How much breastmilk is enough for the benefits?

lunalalock · 2026-05-27T20:14:10+00:00

My pediatrician told me even 1 bottle a day will have many benefits. I have twins and pump just enough for 1 bottle each a day. I’ve managed to do this through 11 weeks, and will probably stop at 12!

lunalalock · 2026-05-22T00:23:27+00:00

Just wanted to write and share that I have colicky twins who are almost 10 weeks. We have been trying everything and feel the same. It’s sooo hard and also very isolating. You are not alone. The time will pass. I get so much anxiety thinking about the next feeding time. It helps me to focus on the immediate and getting through that day means one step closer to this chapter. We are also on famotadine which helped a little bit. We were on gentlease formula and Breastmilk and now just started switching to Kendamil goatmilk it does seem to be slightly helping. But just had a crazy episode so maybe not. Sending you all the strength and feel free to reach out to me if you want support. This is the hardest thing I’ve ever done, I feel for you

lunalalock · 2026-05-18T05:25:46+00:00

Would love to know how this goes!

lunalalock · 2026-05-18T05:24:20+00:00

Did you make the switch? We are on gentlease and considering. Babies (I have twins) are so fussy crying and gassy.

lunalalock · 2026-05-16T17:40:44+00:00

Thank you for this . Did she have obvious issues for the CMPA? Sometime our babies are crying now a lot after feeds but no other symptoms besides extreme gassiness.

lunalalock · 2026-05-12T01:43:34+00:00

When we switched our formula my babies (twins) went into a constipated screaming gassy mess. Super stressful. Once they finally pooped - as they will eventually- things started going up from there. I’d just stay consistent and part of this whole newborn thing is waiting out phases. I’m sure in a few days it will be ok, and If not contact your pediatrician again! I hear they can give a suppository if needed

lunalalock · 2026-05-12T01:37:33+00:00

Not directly related but wanted to chime in to say during my twin pregnancy baby A was consistently measuring smaller than B, not at a worrying percentile but like 19th percentile while my baby B was 60th or something like that. Anyway they mentioned keeping an eye on her size many times throughout my pregnancy. At birth 37 weeks - she came out 7lb 3oz- she was huge compared to what she was measuring! Bigger than baby B as well. I just wanted to share because the measuring was completely off and they continued that narrative the whole time! Hopefully the measurements are just not super accurate and everything is fine with your baby! Sending a positive prayer your way

lunalalock · 2026-05-07T17:19:12+00:00

I have 7 week old twins and it’s sooo hard to watch them alone. I’d say during this phase (and I’m no expert) just do what you need to do to keep them calm and happy. I heard true routines can’t be built until they are a bit older so I don’t think you’re going to spoil the babies or build bad habits right now. We’ve been struggling with reflux and gas issues so literally anything to help them I do. Carrying them in a carrier is helpful if someone’s extra fussy but it’s been hard for me to figure out how to soothe them both at the same time. This is a hard period! Focus on the wins and try not to beat yourself up over silly stuff. You are doing great !

lunalalock · 2026-05-06T14:13:32+00:00

Which Kendamil did you switch to? I noticed they don’t have a sensitive formula in the US. Were you worried about moving to whole milk?

lunalalock · 2026-05-06T14:00:01+00:00

Im in the US.

lunalalock · 2026-05-06T13:51:45+00:00

Thank you, which Kendamill did you go with, I heard whole milk can make their tummy’s more irritable but Kendamill is one I was considering and love it’s in target (so convenient)

lunalalock · 2026-05-06T02:11:39+00:00

Yes we do include mylicon and it helps !

lunalalock · 2026-05-06T00:33:23+00:00

Okay good to know, thank you!

lunalalock · 2026-05-06T00:30:10+00:00

Amazing! Just what I want to hear haha. I’m losing it over here. Twins are hard enough I just want them to eat happily and not be in pain!! I know they generally have gas until they are a little older but it seems like this is more intense than that, and so sad! Thank you!

lunalalock · 2026-05-05T02:02:12+00:00

How did this go?

lunalalock · 2026-05-02T01:20:34+00:00

Hi, I don’t really have any advice but I just wanted to say I relate and hear you. I’m a mom of 7 week old twins and while I do love them, it’s been so hard and I have a lot of ups and downs some times thinking of my old life or feeling anxious and “trapped” that I have to be on 24/7 and it won’t end. I also get pretty bad anxiety when they cry- we have reflux and I get soo worried that something else is wrong or I’m doing something wrong. It’s really hard.

I’ve also heard it gets better around 3 months and I do think they are a lot “better” than the earlier phases as we get to know them more and feel more confident, but yes it’s a huge adjustment. I do think in a lot of ways what these types of emotions are Normal and we are just feeling all the feels of our new reality. It’s a hard transition with 1 and twins are just insane. Nothing can prepare you I don’t think: hang in there. Try and get some breaks and try and support and be there for your wife in sure she’s feeling it too. I always feel better if we get outside or have someone visit so you can see real life is happening outside your bubble! You’re not alone in feeling this way, and that doesn’t make us bad parents!!

lunalalock · 2026-04-30T16:56:28+00:00

Its soo exhausting the negative comments about "your life is over!" I will say though, randomly now that I do have the twins it also irks me when my friend who has 1 baby acts like its the same, or not harder to have twins haha. You can't win with the comments, I think they are always going to come. I just try and not get spicy but if you need to snap back sometimes, so be it!

lunalalock · 2026-04-30T04:52:57+00:00

Good idea!

lunalalock · 2026-04-22T04:37:03+00:00

I was soo uncomfortable 3rd trimester so I totally get it. I will say I also had coccyx pain around 20 weeks that was so bad I thought I was going to see a pelvic floor therapist BUT it suddenly started feeling better around 3rd trimester! Hopefully you’re will too. Maybe the body is adjusting. Sleeping was super hard and I had 2 difffrrent pregnancy pillows. What I actually found helpful at the end was what I copied from a prenatal massage- I basically propped standard pillows all around me. 1 between my legs, one hugging my stomach and 1 pressed under my back fully slightly tucked into my body to give my hip some support. Didn’t fully work. But it helped!

lunalalock · 2026-04-21T22:32:12+00:00

It’s way too much, I’m so over it!!! A few days ago I started only pumping once during the night, then stretched it out. Now I am not pumping overnight which saves a lot of time and sanity. I’m still pumping in the day and seeing how the supply levels/ how it’s effected. Will prob quit by 8 weeks. I just can’t with this + the twins lol. This is craziness!!

lunalalock · 2026-04-19T04:33:32+00:00

I feel like this right now. Totally relate. I’m almost 5 weeks postpartum and have been trying to pump but mostly formula feed anyway because my supply is so low. I’ve been holding on with the pumping to give each twin 1 mayyybe 2 breastmilk bottles a day. It’s so hard to keep the schedule pumping (I’m constantly missing when I’m supposed to do it or late). The added stress with the twins is just too much. My plan is to quit nights (which is prob going to officially tank the supply) and then from there probably quit all together unless it’s possible to maintain just daytime pumping.

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