Nate still uses a pacifier for nap time and overnight, and his desire to use one has gotten stronger since he started the m-B12 a couple of months ago--I've had to tell him no pacifier during the day a lot more lately. I've been noticing his teeth/bite getting much worse (you know the thumb-sucker bite I'm talking about), so that's the main reason I decided to nip the paci use in the bud.
This morning, we did it. Nate and I walked outside and gave his pacifier to the garbage man. "Give pacis to garbage man to give to other babies. No more pacis for Nate," Nate said. We had been talking about it for a week, so even though I decided it might be a terrible idea to go cold turkey, we did it anyway since I wanted to follow through with what we had been talking about. Nate said no and held onto the pacifier when he realized he was really going to have to hand it over, but I urged him once and he gave it to the man (who probably thought we were crazy).
So that was 5 hours ago, and we are just about to enter nap territory. Pray for me if you read this! :)
P.S. One of the reasons I thought to do this today is that my mom is coming into town tonight (yay!). She can help me keep him busy in the next few days to keep his mind off of the pacifier.
1:30 p.m. update: I can barely believe it, but he is asleep for his nap. There were some tears (about 20-30 minutes), but then I laid down with him in his bed until he fell asleep--about 20 more minutes. I can handle doing that for a few days. I'm more worried about overnight, though, as I know he wakes early in the morning (2:00-3:00 a.m.), finds his paci, and goes back to sleep (I hear him in the monitor). I'll update! :)
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I remember taking Angelina's pacifier away. I was pretty scared to do it too, but it turned out a lot better than I expected. Much like what is happening with you and Nate. :) One reason I was glad that Zoe wanted nothing to do with a pacifier. LOL.
Good luck Kato! I'm dreading it with Eli, since Miles never had one I have no idea what to expect! I think I'll wait a bit...he only has his in his bed and he'll be moving to a big boy bed sooner than later, one change at a time I think!!
i am so jealous that mamma is there right now. hope you are having a great time!
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