Daisy was working in the Call Centre industry as a soft skills and process trainer for over 6 years when she got to know she was pregnant with twins. She says, “I loved every bit of my job and like most others I thought I’d get back to work once the babies would be 6 months. But the minute I saw them, I knew there was no turning back. I realised I wanted and need to be a stay-at-home-mom (SAHM).” Daisy maintains that she has huge respect for working moms but has never regretted her decision. She believes that for her situation she made the right choice. She may or may not work in the future but for now she is happy being a SAHM to her 2.7 year old angels.
1. A lot of mothers are given wrong information about breastfeeding just one child itself. Did you ever doubt yourself about nursing two at a time? Did you not feel overwhelmed?
From when I got to know I was pregnant, I had read up on breastfeeding and was armed with a lot of information about nursing both my babies. I knew it was possible and there were a lot of people who had done it and are still doing it. So, I was determined to exclusively feed both of them for 6 months. I was told initially by people that I am living in a fantasy world to even think that I will be able to breastfeed my twins, let alone do it exclusively. But I did it and I only loved proving them wrong. Yes, although, I must admit that nap times were the only time it got overwhelming as we lived in a nuclear setup with zero help. It has been an amazing journey and there is nothing that I will change about it.
2. Can you tell us a little more about your experience of tandem feeding?
Honestly, although I knew tandem feeding was possible I could not get myself to do it in start. Like every new mother, I was scared too and was worried about hurting them. So it always used to be nursing one after the other. But the entire process seemed never ending… nurse and burp one baby and then nurse and burp the second one and then repeat again (since babies feed a lot during the initial days). And then I realised that this is not working for us, and I have to tandem feed. And from then, life has been so much easier. For new moms, please learn to tandem feed right from the start to make your life easier and you will also have a lot of time on hand.
3. Since the babies are 2.7 years now, do you plan to wean them? Has there been a lot of pressure for the same?
A lot of people asked me wean at 6 months, while some asked me to start formula from the start since they were twins. Some people will always have something to say irrespective of your choice. Hence, there is definitely no pressure as such. I have no plans to wean them and the girls are free to choose when they want to. Although I do feel they are now in the process of self-weaning since they barely nurse for half a minute and only during nap times. I am definitely going to miss our time when they finally do decide to wean.
4. Any tips for twin moms on the block?
New mommies (twins or otherwise) must join support groups. Be surrounded by people who support your breastfeeding journey and encourage you, even if that support is virtual (Facebook or any other platform). Please do not hesitate to get help or contact a Lactation Consultant for your breastfeeding queries.
For mommies of toddlers, if you decide to go for mother-led weaning, please do resort to gentle methods. I have heard some strange advice being handed out by paediatricians. It can have a negative effect on the mind of the little one. And you definitely don’t want the bitterness of such a beautiful journey to be the last thought on the little one’s mind.
The three of u look adorable 😀 the smile is infectious .. breastfeeding is just not feeding food for the baby .. it helps develop a beautiful bond .. i am so glad u didnt succumb to anyones pressure 🙂 way to go girl
This is so inspiring. Hats off to your determination. I too have my being goal for 2 years and it gets tiring on some days. But this is a motivating read.
Wow! Tandem feeding must be quite an experience. Cherish them. Happy Mommying your twins!
Tandem feeding definitely must be an experience .Your decision to not force ween them despite a nuclear set up is commendable.
I love your post and support to breastfeeding…feeding twins…wow…breastfeeding builds a strong bond ..with mom and baby..❤
Wow! Breastfeeding is the most beautiful part of motherhood and having it experience double time is even more blissful.
you are an inspiration …i can only imagine the hardship you have faced to make this journey so beautiful …i love reading about moms who breastfeed and believe in it gives me the much needed inspiration to stick to it ..
I am so glad these stories are motivating you <3
I have huge respect for mothers with 2 kids and when they are twins I am like WOW!!! Its amazing to know Daisy is still feeding the twins, it takes a lot of courage. Hats off!
It was difficult for me to manage my little one, I have a lot of respect for mothers of twins. you are truely an inspiration Daisy.
Loved reading Daisy’s story. Inspiring that she has been able to tandem feed and still feeds her girls today. Hats off Daisy.
Love the pic. Kudos to you for promoting breastfeeding. Facebook Support groups have been useful for me too.
Thank you <3
I just loved reading your feelings and experience. Every mum has her own story to tell. Yours is an inspiration.
These are some great tips for moms with twins. Breastfeeding is not easy. A good support system is always helpful.
I’m glad you were armed with all the information when you had them. Support groups are now an integral part of parenting journey.
Wow exclusively breastfeeding twins require lot of patienc and sacrifice . Glad you could do it Daisy , ‘more power to you
Loved reading the feature. Breastfeeding for the win, I always say.
Thanks for this post. I came to know that tandem feed is possible and works actually. The pic is adorable. God bless your kids.
Thanks for this lovely story of a lovely mother of cute twins. The information about tandem feeding is much appreciated.
I love twins. It needs a lot of courage to go about with tandem feeding. Keep spreading this because many think it is impossible 🙂
this is a great, inspiration post. i am a breastfeeding supporter myself. loved the post
Breastfeed definitely helps to build a stronger bond with your little one. Hats off to you that you could do it even with twins.