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msrsfeb
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Twin moms who breast fed/feed
Do you know how much milk you are supposed to produce in a day in order to meet their needs? I am pumping right now b/c they are still in the NICU. Currently, I have steadily produced just under 1000ml's a day. How much will i need for both babies to successfully EBF? Any info would be helpful. TIA
ETA: 1000mls is about 33oz
Message edited 7/12/2007 11:41:12 PM.
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msrsfeb
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Re: Twin moms who breast fed/feed
anyone?
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| Posted 7/12/07 11:20 PM |
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CkGm
They get so big, so fast :(
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Re: Twin moms who breast fed/feed
Ok, how many oz is that? it may help get responses. Babies typically need about 30 oz each a day at that age.
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| Posted 7/12/07 11:22 PM |
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nrthshgrl
It goes fast. Pay attention.
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Re: Twin moms who breast fed/feed
Many of them were at the GTG tonight.
I'm not sure re: the number of ounces. Maybe xpost this to the multiple board?
Hang in there! I hope this is a distant memory once they're home & in your arms!
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| Posted 7/12/07 11:32 PM |
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msrsfeb
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Re: Twin moms who breast fed/feed
Posted by nrthshgrl
Many of them were at the GTG tonight.
I'm not sure re: the number of ounces. Maybe xpost this to the multiple board?
Hang in there! I hope this is a distant memory once they're home & in your arms!
Thanks, i didn't know there was a GTG tonight. I am in lala land since their birth 5/12.
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| Posted 7/12/07 11:40 PM |
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nrthshgrl
It goes fast. Pay attention.
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Re: Twin moms who breast fed/feed
Posted by msrsfeb
Posted by nrthshgrl
Many of them were at the GTG tonight.
I'm not sure re: the number of ounces. Maybe xpost this to the multiple board?
Hang in there! I hope this is a distant memory once they're home & in your arms!
Thanks, i didn't know there was a GTG tonight. I am in lala land since their birth 5/12.
Coffee GTG open to anyone!
I know you have a lot on your plate, but you are welcome to join us anytime.
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| Posted 7/12/07 11:56 PM |
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pharmcat2000
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Re: Twin moms who breast fed/feed
My DD was taking 20-24oz of BM per day when she was 2 months old (I pumped, so I know how much it was).
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| Posted 7/13/07 1:05 AM |
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Tah-wee-ZAH
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Re: Twin moms who breast fed/feed
My supply was never adequate enough after week three so I can't really answer.
Most twin mommies on the board use formula now and only breastfed for a short amount of time.
Have you spoken with the lactation consultant at the hospital? Mine had a separate one for the NICU.
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| Posted 7/13/07 5:27 AM |
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msrsfeb
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Re: Twin moms who breast fed/feed
Posted by Tah-wee-ZAH
My supply was never adequate enough after week three so I can't really answer.
Most twin mommies on the board use formula now and only breastfed for a short amount of time.
Have you spoken with the lactation consultant at the hospital? Mine had a separate one for the NICU.
I have and one said i need 2000mls a day. i am still in panic from that comment so i figured i would ask you guys. i guess i will just wait and see. thanks
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| Posted 7/13/07 6:54 AM |
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msrsfeb
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Re: Twin moms who breast fed/feed
Posted by pharmcat2000
My DD was taking 20-24oz of BM per day when she was 2 months old (I pumped, so I know how much it was).
thanks. did you pump for personal reasons or b/c you wanted to see how much she was getting?
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| Posted 7/13/07 6:55 AM |
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AlohaMa
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Re: Twin moms who breast fed/feed
I only pumped for the first couple of weeks but based on the formula my boys drink now (at 10 months) you would need about 24oz for each baby. I'm sure at their current age, what you're producing would satisfy them.
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| Posted 7/13/07 7:23 AM |
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Calla
My girls
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Re: Twin moms who breast fed/feed
Try the La Leche or Kellymom boards, you'll find lots more info there on moms nursing multiples.
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| Posted 7/13/07 7:57 AM |
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burberrygirl
so happy!!
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Re: Twin moms who breast fed/feed
I pretty much exclusively BF my twins for the first month, then after that I needed to supplement. I pumped for 3 more months, supplementing about 2-3 bottles a day. By month 4 they were drinking so much, I couldn't keep up. Good Luck!!!
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| Posted 7/13/07 8:59 AM |
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msrsfeb
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Re: Twin moms who breast fed/feed
thanks everyone, all your info was very helpful
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| Posted 7/13/07 9:46 AM |
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