Posts by cdahlgrd

Some identical twins are really identical.  Ours were within a few ouces for YEARS and until they got scars, they were nearly impossible to tell apart even for us.  So yes, we used colors to help us and mostly OTHERS tell...

I agree with Katie, nurse and pump for a few minutes every chance you get for a few days. Even if she only nurses for 2-3 minutes, she is still stimulating your body to make more milk and she is continuing the...

THis has happened to me. I had 1 baby who would do that if I nursed him on the left at night. Any other position fine, but if I forgot and put him  on the left while side lying. . . ouch!   Watch if any position makes it...

Its a hicky, but it should be fine to nurse.  Just change his position to keep him from hitting that spot directly and it will go away in a few days.  If it hurts more than a normal bruise or gets worse let us know. 

Good job on nursing your little ones!  It is soooooooooo hard with newborn twins and an older child (BTDT).  I see a couple options: 1) Plan a weaning party and wean her intentionally. At 4 this might be just up her...

With the twins I needed to drink up to a gallon a day for the first year, but with the other babies I don't worry about it.  I try to drink a couple big glasses of water a day and ummmm, coffee.    Dry lips can also...

I have nursed for 2 1/2 years, a 2 year break, nursed another for 7 years, and just weaned recently.  I don't know that they every go back to "normal" because that WAS a few years ago, but they do get close.  I also...

You need to check your state laws.  Some states say you need 2 weeks notice to pull your child, others say differently.  I would find out and give notice.  I would also ask for evaluation, in writing, if you haven't done...

1. You need to go to bed when the babies go to bed.  I know you want time with your spouse, but sleep is more important.   2.  On days when dh is home, take turns sleeping in and napping.    3. ...

Been there, doing that too!  We haven't had problems with that, but with our kids physical aptitudes.  But as a friend of mine once said, "What other's think of me isn't any of my  business."  Unless they get in...