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[Mommy2twins]

Hello everyone

I'm a new mom of twin boys. They are two months old now.
I'm still trying to get the latch down right and now they both have thrush.
They are very fussy while eating. Today Austin nursed on me for 30 minutes and then I had to supplement with 2 oz of formula. I hate to supplement!!
I feel like a terrible mom when I do. My nipples are misshaped when it comes out of his mouth and has a whitish color to them.
I'm getting so tired and so frustrated!! They are both on a three hour schedule still. When does it get better?

Shelley

[CaptHeather]

Hello!

Kenneth and Sarah are three months old. I'm sometimes relieved that they have an older sister because I got the chance to learn to feed babies on her. I belong to a Mother of Twins club here in my area and there is a team of women devoted to helping out moms who decide to breastfeed. Do you think you could look and see if a club near you could help?

Also, just because he downed 2 ounces of formula doesn't mean he was hungry. All my children have had a real need to suck for comfort, and often did not want to comfort nurse because they didn't want the milk that came with it. Have you tried using a pacifier after nursing?

Also, look for a La Leche League group in your area or an IBCLC - they should be able to help you with the latch.

[ajp]

I am a mother of twins that are two months old as of June 1. I am breastfeeding and supplementing. I have also struggled greatly with the fact that I have to supplement. I think all the worry and stress started to affect my milk supply. With the support of family, my pediatrician, and obstetrician I have come to realize that I am doing everything I can to nourish my babies and supplementing with formula is not the end of the world! The most important thing is that they are loved and cared for.

My babes are still eating every 3 hours as well. I have heard that around 4 months is when it is supposed to get easier. I know that the fatigue and frustration can sometimes seem overwhelming to say the least, hang in there.

My nipples are misshappen when the babes come off as well. I think it is normal. The white stuff too.

Amy

[GeminiMom]

When my twins were small, I pumped if one was getting a bottle, even if I'd just nursed, with the point of increasing supply.
We had latch issues for awhile with one boy. It hurt! It did get better as he grew and calmed down.
Best of luck! It is worth doing!

[MissesGoR]

I only have one, sorry if it bothers you that i am in the twins and more area, but for me, it was getting easier after 3 months. i know i dont have twins (especially with thrush) it must be difficult, my sisters are twins and my mom only used formula, so i think you are doing great, even if you have to supplement. i supplemented for a month before my milk really came in and then i was able to stop with formula. You should be proud, and before you know it, your babies will be nursing like pros!!!

[Rieckah]

How are you treating the thrush? Grapefruit seed extract is great for it.The blanched misshapen nipple is not typical and you should contact your local LLL or an IBCLC.BTW The more you nurse the more milk you make so if you don't want to supplement just nurse nurse nurse. It'll boost your supply.

[Joyto5]

I don't personally have twins, but a new mama moved into our neighborhood and has been nursing her twins (3 months now) without any supplementing. I think it is so awesome that she's had the time and patience to make it this long.

I agree with Rieckah, the misshapen and blanched nipples is an indication of a latch that needs to be corrected. Also, with the thrush, you not only need to treat the babies, but also yourself.

Good luck!!

[bellabunny]

please don't feel like your a "horrible mom" for supplementing. it makes me assume you feel that way about women who strictly formula feed. breastfeeding isn't for everyone and women should never be made to feel like they're "horrible moms" because they can't. some women never get enough milk in or rarely, never produce any. i on the other hand had an unusual situation and i do have twins. being a mother to twins is hard enough and you shouldn't be hard on your self like that. way back when when there was no formula some mothers had to beg other lactating women to feed their baby because they were unable to. so it doesn't always mean mothers take the "easy way out" if that's how your looking at it. i hate when women judge other mothers thinking well i breastfed so anyone can do it. truth is, not everyone can and it's wrong to be so judgemental