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BigB
C & J are 10!
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Alright ladies...What do you do when they are both crying at the same time and there is only you?
DH had to go to work today (big meeting) and no sooner did he leave, both babies decideded to test mommy here! I think I did okay, but what can you advise?
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Posted 10/4/07 1:14 PM  |
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TwinMama
Love my little ladies
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Re: Alright ladies...What do you do when they are both crying at the same time and there is only you?
You have to prop one up and put the bottle on a pillow or something..or put one in a swing and take care of the other..the whole 3 months is a juggling act..good luck!
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| Posted 10/4/07 3:40 PM |
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Ali1
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Re: Alright ladies...What do you do when they are both crying at the same time and there is only you?
I picked them both up in each arm (not an easy task) and then laid them against my chest. That usually worked. Usually i would lay one on a boppy on the couch next to me, pick up the other one and then i was able to pick up the one in the boppy.
Ah good times.
Now I just let one cry if need be.
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| Posted 10/4/07 4:12 PM |
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Tracey
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Re: Alright ladies...What do you do when they are both crying at the same time and there is only you?
Posted by Ali1
I picked them both up in each arm (not an easy task) and then laid them against my chest. That usually worked. Usually i would lay one on a boppy on the couch next to me, pick up the other one and then i was able to pick up the one in the boppy.
Ah good times.
Now I just let one cry if need be.
This is precisely how I did it! Those boppys came in quite handy, I used them all the time.
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| Posted 10/4/07 4:24 PM |
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BigB
C & J are 10!
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Re: Alright ladies...What do you do when they are both crying at the same time and there is only you?
That is what I did today all while trying to keep my 100lb very curious and concerned shepard off the couch as well! It was quite a sight to be seen! LOL.....
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| Posted 10/4/07 4:30 PM |
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AlohaMa
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Re: Alright ladies...What do you do when they are both crying at the same time and there is only you?
I used to hold the one who was more inconsolable and bounce the other in the bouncy seat. It's amazing the ideas you come up with when you're desperate.
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| Posted 10/4/07 5:59 PM |
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Ali1
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Re: Alright ladies...What do you do when they are both crying at the same time and there is only you?
Posted by AlohaMa
I used to hold the one who was more inconsolable and bounce the other in the bouncy seat. It's amazing the ideas you come up with when you're desperate.
Ah yes, the one foot bounce as I called it.
There was one time I had to bring them BOTH into the bahroom with me so I could go. They were both three weeks and inconsolable and I HAD TO GO. I went through panic and then the thought "i can do this" and brought them each to the bathroom and then just downright hysterical laughter on the bowl as I was thinking "what happened to my life".
When they are smaller you figure out ways to hold them both if the need arises. Now that my boys are over 1, I notice if only DH or I are home and one is needy for attention the other one decides he needs attention and I can't console them both. They are SOMETIMES more understanding then a newborn, but it still tugs at you.
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| Posted 10/4/07 10:24 PM |
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pinky
Twin Moms Do Everything Twice
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Re: Alright ladies...What do you do when they are both crying at the same time and there is only you?
One way that makes it a little easier to pick them up at the same time to soothe them is to put one in the bjorn or sling on your chest and then you have your hands free to pick up the other one and cuddle him/her in any free area you have.
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| Posted 10/5/07 9:57 AM |
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Diane
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Re: Alright ladies...What do you do when they are both crying at the same time and there is only you?
Posted by AlohaMa
I used to hold the one who was more inconsolable and bounce the other in the bouncy seat. It's amazing the ideas you come up with when you're desperate.
this is what I did too.
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| Posted 10/5/07 10:09 AM |
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Re: Alright ladies...What do you do when they are both crying at the same time and there is only you?
Posted by Diane
Posted by AlohaMa
I used to hold the one who was more inconsolable and bounce the other in the bouncy seat. It's amazing the ideas you come up with when you're desperate.
this is what I did too.
Yes same here. You will find a way. How is it going - getting any easier for you? 
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| Posted 10/5/07 6:50 PM |
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Tah-wee-ZAH
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Re: Alright ladies...What do you do when they are both crying at the same time and there is only you?
Posted by FireIslandLove
Posted by Diane
Posted by AlohaMa
I used to hold the one who was more inconsolable and bounce the other in the bouncy seat. It's amazing the ideas you come up with when you're desperate.
this is what I did too.
Yes same here. You will find a way. How is it going - getting any easier for you?
SAme here.
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| Posted 10/5/07 6:56 PM |
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Crismicka
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Re: Alright ladies...What do you do when they are both crying at the same time and there is only you?
This was the most frustrating thing for me as a new mom...I wanted so badly to have a magical answer to be able to console both of them at the same time. It is not easy. I found that the couch was a safe place as was my bed to have both of them with me at the same time. i also used boppy seats and did my best. Truthfully, you will eventually come to terms with the fact that it is ok to let them cry for a second so that you can take care of the other baby. This will "train" them early that they have to "share" your time. I am finding now that they are almost a year old, my children have learned patience and although I'm not saying this is the perfect solution, I am saying that it worked for me.
I feel your concern and I know you will come up with the best solution for you and your babies.
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