[House] San Francisco Parents of Multiples SFPOM General Discussion forum digest - 6/4/2013

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San Francisco Parents of Multiples SFPOM General Discussion 6/3/2013
9:14 am - 6/4/2013

1. Babies agitated at breast. Please help! (47thavemom)
2. Comment: Bringing home our preemies...advice for... (noursej)
3. Comment: We have arrived!!! (lmcdowell)

1. Babies agitated at breast. Please help!
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47thavemom - 6/3/2013 4:10 pm

 Wise parents of multiples, I need some
 help!Breastfeeding my first, a singleton, was an
 enjoyable experience. Not so with my twins, now 7 wks,
 born at 36.5 wks (no time in NICU). I breastfeed and
 supplement with formula. During certain times of the
 day, they get agitated while I breastfeed, pull away,
 and cry. They pull away usually as soon as I let down,
 but they've pulled away at other times too. It's worse
 when I attempt to tandem feed. So I've been feeding
 them individually, but the agitation has not gone away.
 It's worse in the evening during the witching hour(s),
 so I've all but given up breastfeeding b/w 6 and 11
 p.m., choosing to give them a bottle and pump instead.
 Some say my let down is too fast. Others say my let
 down is too slow, as they've become accustomed to the
 bottle. Is there any way to tell which it is? What can
 be done about it? Some have suggested that I not wait
 until they're super hungry to breastfeed, or to give
 them a bottle first and then breastfeed, or to offer a
 breast that has already been nursed. I've tried these,
 but they haven't worked thus far. They feed well during
 the night, when they're relaxed. They often feed well
 in the morning, too. But as the day progresses, they
 become increasingly more agitated at the breast.Has
 anyone else encountered this? Is there anything I can
 do? Or, is this something they will grow out of?Please
 tell me it will get better. I tend to think that as
 they mature, it will get better and that this is just a
 tough time that "too shall pass," as the saying goes.
 Any commiseration or advice or experience welcome. 
 Thank you!

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Topic: Bringing home our preemies...advice for the first few
days?

 Our babies were born 2 weeks ago, at 34 weeks gestation.
 They've been in the NICU...

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 2. noursej says...
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 6/3/2013 9:17 am
 
 we used our bumbleride indie twin too, though i didn't
 get the bassinets for it. i waited until 3-4 months
 then just used it as is, in the flat position. until
 then, i used the double snap 'n go with our chicco
 keyfit 30 carseats. a great tip i received is to put
 clear bottle of water in the drink holder on your
 stroller in the early months. watching how much the
 water is rattling around gives you a better indication
 of how rough the road is for your babies than what we,
 as adults, can feel. hope that's helpful. best, jen
 Email author: noursejlm at gmail.com
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Topic: We have arrived!!!

 Hi Everyone
 
 I have just moved here (from Sydney Australia) for 5 months
 with my 5...

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 3. lmcdowell says...
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 6/3/2013 12:07 pm
 
 Hi Annette, I live in Soma (by the baseball park). My
 twins are only 6 weeks old, but if you'd like to meet
 for a walk by the Ferry Building or something, just let
 me know.
 Email author: lauren.mcdowell at ymail.com
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