tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7596936512522057318.post1236947882919847777..comments2023-06-11T06:11:39.114-07:00Comments on Double Mommy: My First FailureAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05984526467304154779noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7596936512522057318.post-87596930309140309552011-10-27T11:55:45.598-07:002011-10-27T11:55:45.598-07:00I know this is about a year and half too late and ...I know this is about a year and half too late and maybe even a dollar short but I wanted to say kudos for trying so long and hard to nurse your twins and maybe offer advice to someone who is reading this pregnant with twins. I have found success in nursing my twins separately. I thought since I nursed my son for a year it would be so easy but turns out, it's not. Every baby is different and that's no exception with twins. The LC had me attempt to tandem them right away and that did NOT work for us. I pumped all of the feedings for a month but with my husband deploying and that was not going to work. I got a different LC to come to the house and work on them individually and that was a life saver. Now at 4 months we can tandem pretty easily (in bed, with a pillow, if they aren't too cranky) but I would advise any new multiple moms to not worry so much about tandem. :) I know it's not easy being a mom to multiples but it sounds like you did the best thing for your family. :)Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871148920123411626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7596936512522057318.post-89992712561966635772010-03-06T14:33:57.565-08:002010-03-06T14:33:57.565-08:00I wondered how this might be going for you, and am...I wondered how this might be going for you, and am glad you've given it such a good try. Is it essential to nurse both at once? Maybe you could alternate breast and bottle for each throughout the day? I had a terrible time at first and did my share of crying; but I reminded myself that the process would use up my body's remaining baby fat – don't discount that benefit – and it was really easy once we both got the hang of it. Eventually I could nurse on one side and pump on the other simultaneously. Hope these ideas help. Kudos for you desire to excel!Jayne D.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7596936512522057318.post-12873839999006187542010-03-06T07:20:52.866-08:002010-03-06T07:20:52.866-08:00I'm proud of you for having tried this long, b...I'm proud of you for having tried this long, but also understanding that breastfeeding is not for every baby. Hopefully this will cut the stress level down. :)<br /><br />Love you!Mandinoreply@blogger.com