San Francisco Parents of Multiples SFPOM General Discussion 4/25/2013 9:14 am - 4/26/2013
1. How long did it take you to build up milk supply... (anonymous)
2. Comment: How long did it take you to build up milk supp... (sept18_sf)
3. Comment: How long did it take you to build up milk supp... (rebeccaadaly)
4. Nanny Prices (robynroberts1128)
5. Comment: Nanny Prices (robynroberts1128)
6. Comment: Anyone know of a doula available? (Jessica_Hahn_Taylor)
1. How long did it take you to build up milk supply and get
babies to latch after leaving hospital?
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anonymous - 4/25/2013 8:32 pm
I'm hoping to hear some words of advice, encouragement,
or at least sympathy from some moms who have already
been through this. My twins are almost 3 weeks old and
we are feeding them a combination of pumped breast milk
and formula at each feeding. Although the twins were
full term (38 wks) they both had problems latching due
to my flat nipples, so we are using nipple shields (not
terribly successfully) and I also had a low milk
supply. Our basic feeding schedule goes something like
this:1) Twin A: - feed 1 to 1.5 oz pumped breastmilk in
bottle (depending on how much pumped from previous
session)- attempt to breastfeed with nipple shield for
10-15 min (sometimes this is 0 min up to 20 min,
depending on how tolerant and/or awake the baby is)-
feed 1.5 to 2 oz of formula in a second bottle2) Twin B
(repeat of schedule above)3) Pump with hospital grade
pump for 15 to 30 minutesI've tried to breastfeed them
before giving the bottle, but they are usually too
frustrated to start with the breast and we are still
working on latching. My milk supply is slowly
increasing, but still barely enough to feed one baby,
let alone two. I'm curious to know if anyone was
successful with increasing their milk supply over time
and if they were able to wean their babies off of
bottles. I feel like I'm constantly feeding them or
pumping and it's driving me crazy. I had really been
looking forward to breastfeeding exclusively, and feel
a large sense of failure with that. I'm also wondering
if there is an easier way to do this. Should I just
give them formula for a couple of feedings and save up
the breast milk so that they have a feeding here and
there that is exclusively breast milk? Also, when and
how did you wean from a nipple shield if you used one
with flat or inverted nipples?
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2. sept18_sf says...
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4/25/2013 8:51 pm
Yes, that is totally normal. I felt all I did was bf,
pump and bottle feed mine. It was actually awful for
me. In my case my milk finally really came in when my
babies were 1.5-2 months old. It totally increased but
I'm not sure what caused it, time, bf one baby often
pumping, I'm not really sure. So it may be that yours
still hasn't come in completely. That being said, I
never did bother to breastfeed both of mine and I am
still pumping 7+ months into this experience. Not sure
if I would recommend pumping for that long to anyone
either though... Good luck and I know plenty of twin
mom's who do produce enough milk for their babies, so
it definitely is possible.
Email author: leslieellen@gmail.com
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3. rebeccaadaly says...
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4/25/2013 9:24 pm
It's totally normal to feel like a human brestaurant
that is open 24/7. I think I was able to go to just
breastfeeding once we all figured out how to nurse
tandem - around 3-4 weeks, I think. But we still went
to a bottle every once in a while so I could get some
much-needed sleep. I was glad to do it, but it was
hellish to be the only one on call for every. single.
feeding.I'm sure you've already thought of this, but
are you taking supplements (fenugreek, more milk plus,
etc)? Also, if you've seen a lactation consultant, it
doesn't hurt to go back. I saw one 3 times before I
felt confident on my own, and then I saw a different LC
several months later. It helps to get the encouragement
and a different perspective if you feel like the first
one didn't totally address your concerns.The guilt is
so so normal too. Even exclusively breastfeeding
doesn't rid you of that - I bf'd mine exclusively for 6
months and I feel awful that I have to add in formula
now. Why do we do this to ourselves??! We can do a lot
to increase supply, but ultimately it's out of our
control. It's one of those things that matters so much
in the moment and so little afterward. As a school
teacher, I've taught hundreds of kids and never once
did it cross my mind - oh that darling, brilliant child
must have been breastfed. :o) I just thought, oh that
great kid must have really wonderful parents that care
about her.Good luck and I hope everything works out for
you!
Email author: rebeccaadaly@yahoo.com
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4. Nanny Prices
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robynroberts1128 - 4/25/2013 12:52 pm
I'm just curious what the going rate is for nannies for
twins about 7 mos old?Thanks!
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5. robynroberts1128 says...
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4/25/2013 1:11 pm
SORRY, just saw many other posts on this....thanks!
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Topic: Anyone know of a doula available?
We're looking for a doula to help when our baby arrives at
the end of July...does...
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6. Jessica_Hahn_Taylor says...
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4/25/2013 6:04 am
My recommendation for a doula is to meet with SF Doula
Collective (google their website): four experienced,
intellectual, warm women who are also mothers. I hired
two of them to be at the delivery of my twins (due in
May). You can contact them at their website, or go to
Precita Park Cafe on Tuesdays from 11-12, which is
their informal office hours. They really are wonderful.
I'm thrilled to be connected to them. I've also called
one of their references and was really pleased by what
that person said. Also, they are working with me to get
insurance to cover their cost, which is great. Best of
luck, Jessica Hahn-Taylor
Email author: jericahahn@hotmail.com
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