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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.

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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 on building healthy and sustainable habits, providing support and community, and helping women achieve their healthiest weight without sacrificing their milk supply.

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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 change sleep habits. She advises parents to commit to a plan and be consistent to achieve success. Lastly, Stephanie addresses the unique struggles faced by twin parents, such as sharing a bedroom and waking each other up. Sleep training twins can be challenging but rewarding. Room sharing is a major difference for twin parents, as they have to manage two babies in the same room.

It's important to resist the urge to rescue one twin when the other cries, as they need to learn to adapt to each other's noises. Keeping twins on the same schedule is crucial, even if it means waking a sleeping baby. Twins may have different sleep needs and may drop night feeds at different times. Sleep training is a parent-led approach that can make parenting more enjoyable and less chaotic.

Takeaways

• Sleep training teaches babies to self-soothe and does not mean ignoring their needs.

• It's never too late to change sleep habits, but consistency is key.

• Twin parents face unique challenges, such as sharing a bedroom and waking each other up.

• Commitment and consistency are crucial for successful sleep training. Room sharing is a major difference for twin parents, and it's important to resist the urge to rescue one twin when the other cries.

• Keeping twins on the same schedule is crucial, even if it means waking a sleeping baby.

• Twins may have different sleep needs and may drop night feeds at different times.

• Sleep training is a parent-led approach that can make parenting more enjoyable and less chaotic.

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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 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

• Breastfeeding is especially hard with twins, and it's important to have a lactation consultant specifically for twins.

• While there are certain items you need two of for twins, there are also many things twins can share.

• Being a twin mom comes with double the mom guilt and double the joy.

• Seeing twins interact with each other is a special and heartwarming experience.

• Being a twin mom requires strength and is a true gift.

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 sense of accomplishment it brings.

Takeaways

• Exclusive pumping is an incredibly challenging journey that can take a toll on both physical and mental health.

• Having a support system and strong mental health are crucial for navigating the difficulties of exclusive pumping.

• It is important to prioritize self-care and find ways to optimize pumping time, such as using wearable pumps.

• While exclusive pumping can be tough, it is a valuable and rewarding experience that allows moms to provide breast milk for their babies.

• It is okay to consider quitting exclusive pumping if it becomes too overwhelming, and formula feeding is a valid and healthy option for babies.