Frustrated need support

dawn6041

I have a 2 week old son and 19 month old twins. I've not gotten much help with anything from anyone and trying to sleep enough, eat enough and drink enough is so hard. I am not pumping as much anymore and getting concerned my supply is going downhill. I was feeding him then pumping 1 to 2 times per day for the last week and I'm not getting as much now. I know he's growing because he's gained a pound. I'm just so stressed bc I really want to not give up this time around but with the twins around I sometimes have to unlatch him to tend to them and I feel that's just wrong for him. He eats most of the day and very little overnight. He's now 9lbs up from 8 at birth. I'm just so overwhelmed with all this and don't know how to entertain/ distract the other two so I can feed him on demand. How did any of you get your babies to feed more on a schedule? I never had my twins on a schedule they always fed on demand but they had formula. I suppose when he's older it might get easier since he won't keep falling asleep on me and require me to hold him 24/7. Omg I'm so stressed

DCMerged

The first few weeks are so hard; I can't imagine it with toddler twins! I do think babies should feed on demand as much as possible in the early weeks. However, I imagine that is logistically tough for you. Can you get some help with the twins for a bit so you can focus on the baby? As a temporary measure, can you entertain the twins with a quick DVD or have a rule about quiet play or something like that when the baby needs to nurse? Do you have a baby carrier that you can nurse him in while you are tending to the twins? I'm sure you'll find your groove. Try not to stress:(

emd886

Could you try putting your 2 week old in a sling? Then you wouldnt have to unlatch, you could keep feeding and keep up with the twins as needed.

bigmamaisback

Hi Dawn, this sounds tough! Will any family on either side come help out, at least for the day? I know its hard but keep pumping every 2 hours and every 3 hours overnight. Have you used any herbs? They have helped my milk supply a lot. I've been drinking Breastea (site is the same name) and taking the malunggay leaf capsules. I've seen quite a bit of increase in my pumping output, as long as I use it daily.