Hi all!!! I have very young newborn twins, only about a week old. They are the best babies so far, never cry, etc. They were born a bit premature. The boy weighs 5lb4oz, she weighs 4lb11oz. I haven't really wanted to start them on a schedule yet, but they have just kind of done it themselves. They are now taking probably 3 oz at each feeding (20min BF, then more breastmilk that I've pumped). The problem is that they are waiting anywhere from 3.5-4 hours between feedings, and I am still having to wake them up every time. They never cry to be fed. And some feedings are fabulous, while others I think I am waking them too early b/c they don't seem hungry and I can't wake them up! Isn't this crazy? Should I still be waking them up each time or let them wake me up when they're hungry? I honestly think if I let them, they would already sleep through the night, which I know is WAY to early to do yet, but its such a struggle to feed them b/c they are so sleepy. When they do eat, they do take a lot of food, so I know they are getting enough and they are gaining weight well. Also, any tips oin keeping them up while BF? I would love to feed them exclusivbely on the breast, but they fall asleep every time. I am having to do them one at a time now because they are so little, so any tips on keeping them actively feeding would be very helpful!!
