So...An Update on Our Twins

[squideyes]

@hannahjane My girls were both at 34+5. We had a week long nicu stay, just for feeding. Now, they are 4 months! It's been the roughest couple of months, but we got through it just fine. It's a few nights of lost sleep, a few weeks of yelling at your partner, and other fun stuff. But sooner than you think, you will all settle into a routine.

I remember constantly checking this sub for everything. Most questions have been asked already, I just had to search whatever doubt I had and instantly I had pages of helpful tips and ideas.

So congrats and welcome to the club!

 

[hannahjane]

@squideyes Hahaha yes. For sure! We’ve been through that here a bit so, seems it’s par for the course. Thanks for the advice.

 

[martinsg]

@hannahjane Congrats!! We had di/di boys on 5/21. We also had a NICU stay, with baby A coming home first. I highly recommend trying to keep them on the feeding schedule they have/had in the NICU, if possible. It helps a lot!

The first few days with them both home will seem a little hectic, but you’ll get into a routine before you know it!

 

[stacyb]

@martinsg Second the nicu feeding schedule! Just went through something similar, twin A came home 10 days before B. If you do want to change it for any reason I’d wait until both are home. Congratulations!

 

[hannahjane]

@martinsg thank you. any other tips or tricks for the first couple weeks at home? Or things you wish you knew?

 

[martinsg]

@hannahjane Sorry, just realized I replied to the whole thread instead of just this part! This was actually my first time ever commenting on anything!

 

[hannahjane]

@martinsg Got it thank you!

 

[ayakuro]

@hannahjane Congratulations! Wishing you all the best, lots of health and happiness, and everyone home together soon!

 

[hannahjane]

Thank you for your honesty and candor. We will be sleep training, as well—according to my wife. I totally get it—for us to keep them at their absolute best, we need to be (as close as humanly possible) at our best...or that’s the plan. Tbd.