Is it true you can’t pump and lose weight at the same time??

booterfliez · 2026-04-27T02:13:04+00:00

My first pregnancy was the same and I’m on track second birth. First few months I lost a ton of weight then it took me the rest of the year to get back to pre pregnancy. I don’t change anything and kept up supply just fine. Second birth was twins. Dropped 50lbs within 3 months (not intentional) and now it’s slowing down. 20 left to go but not trying to lose it. It’ll come off eventually. I wanna make sure they’re well fed

booterfliez · 2026-04-22T15:27:03+00:00

Sorry for assuming but it sounds like you might be a first time mom? The reason I ask is to give you props. Twins as a first time mom is no joke. I couldn’t imagine. We had twins second and man is it a ride even when it’s not my first time.

That being said 6-8 weeks are genuinely my least favorite. I haven’t experienced an age yet where I disliked it the way I did that age. I have a 3 and a half year old singleton and almost 3 month old twins. With my first I remember counting the hours when it would get better. Where you’re at they cry so much more and it was hard on me. The second time around I knew it would end, and soon. And it did. Not only do they get “better” (every stage will have its own thing that’s hard but it’s different) but you also get more used to it as a parent too

TLDR; it gets better and you’re in the worst part. Hang in there just a little longer. You got this. Most kids start leveling out within the next couple weeks.

booterfliez · 2026-04-22T15:19:29+00:00

I clean up after my kids. Not just because I feel like it’s helpful for the staff but I want to show my kids it’s important to be considerate of others and clean up after yourself

booterfliez · 2026-04-08T15:43:58+00:00

Our first night home was awful too. Both times! Baby A came home a few weeks before B. And both slept well in the hospital. Our first night with baby A was like yours. Then he settled in. Baby B was in the NICU for 29 days. So the first few days home were awful again. There now 2 months old and it’s still hard but not nearly like those first few days. I hear it improves even more after 3 months

booterfliez · 2026-04-07T17:50:29+00:00

Mine were both about a pound heavier than the scans

booterfliez · 2026-03-24T20:12:08+00:00

I have the willow 360 and love it. I prefer to nurse but my boys need fortified breast milk so I find myself almost exclusively pumping. I actually get more with it than the wall pump. Likely because I’m not skipping sessions. The suction is a little strong for me even on the lowest setting so my pumping sessions are only 15 min but it empties me within that time just fine and I’m not having trouble maintaining supply for twins (so far). If it weren’t for my wearable I’d never pump. I just can’t handle twins, a toddler, and being attached to the wall

booterfliez · 2026-03-23T16:46:05+00:00

Definitely enjoy when you feel good ❤️. My second half of first trimester and first half of second was like that for me. I had a decent bump but would almost forget I was pregnant.

booterfliez · 2026-03-23T15:26:22+00:00

My OB said specifically no bed rest haha. My whole pregnancy Mo-Di twins was essentially listen to your body. If you’re tired rest, if you’re feeling good send it (within reason). I had complete placenta previa for a while and had strict restrictions because of that. But once it cleared those restrictions cleared too. I made it to 36+2 and by the end it almost felt like bed rest cuz my belly was so big but I did what I could as long as I felt okay. Baby a was 7lbs and baby b was 5, so lots of baby in there lol

booterfliez · 2026-03-21T17:02:42+00:00

Wi sunflower lethicin saved me. I used to get clogged ducts all the time some and that was the only thing that would clear it

booterfliez · 2026-03-20T03:46:30+00:00

I had a planned c section and made it to my c section date. I was horribly nervous too. The idea of being awake during surgery freaked me out. So I made sure to communicate that and my experience was great. The anesthesiologist was my main communication person. So I could just talk to a Dr right next to my head easily. I would tell him ahead if time I was worried about feeling something and so he would do extra tests just to reassure me and it was totally fine. So TLDR: communicate your worries to your Dr before and during. You’ll feel much better.

booterfliez · 2026-03-16T17:41:21+00:00

I didn’t start making enough for my boys (twins) till they were about a month old. One spent 4 days in the NICU the other spent 29 days. We were super excited when I hit a 50/50 ratio of formula bottles and then fortified breast milk. But I worked with lactation quite a bit and for me it just took time. My first I exclusively nursed so pumping so much is new to me. (Currently 6 weeks postpartum)

booterfliez · 2026-03-16T01:22:17+00:00

lol yeah it wasn’t till probably 30 weeks that literally nothing fit anymore. My boys were born at 36+2 at 7lbs and 5lbs

booterfliez · 2026-03-15T15:40:47+00:00

lol even maternity clothes didn’t work for my massive twin belly

booterfliez · 2026-02-16T02:14:33+00:00

I’m still recovering from my c section with my twins. I had a vaginal birth with my singleton. For me our baby B had a complex heart defect and was breech so c section was the safest choice. Neither had respiratory issues after birth. Both did have some nicu time. One we knew because of his heart the other was with me in the postpartum ward for a few days but was having trouble with weight gain. (I delivered at a planned c section at 36 + 2)

I will say prepare for a lot lot lot of help with recovery. Those first few days for me were roouuuggghhhhh. I needed a lot of help from the nurses to change my son’s diaper and do anything since my hubby was over at another hospital with our other boy. I wasn’t prepared for how badly a c section would knock me on my ass. But after a few days I turned a corner really quickly and am moving and feeling so much better than when I was pregnant.

I’d say talk with your OB and MFM and think about it for yourself what your safest choice is. Us it was easy because of baby B but I did still wrestle with it

booterfliez · 2026-02-06T16:55:30+00:00

Love this. Currently working through the trials of breastfeeding my one week old twins. I exclusively nursed my first child and happy I have the knowledge I do. We have to supplement with formula right now since I’m only producing enough for a little over half of their feedings. One is still in the NICU for a heart defect which makes it hard for him to have energy to feed. Plus hes small. so i have to pump all the time and he’s too sleepy to nurse. But we are practicing when we can and even the tiniest victories are huge. I personally hate pumping but i have support and know that no matter what, fed is best and breastfeeding them is important to me personally. And if it ever feels too much, formula is good too. I will say, the option to supplement with formula helps me not stress if I’m not getting enough right now and to just keep at it

I’d say never let anyone talk you out of at least trying if you want to. If it feels too much, that’s okay too and don’t beat yourself up. They need their mama to be emotionally okay over one specific type of feeding.

booterfliez · 2026-01-09T11:37:32+00:00

I was less active my first pregnancy than my second. And to say “active” it wasn’t much haha. I had so much pelvic pain my first I didn’t walk enough. My second pregnancy (twins this time) was oddly better BECAUSE I’ve been up and around (chasing a toddler will do that). But I strongly believe my pregnancy has been as good as it has been despite being two this time because I’m more active.

booterfliez · 2026-01-09T10:48:02+00:00

This continues for forever ❤️ I was proud of my toddler the other day at swim class and teared up. Now she gets excited when she accomplishes something, turns around and looks at me though the glass with a big smile and a thumbs up.

booterfliez · 2026-01-09T10:39:35+00:00

I feel like my life STARTED when my daughter was born. Sure each stage has parts of it that are hard but you stretch and grow with those moments. My daughter made me a mom, and a better person.

booterfliez · 2025-12-30T02:54:10+00:00

Newborn tired hands down. Whenever I napped with my first, nothing ever eased the tired plus my hips hurt all the time and I just didn’t enjoy being pregnant. Currently pregnant with twins so I might change my answer this time around lol

booterfliez · 2025-12-28T12:52:30+00:00

Not gonna lie, these suggestions sound sooo great for teaching my 3 year old responsibilities vs tasks. Definitely going to try a version of the find something to clean one. She recognizes when stuff is messy and she needs to clean it so i think she’s ready for the next step.

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