In need of some advice from moms

KarenEliz · May 23, 2009

I'm looking for a little advice, inspiration from mom's who may have been in my shoes. I've been feeling VERY burnt out the past few weeks. Have even found myself crying in the shower (probably from lack of sleep).

My twin boys are 5 months old now (3 months adjusted) and are starting to sleep less and less. They are still too young to entertain themselves and without a doubt as soon as one naps the other wakes up. (they both eat every 3 hrs and I'm nursing). If we all wake up at 7am by the time I blink it's 5pm and I haven't accomplished anything for myself. Haven't gotten to shower, clean , do my vest, or my nebs...I'll make myself something to eat, but get to it 2 hrs later. My husbands been very good at making dinner and taking them off my hands as much as he can when he gets home from work. But even so I'm completley overwhelmed.

To top it off I've had a bad asthma flare up. I need to go on Prednizone and Bactrim so I've had to transition them from the breast onto bottles and formula for the next 2 weeks b/c I get jittery from the prednizone and am afraid it will have the same effect on them. So now they refuse to fall asleep at night.

I guess I'm looking for ways you accomplished everything in times you felt overwhelmed. When does it get easier? Does it? I can't keeps missing my vest and nebs or else I'll be on IV's and I can't imagine what that would be like.

Thanks in advance for any advice. As I don't get to visit here too often, not too much free time these days.

KarenEliz · May 23, 2009

I'm looking for a little advice, inspiration from mom's who may have been in my shoes. I've been feeling VERY burnt out the past few weeks. Have even found myself crying in the shower (probably from lack of sleep).

My twin boys are 5 months old now (3 months adjusted) and are starting to sleep less and less. They are still too young to entertain themselves and without a doubt as soon as one naps the other wakes up. (they both eat every 3 hrs and I'm nursing). If we all wake up at 7am by the time I blink it's 5pm and I haven't accomplished anything for myself. Haven't gotten to shower, clean , do my vest, or my nebs...I'll make myself something to eat, but get to it 2 hrs later. My husbands been very good at making dinner and taking them off my hands as much as he can when he gets home from work. But even so I'm completley overwhelmed.

To top it off I've had a bad asthma flare up. I need to go on Prednizone and Bactrim so I've had to transition them from the breast onto bottles and formula for the next 2 weeks b/c I get jittery from the prednizone and am afraid it will have the same effect on them. So now they refuse to fall asleep at night.

I guess I'm looking for ways you accomplished everything in times you felt overwhelmed. When does it get easier? Does it? I can't keeps missing my vest and nebs or else I'll be on IV's and I can't imagine what that would be like.

Thanks in advance for any advice. As I don't get to visit here too often, not too much free time these days.

KarenEliz · May 23, 2009

I'm looking for a little advice, inspiration from mom's who may have been in my shoes. I've been feeling VERY burnt out the past few weeks. Have even found myself crying in the shower (probably from lack of sleep).

My twin boys are 5 months old now (3 months adjusted) and are starting to sleep less and less. They are still too young to entertain themselves and without a doubt as soon as one naps the other wakes up. (they both eat every 3 hrs and I'm nursing). If we all wake up at 7am by the time I blink it's 5pm and I haven't accomplished anything for myself. Haven't gotten to shower, clean , do my vest, or my nebs...I'll make myself something to eat, but get to it 2 hrs later. My husbands been very good at making dinner and taking them off my hands as much as he can when he gets home from work. But even so I'm completley overwhelmed.

To top it off I've had a bad asthma flare up. I need to go on Prednizone and Bactrim so I've had to transition them from the breast onto bottles and formula for the next 2 weeks b/c I get jittery from the prednizone and am afraid it will have the same effect on them. So now they refuse to fall asleep at night.

I guess I'm looking for ways you accomplished everything in times you felt overwhelmed. When does it get easier? Does it? I can't keeps missing my vest and nebs or else I'll be on IV's and I can't imagine what that would be like.

Thanks in advance for any advice. As I don't get to visit here too often, not too much free time these days.

KarenEliz · May 23, 2009

I'm looking for a little advice, inspiration from mom's who may have been in my shoes. I've been feeling VERY burnt out the past few weeks. Have even found myself crying in the shower (probably from lack of sleep).

My twin boys are 5 months old now (3 months adjusted) and are starting to sleep less and less. They are still too young to entertain themselves and without a doubt as soon as one naps the other wakes up. (they both eat every 3 hrs and I'm nursing). If we all wake up at 7am by the time I blink it's 5pm and I haven't accomplished anything for myself. Haven't gotten to shower, clean , do my vest, or my nebs...I'll make myself something to eat, but get to it 2 hrs later. My husbands been very good at making dinner and taking them off my hands as much as he can when he gets home from work. But even so I'm completley overwhelmed.

To top it off I've had a bad asthma flare up. I need to go on Prednizone and Bactrim so I've had to transition them from the breast onto bottles and formula for the next 2 weeks b/c I get jittery from the prednizone and am afraid it will have the same effect on them. So now they refuse to fall asleep at night.

I guess I'm looking for ways you accomplished everything in times you felt overwhelmed. When does it get easier? Does it? I can't keeps missing my vest and nebs or else I'll be on IV's and I can't imagine what that would be like.

Thanks in advance for any advice. As I don't get to visit here too often, not too much free time these days.

KarenEliz · May 23, 2009

I'm looking for a little advice, inspiration from mom's who may have been in my shoes. I've been feeling VERY burnt out the past few weeks. Have even found myself crying in the shower (probably from lack of sleep).
 
 My twin boys are 5 months old now (3 months adjusted) and are starting to sleep less and less. They are still too young to entertain themselves and without a doubt as soon as one naps the other wakes up. (they both eat every 3 hrs and I'm nursing). If we all wake up at 7am by the time I blink it's 5pm and I haven't accomplished anything for myself. Haven't gotten to shower, clean , do my vest, or my nebs...I'll make myself something to eat, but get to it 2 hrs later. My husbands been very good at making dinner and taking them off my hands as much as he can when he gets home from work. But even so I'm completley overwhelmed.
 
 To top it off I've had a bad asthma flare up. I need to go on Prednizone and Bactrim so I've had to transition them from the breast onto bottles and formula for the next 2 weeks b/c I get jittery from the prednizone and am afraid it will have the same effect on them. So now they refuse to fall asleep at night.
 
 I guess I'm looking for ways you accomplished everything in times you felt overwhelmed. When does it get easier? Does it? I can't keeps missing my vest and nebs or else I'll be on IV's and I can't imagine what that would be like.
 
 Thanks in advance for any advice. As I don't get to visit here too often, not too much free time these days.

LouLou · May 23, 2009

You need to get on a schedule that incorporates everything you need to do each day. It's not easy but remember if you don't take care of yourself then you wont be around in the long run to take care of them. So think of it as a small sacrafice in the short term for the long run. Also remember and believe that babies strive on schedule. Everything they expeirence in life is new - they love to feel like they know what is coming a bit. You will find they will be more relaxed and eventually well rested as they adjust to living within the schedule. If you haven't read Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child by Weissbluth I highly recommend it.

With summer around the corner why don't you hire a high schooler to come over on a set scehdule to releive you. They could play with the twins or do some laundry for you. What ever you find most helpful. As trust becomes established you can get out for a manicure and some me time. Hey maybe even a latte at Starbucks with a friend.

You'll get there just stick with it. In the meantime don't worry about anything but the necessities - and your cf care is probably #1. You babies will have to realize this sooner or later so you might as well start prioritizing it now.

LouLou · May 23, 2009

You need to get on a schedule that incorporates everything you need to do each day. It's not easy but remember if you don't take care of yourself then you wont be around in the long run to take care of them. So think of it as a small sacrafice in the short term for the long run. Also remember and believe that babies strive on schedule. Everything they expeirence in life is new - they love to feel like they know what is coming a bit. You will find they will be more relaxed and eventually well rested as they adjust to living within the schedule. If you haven't read Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child by Weissbluth I highly recommend it.

With summer around the corner why don't you hire a high schooler to come over on a set scehdule to releive you. They could play with the twins or do some laundry for you. What ever you find most helpful. As trust becomes established you can get out for a manicure and some me time. Hey maybe even a latte at Starbucks with a friend.

You'll get there just stick with it. In the meantime don't worry about anything but the necessities - and your cf care is probably #1. You babies will have to realize this sooner or later so you might as well start prioritizing it now.

LouLou · May 23, 2009

You need to get on a schedule that incorporates everything you need to do each day. It's not easy but remember if you don't take care of yourself then you wont be around in the long run to take care of them. So think of it as a small sacrafice in the short term for the long run. Also remember and believe that babies strive on schedule. Everything they expeirence in life is new - they love to feel like they know what is coming a bit. You will find they will be more relaxed and eventually well rested as they adjust to living within the schedule. If you haven't read Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child by Weissbluth I highly recommend it.

With summer around the corner why don't you hire a high schooler to come over on a set scehdule to releive you. They could play with the twins or do some laundry for you. What ever you find most helpful. As trust becomes established you can get out for a manicure and some me time. Hey maybe even a latte at Starbucks with a friend.

You'll get there just stick with it. In the meantime don't worry about anything but the necessities - and your cf care is probably #1. You babies will have to realize this sooner or later so you might as well start prioritizing it now.

LouLou · May 23, 2009

You need to get on a schedule that incorporates everything you need to do each day. It's not easy but remember if you don't take care of yourself then you wont be around in the long run to take care of them. So think of it as a small sacrafice in the short term for the long run. Also remember and believe that babies strive on schedule. Everything they expeirence in life is new - they love to feel like they know what is coming a bit. You will find they will be more relaxed and eventually well rested as they adjust to living within the schedule. If you haven't read Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child by Weissbluth I highly recommend it.

With summer around the corner why don't you hire a high schooler to come over on a set scehdule to releive you. They could play with the twins or do some laundry for you. What ever you find most helpful. As trust becomes established you can get out for a manicure and some me time. Hey maybe even a latte at Starbucks with a friend.

You'll get there just stick with it. In the meantime don't worry about anything but the necessities - and your cf care is probably #1. You babies will have to realize this sooner or later so you might as well start prioritizing it now.

LouLou · May 23, 2009

You need to get on a schedule that incorporates everything you need to do each day. It's not easy but remember if you don't take care of yourself then you wont be around in the long run to take care of them. So think of it as a small sacrafice in the short term for the long run. Also remember and believe that babies strive on schedule. Everything they expeirence in life is new - they love to feel like they know what is coming a bit. You will find they will be more relaxed and eventually well rested as they adjust to living within the schedule. If you haven't read Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child by Weissbluth I highly recommend it.
 
 With summer around the corner why don't you hire a high schooler to come over on a set scehdule to releive you. They could play with the twins or do some laundry for you. What ever you find most helpful. As trust becomes established you can get out for a manicure and some me time. Hey maybe even a latte at Starbucks with a friend.
 
 You'll get there just stick with it. In the meantime don't worry about anything but the necessities - and your cf care is probably #1. You babies will have to realize this sooner or later so you might as well start prioritizing it now.

Jeana · May 24, 2009

I don't have twins, so I can't even imagine the difficulty you've been going through. Thank heavens for husbands, though. Anyhow, I wake up at 5 am (or I did until last Friday--as a teacher, I'm out for the summer) and feed Alex if he's awake or go and do my xopenex/vest. If he begins crying while I'm doing my vest, sometimes I'll stop or sometimes I'll let him cry and feed him when I'm done. Later in the day, I do my pulmozyme/vest. And at night I do my xopenex/vest again. Each time I'm going to do my treatment/vest, I make sure Alex has been just fed/changed.

You might consider separate beds in separate rooms for the boys if they wake each other during daytime naps, but probably that's more energy than it's worth for breastfeeding at night. I've found breastfeeding is so much easier than bottles. It doesn't hurt babies to cry sometimes. They learn to pacify themselves and develop strong lungs! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">

I am the first to admit that my housework suffers. Many say to nap while your baby is, but I try to get stuff done while Alex naps. But, I feel I get plenty of rest at night with rolling over to breastfeed while I am still asleep. I know this is probably much more difficult with two.

Hope things begin to get easier for you soon. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">
Is your hubby going to help with the bottlefeeding at night? When we bottlefed my adopted son, at three months we put him in a different room, gave him formula with rice at night and he slept through the night. Actually the first night or two he cried, but my husband said he'll go back to sleep and he did.

Jeana · May 24, 2009

I don't have twins, so I can't even imagine the difficulty you've been going through. Thank heavens for husbands, though. Anyhow, I wake up at 5 am (or I did until last Friday--as a teacher, I'm out for the summer) and feed Alex if he's awake or go and do my xopenex/vest. If he begins crying while I'm doing my vest, sometimes I'll stop or sometimes I'll let him cry and feed him when I'm done. Later in the day, I do my pulmozyme/vest. And at night I do my xopenex/vest again. Each time I'm going to do my treatment/vest, I make sure Alex has been just fed/changed.

You might consider separate beds in separate rooms for the boys if they wake each other during daytime naps, but probably that's more energy than it's worth for breastfeeding at night. I've found breastfeeding is so much easier than bottles. It doesn't hurt babies to cry sometimes. They learn to pacify themselves and develop strong lungs! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">

I am the first to admit that my housework suffers. Many say to nap while your baby is, but I try to get stuff done while Alex naps. But, I feel I get plenty of rest at night with rolling over to breastfeed while I am still asleep. I know this is probably much more difficult with two.

Hope things begin to get easier for you soon. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">
Is your hubby going to help with the bottlefeeding at night? When we bottlefed my adopted son, at three months we put him in a different room, gave him formula with rice at night and he slept through the night. Actually the first night or two he cried, but my husband said he'll go back to sleep and he did.

Jeana · May 24, 2009

I don't have twins, so I can't even imagine the difficulty you've been going through. Thank heavens for husbands, though. Anyhow, I wake up at 5 am (or I did until last Friday--as a teacher, I'm out for the summer) and feed Alex if he's awake or go and do my xopenex/vest. If he begins crying while I'm doing my vest, sometimes I'll stop or sometimes I'll let him cry and feed him when I'm done. Later in the day, I do my pulmozyme/vest. And at night I do my xopenex/vest again. Each time I'm going to do my treatment/vest, I make sure Alex has been just fed/changed.

You might consider separate beds in separate rooms for the boys if they wake each other during daytime naps, but probably that's more energy than it's worth for breastfeeding at night. I've found breastfeeding is so much easier than bottles. It doesn't hurt babies to cry sometimes. They learn to pacify themselves and develop strong lungs! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">

I am the first to admit that my housework suffers. Many say to nap while your baby is, but I try to get stuff done while Alex naps. But, I feel I get plenty of rest at night with rolling over to breastfeed while I am still asleep. I know this is probably much more difficult with two.

Hope things begin to get easier for you soon. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">
Is your hubby going to help with the bottlefeeding at night? When we bottlefed my adopted son, at three months we put him in a different room, gave him formula with rice at night and he slept through the night. Actually the first night or two he cried, but my husband said he'll go back to sleep and he did.

Jeana · May 24, 2009

I don't have twins, so I can't even imagine the difficulty you've been going through. Thank heavens for husbands, though. Anyhow, I wake up at 5 am (or I did until last Friday--as a teacher, I'm out for the summer) and feed Alex if he's awake or go and do my xopenex/vest. If he begins crying while I'm doing my vest, sometimes I'll stop or sometimes I'll let him cry and feed him when I'm done. Later in the day, I do my pulmozyme/vest. And at night I do my xopenex/vest again. Each time I'm going to do my treatment/vest, I make sure Alex has been just fed/changed.

You might consider separate beds in separate rooms for the boys if they wake each other during daytime naps, but probably that's more energy than it's worth for breastfeeding at night. I've found breastfeeding is so much easier than bottles. It doesn't hurt babies to cry sometimes. They learn to pacify themselves and develop strong lungs! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">

I am the first to admit that my housework suffers. Many say to nap while your baby is, but I try to get stuff done while Alex naps. But, I feel I get plenty of rest at night with rolling over to breastfeed while I am still asleep. I know this is probably much more difficult with two.

Hope things begin to get easier for you soon. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">
Is your hubby going to help with the bottlefeeding at night? When we bottlefed my adopted son, at three months we put him in a different room, gave him formula with rice at night and he slept through the night. Actually the first night or two he cried, but my husband said he'll go back to sleep and he did.

Jeana · May 24, 2009

I don't have twins, so I can't even imagine the difficulty you've been going through. Thank heavens for husbands, though. Anyhow, I wake up at 5 am (or I did until last Friday--as a teacher, I'm out for the summer) and feed Alex if he's awake or go and do my xopenex/vest. If he begins crying while I'm doing my vest, sometimes I'll stop or sometimes I'll let him cry and feed him when I'm done. Later in the day, I do my pulmozyme/vest. And at night I do my xopenex/vest again. Each time I'm going to do my treatment/vest, I make sure Alex has been just fed/changed.
 
 You might consider separate beds in separate rooms for the boys if they wake each other during daytime naps, but probably that's more energy than it's worth for breastfeeding at night. I've found breastfeeding is so much easier than bottles. It doesn't hurt babies to cry sometimes. They learn to pacify themselves and develop strong lungs! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
 
 I am the first to admit that my housework suffers. Many say to nap while your baby is, but I try to get stuff done while Alex naps. But, I feel I get plenty of rest at night with rolling over to breastfeed while I am still asleep. I know this is probably much more difficult with two.
 
 Hope things begin to get easier for you soon. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">
 Is your hubby going to help with the bottlefeeding at night? When we bottlefed my adopted son, at three months we put him in a different room, gave him formula with rice at night and he slept through the night. Actually the first night or two he cried, but my husband said he'll go back to sleep and he did.

hopesiris · May 25, 2009

I second what Jeana said about making sure they are just fed/changed before starting your treatment. I used to nurse Amelia, change her and put her in an exersaucer thing next to me while I did my treatment. On days when she was particularly fussy I'd neb while breastfeeding her so at least she was put down for less time while I did my vest. If she fussed I made her wait and just tried to play with her as much as I could. It got much easier once she turned 15 months and could entertain herself. I know it's hard but you have to do your treatment even if you skip the shower and house work.

hopesiris · May 25, 2009

I second what Jeana said about making sure they are just fed/changed before starting your treatment. I used to nurse Amelia, change her and put her in an exersaucer thing next to me while I did my treatment. On days when she was particularly fussy I'd neb while breastfeeding her so at least she was put down for less time while I did my vest. If she fussed I made her wait and just tried to play with her as much as I could. It got much easier once she turned 15 months and could entertain herself. I know it's hard but you have to do your treatment even if you skip the shower and house work.

hopesiris · May 25, 2009

I second what Jeana said about making sure they are just fed/changed before starting your treatment. I used to nurse Amelia, change her and put her in an exersaucer thing next to me while I did my treatment. On days when she was particularly fussy I'd neb while breastfeeding her so at least she was put down for less time while I did my vest. If she fussed I made her wait and just tried to play with her as much as I could. It got much easier once she turned 15 months and could entertain herself. I know it's hard but you have to do your treatment even if you skip the shower and house work.

hopesiris · May 25, 2009

I second what Jeana said about making sure they are just fed/changed before starting your treatment. I used to nurse Amelia, change her and put her in an exersaucer thing next to me while I did my treatment. On days when she was particularly fussy I'd neb while breastfeeding her so at least she was put down for less time while I did my vest. If she fussed I made her wait and just tried to play with her as much as I could. It got much easier once she turned 15 months and could entertain herself. I know it's hard but you have to do your treatment even if you skip the shower and house work.

hopesiris · May 25, 2009

I second what Jeana said about making sure they are just fed/changed before starting your treatment. I used to nurse Amelia, change her and put her in an exersaucer thing next to me while I did my treatment. On days when she was particularly fussy I'd neb while breastfeeding her so at least she was put down for less time while I did my vest. If she fussed I made her wait and just tried to play with her as much as I could. It got much easier once she turned 15 months and could entertain herself. I know it's hard but you have to do your treatment even if you skip the shower and house work.

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