I am a multi-tasker by nature. Usually this is a good thing, but as a mom, it is a fault. My girlfriends and roommates in Atlanta used to laugh and say I couldn't just sit and watch tv, that I always had something else I was working on. Now, I feel like I juggle even more things...but I am currently learning to limit myself.
For instance, I am currently trying to get Ty to stop using his pacifier. We've all become much too dependent on it, and this is our fault as parents. It is easy to give him his pacy to calm him down quickly, to help him go to sleep, etc. However, this has become a HUGE problem because my son can no longer nap longer than about 15 minutes because within moments of the pacifier falling out of his mouth, he wakes up and screams until he gets it back. Today was ROUGH because I wouldn't give it to him, but I am hoping each day will get better. I just wish I could explain to him that it will make him so much happier in the long run because he'll be able to sleep again.
Now, back to the title of this entry, the last time we were working on Ty's schedule, I tried to do several things at once, but I learned my lesson then and am taking a different path this time. I'm holding and rocking Ty a little more than usual to help him let go of his pacifier...we'll work on one thing at a time, and HOPEFULLY we'll get back to him putting himself to sleep again soon.
Any moms who have gotten their kids to give up pacifiers or who have had similar issues, please comment and help me to know I will get through this or pass along any other pearls of wisdom.
As I say each night before bed, tomorrow is another day...it will be a better one!
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I have very little knowledge of babies and pacifiers (or either of those things separately), but wanted to say good luck!
ReplyDeleteIt's so hard in the beginning while they are still adjusting to being in this world. I'm a crazy Baby Wise mom ( which is pretty similar to Baby Whisperer) and I know how it goes with the schedule and all. Bethany was pretty dependent on her paci but I didn't mind. She was sleeping 7-8 hrs by 7 weeks and 10-12 hrs by 3 months. We did limit it to the crib or bed. Now Lydia is the opposite. I wish she would take the paci but she will only use it sporadically. Lydia cries a lot less for naps and pretty much goes down for her naps without a problem. Bethany was a screamer. Hang in there. It takes time but it does get better. And once you get things worked out then something else comes up. It's always something with babies.....
ReplyDeleteGlad you are taking it one step at a time. Down the road, I'll be asking you for advice on getting rid of the pacifier. Finn likes his in bed and the car, mostly. And I'm okay with that. He's a super fast nurser, which I have heard will sometimes mean that he'll want to suck something just to suck - so pacifier it is...or fingers or books or stuffed animals. Basically whatever he can get his mouth on! But paci has become more of his favorite lately.
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