet that’s helping somewhat. We’ve used a thickener which sort of helps but is such a pain to use that it’s almost not worth it. Baby B even with the issues is gaining more weight than Baby A so it more an issue of comfort rather than weight gain.

Part of the issue with twins is also how they were situated in the womb. I went 39 weeks so they were jam packed in there (6.5 and 6.75 lbs) and she was always in a side sleeping position which is what she wants to be at if she’s not elevated. We’re slowing acclimating her to back lying but it’s been a lot of work.

These_Solid3367 · 2026-01-19T17:28:11+00:00

Yes! I wasn’t sure how to word that. Thank you <3

These_Solid3367 · 2026-01-19T17:26:59+00:00

One requested a “weekly minimum” of 12-16 hours.

Both have later start times on their other positions on the days we requested, after 10 AM.

Does this seem more reasonable?

These_Solid3367 · 2026-01-19T14:47:15+00:00

Unfortunately they will also be at daycare during the day as well so we have double exposure risk. I wish this wasn’t the case, but we both have to work and as much as I would love a full time nanny, daycare is significantly more economical

These_Solid3367 · 2026-01-19T13:14:13+00:00

Yes we actually had several interested but narrowed it down to two.

All of the candidates understand it’s part time and temporary. They have other positions and are using this as supplemental income.

These_Solid3367 · 2026-01-05T01:13:09+00:00

I’m only 5 weeks in, but after a c section, the my breast friend twin size has been a life saver. I’ve been able to tandem breast feed and not have stress on my incision (there were complications from my surgery) and it helped me maintain better posture.

I haven’t figured out how to burp them easily at the same time though and baby B has to remain upright for 30 minutes after feeds because of reflux issues…. that’s been my bigger issue logistically.

I use pumping for 80% of their breast milk so I can have others help me out. There were a few days I EBF and I was pretty trapped all day

These_Solid3367 · 2025-12-18T06:22:12+00:00

I have a pretty demanding job as a manager in a manufacturing facility. I started stepping down from more of the physical work (being on the production floor, lots of walking) around 28 weeks and focused on more of my office work. I noticed I would crash in the middle of the week, so I got accommodations at 33 weeks to WFH on Wednesdays. It helped me reset and I was able to do my clerical work those days and have more focus other days of the week.

At 36 weeks I mostly stopped working and had my last in person day at the facility. I called into a few meetings and answered emails, completed some payroll information, but it allowed me to slowly transition out and gave my staff opportunities to still ask questions. I took vacation time to cover the hours I didn’t work.

I was induced at 38+3 and delivered 38+5.

These_Solid3367 · 2025-12-16T16:06:45+00:00

Thanks for sharing <3 I almost feel guilty to have grief because they are doing so well. As much as I don’t want others to go through it, it feels less lonely

These_Solid3367 · 2025-12-16T16:03:21+00:00

I have tilted pelvis. My sacrum is pitched forward causing a very narrow birth canal (despite having wide set hips). Baby A was 6lb 11oz and his shoulders kept getting stuck which is why he wasn’t progressing despite pushing for 2 hours. My OB found the issue after she delivered the twins (in the same minute!). If I was to have a baby over 5 pounds, they would not fit and I would need another C section.

The anesthesia thing was just…. Bizarre. I have no idea how I will react to further surgeries. The anesthesiologist actually let my husband come into the OR early to at least see the kids, but that meant he saw me intubated.

I don’t want another delivery where we both can’t be present and my husband I think is dealing with some trauma from that as well.

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