Sort of.
We started taking sleeping shifts and it's making things a little more manageable. It's hard for me because I'm still pumping every 3 hours so by the time we finish a feeding, I still have to pump and can only get sleep in 2 hour increments before it's time to start it all over again.
We have the Pack 'n Play set up in our dining room for now. I'm still hesitant to make the big step to their cribs - maybe in a few weeks. For right now, keeping them on the main floor is convenient for feedings and access to the kitchen.
So, the person who gets to sleep goes upstairs to our bedroom and the other person gets "baby duty" and gets to sleep on the couch. I started taking back to back sleeping shifts so I sleep from 10:00 pm to midnight and then again from 2:00 am to 4:15 am. Then Daddy gets to sleep from 5:00 - 8:00 am and then again from 9:00 am - 11:00 am. We always have the option to nap during the day but so far, I've felt good enough to stay awake so I can get laundry and a few other things done.
I feel that we are really lucky because the twins seem to be sleepers. They'll stay awake for about 45 minutes after a feeding and then they sleep until their next feeding. Right now, they are eating every 4 hours. Up until this past weekend, we had to wake them to eat but they have both started waking up on their own and letting us know that it's eatin' time!
They are both doing really well with their food intake. The pediatrician said he'd love to see them at 3 ounces for their appointment next week. We increased their volume and we're already there! I'm averaging about 2 ounces per pumping session and my volume isn't keeping up with them at this point so their bottles are 1 ounce of breast milk and 2 ounces of formula. I'd love for them to get more breast milk but some is better than none, I guess. I've toyed with the idea of pumping every 2 hours but to be honest, it's hard. I already feel like I'm constantly pumping and doing it every other hour seems like too much for right now.
I haven't posted any new pictures in about a week so here we go:
6 comments:
They are so dang cute!!!! And I am glad to hear that you are finally getting into a routine that makes things a little easier. You deserve to cherish every minute of this!
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I appreciate the details!!! I am hoping to follow in your footsteps next year- I'm 25+ weeks along with twins- so any advice is appreciated!!!
Your babies are BEAUTIFUL!!!
Hugs!!!
I have been "lurking" your blog from some time, and I just had to leave a comment today. I nursed all three of my kids quite successfully. With my last baby (when I really had the hang of it) I was also having supply problems. The lactation nurse told me to continue to pump even if the breast was empty. It will stimulate your body to produce more. I did this,and it worked! I know that it is time consuming, but you may want to try it. Your babies are beautiful. Good Luck!
So happy everyone is doing well and finding their groove!!
Very cute pictures :)
What little cuties! I love the smirk Kendell has in that bottom one.
sorry, KENDALL! spelled right!
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