We have come a long way in the last six weeks or so. Life is so much easier when two little girls show some interest in things around them rather than having to be held all the time. Plus, I think getting them to sleep in their cots for day sleeps has made a huge difference as well. Feeding is much easier when they are done in about five or ten mins and the non-feeding girl will happily play while she waits for attention.
Bathtime is improving, specially as nudie time is great fun now - I think the big problem earlier on was that they hated getting their gear off and they hated the temperature differences between getting in the bath then getting out of the bath.
Yup I hear you on the tough - I can't wait until they really show their little bond and play together but that being said, they are growing wayyyyy too fast.
Mel this is going to sound so dumb but my best friends husband is a sparkie. Their gift when I had the babies was one of those heat lights in the bathroom roof - at the time i laughed my head off. I don't laugh anymore it's the best gift anyone has ever given me! It heats up the bathroom enough so that there isn't a massive temp difference between the water and getting to the towel - I don't think they are that expensive so if you can instal one in your bathing area it may be worth considering?
The truth for me is that some days are better than others. I live by Traveller and Mrs Crickets advice - they have walked the path before us and have so much wisdom to impart....
I feed mine half an hour apart, set this routine in SCN and have continued it on. Occasionally I have to tandem feed but I avoid it at costs as traveller says. I don't struggle though with letting one cry - not screaming or anything just a bit of crying. Since school holidays started I have also had my 11yr old DS at home and wow what a difference that's made!
My DH baths on weekends and I do it alone very day mid week - I put a towel on the floor for the twin that isn't being bathed or has already been bathed and I talk to them continuously. Even when they scream can I recommend you check the bel bambino website for the bean bags I mentioned? During the day mine love to sleep on these and if we go to my mums etc we just chuck them in the car and they lie on them where ever.
This week I've had DS3yrs home sick so I resorted to buying a trampoline he and the neighborhood kids have entertained themselves while I've been dealing with the suddenly high maintenance 14 week old girls
For Xmas I asked my step mother to fill up my freezer - she made 15 home cooked meals lasagna etc and this has made the world of difference. I said no to all this help before the twins arrived - but ive learned to reach out and ask for help.
I wish you were in perth we could meet and swap war stories I'm always here if you just need to talk. Forget colour coordinated wardrobes, fancy frocks, blah blah blah - half the amazing clothing I bought will never get worn. I'm at peCe with this now As long as they are clean, fed And cuddled I'm happy. Also our baby Bjorne have been a lifesaver - my 11 yr old wears one and me the other ( I owe that kid big time).
Loads of love and thank you Traveller and Mrs Cricket who continue to be amazing support and gurus of twins for new twin mummies.
Mel well I just took my twins to adelaide - they were angels on the plane and the 5 hour drive south. Skipped a feed and everything, I think have an 11 year old to help cant be understated. It's a bit like cheating I sometimes feel
Routine - well im bathing at night now - but I still do it alone and one waits on a towel on the bathroom floor then we swap we just do the best we can. I hope things are getting easier for you.
I'm still up twice a night which kills me - but at 15 weeks I guess I'm getting used to it!
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