Top 3 Things I Wish I Knew About Having Twins (2024)
Release Date: 07/23/2024
My Journey Weaning from Exclusive Pumping - How I Stopped Pumping
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Join me on my personal journey as I share my experience weaning from exclusive pumping. In this heartfelt episode, I discuss the challenges, triumphs, and emotions I faced while transitioning away from pumping, and the impact it had on both my babies and me. Whether you’re considering making the switch or are currently navigating the world of breastfeeding, my story may offer insights and encouragement. Discover tips on how to gradually decrease pumping sessions, manage the emotional aspect of the transition, and embrace new feeding methods. ↓Follow me on social media: ...
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Postpartum Weight Loss and Milk Supply with Brooke Miller RD, CLC (2024)
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Brooke Miller, a certified lactation consultant and dietitian, shares her journey of helping women with postpartum nutrition. She discusses the importance of nutrition during the postpartum period and how it can impact a mother's energy, mood, and milk supply. Brooke emphasizes the need for nourishing the body with quality foods and meeting protein and nutrient needs. She also addresses common myths and mistakes women make with postpartum nutrition, such as relying on supplements and not eating enough. Brooke offers a program called the Postpartum Shift, which focuses...
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Stephanie Fischer, a sleep consultant specializing in twins and toddlers, shares her journey and how she became a sleep consultant. She dispels common misconceptions about sleep training, such as the belief that it involves letting babies cry it out. Stephanie emphasizes that sleep training teaches babies to self-soothe and does not mean ignoring their needs. She also discusses the surprises her clients have experienced, including how quickly sleep training can work. Stephanie highlights the challenges faced by parents of toddlers and provides hope that it's never too late to...
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Top 3 Things I Wish I Knew About Having Twins (2024)
Meg And Mike Do Marriage
In this episode, Meg shares three main things she wishes she knew before having twins or in the first few months of having twins. The first topic is how hard breastfeeding is, especially with twins. Meg talks about her experience with exclusive pumping and the importance of having a lactation consultant specifically for twins. The second topic is about the items you need for twins. Meg discusses the necessity of having two of certain items like car seats, strollers, and bassinets, but also mentions that there are many things twins can share. The third topic is the double mom guilt and double...
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Exclusive Pumping: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly (2024)
Meg And Mike Do Marriage
In this episode, Meg shares an update on her intense pumping journey as an exclusive pumper for her twin babies. She emphasizes the raw reality of exclusive pumping and the challenges she has faced over the last six months. Meg discusses the physical and mental toll of exclusive pumping, including nipple pain, clogged ducts, and the constant need to pump. She also highlights the importance of having a support system and strong mental health when undertaking exclusive pumping. Despite the difficulties, Meg expresses her gratitude for being able to provide breast milk for her babies and the...
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(MEG) How to Increase Milk Supply & Exclusive Pumping Tips for Working Moms with Allison Tolman
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In this conversation, Meg interviews Allison Tolman, an expert in pumping and lactation. They discuss various topics related to pumping, including myths and misconceptions about increasing milk supply, key factors in increasing milk supply, the role of mental and emotional well-being in pumping, balancing science and practicality in pumping, and creating a sustainable pumping schedule. In this conversation, Allison Tolman, LPN, IBCLC, discusses various aspects of pumping breast milk for working moms. She emphasizes the importance of setting goals and assessing milk supply, understanding...
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Six Months Postpartum as a Twin Mom: Identity Shift, Mom Guilt & Uncovering Your New Self
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In this episode, Meg discusses her experience and challenges during the first six months postpartum with twins. She took a break from the podcast to focus on her babies and figure out her future plans. Meg shares her struggle with postpartum identity and the realization that she is a different person now that she is a mother. She emphasizes the importance of giving herself time and space to uncover her new identity and not trying to go back to who she was before. Meg also talks about the joy of seeing her babies grow and develop, as well as the challenges of being a twin mom and dealing with...
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(MEG) My Exclusive Pumping Schedule & Increasing Milk Supply
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In this conversation, Meg shares her experience and tips on increasing milk supply and establishing a pumping routine. She discusses the Sock Method, which involves covering the bottles with baby socks to create a positive association with the baby and stimulate oxytocin production. Meg emphasizes the importance of finding the right flange size and pumping frequency to maximize milk supply. She also mentions the benefits of hydration, calorie intake, and supplements. Meg shares her pumping schedule and the challenges and rewards of exclusive pumping for twins. She concludes by...
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(MEG & MIKE) The First 6 Weeks As New Parents of Twins
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In this episode, Meg and Mike provide an update on their first six weeks with twins. They discuss the hardest part of parenting twins, the easiest part, and unexpected challenges. They also talk about the importance of fitting the kids into their life and the impact of having twins on their relationship. They share their sadness about their fathers not being there to meet the babies and express their love and admiration for each other as parents. They end with some final thoughts and advice for other parents of twins. ↓Follow us on social media: TikTok: ...
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(MEG) Six Weeks Postpartum Recovery With Twins: Side Effects, Exclusive Pumping Update and More
Meg And Mike Do Marriage
In this solo episode, Meg shares her postpartum journey and the challenges she has faced in the first six weeks after giving birth to twins. She discusses the importance of preparation for parenthood and the realization that no amount of preparation can fully prepare you for the reality of caring for newborns. Meg opens up about her struggles with breastfeeding and the decision to exclusively pump. She also talks about the physical recovery process without holding back: get ready for some TMI sharing! Emotionally, Meg shares the ups and downs of postpartum, the overwhelming...
info_outlineIn this episode, Meg shares three main things she wishes she knew before having twins or in the first few months of having twins. The first topic is how hard breastfeeding is, especially with twins. Meg talks about her experience with exclusive pumping and the importance of having a lactation consultant specifically for twins. The second topic is about the items you need for twins. Meg discusses the necessity of having two of certain items like car seats, strollers, and bassinets, but also mentions that there are many things twins can share. The third topic is the double mom guilt and double joy that comes with having twins. Meg talks about the challenges of not being able to give both twins the same amount of attention and the special moments of seeing them interact with each other. She emphasizes the strength and blessing of being a twin mom.
Being a twin mom is a true gift and meant for only the strongest of strong mamas. Remember that.
Takeaways
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Breastfeeding is especially hard with twins, and it's important to have a lactation consultant specifically for twins.
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While there are certain items you need two of for twins, there are also many things twins can share.
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Being a twin mom comes with double the mom guilt and double the joy.
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Seeing twins interact with each other is a special and heartwarming experience.
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Being a twin mom requires strength and is a true gift.
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