Comments on: Jane Seymour Recalls Scary First Few Months With Twin Sons

By: am581

am581 — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:24:20 +0000

Thank you Jane! I did both with my daughters, formula and breastfed. Then BOTH (not twins, it was the same scenario twice) developed serious feeding issues. They were quite lactose intolerant, among other things. I tried the “clean” diet with my first with no improvement. #1 also couldnt latch on to a severe gag reflex which later required 6 mos of therapy to be able to eat from a spoon. Even many bottles caused her to gag. On top of that she had a stomach problem (fixed with meds) that caused her to throw up everything I had just fed her. I cant magically produce a new feeding at random, it had to be a bottle of formula. Eventually, with two meds, the therapy, and hypoallergenic formula, all problems were solved and we finally had a happy healthy baby (took over 6 mos). Didnt think it would happen a second time!! #2 also demanded the restricted diet for me, and again little to no improvement. In addition I suffered post partum depression and when she latched on I nearly hyperventilated- minor panic attacks with every feeding. (I received treatment, caught early as I knew that feeling wasnt right, amongst other symptoms). Then #2 was born wanting to dring 6oz at a time. I’m sure most of you moms out there know we cant produce that 2 hours after birth. Today both my girls are healthy kids who are above average in developement. I’d say the formula I was opposed to didnt hurt them one bit. I did my best, which is all any mother can do. Congrats to Jane for going through all she had to to have those boys! She seems like such a lovely person.

By: Sam and Freya's mum

Sam and Freya's mum — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:31:21 +0000

I can relate to how scary – only diff as we had the 1, not twins, which I’d imagine would be even more difficult, two to watch and worry about, not easy. Our son was born 6 1/2 weeks early due to preeclampsia as well. I had to have a general anaesthetic after being induced as Sam’s heartrate dropped – was all go and missed hearing his first cry, seeing him arrive, all very surreal, but at least he was ok. Not ideal first experience at motherhood, lol. He weighed only 3pds 9oz, staying in Neonates unit for exactly 3 weeks – felt more like 3mths at the time though…He’s doing well now though thankfuly and started school in early Sept. Our little trooper, real outgoing, sociable lad, just glad he’s here and ok, no long term probs (was early enough but more likely to have more long-term effects if say 10-12 weeks early or even earlier). His little sis arrived 3 1/2 years later full term, weighing 7pds, a positive, natural birth experience, complete opposite, along with opposite sex…but love our son to bits too of course. Glad her boys are doing well – not a fan of any of her 4 kids names but her children, her choice…As someone mentioned – I think her stepdaughter from 1st marriage was called Katie, could be wrong, but it rings a bell – not sure if still in contact though of course…

By: kris

kris — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:25:29 +0000

gemini – Well said!

By: Fern

Fern — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:42:12 +0000

Comment #12, the football hold has been around a long time. I have twins and I can tell you the football hold is one of the hardest things in the world to master. Just because it’s there, doesn’t mean everyone is able to do it. Any woman who has breastfed knows how shockingly difficult it can be.

By: CelebBabyLover

CelebBabyLover — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 06:23:13 +0000

Sounds like Jane didn’t know it’s possible to breastfeed twins at the same time, using the double-football hold.

By: Alice

Alice — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:30:01 +0000

I remember when she was married to Katie and Sean’s father, she was also very close to his daughter – whose name I can’t remember. Even after they divorced I read info. that she was still close to that child. Wonder if they still keep in touch, does anyone know who I’m talking about?

By: finais

finais — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:51:09 +0000

That must of have been so hard to deal with. I thought my first four months with my daughter were rough, but they were nothing compared to what Jane went through! It’s lovely to hear of the close bond her boys share. And, you’re right, Tee, the most important thing is a healthy and fed baby – whether it’s breastmilk or formula or both.

By: Tee

Tee — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:49:46 +0000

Yes Jane…it is not the end of the world to combine nursing and formula. I had to do both from the moment my DD was born because she was jaundiced. I am STILL nursing her after a year AND she has formula when at the babysitters while I’m working. The funny thing is that she drinks the formula sparingly, but really feeds a lot when nursing. LOL Women should NOT feel bad if they have to use formula. The most important thing is that the baby is fed.

By: CTBmom

CTBmom — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:42:21 +0000

Wow…now we have retroactive name bashing, lol. The twins are almost 14, and there are people criticizing her for naming one of them John when she already had a son named Sean?!

By: Jane

Jane — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:35:34 +0000

My thoughts exactly about Sean and John for brothers. It’s even worse that her name is Jane. It’s all the same name.