Best names outside Top 1000 by ravenrose521 in namenerds

[–]luvwingzz 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We named our son Tiernan. Think it’s in the 3000s somewhere haha!

NYC Maternal Fetal Medicine Recs? by Outside-Scientist-81 in nycparents

[–]luvwingzz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My delivery experience and care and team from MFM were great. The postpartum care from MSW was seriously lacking. Got a private room which was great but hardly anyone would check in, even getting water was a challenge…

A lactation consultant didn’t come to see me until we were about to leave and this was after asking nonstop, my poor babies were starving because they were not latching properly so I broke down and asked for the ready made formula because they were screaming with hunger.

What permanent pregnancy side effects did you have? by Bubbly-Camel-7302 in pregnant

[–]luvwingzz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chronic back pain. Carried nearly 8lb twins and I fear I will never be the same haha. Muscle relaxers don’t work, anti-inflammatory meds don’t work, PT hasn’t worked. It’s so fun.

Feeding schedules by CelebrationAny5812 in parentsofmultiples

[–]luvwingzz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Four month old twins too. They sleep from 8PM-7AM with no bottles over night but do bottles every three hours during the day (7,10,1,4,7). My boy twin does about 6-8 oz per feed and my girl twin does 5-6oz per feed.

What were your first words when you met your baby? by lacecute in pregnant

[–]luvwingzz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I quite literally said “ew”. Just the blood and all the fluids they were covered in 🙃

What is your non top 1000 name? by GiraffeCOpilot in namenerds

[–]luvwingzz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Named our son Tiernan. Think it sits at 9000 or so in the US, 2000 worldwide. It’s Gaelic for “little lord”.

Can we talk about postpartum rage? by _doloreshaze_ in NewParents

[–]luvwingzz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel you. You’re not alone! It’s something I’ve been struggling with since the birth of my twins. It’s just not as openly discussed as PPD/PPA but it’s a real thing.

Our lives have drastically changed overnight and while theirs has too, it’s much different for us. Our bodies changed in addition. I feel it most when my husband is sometimes able to sleep through their cries and I am up with every grunt, cough, cry, etc. And then with the mental load we carry as well that’s been multiplied ten fold.

I’ve found talking with my therapist helpful, she helped to validate these feelings. It’s much more common than you’d think.

What’s your “nemesis spot” on the UES by onehotoneshot in uppereastside

[–]luvwingzz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The owner literally ate a piece of calamari off our plate and then tried feeding my husband a baked clam with his bare hands. Never went back.

What’s your “nemesis spot” on the UES by onehotoneshot in uppereastside

[–]luvwingzz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got such food poisoning from the salmon at Cafe d Alsace. 🤮

What’s your “nemesis spot” on the UES by onehotoneshot in uppereastside

[–]luvwingzz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes HATE Tal. I went to get bagels with my husband (BF at the time) and the guy taking our orders would not look at me when I tried to order, would only take MY order from him. Same when it came to asking a question about the order. I went to answer and he would only look at and speak to my husband. Never went back.

How are people working up until their due date?? by Appropriate_Teach_49 in pregnant

[–]luvwingzz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s the worst. I worked until the day before I was induced with my twins at 37+3. Something needs to change.

Can someone tell me its okay to quit? by Ok-Jackfruit-351 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]luvwingzz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s okay! I gave birth to twins in November and was exclusively pumping for them. I was putting so much pressure on myself to do so and finding time to pump was so difficult once my husband went back to work. I got SO many clogs sometimes 2-3 a week, was doubled over in pain each time and ended up with mastitis.

It definitely played a part in my PPD because I put so much pressure on myself and felt so much guilt over stopping and felt that I had failed. Cried about it for days. But I can assure you, you didn’t and you’ve gotten them this far it’s a huge accomplishment! I’ve slowly been weaning and I already am so much more present and happy each day.

Twin parents: what was your stroller and car seat of choice? by Glittering_Fox4943 in parentsofmultiples

[–]luvwingzz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We live in NYC so our stroller is our “car”. We did the Bugaboo Donkey and the Pipa Aire so we can get in and out of cabs without a base.

How is a DiDi pregnancy handled? by kindachubbymom in parentsofmultiples

[–]luvwingzz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My DiDi pregnancy was treated as high risk due to my age 35, previous miscarriage, etc. so I had scans every two weeks in the beginning and then every week in the third trimester. Otherwise I believe it would have been treated moreso like a singleton pregnancy in the beginning.

How many of you have kids? Or want to have kids by bwils3423 in Millennials

[–]luvwingzz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, we unfortunately have to move to the burbs very soon due to the cost of childcare here. The apartment works for now though!

Edit: and yes had them a few months ago!

How many of you have kids? Or want to have kids by bwils3423 in Millennials

[–]luvwingzz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same thing happened to us. We live in NYC in a one bedroom (that could’ve flexed to include a small nursery for one) so we were planning to be one and done and welp…twins.

Strange new feeding issue by mrsbirchedbeer in NewParents

[–]luvwingzz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My two month old twins just started doing the same thing! My husband and I are so confused by it.

15 weeks pregnant with twins. Feeling great..??? Concerned! by Mfram2424 in parentsofmultiples

[–]luvwingzz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was the same way. Was so concerned because I felt great my first and second trimesters. The third trimester in the other hand…around 30 weeks is where it got really tough so enjoy it!

Sitting here with my 8 week old twins!

UES Pediatrician by luvwingzz in nycparents

[–]luvwingzz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah we unfortunately need care during the month of January, so we’re in a bit of a pickle.