San Francisco Parents of Multiples SFPOM General Discussion 10/30/2012 9:14 am - 10/31/2012
1. How to increase pumping volume? (jeccat)
2. Comment: How to increase pumping volume? (jeccat)
3. Comment: How to increase pumping volume? (jeccat)
4. Cooking with kids! (lararajninger)
5. Time to pump? (rebeccaadaly)
6. Re: New SF Recreation and Parks Official App (twinpeakstwins)
7. Comment: Best bottles for colic? (samantharmeredith)
8. Comment: Keeping babies together, advice please! (bhavna12)
9. Comment: Vivian Sonnenberg - worth it? (ecannon)
10. Comment: baby jogger - city select - drink holder? (bhavna12)
11. Comment: Anyone have twins and wanna meet up! (bhavna12)
12. Comment: Anyone have twins and wanna meet up! (lborkow)
13. Comment: Anyone have twins and wanna meet up! (rosisu)
1. How to increase pumping volume?
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jeccat - 10/30/2012 9:16 pm
I am currently EBF my3.5 mo twins, and because I am
going back to work in a month I've had a couple of "dry
runs" where my nanny took them for a couple of feedings
while I pumped. Unfortunately, although they seem
satisfied when I feed them at the breast, they are
drinking more from the bottle (~5 oz per baby) than I
am pumping (~4 oz per breast, even after 25 min on the
pump-- most of that in the first 15 min). So... What
are the chances they're really drinking 5 oz at the
breast? And if they really are eating 5 oz per feeding
(and they eat 7-8 times per day, so that seems like a
lot), what can I do to increase my supply? Is there
some trick with the settings (I'm using a medela
freestyle)? Must I rent a hospital pump? Will I get
more if I pump for ten min, take a ten min break, and
then pump again? Some other trick? Already looking at
pics of the babies, visualizing milk waterfalls,
etc...On the other hand, if they don't really need it,
should I tell my nanny to give them only 4 oz per feed?
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2. jeccat says...
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10/30/2012 9:27 pm
ETA that an additional pumping session is probably not
feasible once I'm back at work-- I already pump 2x per
day on top of the seven BF sessions in order to fill
the 2:30 am bottle feed that my husband or the night
nanny does-- and I don't know when I would do it unless
I set an alarm for 4 am!
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3. jeccat says...
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10/30/2012 11:15 pm
Felisa: I cannot figure out how to do compressions
without disturbing the flanges! Any tips?
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4. Cooking with kids!
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lararajninger - 10/30/2012 8:28 pm
Hi all, My friend wrote a cookbook with good,
wholesome, organic recipes and shows you how to involve
your kids in each step. I wish this book were around
when I had toddlers!It is on sale at Amazon.com and
would make perfect holiday
gifts.http://www.amazon.com/The-Whole-Family-Cookbook-Celebrate/dp/B007HW354W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1351547769&sr=8-1&keywords=the+whole+family+cookbookHappy
cooking (and eating!)!LaraLara Rajninger
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5. Time to pump?
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rebeccaadaly - 10/30/2012 11:22 am
my twins are 5.5 weeks old, and breastfed. my LC told
me to pump 1-2x per day, just to build a stash
(sometimes my smaller baby needs a boost in the evening
with an extra ounce or 2 from a bottle). but i'm having
a hard time finding the time between feedings. ideally
i would pump right after their first morning feeding,
but i find the time slipping by as i am soothing,
diaper changing, etc.what do you do with your babies
when you're pumping?
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6. Re: New SF Recreation and Parks Official App
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twinpeakstwins - 10/30/2012 10:07 am
There is a new Free Mobile App for locals and tourists.
Check out the new SF Recreation and Parks Official
Mobile App; search for parks, filter by amenities and
find your way there from your phone.
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Topic: Best bottles for colic?
I am using Dr. Brown's natural flow (level 1 nipple) for my
twins who are 3 weeks...
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7. samantharmeredith says...
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10/30/2012 5:46 pm
Thank you for the tips! Yes, we are staying on the
probiotics (Natren LifeStart for infants, and I am also
taking adult ones) and I think they might be helping?
Not really sure. I will try a couple other brands of
bottle and see if that helps....
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Topic: Keeping babies together, advice please!
My boy/girl twins are 7 weeks old and my question is about
keeping the babies together...
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8. bhavna12 says...
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10/30/2012 3:39 pm
PriyaP, we're in the same situation. Our twins are 7.5
wks old now and baby boy eats quickly and gets hungry
before baby girl. We have tried to stall him at times
and other times awaken her to feed. To fully wake her
up, we change her diaper first. She takes some or half
of the bottle. Then she starts falling asleep again and
we tickle her toes, dab a cold washcloth on her
hand/foot/etc, blow on her...sometimes it works,
sometimes it doesn't. Now I'm starting to notice if we
let them cry a bit and get really hungry, they eat
better. Email me and we can chat some more!
Email author: bhavna@gmail.com
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Topic: Vivian Sonnenberg - worth it?
My twins are 3.5 months old and I would like to sleep train
them as soon as I am allowed to...
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9. ecannon says...
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10/30/2012 8:22 am
Hi, we hired Vivian when our twins were 4 months old.
Within 3 days they were both sleeping through the
night. Of course, with that outcome, we can only rave
about her. At that time, being so sleep deprived, there
was no way that we were in any condition to read or
implement or synthesize a book. We needed a real person
to tell us what to do. You might be in a better place
having already sleep trained one child. Vivian came to
our house to get to know us, the kids, the set up, the
routine. She made some recommendations about things and
gave very specific directions about put down, routine,
etc. I suspect that alot of that we could have gotten
from books, had we been in a place where we could
actually focus and read.... The BEST part was all the
follow up. I spoke wih Vivian 2- times per day for a
month. She always calle to check in, answer questions,
support us. That was the real value, in my opinion.
Yes, you could probably get all the info you need from
a book and do it your self. But for us, that wasn't
really an option. And, for what it's worth, my kids are
now 3.5 years and have I called Vivian a couple of
other times along the way and she's been great. For us,
she was a life saver. All the best to you and your
babies. Betsy
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Topic: baby jogger - city select - drink holder?
Hi all: I have a baby jogger - city select - twin stroller
and I can't seem to find...
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10. bhavna12 says...
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10/30/2012 2:25 pm
thank you megjean and moeekashah! This helps
tremendously. I still can't believe this doesn't have a
cup holder that fits it for the stroller. :)When I fold
the stroller to put in the trunk, do you have to take
out the 2nd seat attachment so it fits, it seems to
stick out. Is this correct or am I missing something
here?lborkow, I like the stroller except for the fact
it doesn't have a cup holder already built in. very
sturdy and great for walks around the city.
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Topic: Anyone have twins and wanna meet up!
Hi my boy girl twins are 3 month old and would love to meet
other parents with twinsies!...
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11. bhavna12 says...
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10/30/2012 3:42 pm
Let's meet 11/11! There is a playground behind AT&T
park, does that work? Around 11am?
Email author: bhavna@gmail.com
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12. lborkow says...
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10/30/2012 6:05 pm
Works for me! My twins are preemie and aren't yet
allowed to be around other kids, so I'll be coming by
myself to meet everyone. Looking forward to it.
Email author: leslieellen@gmail.com
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13. rosisu says...
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10/30/2012 6:40 pm
hello, I am in too!! Marco and Sofia are now 9 weeks
old and Thursday we will get the shots after that the
doctor will give us the OK to finally meet peoplel!!
week end s works better as I dont drive. I live in
Eureka Valley. just joined on FB hope to be in the
loop...I have been isolated in the house for over two
months...they were born early and the doctor told us
not to see people unless they had vaccines so I have
been inside...alone most of the time, it has been the
hardest time in my life...
Email author: rosis@ptrehab.ucsf.edu
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