Always Going Forward
The other day I had a funny memory from the first few months of motherhood and nursing twins. Yes, it was just last year although it seems like a lifetime ago. While in the hospital after the boys were born, I asked for the lactation consultant to come by and make sure that we were [...]
What I Learned In the First 6 Months of Motherhood
Ask for help. You don’t have to do it alone, no one expects you to, especially if you have multiples. Let your friends and family know that it’s overwhelming and take whatever help they offer. Or better yet, know exactly what help you need and be specific.
Let others help. Lots [...]
I’ll miss using the big green pillow
Breastfeeding has officially ended for us at 6 months. I started the weaning process in May in preparation for my 5 day trip to Aspen without the boys. We had started feeding them cereal and introducing various fruits and veggies, so it seemed like a good time. The boys are also [...]
reality check
I’m starting to realize that we give birth to babies and then proceed to spend our time letting go of them. First they leave our bodies and are able to survive in the world. Then we stop breast feeding and they eat what other’s can provide them (food, formula, what have you). [...]
schedules
I find myself realizing that the boys are ready to be “scheduled” for feedings and naps. Up until now I’ve just gone with the flow and while they definitely created this schedule with their needs and obvious comforts, I am glad to have it so that I can make plans and so that others [...]
breast pumps and twins
I’m not sure what other twin Mom’s experiences have been like but even the wonderful Medela breast pump just didn’t hack it for relieving me when the boys weren’t around. On two occasions I was away from the boys for 12 hours to 24 hours and I was so engorged that it was painful. [...]
breastfeeding update
With the expectation of being in Aspen for five days in July, I am changing all but three feedings to bottles. It’s not easy because I don’t even like the smell of formula, much less the cost. And the boys have enjoyed not getting sick and growing really well and I have to [...]
They Grow up so Fast
I can’t believe the boys are just a few weeks away from being 6 months old. They are such amazing little people. Logan no longer needs to be swaddled and *usually* goes down for naps and to bed at night well. It’s so cute, he’ll curl up on to his side and [...]
crying it out
Sometimes I have moments of clarity among my moments of uncertainty regarding the boys. I’m a huge researcher and am constantly trying to figure out how to “do this” parent thing. I am one of those people that wants an instruction booklet. So every now and then I know instinctually that it’s [...]
Breastfeeding in public
I am proud to say that I have joined the ranks of women who have breastfed in public. I fed both boys (individually) on the plane ride to Seattle and Logan on the way home. My important lesson was not to try and hide everything but just go about my business without fretting [...]
