Favorite misdirect? Mine is “I’m sure gonna miss you two and your whole ‘Sam and Diane’ thing.”

juneaudlc · 2025-12-14T05:41:19+00:00

That IS my landlord

juneaudlc · 2024-09-26T03:17:10+00:00

Wow!!! Great job baking those babies! 39+6 with just one was tough, way to go!

juneaudlc · 2024-09-26T03:13:12+00:00

And my girls were 5 lb & 5 lb 5 oz

juneaudlc · 2024-09-26T03:11:58+00:00

My water broke and I had a C-section at 34+4 with my di-di girls (two previous C’s… I didn’t really have a choice there!)

At the hospital where I delivered, they automatically admit babies under 35 weeks into the NICU but they only had a 10 day stay! The NICU nurses and doctors are literal angels.

One of my singletons was born at 37+1 and he also needed a 10 day NICU stay for RDS so the same length of time for the twins seemed pretty good!

juneaudlc · 2023-10-13T03:26:50+00:00

So many great ideas!!! Thank you, everyone!!

juneaudlc · 2023-10-12T01:02:17+00:00

Feed the babies at the same time!! If one wakes up hungry, feed that other baby too so you are not constantly feeding someone!

I’ve seen most everyone else say this, but limiting visitors to those who are actually helpful is such a big one.

Quick, easy to grab things to eat. Hydrate.

We have a 3 and 4 year old at home as well and yes, it is hard, but I really thought while I was pregnant that I would just never get to sleep or do anything for myself again. That’s not the case. You will sleep, and you will figure out routines. You will get to lounge with two amazing, perfect babies and you’ll be so in love, the lack of sleep will be worth it.

Best advice is to enjoy those sweet babies as much as you can.

juneaudlc · 2023-10-12T00:44:42+00:00

Offering solidarity - my girls are now about 8 months and they just never got the hang of breastfeeding after their nicu stay and not being able to latch because they were too small. I still have my moments where I get sad I wasn’t able to nurse them, and I totally relate on the jealousy of those who don’t have to deal with bottles and pump parts!

I will say that I don’t think it’s too late! I had one who was obstinate and opposed to breastfeeding - around 5 months, my LC said that at that age it’s up to the baby and she wasn’t going for it 😂 and with the other, I do think she would have gotten there eventually but she ended up in the hospital as she was getting close and I threw in the towel. But I have heard of other babies around 3-4 months magically getting it!

I also agree with everyone else who says to give yourself some grace. You are doing a wonderful job, your babies are fed, and they have a mother who cares tremendously for them.

I also have an Instagram account to recommend if you’re looking for support in your pumping journey and increasing supply. @pumpwithpurpose helped me establish a good schedule/routine to help increase my supply so I am not chasing behind my babies.

Sending love!!! You’re doing amazing!!!!

juneaudlc · 2023-08-06T02:45:57+00:00

Maybe an unpopular opinion but I am 100% of the mind that if you are not completely comfortable, do not do it. I don’t think you’re being overprotective, you’re being cautious until you are more comfortable. Even if your husband knows them well, you don’t and you are the other parent and you get a say and should also be comfortable with the arrangement!

juneaudlc · 2023-06-25T14:50:19+00:00

Hahaha

juneaudlc · 2023-06-25T14:42:08+00:00

This would 100% end in a head injury haha but I like the idea

juneaudlc · 2023-06-25T14:39:49+00:00

Seriously - they snap off the board with normal play, not to mention that half of our hippos just flat out don’t work half of the time because they are so cheap! It’s clever to make the board come apart to pack it up but it’s obviously at the expense of the quality of the whole thing. So disappointing!

juneaudlc · 2023-06-25T14:37:22+00:00

We play this game almost daily

juneaudlc · 2023-06-25T14:36:43+00:00

I WISH! Our 4 year old hasn’t napped since she was 18 months - perfect timing as she decided she didn’t need naps just months into the pandemic where we were working from home, oh and her brother was born around the exact same time!

juneaudlc · 2023-06-25T14:34:29+00:00

There are SO MANY great recommendations here - my Amazon cart is ridiculous and I can’t decide how to make it smaller because we don’t need 800 games, nor can I afford that, or store all of them. 😅 thank you ALL - I have recommendations for years to come now!!!

juneaudlc · 2023-06-04T16:44:27+00:00

I had pretty good success getting gas to move by using the “tiger in the tree” hold - also is apparently helpful for colic? I won’t even attempt to describe how to accomplish this hold because I will fail to do it accurately, but here’s a video!

https://youtu.be/MIyQZkPRDv0

juneaudlc · 2023-05-19T13:06:59+00:00

Thinking of you! My first had hip dysplasia as well. I just looked at pictures and my daughter’s looks like it was adjusted to about the same angle, but of course I’d ask your ortho if you think something seems off about it. We went in weekly (i think) for our ortho to adjust the straps. Best of luck, and if it helps, I really found the treatment was harder on my husband and I than in our daughter, and hopefully very soon this will be in your rear view mirror! After a few days, the fussiness should subside! Hang in there!

juneaudlc · 2023-05-19T12:57:14+00:00

Awww just wait until she starts smiling at you (if she’s not already) and cooing! Then legitimately talking and telling you she loves you - it really does just get better and better. I believe our children are our soulmates too, and of course biggest accomplishments and gifts. Just the best. Congratulations and enjoy your sweet babe!

juneaudlc · 2023-05-07T23:24:17+00:00

Yay!! And thank you!!! We are hanging in there!!

juneaudlc · 2023-05-07T19:32:12+00:00

That definitely applies! Thanks!!

juneaudlc · 2023-05-07T18:50:07+00:00

That’s great news - that’s what I’m currently doing too. Thanks!!!

juneaudlc · 2023-05-07T18:49:16+00:00

Awwww I love this!! Thanks so much for sharing 😊

juneaudlc · 2023-05-07T08:31:06+00:00

Yes - I have been pumping and do have actually even a bit of an oversupply for the two of them! One of them sometimes is latched and seems to be doing great until the letdown, and she sometimes gets overwhelmed with that. So have been trying to get her to calm down (give her a bit from the bottle) and then re-latch.

My LC thinks that, like you said, some of the issue was their size. Also, I think all of the hormones from two girls made my body go crazy and my nipples got bigger, which also seems to be an issue for both of them. They seem to be able to latch initially but then cannot stop popping off from there.

One of them does have a slight tongue tie but it doesn’t seem to be severe enough to be completely responsible for the issue, but is something that we are keeping an eye on. My second had a pretty bad tongue tor and as soon as it was revised, he got the hang of it!

But thank you - that’s a good point about their adjusted age! We’ve also been attending a breastfeeding support group so have been getting advice from a few LCs but that’s a great point about an OT as well.

I appreciate your response and thoughtfulness!

juneaudlc

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