Oh m2boys, you've really got it rough. I'm sooooo lucky my boy got better before DD came along.
One practical suggestion - can your DS sleep with his dad, and you with the little miss? Or other way round - will she settle for her dad (and maybe not reach for the boob so much if you're out of range)?
Certainly, you can't be dealing with them all by yourself. You need a break too - even a few hours here or there makes a big difference. Since I was pregnant with DD, DS was daddy's responsibility, so if he wakes in the night, dad has to deal with it. I have DD. But even then I hand over to DH some nights (she does that 20 minute thing too sometimes!) for a few hours break. And then sometimes I get sleepins on the weekend too.
During the day, can you put a DVD on for the boys and lie down with your DD to nap together?
ETA - *some* babies like to sleep, they just need help. They'll grizzle and settle. Some kids are not like that - no routine, consistency or special method will change that unfortunately, only time. I really hope it's not too much longer for you m2boys.
Just as an aside, have you considered food sensitivities or anything like that?
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