Twins -- Schedule questions

RMH10

Hi,

I have a set of twins born on March 18 at 32 weeks. Monday they will be officially 40 weeks. I feel as though I am messing up their schedules. Currently, they are eating 3-4oz. every 3-4 hours. I am not feeding them on a rigid schedule, but rather feeding them when they start to fuss. They are both still sleeping for a majority of the day. We put them to "bed" after their latest night time feeding which tends to be around 11:00. They are still then up to eat on their same 3-4 hour schedule.

 Does this seem normal for twins at this age or should I be doing something else? I feel like when they were in the NICU, their schedule was so set, and it is not any more. Any help is greatly appreciated!

leviandlandensmom

If the NICU had them on a schedule and it worked for them, I would stick to it until they are older and fine without one. Most babies thrive on a schedule. It also helps you to have an idea as to why they are fussing i.e. they are tired, need to eat, etc.

kafunder

leviandlandensmom:

If the NICU had them on a schedule and it worked for them, I would stick to it until they are older and fine without one. Most babies thrive on a schedule. It also helps you to have an idea as to why they are fussing i.e. they are tired, need to eat, etc.

I agree with all of this. Babies love routine and schedules.

dmbfan22

My boys were born at 32 weeks also....for what that is worth.

I don't really remember much from when they were that young but I do remember keeping them on the same NICU schedule at first and then slowly working out night feedings.

erinruns

My girls were also born at 32 weeks.  I kept them on an every three hour feeding schedule partly for everyone's sanity, and partly because they were on the smaller side and I wanted to do what I could to help them gain weight.  But yes, my girls ate every three hours around the clock, so about what your two are doing!