Attachment parenting and triplets plus one?
ByI have a one and a half year old son and believe in attachment parenting. Extended breastfeeding, cosleeping, baby wearing… but now I’m having triplets, how can I do this with more babies then hands? Also, I never used a breast pump but get the feeling I may need one this time… what kind is best?
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April 19th, 2010 at 11:36 pm
I also believe in attachment parenting. I try my best with my twins. It was almost impossible to cosleep with them until they got older. It will come natural to you to give each baby all the love and attention they need. Each baby will get plenty of mommy hugs and cuddles everyday.
I would go for a hospital grade breast pump not one you buy at a department store. Many hospitals,health depts,WIC offices have high quality pumps for rent or loan.
April 20th, 2010 at 12:10 am
I have the medela pump in style breast pump. I love it. It pumps both breast at the same time and its fast. With triplets you are going to need something fast.
When the babies are born maybe your son will change a little bit and be more helpful to you. Include him in the pregnancy and let him know that things are going to change but you will always have your special time with him. Also when the babies are born have him help you by getting you diapers for the babies and help you burp them gently and whatever you feel comfortable with him helping you to do.
When the babies are born make sure you have some help lined up for the first couple of months until you get the babies on a schedule or things get easier. I am a identical Triplet and my mom didn’t find out until three days before she had us because back then they didn’t have ultrasounds. So when they found out they were having triplets my dad ended up telling the neighbors and all and they all helped my mom out. Plus our older brothers and sister helped as well but they were much older when we were born they were around 11 to 16 range. Its going to be hard but just remember to take each day at a time and always ask for help or when help is offered take it.
I hope this helps. and Good Luck!!1