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holtkat1holtkat1 member
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Hello- I'm not on here much but looking for advice.... I have a 2.5 year old son and we just had twin boys (6 weeks old). They were born at 35 weeks and were small but not in the NICU. I know I should stay away from the milestone sites and books but I'm starting to worry about them tracking objects, making eye contact, and grasping stuff. I asked their doctor but she told me not to worry...just wondering if anyone has any advice/experience in this area? Also, I'm pumping but have been unable to keep up. I have to supplement an ounce of formula for each at every feeding. I'm just wondering if my supply is ever going to increase or if anyone had tips pumping for twins? I'm taking a supplement and using a hospital grade pump and I'm still not keeping up. Finally, ugggghhhh I'm getting zero sleep. They are still only going 3 hours in between feedings and by the time I pump I feel like the process is ready to start again... My first kid was a great sleeper so I'm not used to this and I guess just looking for when it's going to get better/support :) I feel like a zombie, which I'm sure you all do with twins! Love reading all your posts and advice! Katie
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  • 4legsRbest4legsRbest member
    No advice as mine aren't here yet - but congrats on the birth of your twins and GL! The ladies here are amazing and very wise, so I am sure you will get some good feedback.

    Welcome to the board!
    Me: 37 DH: 40 TTC since 9/09
    #1 BFP 1/10/11; missed m/c discovered 7w5d
    IF Dx: Endo, hetero MTHFR mutation, poor morphology
    #1 IUI: 1/18/12 = BFN
    #1 IVF/ICSI 4/2/12 = 2 x 7-cell and 1 x 5-cell transferred (3dt) = BFP!!
    H was born at 41w2d on 12/29/12 - be still my heart!
    #2 IVF/ICSI 1/19/14 = 2 x 8 cells transferred (3dt) = BFP!! EDD 10/09/14
    M&W born at 37 weeks on 9/18/14 - I am the momma of 3 boys!!!

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  • zazu13zazu13 member
    Feeling like a zombie is about right. Hang in there. Mine are 11.5 weeks now and were born at 35w, too (girls). They dont really grasp objects yet (except my hair) but they have been making eye contact for a few weeks and recently started tracking and giving us some social smiles. I think uyour boys are fine. Remember they are developmentally only 1w. As for supply, I was never able to keep up with my girls' needs and at 6w I went to FF to keep my sanity. Good luck!

    Age: 35 TTC since 2005, MFI & DOR 

    IVF #1 Sep '11 - canceled poor response

     IVF #2 Nov '11  8R/8M/4F 3dt x2 - chemical

    IVF #3 April '12  11R/6M/4F 3dt x2 - m/c

    FET #1 Aug 2012  3dt x2 - BFN

    **new RE**

     IVF #4 Jan '13 BFN 11R/6M/6F 5dt x2 - BFN

     IVF #5 July '13 16R/10M/10F 5dt x2 + 1 frostie

    9dp5dt Beta 1 = 344!! 16dp5dt. Beta 2 = 4822 7wk u/s= 2 heartbeats!

    Twin girls! 3/6/14

     

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  • nebrasskagalnebrasskagal member
    My twins are 13 weeks. They were born at 32 weeks and just began tracking about 2 weeks ago. They have been batting at toys since about 7 weeks but still don't grasp toys often.

    If your Dr isn't worried, relax and enjoy them. :).
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