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sarah 5
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posted March 04, 2003 08:39 PM

I'm having twins in three months and I have a three year old child at home. My husband is very busy with school. Is it possible to do this alone, I'm also breastfeeding the twins. Any advice?

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twin2
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posted March 07, 2003 10:44 PM

Hi.Is it possible to do it alone most of the time- yes. Is it reasonable- probally not. I have a son that just turned 2 and am currently nursing 2 terrible teethers (now 10 months). I am at home and do much of it without my husband. When he is at home he is a big help. I think I would be lost without the help of my 7 year old daughter. My advice is anyone that offers any kind of help and you are comfortable with them let them help. It is no time to try to become Super Mom - as I found. Even if someone offers to watch your babies while you nap - take them up on the offer. I think as anyone with multiples can say, it is the most amazing thing to have these wonderful babies in your life, but at the same time it is a lot of work. I find it comforting as I read other posts and find that no one else can get anything done around the house either. Nursing 2 takes a little work at first, but once you get it down is sooo much easier. (It is hard to feed and to hold 2 hungry babies and hold 2 bottles at the same time yourself.)I can say I have had an easier time nursing 2 than it was nursing my son. So, if anyone offers to watch the little one so you can take a bath - take the opportunity.You will be amazed by the fact that once the babies come that you will have a hard time finding the time to go to the bathroom let alone take a shower! :-) Best of luck to you.

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SJP3
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posted May 13, 2003 08:34 PM

YOU CAN DO THIS ALONE AND WITH HELP! MY OLDER CHILD WAS 2 WHEN MY TWINS WERE BORN, I HAVE NO IMMEDIATE FAMILY IN THE AREA AND MY HUSBAND WORKS 7 - 8 PM MON - FRI. IT ISN'T EASY AT TIMES BUT THERE ARE SOME DAYS IT IS EASY. I FOUND KEEPING AN ORGANIZED SCHEDULE HELPED (AND A PAD OF PAPER CLOSE BY FOR NOTES THROUGHOUT THE DAY) AND WHEN OTHERS CAME TO HELP OUT IT WAS GOOD TO FIND OUT WHAT THE HELPERS ARE COMFORTABLE DOING (FEEDING, CHANGING, PLAYING WITH THE OLDER CHILD). IT WAS SUCCESSFUL FOR ME TO HAVE THE HELPERS PLAY WITH MY 2 YEAR OLD RATHER THAN FUSSING WITH THE TWINS. ALSO, TRY TO FIND A SYSTEM THAT WORKS FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN, NO ONE RECIPE IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS AND SANITY. FEEL FREE TO PERSONAL MESSAGE ME IF YOU NEED SUPPORT! YOU CAN DO IT.

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agirlandmonotwinsmama
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posted May 27, 2003 10:20 AM

Hey there,
My twins r 7 mos. My singleton is 31 mos. I've been xclusively nursing the twins... just started solids 1x/day last week. They r both over 19 lbs. now. My 2.5 yr. old is now pretty-much potty "trained." She has been asking to nurse 2-3 x/day during past mo. though. I think it's emotional need as she moves trough milestone. Anyway, yes... it is possible! I had lots of issues nursing my firstborn. Had to direct her weaning while pregnant when she was 19mos. Nursing the twins has been a breeze... 'cuz they were good latchers & I knew what I was doing. To help post-birth, hubby took 6 wks. off work & firstborn goes to sitter 3 days/wk. for 4 hrs. Good Luck!!!

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