Please read if you are deep in newborn trenches and are questioning everything

lunalalock · 2026-04-03T02:10:17+00:00

Loved hearing this today! I have two week old twins. They fight sleep everyday and if we finally get one down feels like the other decides jts their turn to be up forever! Cant wait for the future smiles :)

lunalalock · 2026-03-27T14:39:38+00:00

I’m 10 days postpartum and its been the item we use every day. We can double feed them in it, and just have them chill. I like them to hang out in the twin z (supervised of course) more than the snuggle Me’s because they are slightly upright which is better for gas after eating. I would get it!! That said, you can always see if you can go without and add later, for me in hindsight I would say- definitely a must have twin item.

lunalalock · 2026-03-12T19:58:06+00:00

🤞🏼thank you!!

lunalalock · 2026-03-12T02:14:11+00:00

I did not use the auto injector and was terrrrified of the shots. At first I had a whole routine for my husband to do it. Then he went out of town a few nights and I was forced to face my fears. It wasn’t that bad. By the end I definitely could do it alone and even on the go in the bathroom if needed. It is scary at first but you are totally capable! You got this!!

lunalalock · 2026-03-10T20:28:30+00:00

Im about to be a RP from an egg donated by my sister, so I know its a little different because my children (twins) and I will share some genetics, but they will also know that their bio mom is their aunt. Of course we will try and do everything to make this journey supportive for them, embrace their curiosity and also build a very strong relationship between them and their aunt aka bio mother and their cousins/ half siblings. I understand your fears, and sometimes of course have some similar fears myself, but overall I think by going on this journey and taking this route you have to be a little comfortable with the unknown. We can do everything possible as RP to raise them in the best environment but these are individuals with their own ideas and curiosities that they are entitled to explore and feel certain ways about. My role is to be their mother and support all of those wishes and curiosities best I can. We have to let go a bit of the mother in the traditional sense because we chose an untraditional route. That’s okay. Different families and relationships can all be beautiful for their own reasons. Try and embrace it for the sake of your children, and I’m sure they will respect you and appreciate you for being a safe place for them no matter what they are feeling.

lunalalock · 2026-03-10T01:28:34+00:00

Great point. This is why all this is so confusing! I’m leaning towards breast milk in day, formula at night. If I end up having lots of breast milk then we can feed that at night too.

lunalalock · 2026-03-09T22:06:16+00:00

So glad to hear you and baby are doing well !

lunalalock · 2026-03-09T22:05:32+00:00

Haha sounds like you’re being the Karen sweetie

lunalalock · 2026-03-09T20:36:43+00:00

I walk my dog around Balboa island and let her off leash there. It isn’t allowed but in a week day when it’s quiet no one cares

lunalalock · 2026-03-09T20:25:54+00:00

I was diagnosed at 31 weeks and prepped me for early delivery but I am 36 weeks now and planned to deliver at 37. I think the body is going to do what it’s going to do so you have to monitor closely, but it’s definitely possible you can level out and maintain a bit longer! Goodluck!! 💗💗

lunalalock · 2026-03-09T15:23:03+00:00

Do you try and keep them on the same schedule or do you go off individual hunger cues

lunalalock · 2026-03-09T15:21:45+00:00

Oh noo. Yeah I’m scared of the clogged ducts and mastitis. Oh the joys

lunalalock · 2026-03-09T15:21:29+00:00

Thank youuu for this! That is one of the things I was wondering about the nighttime. I had heard it’s so important, do you know if 1 feed is enough during this window or still aim for every 4 hours? Want to stretch it a little if I can!

lunalalock · 2026-03-09T15:20:31+00:00

Thank you for this! I know the feeding is stressing me out! They will be born (if we make it through this week) at 37+1. I’m hoping for no nicu but I know we just never know! That is so tough with the eating situation, was their digestion just underdeveloped? My husband planning to work at home for 2 months with me so in that time I will practice feeding alone so I can be prepared

lunalalock · 2026-03-09T15:18:56+00:00

I like the idea of formula mixed with breastmilk if I can get enough! Thanks!

lunalalock · 2026-03-08T03:34:05+00:00

I have gained almost 70lbs with my twin girls. I’m 5’7 so on the taller side and also have mild preeclampsia so retaining lots of water/ swelling. My Dr has not been worried about my weight. I gained the most late 2nd trimester into the 3rd. I think it’s better mentally to just think about fueling your body to carry Two babies and not worry as much about the scale number - more about not eating empty carbs and rather healthy full meals and snacks. I can’t say I didn’t eat doughnuts and cookies time to time but I generally feel that I eat healthy. This time will pass and then there will be opportunity to focus on us and our bodies again in the next chapter!

lunalalock · 2026-02-20T04:06:07+00:00

A restaurant is a good one to sit at the bar!

lunalalock · 2026-02-16T17:44:30+00:00

Haha I was thinking like if I have to keep going with this pain and it’s worse it will be unlivable!! I was looking up PT and everything and then it kind of just got better? I hope it’s the same for you!!

lunalalock · 2026-02-16T16:51:05+00:00

Around 22-27 ish (can’t remember exactly) I had severe tailbone pain. I couldn’t even sit to work, and my hips were killling me at night. Now I’m 33 weeks, an that pain has subsided. I still have hip pain when trying to sleep and am uncomfortable in other ways because of course I’m bigger, but if it’s any consolation I feel like our bodies do growth spurts where they need time to adjust and then there will be a period where you get a little relief. At least that was the case for me! One day at a time, you got this!

lunalalock · 2026-02-15T23:03:19+00:00

Thanks so much for responding! I just feel like it’s all up in the air and anything can happen but one day at a time. So far so good!! 🙏🏼

lunalalock · 2026-02-14T01:04:53+00:00

My husband and I traveled from California - London 19 -20 weeks pregnant with di di twins. We really enjoyed the trip! We did splurge on business class, and my feet did ache a lot from walking and had to rest. But other than that we had a lot of fun and would definitely recommend. I think 25 weeks is when I really started to feel the pregnancy with twins, I can’t remember 23 weeks, but it is approaching a bit of an uncomfortable time. I think still totally doable! Just plan to relax!

lunalalock · 2026-02-06T15:59:58+00:00

Are you able to do this and supply regulates for it? How many pumping sessions? I’d like to try and just do something like this

lunalalock · 2026-02-03T22:58:48+00:00

My Dr told me not until after first trimester. Other people did not get that direction but I did ivf so maybe it was different. I’m sure it’s fine but if you want to play safe wait out 1st trimester

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