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Fri, 9 May 1997 00:15:10 -0400
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Hi all!

I find the descriptions of "lost" babies and their mothers' responses to
be rather "normal" and am concerned about calling them hallucinations.
Obviously, sleep deprivation (magnified perhaps) can be very powerful
and explain a lot.  Most moms of twins find that they experience all the
joys and frustrations others do, only "more" intensified.

Could mom also be experiencing some confusion?  Many moms get such
strong societal messages about putting babies in their own cribs and
threats about rolling over and crushing them.  Seems reasonable to be
confused and maybe even a little guilty or uncertain about her
choice(s).

Sleeping with two babes in the bed and trying to nurse them both may
also mean more bodies and probably more pillows for propping babies in
the same amount of space.  Not all that unusual for someone to get
"lost" for a few moments.

Count me in on this one, or should I say two, too?!  I've had this
experience with my twins as well, though not with either of my two
singletons.

Sleep tight, Kym

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