In a message dated 12/24/2001 9:17:14 AM Central Standard Time,
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> Well, when ARE
> twins considered full term? Are they considered full term earlier than a
> singleton?  Are triplets considered full term earier than twins?  The book
> never really answered this other than saying growing slowed.
> I searched the archives this AM also, prior to reading this on twins. it
> was
> helpful to see a few women here who did exclusively bf twins as even though
> I
> know it can be done, I'm getting all of this "helpful" information daily
> telling me that it's just too much and most don't do it for more than a few
> weeks. I don't even consider just a few weeks an option though!
> Teresa in PA-LLL Leader, SAHM to Brady (4), Abbey, (almost 3) and twins due
> April 2002
>

I wonder if the wording of "growth slowing" has more to do with the lack of
space as the weeks gestation progress as well as the sharing of nutrition
supporting that growth.

My twins were born just shy of 36 weeks and though they did not require
oxygen, or other medical care, and never left my side, in terms of
breastfeeding they responded very much like preemies for several weeks.  I
was very glad I'd read everything LLL had available on multiples and
preemies, as it did truly make a difference to be prepared.

I do recall the same naysayers, and I do believe they merely strengthened my
fortitude to prove them wrong.  :)  I'd be happy to provide personal support
when the time comes if you need another BTDT mom of exclusively nursed twins.


Cheryl Taylor White
www.drjaygordon.com

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