BUILD UP BREASTMILK STASH! {WHILE EBF'ing TWINS!} *BONUS VLOG*

Rach tries to up her supply. The kids go swimming!
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[@michellemckinnon4158]

So happy to hear you went with donor milk. A lot of people don't even think of it as an option. I have exclusively pumped for 8 months now because my girl has a medical condition and I have had an oversupply from it since the beginning. I have donated 5000 ounces to babies in need in my community and in the last 2 months alone donated 1500 ounces to a company that turns my milks into milk fortifier for micro and preemie baby's. I have to say though that I get blood work and a physical done every 4 months so make sure you get milk from someone you trust. Also, not sure if you know but our prolactin levels are higher between 1am to 5am so that's when we produce more milk. This is the time that I always make sure to never miss a pump.

[@deijadoo07]

I have to say you are amazing!!! My nephew was born in June and was a micro preemie and before my sisters milk came in they used donor milk!! So thank you for donating!!!! It's people like you who deserve gold star!!

[@BradandRach]

I'm clapping for you!!! Bravo! And great tip on 1-5 AM!

[@WestonBaer]

When my twins were in the NICU they received donor milk for the first week, I was so grateful! Unfortunately, with them being there and me having postpartum preeclampsia my milk supply never established and they are mostly formula fed now.

[@mommy2kdk]

Michelle Mckinnon I did know that good to know!

[@rachelyourflyxo]

Thanks for always saying there’s nothing wrong with formula 😊 breastfeeding didn’t work out for my daughter and I and even though I’m 100% confident in my decision, it makes me smile when you remember us mamas. Love ya rach!!

[@loreannecaruana6760]

Whatever method you use to feed your baby is best!

[@BradandRach]

Amen, sista!

[@rachelyourflyxo]

loreanne caruana thanks for saying that! Totally agree!

[@amyf4080]

Rachel Kathryn Fed is best! As long as baby is fed, you are doing your job as momma! I loathe mom shaming and it makes me sad when moms don’t support each other! We are all in this mom life together!!!😘💕

[@jackson5213740]

#1 thing to boost milk supply is to increase fluid intake.

[@BradandRach]

I should have mentioned this too! I guess because it’s already a daily thing for me to drink well over 100 oz of water, it wasn’t necessarily something I changed to increase my supply. This is a great tip!!

[@Bigtrucknerd]

I am 7 months in bf and ep at work my daughter, thankful for another Momma who gets the struggle of keeping up the supply! The babies are precious.

[@Bigtrucknerd]

In Kentucky at first it's hot and Lordy is it humid! But next week starts our chilly weather nights and Praise Jesus for sweater weather!

[@amesfamily]

I also found the best time to pump is 330/4am I could easily get 6oz as long as the little piglet didn't need it for a growth spurt! It might be a bit much but nursing and then pumping right after also increases supply and you might get a half ounce-an ounce each session.

[@iamsoaringeagle]

A wee suggestion re donor milk: Perhaps use some of the donor milk on days you're working, so that the babies can have your milk while you're away. The taste and smell are unique to each individual, and you may want the babes to have the most familiar stuff when you're away for the longer period of time. That way you can also make sure they'll accept the donor milk.

[@BradandRach]

Great suggestion! Thank you!

[@iamsoaringeagle]

You are very welcome. You are doing such a thoughtful and great job, and it's an honor to support you!

[@jaylynngordon9994]

North Texas weather is like, “Fall? What’s that?” My sister and I took a trip to Salem, Massachusetts 2 years ago in October. When we left Salem, it was in the 30’s, when we landed in Texas (in our hoodies all warm and cozy), it was in the 90’s! You never know what Texas weather will bring, but I do know it brings way more summer than anything😒

[@pamamend5221]

We like the hallmark movies, but my husband is obssessed with them...he is watching one right now, lol

[@wendykindley6491]

Born and raised in Asheville N.C but now living in Greenville S.C. for the past three years. It's amazing even though I'm only an hour away from home how the weather here in South Carolina is so much more humid and hot. Fall in Asheville is absolutely amazing. Especially the leaf looking rides on the Blue Ridge Parkway. 🍂🍂🍁🍁

[@BradandRach]

We have fallen in love with Asheville. Such pretty country and such awesome breweries!

[@sharalynnaef3272]

I love Hallmark movies! The Murder She Baked are my favorite! The books that the movies are based on are really good too!

[@MissyDcherrydaisypie25]

I live in Eastern Oregon we had 100 plus degrees for six weeks this summer .Now it’s between 65-80 during the day . The mornings are getting cooler I had the heat on as I dropped the kids off at school and had my fleece sweatshirt on .

[@BradandRach]

Amazing!!!

[@lindae4061]

So proud of you for all your research on our babies.

[@annamichigan5092]

South West Michigan..it's 83 today but going to be high of 66 in the next couple of days.......our trees are starting to change colors.....Yes!! #footballseason

[@BradandRach]

Woo hoo!! Love fall colors!

[@nataliamcbryde6966]

I live in England and I love this time of year because it's nice and cool for us.

[@MommyLifeasJesss]

Agree, Missouri is stupid hot right now! We’re supposed to get storms over night (Thursday into Friday) and then FINALLY cool off! Yay!

[@NatalieJM4]

I've breastfed for 19+ months still going strong and i was so lucky to be able to stay home for 15.5 months. I rarely pumped but I'll probably have to often for the next baby whenever i have another so it's nice to get as many tips as I can!

[@Nomo6372]

I thought once they drank out of it, they couldn’t drink it after a bit-similar to formula. Wow. That means I wasted a lot of breastmilk! But hydrate, hydrate, hydrate for that supply!

[@tsmith-3423]

Haha me too

[@amberdunn2004]

I loooove Christmas hallmark movies!

[@Helpishope]

I love watching hallmark channel. Lots of movies are family oriented.

[@Nicola1975]

LOVE Hallmark movies they're getting pretty good !!

[@MidwestChica]

I'm in Wisconsin and up until Monday we were going through a second summer of sorts. It seems without fail every year we will get a taste of fall around Labor Day and then we will get a week or so of summer weather in the middle of September. Last week we were in the 80s every day and we had to turn the air back on. Thankfully we are back to fall weather. I love summer but I want my fall weather too.

[@amyverlinden853]

In Vegas and were still in mid to high 90s :( I’m so over it!! We’re lucky to have cool weather the night of trick or treating. 11:35 leg kickin is adorable!!

[@carapike6533]

Im in Miami, FL.... still palm trees and margaritas here!! The seasons never change!! I am from Oklahoma and miss having seasons!

[@brennalecoq1940]

I'm in Louisiana. In one week one year I wore shorts and tank tops then we had tornado warnings one day and freezing rain another day and I'm wearing leggings and sweaters then back to shorts.

[@BradandRach]

Hahah!!

[@brennalecoq1940]

@@BradandRach next week we are suppose to be having a cool front come in just to tease us and we'll be back in shorts and tank tops by the weekend.

[@shiiiiaannneeee]

Power pumping worked great for me. I had to exclusively pump due to my son having lip & tongue ties, and a high squared palette. I also had a terrible supply & was on meds to help me produce more. Power pumping always fixed my problems when my supply would go down. Also, I’m so jealous of your weather. I’m in Alberta, Canada. The weather is terribly cold. Frost every morning & windshields are frozen some mornings. I’ve considered pulling my winter jacket out 😭

[@deniserutter5114]

Hi, have you tried brewer yeast to boost your supply I would a teaspoon on my breakfast cereal. Also flax seed is really good to. Good luck.

[@deijadoo07]

We live in northwest Colorado, and we always have to plan Halloween costumes around coats and snow pants because it usually snows around mid October. It hasn't the last 2 or 3 years but it's still super chilly!!!!! We also have a freeze warning tonight so mid 20s to low 30s. Eee!! Fall is my favorite!

[@Nicola1975]

I live right in the middle of England but north enough to get it pretty cold. For us fall is normally 50-55F windy and rainy. We get the left overs of the storms that normally effect the east coast of america this time of the year. Its just heavy rain and rough winds. By the beginning of october it will be morning frosts and real jumper and boots weather and i cant wait !!

[@BradandRach]

Jumper = sweatshirt, right? My FAVORITE time of year!!

[@anntownsend2630]

Here in AZ we still have triple digit temps. I'm so jealous of others who can enjoy Fall!

[@-jayce.3356]

My supply dropped drastically here(almost 9 months in), life stresses and working. For my own mental health I decided to start switching to formula instead of trying to stress myself out with increasing my supply, I know how to increase my supply just a personal choice at this point, I feel a lot more like myself during switching over and weaning is sooo hard right now. But he's completely off the breast but still drinking some breastmilk with formula.

[@TheNaturalLife00]

I found doing a pumping session in the middle of the night really helped!

[@BradandRach]

I finally finished night weaning Bear, I can't imagine waking up to pump!! :p What time did you do it??

[@Haynay335]

Yay for booby milk! U r a true inspiration! I’m from Mississippi, so it’s still super hot! We can keep swimming in our pool usually until early October and then the water gets a little cooler. I freaking love hallmark movies! Seems like I only get to watch them when hubs isn’t home and five year old is in bed. Baby girl will watch anything with me 😍

[@BradandRach]

I love Mississippi accents!!!

[@Haynay335]

🤣🙈

[@redchick5278]

I’m in Fort Lauderdale, FL! It’s hot as hades down here all year! I’m originally from Boston, so I miss the change of seasons! Especially fall! I miss the changing leaves, apple and pumpkin picking!

[@sharonglittergoddess2329]

In Alabama and still in the mid 90's. It was 100 this past weekend. Hotter than normal for us this time of year.

[@angelakempton7114]

I'm Central Florida so we're margaritas and palm trees year round. Lol. And yes love love Hallmark movies.

[@wibblewobble489]

We don't get Halmark movies in Australia, that i know of anyway...Might have to google one this Christmas to watch. i remember you guys binging them last year and i wanna know what i was missing out on HAHAHAH

[@MISSemo68]

Alberta 🇨🇦. It snowed first day of fall🍁. So it was roughly 20‘ f. Definitely sweaters and pants for outfits.

[@raenawheeler9044]

Do you tandem feed them? I only have one, and I’m sure you’ve thought of it, but I’ll mention it anyways. When my son is nursing from one side, I use a Haakaa pump on the other, I usually get between 2-5 oz. love that thing! I’ve got a huge supply in the freezer from the Haakaa.

[@BradandRach]

I almost always tandem feed. But I hear hakaa’s are amazing!

[@nedradonnpickens]

I live in West Virginia, so we definitely have fall. Pumpkin fields and hay rides everywhere

[@LBthequeen]

I live in Nebraska near Omaha. It is still hot! Today was in the 90's but tomorrow will be mid 60's! Fall is right around the corner!

[@kelleygates6185]

Florida flip flops here! Still in the 90’s!

[@caitlyn3021]

We just moved to New Orleans with the military and I can already tell it’s going to be hot forever! I’m originally from Nebraska so I just really want to wear a sweat shirt 😅😂😂

[@BradandRach]

Good luck! At least New Orleans is a super cool city!

[@DRMTTJ]

I live in Atlanta and USUALLY, at this time of the year, our daily high temp is around 81 or so. Last Friday, we had our record high for the year at 95 degrees. It isn't unusual to have 100 degree temps during the summer, but we didn't have that at all this year. THAT was good, but, it's Fallish now and we don't need record highs in September!!!!!

[@BradandRach]

No kidding!! Come on boots and pumpkins!

[@ashleew.9532]

Upper Peninsula, it’s getting colder 50’s lately. It could snow next month. 😂

[@jennhughes3768]

Palm trees and margarita.....all year long....Naples Florida....lol

[@ashleycarter7013]

I live in Newfoundland, Canada. We normally have a pretty warm September, basically still summer (summer is usually July-September). By October it's cool like fall. 5-15°C. Don't know what that is in °F. Nice sweater weather!

[@cjjordan2074]

England, so beautiful and cold, very cold

[@tracywilliams8264]

I love fall , but here in Missouri we might not have much fall, going from 98 to 70 coming this Saturday . Been seeing lots of wooly worms which means hard winter coming our way...

[@rosiec1974]

I'm in Australia. . Autumn is still shorts and thongs (flip flops) weather.

[@audreynaylor1]

Here in not so hot and sunny UK today it is very cloudy and raining and the temperature is 11 degrees celsius or 51.8 fahrenheit and we are in the throws of early autumn and leaves starting to fall.

[@naya69claire69]

Di Husdell I live in Manchester and it’s done nowt but throw it down all day, not seen rain like this for a while! The school run was so much fun lol 😂 xx

[@abbevornbrock5426]

Lyndle’s hair looks so blonde in the clip of Brad holding her!

[@michellebridges2604]

So hot here in Houston! What is fall? Lol. We get a few weeks of cool weather if we are lucky! Cutest babies ❤️❤️

[@wibblewobble489]

There's no such thing as autumn where we live. (Inland of the great barrier reef). Its just summer till it's a cold snap where we get to very low temps then its back to shorts and shirts weather lol. I think i wore sweat pants for about 1 month all up this winter...Summers going to suck tho. Weeks and weeks of 120f in the day and it never drops below 89 at night either :(

[@uniqueckim]

How does one keep the breastmilk from tasting sour or metal taste after being frozen? I hear even fresh milk frozen less than a few days can sometimes smell/taste off. Thanks for any clarification.🤔😊

[@chicagoatheart77]

I'm in North Carolina and I'm SO mad **edit: jealous** when people talk about fall before mid October lol!

[@BradandRach]

😂😂😂 🍁 🎃

[@rosebud7233]

I live in San Diego. It's pretty much hot here until Thanksgiving

[@katrinaleebaldwin4660]

Thank you for saying what you said about formula. There is so mommy shaming and not much support for formula moms. In my family we have a genetic disorder that most of the women in my family have not been able to breastfeed so I have been researching for 7 years for the best formula out there and have come across two European brands that have a higher safety standard than in America. i heard about it when I was living in the UK and I think I will try it when my kid's are born. Of course, you have to be willing to change out if it isn't working for your baby and from personal experience sometime nothing will work. I was born with severe allergies to everything including breastmilk from a donor. They even tried meat based formula. I went from a healthy 9 pound baby to 3 pounds before my great-grandmother and mom decided to sneak mushed bananas and water together in the NICU and feed that to me that I got better and started gaining back weight. Anywho, I lived on that for the first 3 years until they were able to add other items in my diet without me having a reaction. I say that to say I believe whatever you feed your baby to keep them alive and healthy is best if not then I would not be here today. gimmethegoodstuff.org/hipp-versus-holle-which-european-infant-formula-is-healthier/

[@andreabarrett8177]

What storage/using guidelines do you use? It’s so confusing because everybody says something different! But your kids seem perfect so whatever you do works!

[@BradandRach]

I use Kellymom.com a lot! It's super reasonable and very anti "throw out breastmilk" :p

[@andreabarrett8177]

Okay thank you! On days you’re home with the babies, how many times do you feed them and pump?

[@KyleandJess]

Are you still having the lipase issue? I pumped SO much extra milk. I would pump an extra 16 oz a day on top of exclusively nursing my twins - it was incredible. I was able to give them each a 6oz night bottle (we did bottles at night so hubby could help with bedtime) for an entire 3 months after I stopped pumping . Never any oversupply issues other than being able to feed them my breast milk longer but I also slowly weaned them from nursing when we were ready (it was closer to 18 months) so my body had time to adjust. But what I LOVED is Motherlove More Milk Plus. I would drink a few drops in OJ like a shot in the morning and I swear it would help anytime I would have a dip in my supply. I already drank so much water so this was the only thing that really made a huge difference. I also found that it didn't affect my milk. Anyway, if you find you need a little boost you should give a try. Also, palm trees and sunshine for Halloween, Christmas, New Year ....in south Florida!

[@BradandRach]

Thankfully the lipase issue turned out to just be a bottle strike 😂 You. Are. A rockstar. 18 months and lots saved up??!! 🙌🏻

[@marym6545]

I swore by brewers yeast tablets to increase milk supply. Has anyone tried them? I did this 25 years ago with my second baby. Always had a stock of breast milk in the freezer and I never needed to give her formula.

[@daniellelewis9994]

I'm in Ohio an some of our trees are losing leaves an turning but its still in the high 80s.

[@BradandRach]

Interesting!!

[@christib7650]

Did you lipase issue you talked about last spring ever resolve?

[@BradandRach]

Yes!! Turns out it was actually just the start of a bottle strike! 😂😂

[@laurabaisden5209]

Palm trees and margaritas here In panhandle of Fl...till the end of Oct

[@BradandRach]

Cheers!

[@charityhensley6582]

Mississippi it's always hot and I don't think we will get fall weather

[@tigers10vb]

I live in Columbia. Shout out from a Mizzou ER nurse!

[@BradandRach]

Hey, girrrl!!

[@Helpishope]

I'm in Kansas and its hot and humid here too.

[@BradandRach]

Yuck!

[@sarataylor8714]

I love hallmark movies

[@virginiak3769]

In one of these latest videos you talked about daylight savings time coming. We are in daylight savings time now. On Nov. 4th we go off daylight savings time and fall back one hour. I love your babies. I never thought about breast milk like that. Liquid gold.

[@andreabarrett8177]

Do you feed the babies on a schedule or on demand

[@BradandRach]

On demand!

[@kristysmith4389]

I’m in Ohio and we have all four seasons in one week...lol

[@tracycook7355]

Wow you have researched so well. I reckon you should write. A book about breastfeeding multiples.

[@BradandRach]

You're too kind!!

[@katydenman2434]

Trying to build up my supply And are october is death it really cold here #cali

[@ninagozar1223]

you can see an herbal formula "healthy nursing tea" by maternitytea.com to promote your production. nothing found better than this to increase the supply so far.

[@tiffanyyoung3865]

😍😍😍😍😍

[@malloryhelton2304]

Have you had better luck feeding the babies thawed previously frozen milk? I remember from a previous video that one of them didn't like the taste... fresh or bust!

[@BradandRach]

Yes!! Turns out it was actually a bottle strike.. not a frozen/thawed milk issue!! Phew... But man, I bet I dumped 20 oz or so in frustration! :/

[@lisabennett2490]

Are you going to teach them how to drink out of a sippy cup soon?

[@BradandRach]

They have 2 different cups they use and they love them!

[@lisabennett2490]

I knew they we smart and would pick up so fast. I just missed it on the vlog! They are two of the most precious babies!! 💙💕

[@mandych715]

Be sure you have them try your friends breast milk before your trip to be sure they will take it. It could taste different and they won’t take it

[@BradandRach]

Great idea!!

[@kissykatt-1810]

You throw it out 1-2 hours after feeding. Kept in the refrigerator. For breastmilk. Formula should be thrown out as soon as your finished feeding. Ive also definitley read you cant refreeze or reheat breastmilk. DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH

[@indigoblue4791]

??? Wondering what the refrigeration challenges are for your breast milk when your away at work??? Thank you. 💛💚💙

[@BradandRach]

I usually bring a little cooler with me with a cool pack in it!

[@chermainejokhan7520]

I'm in the caribbean. Its hot all the time:-(

[@christinarodriguez9548]

You are definitely not supposed to reuse milk that has been warmed (use within 1-2 hours) or used through a bottle even if at room temp! Check out kellymom.com

[@BradandRach]

I use this website for most things breastfeeding related!! Kellymom.com states there have been no formal studies on the topic so *technically* they can't recommend one way or another. However, anecdotally it's done all the time and is fine. It seems as though a college student did an informal study on it and found no increase in bacterial load of the milk after partial feeding up to 48 hours later! "Milk storage guidelines do not include any warnings against rewarming milk, and many moms rewarm with no issues. Many moms smell (or taste) the milk to make sure it still smells fresh." -kellymom.com

[@christinarodriguez9548]

Interesting! My 2 children always had sensitive bellies but if yours do fine and don’t show any negative affects then perfect! Moms know best!

[@KSTAR2013noble]

Hi guys! Do they get 4 oz bottles when they take bottles? I used to get away with 4oz but my girl is a little piggy and now is upset if it’s less than 5oz. She’s 6 1/2 months and has breakfast lunch and dinner with solids than eats 15oz at daycare and breastfeeds atleast 3 times while home with me! I can’t keep up!!!

[@BradandRach]

Juuuust this week I started giving them 2 bottles that are 5 oz while I'm at work, but prior it's always been 4 oz max! I'm worried I won't be able to sustain that for too long though.. 20 oz is a lot to pump in 3 sessions :/

[@KSTAR2013noble]

Brad and Rach I give you all the credit in the world, I can’t imagine trying to pump for two babies 😬. I pump three times at work, once before bed and then sometimes have to pump after she eats in the morning just to keep up with my one! You’re a rockstar!

[@Wife14Mom17]

Watch the Hallmark movie Love at Sea. Their KZbin is LexLovesLos.

[@pinkypie672]

I live in the UK, in the south and it's chilly in the mornings and evenings and warmer/muggy in the middle, but not hot

[@laurak4961]

Have u started introducing the twins to actual pieces of food instead of all purrees ?

[@BradandRach]

Yep! They eat eggs, pieces of sweet potato, banana, puffs, turkey, chicken.. I'm sure I'm missing something. They LOVE picking up pieces to feed themselves!

[@laurak4961]

@@BradandRach that's awesome! Was asking cuz I noticed u mentioned making all those purrees. My 10 month old doesnt rlly want purrees anymore unless we r travelling and it's more convenient haha

[@lisabennett2490]

Hot as hell in North Louisiana!! 🙃🙃

[@amandadougherty8054]

Same for south Louisiana 😓. Nothing like wearing shorts for Christmas.

[@aprilhyatt6458]

I breast fed my son for 9 months

[@BradandRach]

Great job!!

[@Rosaila30]

Confused why would you want another woman's breast milk which has her DNA coding all up in that being fed to your baby

[@calvinliu6304]

1st

[@elizabethsherrell6683]

I breastfeed my son three months then I dried up so his on formula now thank you for saying what you said

[@BUFFY12338]

Ga. Hot!