Twins, Triplets & More Support Group
Triplets & More","This community connects people seeking information and experiences about multiple births. Different names for multiple birth are used, depending on the actual multiple. Common multiples are two and three, known as twins and triplets respectively. Share your thoughts and find whatever support you need."
My baby boys were born April 28 at 30 weeks and 3 days. Both are doing great!! Only had to be intubated overnight. Baby A was 3.9 and baby B was 3.5 ha an emergency c section. My question is I'm pumping every 2-3 hours and only getting 2-3 ounces. Is this normal?? I drink like 3 liters of h2o a day among half a gallon I swear of milk. Also started fenugreek. Boys feeding are increasing everyday and I am falling behind. Any advise would be helpful. I'm trying to stay stress free as one can with babies in the NICU.
I was an excellent pumper though. I pumped with a hospital pump only. I rented one for at home. I pumped both sides at the same time. I also used a hand free pump holder. http://www.medelaimages.com/product_images/lrg/MEE001-02.jpg .
It was awesome. I could pump and read, use computer etc. helped with the relaxing part. Also did lots of kangaroo time. I also ate lots of oatmeal and oatmeal cookies. Remember to keep eating. You'll need 3000 cal per day to keep up once you get in full swing. I also squeezed my breasts a lot while pumping...
My boys never did catch on to the latching on. So I pumped exclusively for 9 months...by then I was tired of felling like a cow..lol...by the end I was able to just pump 3-4 times a day and get 30+ oz.
Feel free to message me for any other questions.
Our red haired twin is Parker...