We were pretty strict on Layla's use of the pacifier. She didn't get it for nearly 4 weeks and then we only gave it to her for sleeping purposes (mostly). We took her off the paci at night when she was 4-5 months old and only kept her on it for nap knowing that it would make life easier for all when she went to daycare. When she was a little over a year old (13-14 months), I took the paci away completely just to see what would happen. She never asked for it and never made a fuss. Piece of cake!
With Piper we were much more relaxed. She received a paci while still in the hospital and definitely was not so restricted to mostly sleeping times. We tried one night (maybe around 6 months?? 8 months??) to take it away and let her cry it out...we gave in rather quickly. I'd like to say it's because they were sharing a room but it's mostly because our patience for such things isn't what it was when we had only one kid. So we continued letting her have one as I continued to say that we are going to be in for an ugly battle when we finally decide to take it away.
Christmas break began Friday night. Saturday night I figured now would be a good time to try taking the paci away for nighttime sleeping. This really is our best shot before baby #3 arrives as it is our longest span of time where we don't have to worry about sleepless nights and school the next day. So off we went on this little venture.
Saturday night she cried for five or so minutes. Of course she was very tired from not napping too well that day.
Sunday night she only cried for a couple of minutes. Of course she was very tired from a day full of Christmas fun at Jeremy's dad's house.
Monday night she only cried for a minute or so. Of course...well...nothing.
Tonight she didn't cry at all!
Is this really happening??? I've been afraid to say anything until now for fear of jinxing us, but I'm thinking maybe this won't be quite the battle I envisioned it would be.
It's quite nice to be so sweetly surprised.
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