Routines
I am 5 weeks into being a twin mum to a gorgeous little boy and girl (uk based). The nightimes are an actual killer which I had anticipated. I know to expect this a bit longer as they are so small and they want feeding through the night. Their feeds have been upped, which means it’s taking ages to feed, burp and change, and before I know it, it is time to start again.
When did people find their twins settled at night, and when did you introduce routines, or what did you do to make the nighttime’s easier.
I know it won’t be anytime soon introducing a routine, but I love to prep and prepare for the right moment to introduce a routine. Any advice is appreciated.
My husband does help on Friday and Saturday nights, and throughout the day Sunday; but Sunday through Thursday i do it alone at night, this is due to him travelling miles for work and doing quite a dangerous job, I don’t want him being overtired.
Thank you 🐻
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Our girls are just over three months old and we introduced a nap routine then and their naps mostly coincide with each other. One doesn't settle alone so I carry one in the sling and the other falls asleep independently. They're 15 weeks now and I would say it got easier from 11 weeks. It's so tough but it sounds like you're doing a really great job
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When one wakes, wake the other, change both bums and feed them and get the back to sleep at the same exact time, around 3 months old is when I started introducing our bedtime routine of baths, jammies, books, songs, bed (: night time has always been just me because my fiance works 3am-1pm driving trucks so he really can't help me or he's risking his life, it's so intimidating in the beginning but once you just do it and find your rhythm it'll be much easier on you 🫶🏻