tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7089049491103252384.post612306784757224885..comments2023-05-13T07:09:48.198-04:00Comments on The Bedrest Chronicles: 31w4d: I'm Scared!Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12221344488926174010noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7089049491103252384.post-50169576319038055012010-02-24T12:51:55.014-05:002010-02-24T12:51:55.014-05:00Just wanted to say I am going through the exact sa...Just wanted to say I am going through the exact same fears right now! I've been reading like crazy since I found out it was twins. I honestly think I have read every twin book out there!<br />Breastfeeding is one of my biggest concerns as well...I have also started obsessing about SIDS.<br />Bedrest gives us so much time to think and then the anxiety just manifests and it sucks!<br />I'm thinking of you and can't wait till we have healthy happy baby boys and we're STILL MARRIED! lolAngelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08144711357179381945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7089049491103252384.post-32341158621653627932010-02-23T21:50:29.496-05:002010-02-23T21:50:29.496-05:00Hi, Becca. I loved your blog! I was laughing out l...Hi, Becca. I loved your blog! I was laughing out loud. Your fears are totally understandable. I remember shortly before Alexandra's birth that I woke up in a cold sweat, frightened of the responsibility and the irrevocable change it would make in my life. But as soon as she was born, the maternal instinct took over. Mark and I have never looked back in regret. In fact, life without Alexandra and Chloe is unimaginable.<br />I hope you breast feed as long as possible. I breast fed for 5 years (only at night, by that time). This is possibly a record, even in child-centered Park Slope, Brooklyn. It does hurt at first, but becomes so easy after a few weeks. Besides the benefit to the health of the babies, it is wonderful how much weight you will quickly use, and how much you will be able to eat to produce that milk! With twins, I can imagine that you will be able to eat ice cream, cake, etc!! You will forget (temporarily) that you ever had to diet...Love, Lisalisa silversmithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7089049491103252384.post-67103694730563220752010-02-23T16:11:14.609-05:002010-02-23T16:11:14.609-05:00RE: breastfeeding. All in all it really isn;t tha...RE: breastfeeding. All in all it really isn;t that hard. You just have to remember that neither you nor the boys know what they are doing. You have to have patience until all 3 of you learn. <br /><br />Re: Milk Supply. It is supply and demand. If they demand it you will supply it. Stay hydrated and nurse when they want to nurse... pump after each feeding... freeze what you pump.<br /><br />When you are in the hospital and the lactation consult comes to see you... ASK QUESTIONS, lots of questions and get someone to write down the answers.<br /><br />I never had mastitis, yes nursing hurt for a while but I had a nipple shield, that made all of the difference, don;t be afraid to use one. If someone tells you they are bad for you and the baby they are working off of OLD data. New data shows they can actually be more beneficial! I can supply the article.<br /><br />ASK ME FOR HELP... I believe in breastfeeding (what an understatement) and will help you!Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18260907733353900509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7089049491103252384.post-58375877897076649512010-02-23T16:04:16.465-05:002010-02-23T16:04:16.465-05:00HI Sweetie,
The panic is normal - and a sign of yo...HI Sweetie,<br />The panic is normal - and a sign of your commitment to being great parents...now breathe. <br />I recommend that you make contact with a local twin mom group - they, or people you know who have twins (or higher order multiples) will be your best sources of information and support since they've 'survived.' Sorry that I can't offer any reassurance on the sleep front - you're going to be sleep deprived for a while - it's just part of the process, but one you'll get through and laugh about sometime in the future :-)<br />Love,<br />Sharonsdfiekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17661497733107764122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7089049491103252384.post-76878281587525186172010-02-23T09:56:45.594-05:002010-02-23T09:56:45.594-05:00Hi Becca,
Ok, first off talk to Molly about all yo...Hi Becca,<br />Ok, first off talk to Molly about all your breast feeding concerns. She did a wonderful job feeding Nate, no its not easy in the beginning but once you and the babies figure it out it all goes well!!<br />Next,talk to Molly's friend, Lisa. Her family travels to Italy on a regular basis, with babies. Babies are very portable! Its all<br /> your frame of mind.<br />And finally, your life will get back to "normal" at some point, but keep in mind, your new normal will be with 2 great little guys. They are only little for a very short time, so enjoy every minute of it, trust me it goes REALLY fast.<br />Take care and I can't wait to meet the babies!<br />ColeenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com