Our regular GP met the twins yesterday. Everything is good! She refereed Ewan to a different medical professional (maybe a paediatric surgeon) for a consult on his umbilical hernia since it’s huge now.
Eileen measured at 53.5 cm and weighed 9 pounds 2 ounces. Ewan measured at 54 cm and weighed 8 pounds 4 ounces.
We had an appointment with Doctor Lammond (lactation Doctor) on Friday as well. Ewan’s tongue tie clipping was a success, and it seems he is a much more efficient feeder now (he took 80 mls in 7 minutes!). We feel very supported in our journey to breast feed and as a result it is going really well. The kids still feed frequently and sometimes really passively, but that will get better as they grow. We were feeling quite discouraged over the last week but Kyle and I have noticed a real improvement since June 22 (hopefully it continues!). I am pumping less (once a day now and in the middle of the night at the recommendation of Dr. Lammond since the prolactin hormone is highest during those hours). We are also topping up with bottles less (yea!).
Today they are 9 weeks!
Grow babies grow! I’m so glad to hear that feeding is going better now!
Cute photo!
Glad things keep improving. You guys are doing great. xo