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FrenchBulldogMom posted:
My twins are 3 weeks old now and I get like 3 hours of sleep a night. During the day, my Mom usually comes over and I get another hour or two, napping.
How much sleep are you guys getting and how old were your babies when they started sleeping more at night?
How much sleep are you guys getting and how old were your babies when they started sleeping more at night?
Me:36 DH:36 TTC 2 2 1/2 years before IVF 1, B/G twins born 6/27/12!!!
10 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Sleep DeprivationMy twins are 3 weeks old now and I get like 3 hours of sleep a night. During the day, my Mom usually comes over and I get another hour or two, napping. <br /> <br />How much sleep are you guys getting and how old were your babies when they started sleeping more at night?
booklvr04 responded:
Hi there!
Sorry about the lack of sleep, but it will get better...eventually! And you have twins, so hopefully they will get on the same schedule at some point. I tried really hard to start a routine early on, but I don't feel it's really possible in those early months. We loosely followed Baby Wise, but babies are all different and you just have to do what works for your family. I think around 2 months of so my son Alex would wake up twice during the night if we put him down around 10pm. Then he went to waking up once, but then regressed and started waking up multiple times at night. At six months we let him cry it out and he has slept through the night since. I know that seems like a long time from now, but it will pass by in the blink of an eye, so remember this is temporary! And you are doing the right thing... sleep when the sleep or while someone else is over! Good luck and keep us posted!
Sorry about the lack of sleep, but it will get better...eventually! And you have twins, so hopefully they will get on the same schedule at some point. I tried really hard to start a routine early on, but I don't feel it's really possible in those early months. We loosely followed Baby Wise, but babies are all different and you just have to do what works for your family. I think around 2 months of so my son Alex would wake up twice during the night if we put him down around 10pm. Then he went to waking up once, but then regressed and started waking up multiple times at night. At six months we let him cry it out and he has slept through the night since. I know that seems like a long time from now, but it will pass by in the blink of an eye, so remember this is temporary! And you are doing the right thing... sleep when the sleep or while someone else is over! Good luck and keep us posted!
Emily (33) DH (33) Nelly (Golden Retriever - 6), After 4 failed IUI's we got a surprise BFP the cycle before IVF! Alexander Edward arrived September 1, 2010
Report This| Share this:Sleep DeprivationHi there! <br /> <br />Sorry about the lack of sleep, but it will get better...eventually! And you have twins, so hopefully they will get on the same schedule at some point. I tried really hard to start a routine early on, but I don't feel it's really possible in those early months. We loosely followed Baby Wise, but babies are all different and you just have to do what works for your family. I think around 2 months of so my son Alex would wake up twice during the night if we put him down around 10pm. Then he went to waking up once, but then regressed and started waking up multiple times at night. At six months we let him cry it out and he has slept through the night since. I know that seems like a long time from now, but it will pass by in the blink of an eye, so remember this is temporary! And you are doing the right thing... sleep when the sleep or while someone else is over! Good luck and keep us posted!
FrenchBulldogMom replied to booklvr04's response:
They also hate their Pack N Play double bassinette. My mom brought over their regular bassinettes and we're going to try those tonight. Last night they slept from 11pm-1am and then from 2am-4am. At 7am, they always go to sleep when the sun comes up. Vampires!!! Lol.
Me:36 DH:36 TTC 2 2 1/2 years before IVF 1, B/G twins born 6/27/12!!!
Report This| Share this:Sleep DeprivationThey also hate their Pack N Play double bassinette. My mom brought over their regular bassinettes and we're going to try those tonight. Last night they slept from 11pm-1am and then from 2am-4am. At 7am, they always go to sleep when the sun comes up. Vampires!!! Lol.
PinkPanther444 replied to FrenchBulldogMom's response:
I think what you are experiencing is pretty normal for three weeks old. But it must be extra hard having to do it with two babies, rather than one! My ODS, Evan, didn't start sleeping through the night until around 3-4 mos old. My YDS, Miles, is 8 weeks old now. When he gets his last bottle around 10:30 he will sleep until around 3:30, and then until around 6:30ish. Do you notice them having their days and nights confused?
Stacy (31), DH (32). IVF 1 successful on first try! Evan born 7/6/10. FET 1- Miles born 5/19/12. Blessed with our beautiful boys!
Report This| Share this:Sleep DeprivationI think what you are experiencing is pretty normal for three weeks old. But it must be extra hard having to do it with two babies, rather than one! My ODS, Evan, didn't start sleeping through the night until around 3-4 mos old. My YDS, Miles, is 8 weeks old now. When he gets his last bottle around 10:30 he will sleep until around 3:30, and then until around 6:30ish. Do you notice them having their days and nights confused?
ninjarbaby responded:
When Madden was 3 weeks he would wake up every hour and a half to two hours day and night. I think it wasn't until he was just almost 2 months where he started sleeping longer during his first stretch of the night. from then til now he'll go down between 9-10pm and he'll sleep 4-5 hours before he wakes up to eat and then he'll wake up every 2 hours after that. I can't wait til he starts sleeping through the night. Hang in there mama. It'll get easier! and like Emily said, hopefully the twins will establish the same schedule.
Report This| Share this:Sleep DeprivationWhen Madden was 3 weeks he would wake up every hour and a half to two hours day and night. I think it wasn't until he was just almost 2 months where he started sleeping longer during his first stretch of the night. from then til now he'll go down between 9-10pm and he'll sleep 4-5 hours before he wakes up to eat and then he'll wake up every 2 hours after that. I can't wait til he starts sleeping through the night. Hang in there mama. It'll get easier! and like Emily said, hopefully the twins will establish the same schedule.
FrenchBulldogMom replied to ninjarbaby's response:
They like their regular basinettes. Last night they slept for 2 hours at a time and then 3 hours from 5am-8am.
Me:36 DH:36 TTC 2 2 1/2 years before IVF 1, B/G twins born 6/27/12!!!
Report This| Share this:Sleep DeprivationThey like their regular basinettes. Last night they slept for 2 hours at a time and then 3 hours from 5am-8am.
no1phillygirl responded:
It will get better I promise. It's really hard though. Eliza had her days and nights mixed up until 7wks. She then started waking up every 2 to 3 hrs and that was only after going to sleep after midnight. Now on her 4mth bday she just started sleeping through the night. Giving her the formula made the difference. I'm almost fully weaned from breast feeding. 
. Get the rest when you can. I didn't really do that. Take care!
. Get the rest when you can. I didn't really do that. Take care!Report This| Share this:Sleep DeprivationIt will get better I promise. It's really hard though. Eliza had her days and nights mixed up until 7wks. She then started waking up every 2 to 3 hrs and that was only after going to sleep after midnight. Now on her 4mth bday she just started sleeping through the night. Giving her the formula made the difference. I'm almost fully weaned from breast feeding. <img src="http://img.webmd.com/community/images/frown.gif" align="top" border="0">. Get the rest when you can. I didn't really do that. Take care!
FrenchBulldogMom replied to no1phillygirl's response:
My babies are 7 weeks old today and they've been sleeping in 3 hour shifts at night, waking for feedings and diaper changes. I've been getting at least 6 hours at night, which is awesome!!!
Me:36 DH:36 TTC 2 2 1/2 years before IVF 1, B/G twins born 6/27/12!!!
Report This| Share this:Sleep DeprivationMy babies are 7 weeks old today and they've been sleeping in 3 hour shifts at night, waking for feedings and diaper changes. I've been getting at least 6 hours at night, which is awesome!!!
no1phillygirl replied to FrenchBulldogMom's response:
That is great. I was changing her diaper in the middle of the night then it was suggested that it isn't necessary as long as it is just pee.
Report This| Share this:Sleep DeprivationThat is great. I was changing her diaper in the middle of the night then it was suggested that it isn't necessary as long as it is just pee.
ninjarbaby replied to no1phillygirl's response:
see I'd like to cut out the middle of the night diaper changes. kinda like to sleep. 
I think it's time to move up to a different diaper now. We currently have Madden on size 3 pampers swaddlers and as much as i love them, Madden is just soaking through them like crazy at night and he hates feeling wet. I keep telling DH that we need to retire the swaddlers but he doesn't want to only because he loves that line in the middle. Apparently he doesn't know when Madden needs a diaper change. LOL! So now I'm on the fence on whether we should try pamers cruisers or baby dry. I
I think it's time to move up to a different diaper now. We currently have Madden on size 3 pampers swaddlers and as much as i love them, Madden is just soaking through them like crazy at night and he hates feeling wet. I keep telling DH that we need to retire the swaddlers but he doesn't want to only because he loves that line in the middle. Apparently he doesn't know when Madden needs a diaper change. LOL! So now I'm on the fence on whether we should try pamers cruisers or baby dry. IJane(31), DH(30), DSD(12) - Surprise BFP after almost 4 years TTC/unexplained IF. Madden was born 4/28/12.
Report This| Share this:Sleep Deprivationsee I'd like to cut out the middle of the night diaper changes. kinda like to sleep. <img src="http://img.webmd.com/community/images/smile.gif" align="top" border="0"> I think it's time to move up to a different diaper now. We currently have Madden on size 3 pampers swaddlers and as much as i love them, Madden is just soaking through them like crazy at night and he hates feeling wet. I keep telling DH that we need to retire the swaddlers but he doesn't want to only because he loves that line in the middle. Apparently he doesn't know when Madden needs a diaper change. LOL! So now I'm on the fence on whether we should try pamers cruisers or baby dry. I
FrenchBulldogMom replied to ninjarbaby's response:
I wish that they made all diapers with the line. One of my daughter's nicknames is "blue line" because she is a little pee factory.
James is in size 2 now and we're working on a big box of Pampers (Sesame Street) before we get to the new box of Huggies Little Swaddlers. Erin is in the size 1 Little Swaddlers. The Pampers don't have a line, but the Huggies do.
Right now we're struggling with Erin's colic. She screams most nights, sometimes for a few hours. I can't wait until she grows out of it. She's a happy baby when her tummy isn't hurting. James is happy most of the time.
James is in size 2 now and we're working on a big box of Pampers (Sesame Street) before we get to the new box of Huggies Little Swaddlers. Erin is in the size 1 Little Swaddlers. The Pampers don't have a line, but the Huggies do.
Right now we're struggling with Erin's colic. She screams most nights, sometimes for a few hours. I can't wait until she grows out of it. She's a happy baby when her tummy isn't hurting. James is happy most of the time.
Me:36 DH:36 TTC 2 2 1/2 years before IVF 1, B/G twins born 6/27/12!!!
Report This| Share this:Sleep DeprivationI wish that they made all diapers with the line. One of my daughter's nicknames is "blue line" because she is a little pee factory. <br /> <br />James is in size 2 now and we're working on a big box of Pampers (Sesame Street) before we get to the new box of Huggies Little Swaddlers. Erin is in the size 1 Little Swaddlers. The Pampers don't have a line, but the Huggies do. <br /> <br />Right now we're struggling with Erin's colic. She screams most nights, sometimes for a few hours. I can't wait until she grows out of it. She's a happy baby when her tummy isn't hurting. James is happy most of the time. <img src="http://img.webmd.com/community/images/smile.gif" align="top" border="0">
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