Im about to go crazy!

The twins won't go to sleep.I tried sticking their binki's in their mouth like everynight but constant blood curdeling scream when I lay them down.I gave them a warm bath,bottle.I get them almost to sleep then screaming.I need advice fast.

 

If they are screaming like that, I wonder if they're uncomfortable? Could it be gas? I'd try giving them Mylicon/gas drops, burping them, laying them down nd bicycling their legs to help in case it is gas pains.
Good luck! Hope they sleep for you soon!

 

How are you getting them to sleep? Mine used to fall asleep on a bottle at that age. They would sleep in their carseats, swings, crib, or on me or DH. Can you soothe them by rocking or some shhh, patting? This is a tough age. They are hard to get to sleep even though it what they really need. Another thought would be that they are over stimulated from maybe being up too long or maybe the bath is really stimulating them too. I would try getting them down a bit earlier if you can and see if that helps. GL.

 

i got chloe to sleep by sssshhh'ing really loud.holding the binki in her mouth and rubbing her head at the same time.Leah on the other hand is laying on my belly quietly right now.gosh i hope she sleeps.This is the first time they have EVER done this.The don't even really cry that much normally

 

usually they are asleep by 7:30.I
ve been trying this long.we did have a busy day.went to grandma's,my grandmas,out to eat and to a friends and they were fussy most of the day

 

QUOTE(Chloe_and_Leahs_mommy @ Mar 29 2009, 02:40 AM) [snapback]1248736[/snapback]
usually they are asleep by 7:30.I
ve been trying this long.we did have a busy day.went to grandma's,my grandmas,out to eat and to a friends and they were fussy most of the day


I bet they are just overtired and overstimulated from a big day.

 

I think your right ..overstimulated..There won't be any more busy days for us.I think I got them to sleep.THANKS SOOO MUCH for such quick advice.It's been so long since i've had little babies.And first time for twins. Again,THANK YOU!!!!

 

Glad you finally got them to sleep!
And yeah, mine get like that when they are overtired.

 

I'm glad you got them to sleep. :hug: Hang in there momma.

 

glad you got them to sleep! it only take one time of overstimulating them to say "no more busy days"!

I had to laugh about how you got Chloe to sleep... that's like my Davis... sometimes I would try to pat his back/torso while rubbing his head in a circular motion... reminds me of trying to pat your head while rubbing your tummy... I'm not that coordinated and usually end up laughing to myself while doing it! just had to share.

 

Do they like being swaddled? I swaddle mine before bed every night and they sleep VERY well for me usually...but you were saying they are normally asleep at a decent hour, so I think PP were right...overstimulation and a long day. Glad you got them to sleep!