Wow. So the combination of no nap for me (it took forever to get out of the hospital yesterday. I was ready to go at 9. We got in the car at 1:30), my milk coming in (screw you boobs) and the girls adjusting to being home, last night was kind of rough. Someone was awake from about 11 - 2 AM. I figured we would just do what we did with Hulk, trading off wake ups, but that doesn't go so great when there are 2 babies! You get one calmed down, and the next is up. Tonight we are moving to a shift schedule, lol.
I did make the decision in the hospital to not breastfeed. I feel really great with the decision, as we were fighting the same issues as I had with Hulk - and Aaron and I decided that we would not do any major interventions this time. No SNS, no pumping, no supplements. And when I switched to the bottle, they both took to it so well - and I was so happy just holding them and watching them eat and NOT stressing, that I still know that I did the right thing. But. Last night, when it was Aaron's 'shift' - I'm hearing them cry and my uterus is contracting and my boobs are leaking - seriously!? Augh.
Today has been great. I've been a little teary, but I would expect that. I'm still not really able to play with Hulk - I came downstairs this morning to help Aaron with breakfast and of course one of the girls woke up right then. I know that he is OK and knows he is loved and all that - but it's different. And of COURSE it's going to be different. But it's all a big adjustment!
We got to go to daycare and bring Hulk his birthday cake - which we have some super cute pictures of him eating. I had my We'll have a repeat performance tomorrow with family and friends at lunch time tomorrow with presents.
One funny thing is that I didn't really get any newborn sized clothes - Cam pretty much started in 0 - 3 size. The girls are SWIMMING in the 0-3 size. So I sent out a plee for newborn sized PJs, and I forget how much people love shopping for babies. A neighborhood friend is running out for me right now to get a few pairs to make it through the night, and my cousin, who is coming tomorrow - is SUPER excited to get some too.
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It sounds like your on your way as a family of five. How exciting. I love reading your updates. I'm sure the girls will be just adorable in their new sleepers. Good Luck with those nights! They are long now, but they only last a short time and it does go by quickly.
Yes, I guess the twins aren't quite Hulk-sized! I'm struggling with the same decision of BF-ing for #2. I'm going to give it a go, but if things don't work out I'm not going to beat myself up as much as I did last time. Jillian seems to have turned out okay after all. Hulk too!
I was wondering if your milk would come in...I am glad that you are happy with your decision. That is ultimately what is most important!
There is no easy way, nor will the adjustment be quick, but it will come.
I hope you can work out a schedule for the night feedings, I know we mostly went with the flow, because we never knew what would happen for quite a while.
I'm glad you're happy with your decision. I made that same decision myself. Heck being a single mom with twins pretty much made the decision for me. I wanted to get as much help as I could and a bottle just made that all the easier. One suggestion, when one wakes, wake the other. The feeding/changing period is abbreviated then. I would pull out the body pillow, put a burp cloth down on it, lay both babies, side by side burp cloths under chins and then bottle feed both of them. I could prop the bottles with a dish towel and then burp as necessary. Which was very necessary with Kat, as she would then spew with hiccups. Ugh.
Sounds exciting ! As for the breastfeeding, I dont know the reasons for your decisions, but breastfeeding helps prevent SIDS, and its highly recommended for newborns especially preemies until at least 3 months, not only because of other benefits but also because it helps prevent SIDS (only 1% of babies that pass away from SIDS were breast fed!)
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