mikeys_mom
03-18-2009, 02:47 PM
Has anyone tried BF twins on demand rather than keeping the two on the same schedule? From my BF experiences with DS and DD, I find it so much more relaxing for me to BF on demand - I don't need to always worry about keeping on schedule. Would it be crazy to consider doing this with the twins?
I am currently BFing both girls every 2 hours per my doctor's recommendation, to get them to gain weight quickly since they were born early and are gaining weight slower than average. They just passed their birthweight at 3 weeks, which the Dr was happy about and she is hoping that by 4 weeks, she will feel comfortable with allowing them to go longer between feedings.
They are formula fed at night every 3 hours (we have a night nurse for the first 3 months) and BF during the day.
I am currently BFing both girls every 2 hours per my doctor's recommendation, to get them to gain weight quickly since they were born early and are gaining weight slower than average. They just passed their birthweight at 3 weeks, which the Dr was happy about and she is hoping that by 4 weeks, she will feel comfortable with allowing them to go longer between feedings.
They are formula fed at night every 3 hours (we have a night nurse for the first 3 months) and BF during the day.