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gmnst15
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Jess
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Breastfeeding question
So I was wondering for those of you that breastfeed your twins do you feed them at the same time or separately? I was going to buy the my breast friend pillow since i plan on BFing them but then I came across the my breast friend twin plus pillow. Should I go with the twin pillow or the regular one? Thanks!
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ladyofficer
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Re: Breastfeeding question
My girls are 9 weeks and for the first 2 weeks I BF them seperately and never used those pillows(even though i have them), then I exclusivly feed them my pumped BM. BF was very demanding for me- I always had my breast exposed and when I wasn't BF them-which in the very beginning is about every 2 hours, I was pumping.
Pumping works for me, although my daughter Lauren is now exclusivly on formula.
Good luck
I just saw that you are on the green team- stay that way-its the best surprise!!! I was also and the two girls was the best gift ever!!!
Message edited 8/20/2010 2:01:28 PM.
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| Posted 8/20/10 1:59 PM |
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shelby34
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Michele
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Re: Breastfeeding question
Posted by ladyofficer
My girls are 9 weeks and for the first 2 weeks I BF them seperately and never used those pillows(even though i have them), then I exclusivly feed them my pumped BM. BF was very demanding for me- I always had my breast exposed and when I wasn't BF them-which in the very beginning is about every 2 hours, I was pumping.
Pumping works for me, although my daughter Lauren is now exclusivly on formula.
Good luck
I just saw that you are on the green team- stay that way-its the best surprise!!! I was also and the two girls was the best gift ever!!!
Same here. I have the My Breast Friend Twin pillow and had it at the hospital. I was feeding them seperately because it was hard work in the beginning...for them and me!
After I got home, I started exclusively pumping...it was just too hard to try and get them to latch and it was all I was doing. With pumping, I am able to have DH and the grandparents do feedings, also. The only issue is that I don't have enough breast milk for both babies, so I supplement with formula.
GL!!!
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| Posted 8/20/10 10:47 PM |
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SweetTooth
I'm a tired mommy!
Member since 12/05 20105 total posts
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Lauren
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Re: Breastfeeding question
At first I did them separately, but once they were a little better at latching, I almost always tandem nursed. It was so much faster. I used the EZ to nurse pillow. I loved it!
ETA: You will definitely need a twin pillow for tandem nursing. It is a bit challenging at first to get the both into position, but you'll get the hang of it. And then the best thing is, when they are really young, they'll both fall asleep on it when they are finished and you'll get a bit of a break!
Message edited 8/21/2010 9:09:40 PM.
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| Posted 8/21/10 9:07 PM |
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