Sleep training was implemented when the twins reached 9 weeks of age (their gestational 6 weeks). I was nervous at first and wouldn't let them cry past 15 minutes. In retaliation over this training, Carter would cry for 15 minutes in which Ainsley was quiet. When Carter would stop, Ainsley would start crying for another 15 minutes. Eventually, they did tire themselves out and fall asleep for their naps. The real breakthrough was when they would sleep 5-6 hours at night. The first couple of nights, I would wake up after three hours to listen for their cries. If they were crying when I woke, I would go feed them but all I heard was silence. I paced back and forth while listening for their cries. Then I decided to take a risk and started to pump....still nothing. That night, the twins didn't wake up till around 5:30am to eat.
Since having started back at work, I haven't been able to find time to keep this journal up. This entry started about our sleep training and how well the twins took to it-that was 2 weeks ago. The past couple of nights, Carter woke up once at 4am and then 230am the following night. Not sure what is going on but I hope it's just a growth spurt and not their new routine.
Babies got to go to another party!
Ainsley - "I'm not the one who always cries..."
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