| Chess,
I just had twins two weeks ago and agree with Mom2Sofie&Twins...the best money Ive spent is on a maternity nurse.
I had thought I would only B/F which I did exclusively at the hospital, but after coming home, Ive been maintaining a mix of pumping/bottle feeding B/M and B/F 2xday for each twin. This has given me the flexibility to get more of a break and really use the help I have (both a live in helper and the maternity nurse).
Between feeding and getting twins settled to sleep, my helper and I get through the day fine, but by the end of the day when the nurse comes, we definately could use the break. I think the most important thing however has been the help the nurse has given in setting up and getting the twins onto a schedule, helping me with B/F and expressing, figuring out how much each should be eating and just having someone to 'report back to' with progress, issues etc so I know we are on the right track. Its also been good for me and my helper to get 'trained' by a professional and basically ease us into full time care ourselves.
Twins are amazing, but they are more work. Im glad I set myself up early with lots of help rather than finding myself desperate after the fact and trying to 'catch up'. Think hard about what you think you can handle and try to talk to as many moms as possible who have twins to get a good look at what to expect. Everyone has different experiences and finding your right mix is the most important thing.
Sarah  |