So, the past couple of weeks have been pure hell. Since Noah was coerced into giving up his binky. He doesn’t ask for it during the day and is pretty happy–but bed and nap times have so completely and totally sucked ass. It has been pure torture. Turns out Zoë is a better sleeper than Noah–she sleeps from 7:30-7:30 usually only waking up at 11:30 and between 2:30 adn 3:30.
Today, I had had enough of nearly 2 hours of total hysterics while we try and put him down for a nap–often the same thing happens at night time–although he has gotten better. He is sound asleep with his binky. We’ll try to get rid of it at sleep times somewhere down the road. Just not right now.
Sorry Dr. Dan. He’ll just get braces like other kids….
Embracing Imperfection 
Our pediatrician said one way to do it is to cut the very tip off of the binky. Then every few days to once a week cut just a tiny bit more until it’s gone… I have no idea whether it works or not, but it might be worth a try.
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We tried the above comment (cutting down the soother) with our daughter and it didn’t work… she will still suck on a nub of a soother and when there’s nothing left it’s hell. It’s hard, I too have been a quitter and am currently allowing her to keep it for naps and sleep time. At some point she’ll get tired of it right? If not, perhaps she’ll start a new trend for Kindergarten… a soother that matches her little dress or something. 🙂
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Sanity is much more important at present. I bet it will work out better in time. Hooray for binkys!
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I’m for binkies — you have to stay alive, and if they reduce your stress, that’s the most important thing right now. Having a binkie probably reduces Noah’s stress, too. The time will come when binkies are a distant memory…I promise. 🙂 Remember — you’ve only been a family of four for what, two months? You’re still adjusting.
Thinking of you, as always!!
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ditto what Anne said. Plus:
Your dentist has never raised your kid.
You have enough on your plate — don’t let these mom guilt-trips distract you.
Bumblebee had a nuk until he was 4. When he was done, he was done. His teeth appear to be just fine.
You’re doing a great job. Just remember to coast along in survival mode. Its a marathon, not a sprint.
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I second and third Anne & MP…the good Dr. may or may not have kids, but he doesn’t have yours and I’ll be he doesn’t have adopted kids. We know that sucking is a soother and our kiddos have experienced more loss than the average kid, so they need that extra soothing whether it be from a bottle, paci, or whatever. Your sanity right now and his comfort are much more important right now than the future risk of braces.
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