Checking in w/my fellow new MoMs

macchiatto

Hey all. Haven't had much time to post lately (I'm sure you all can relate ) or even write up my birth story, but I just wanted to see how things are going for my other new MoMs--Just a Kid, Skatcat, etc. How are you and your DH/SO's and twins doing so far?

The 4 of us are doing pretty well, I think. EBFing didn't work out at all so we're doing mostly formula and some expressed breastmilk (I pump about 4 times a day), doing tandem nursing maybe once a day. Long story there but it seemed the best solution for us, especially with my MS and needing to get sleep and avoid undue stress since I'm off my meds right now and risk of an attack spikes at 2w pp (and stays high for the first 6 months, so I'm going to stop BFing altogether and go back on the meds before too long).

 Yesterday was DH's first day back at work. He works from home part of the time, so yesterday was OK but today's he's gone at meetings all day so it's my first day totally solo w/the boys. I've been on "solo duty" since 1 a.m. when he went to bed (he let me get 4.5 hrs of solid sleep before that) and I am tired! The boys go back and forth between being in sync with each other (e.g. they both woke up to eat at 2:45 a.m. and 6:15) and being totally out of sync. Right now they're out of sync again but both sleeping at the same time at least, so I have a few minutes here. Will should be waking up any minute to eat again so I should probably go. Just wanted to see how you all are. (And "old" or expecting MoMs, too!!)

JustaKidAtHeart

Today is my first solo day too. DH has been at work just over 2 hrs and called twice.  I slept on the floor on the nursery so that DH could be well rested for work and I think I got about 6 hrs of sleep.  I am lucky and the boys are on the same schedule for the most part (reflux and hiccups can throw it off a little).  Im already done bleeding and spotting so now I am just trying to keep from jumping DH til I am cleared.  Glad all is well with you.  I think I am going to catch a nap seeing as they just ate and will be out til noon.

Skatcat

Macchiato! I totally  missed your birthdate because of course, as you understand, it seems pretty  much impossible the first couple of weeks to do anything other than feed them and sleep when you can.

Now, in our third week, we are just starting to get a bit of a routine going and things are looking brighter.

Congratulations on your boys!  I can't wait to hear your story and see photos!

MelZull

JustAKid... I am so jealous you are done with the horrid bleeding and spotting. I am so ready to be over this. Just when I think things are letting up and almost over, it all starts up again.?

My DH has been back to work for the past two weeks now. Those days can get hard and crazy at times, but we pull through. The only time I really feel stressed or like I might go insane while DH is working, is when both my girls feel the need to scream at the same time. It is hard trying to console two crying babies at the same time when I have not a clue what they want. It is usually well before feeding time, they both will have a clean diaper and rocking, walking, paci and everything else doesnt work. When this happens though, I tend to just start singing silly stupid songs. It doesnt usually do much to calm the girls, but it helps me feel more relaxed.

Good luck with the rest of your day and keep enjoying those little ones. ?

megkreig

It is definitely no walk in the park being home alone with the twins.  Our little ones were in the NICU for 3 weeks and then i have been flying solo for several weeks now (the babies just turned 2 months on friday).  My mom was here to help for a little while and i have kindly declined assistance from my MIL.  I have had a few rough days and definitely don't get much done besides nursing the twins but i'm adjusting.  The most difficult part for me has been when the babies want to cluster feed and i have to feed them every 1-2 hours BUT it has been paying off as they recently doubled their birthweights and are now around 8 lbs.  whoo hoo!.  You ladies and a group of new mommies in my hometown who have a "board" are keeping me sane.  I definitely look forward to getting out of the house at least once a week for a MOM meeting, dinner with girl friends, grocery shopping/shopping with DH while my parents watch the twins.  Some days when i stop to think about it, i cannot believe that i haven't left the house in days!  LIfe is defintely different these days and i'm glad to hear that i'm not the only one singing silly songs all day long!

spygirl29

Ok, now imagine dealing with all of that AND a restless 2 year-old too. Welcome to my world of chaos. For us it's more about simple survival at this point instead of worrying about a routine just yet. Luckily I am fortunate enough to have our nanny here with me most of the time, but it's still hard. And my son definitely watches more Dora the Explorer than I'd like, but it's better than him trying to sit on my lap while I'm BFing. Fun times.