So, I wasn't going to post about this, because it hasn't been my proudest mothering moment. And, I guess I didn't want anyone to know how slacking I really am. But, here ya go. . . We just took away Rohne's pacifier. Yes, he just turned 3, and we are just doing it now. I have had the hardest time with this, and I kept justifying it over and over. He has been so sick, he doesn't sleep very well as it is, he just loves it so much, etc. In fact, one night, we decided to take it away, had a "Bye Bye Paci" party and all, and when the crying wouldn't stop, I gave it right back. Well, I knew it was finally time when the Dr. said it could be affecting his speech. He has all the content, but he wasn't using his tongue correctly to form the words. This time I stuck to my guns, and it's been almost a week now. It has been a hard week. It takes him forever to fall asleep at night, he wakes up crying for me, and he won't nap any more. This is not an easy thing for a pregnant Mommy to take. Today, I desperately needed some down time, so I put on a Barbie movie for the kids, and laid down in my bedroom. I wondered why I didn't hear screaming coming from my precious little girl for so long. He is usually torturing her, especially when I'm not around to corral him. After my relaxation, I went out in the living room to find him zonked out on the couch. It is now 4:50 p.m., and it's going to be a long night tonight, but he desperately needs the sleep. Oh, poor paci, poor, tired Mommy.
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Been there-done that. I always dread the day we finally decide to take away the bink. Don't be so hard on yourself. It isn't so bad to give your child some comfort. Hopefully he will re-adjust soon, and start napping better again.
Also, CONGRATS!!!! We are excited for you guys.
Oh I feel for you! I had to ditch my #2 pacifier (or "nite-nite" in our house) when she was about year and a half. It was easier than I expected. The bottle however...That didn't happen until a couple of months ago and took a little underhanded tactics on my part. But don't ever feel like a bad mom for letting your kids hold on to their lovies! Everything seems to be taken care of when it needs to be (I mean how many kids pack diapers and pacies in their back packs). One of the best moms I know let her son have his paci until he was three, and he's just fine! You're great and congrats on the baby - I didn't know! Know about my skin... You are VERY, VERY sweet! I wish mine was better and I'm pretty sure that sometime in the next ten years I'm going to need an eye lift. However, until then this is what I've learned from research: exfoliate, moisturize, and protect. I haven't found a face wash that I love yet, but I really like Eucerin daily moisturizer. It's creamy without being greasy and has an SPF of 30! For at night I use Mary Kay extra emollient night cream. I love it! I'm looking for something to help tighten my skin, I'll let you know what I find!
I am nervous about this very thing...Ellis is addicted to his pacifier. Kennedy gave it up at 6 months, so I am dreading this! Hang in there and CONGRATS on the baby. I haven't checked your blog in a while! I am excited for you guys.
Oh poor little guy... and poor mommy too! hope it goes a little smoother for ya... i am sure its exausting!
:O I need to keep up with your blog. You are pregnant?!?!? YAY!!! Congrats!!
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