Please just go to slleeeeepp!

It never fails, I get one twin down for a nap and the other wakes up. I am NEVER alone, but I am soooo tired today that I am letting Autumn cry. We are going on 20 minutes and I feel sooo bad. I never let them cry it out, but I don't have the energy today! I just can't today! Does anyone else have this problem?

 

Oh Im so there with you. Happens here all the time

 

It never failed, that is how it always happened for me. Hang in there,

If you have to do CIO, do it. Especially if it works.

 

Oh, you just described most days at my house. I think you really just have to let them CIO. My pedi told me that we need to "teach" our babies how to sleep and that you may have to let them CIO for 2-3 days before they "get it". I'm trying it today, so we'll see. For their morning nap, they slept for 15 min and cried for about 30, then I got them up. So far,so good with the afternoon nap!

Good luck. I know how hard it is to let them cry, but totally understand the need for a break!

 

oh I am so there too! why is that ? I just today let DS cry for about 30 minutes before he finally fell asleep. It was one of the hardest thing Ive had to do.

 

Do you put them down at the same time? If you don't, I would start doing that, put them in there, and turn on some music or a sound machine, and try to stick to somewhat of a schedule, so they know what to expect everyday.

 

I agree with PP. Put them down at the same time. If you are going to CIO, you need to stick with it otherwise they won't learn.

 

Been there, done that!!!! I agree with pp...put down at the same time. We've been "sleep training" for about the past week and a half and I never thought that CIO would work with my guys but it has!!! They sleep in separate rooms...Mitchell in their room, Ethan in guest room in pnp (at nap time -- at night time in their room). I take them in, hold them quietly and speak softly, then I say in a firm tone "you're going to sleep now, I'll see you when you wake up", then I kiss them, put them down, give them their Dumbo blanket, and walk out. I don't go back in or let them see me. But, I do let them hear me. I do things like start laundry, fold clothes, iron clothes, etc. where they can hear me so they know they aren't alone. They talk/play, cry, then fall asleep! Believe me, I never thought it would work, but it has. For the past week they've gone to sleep by themselves at nap time and for the past 3 nights they've gone to sleep by themselves at night. It's hard, but I think they're happier when they don't have to rely on you to help them to sleep. It gives them security in a way. Don't feel bad. Crying won't hurt them and you've got to have some down time away from babies. I am having a cup of coffee as we speak b/c I'm so tired today! GL!