Editor's Note: Swetha's story first ran in our December 2012 E-Newsletter. We updated the twins' ages in this version of the story to reflect their current age.
Shwetha Pandurangi 
Dallas, TX
When I begin to think about my donation experience, I first start to remember when I found out I was pregnant with twins. I knew nursing would be a challenge, but I was determined to do so because I knew how important and beneficial it would be for the health of my babies.
My daughter and son arrived at 33 and-a-half weeks. I was worried that my plans to nurse both were going to suffer because my daughter weighed 3.3 pounds, my son just under 5 pounds.
From day one of life, my daughter was very fortunate to receive donor milk. Our son; however, received formula for a few weeks until my milk supply was established. From then on there was no turning back.
For the first three weeks of life, the twins were in the NICU so I used a hospital grade breast pump to help establish and increase my milk supply. When we were able to bring them home, I exclusively nursed both babies and by four months I had mastered the art of tandem feeding. With persistence, diligence and support from my family and wonderful twins, I was able to produce large amounts of milk.
Learning about the Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas through the nurses in the NICU, I decided to become a donor so that I could give back and help other babies in need. I always wanted a daughter, and when she arrived she was exactly the way I imagined her to be -- delicate and beautiful.
I am so thankful both babies are healthy and I know it’s because they received human milk.
The twins are now 19 months-old and are growing strong each and every day. My experience with the Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas has been so delightful and I will always be grateful to the mother that donated the milk my daughter received. Having donated 130 ounces to the Milk Bank, I hope my contribution has enabled another infant to go home stronger and healthier.