Mommy: Q & A

A few days ago DAY tag me.

How did you feel during those first few days after the birth?
Prior to giving birth I was in the hospital already for three weeks for observation. I had the C section. I was tired and self deprived. All I wanted to rest and had some sleep.It was snowing that time. Next day nurse brought the twins in my room to breastfeed them. First time to see my twins. I was on the ICU room lying and resting for three days. Twins are diligent they didnt give me a problem.

How were you emotionally?
Ofcourse I was very happy at same time scared, looking with my two little tiny twins starting asking question Am I able to perform my job as a mom. How can I take care two babies simultaneously. My life was totally change. Thanks to hunny, he was there supporting me.

Is there anything you wish people had told you about the postpartum period?

Not really, prior to giving birth Hubby and I attended the seminar about the postpartum period. Govt in slovenia have this program for the parents. Helping you to be prepared. Aside from that Govt. giving you right to stay at home until one year (if you have one baby) more one (additional 3 months) Since we have twins. Hubby stayed at home for 15 months ofcourse with pay.


How long do you plan to breastfeed?

I already start the feeding bottle in the Hospital. I didnt have the choice. My milk supply is enough but I had two babies to breastfeed its hard to breastfeed simultaneously. After four months my milk wasnt enough for one. I decided to stop breastfeeding.


Do you have any advice for getting through those first weeks of breastfeeding?

Like I said I attend the seminar. Part of the seminar the breastfeeding lesson. Another benefit which the govt provide nurse to visit you at home helping you out for atleast first to three months.

Was there any stress between you and your husband over the baby?
none, We are both happy. Our relationship made it stronger than ever. Beside we wish both to have a family.

Let's talk about your body, Did things get totally rearranged?

not much, size of my trousers change.

Care to share how much you weighed before and how much now?

Prior to pregnancy I was 55 kls. then when I was pregnant I gained another 20kls. now Im back to 55.

What advice-or comfort-can you offer other new moms about their weight ?

Dont rush yourself. Give yourself time. Breastfeeding helping your body back to normal.
It happen to me when I started breastfeeding the twins I lost 5 kls. for two months.

How important is it for you to have a work identity?

There are many time I miss my job . I miss it in the sense that I love earning in my own. I dont wanna depend on my husband salary and I would like to help in house expenses. Now the twins came Its hard to leave them at home with their grandsparents.
when the twins get ill . Im thankful to God that im not working. This coming september, were planning to register twins in the kindergarden becuase im planning to work again.

Was your baby a lot of fun right from the start?

NO. I need to do it twice and they cried a lot.

What's your baby like now?

Twins are turning 3 years old this year. Diligent and lithe twins, very energetic, following the rules of mommy,They love listen music of Bruce Springsteen, They dance a lot. They talk on their own language nobody understood them. We talk 3 languages at home (slovene,english and tagalog maybe this the reason why dont talk it yet.). Sometime they fight, bighting, get jealous from each other.

It would be nice to hear from other mommys too. so, If your not busy with your little one care to share, vanessa, justice, pipay and des im tagging you.