Operation Paci Go Bye-Bye

I think operation "Paci go Bye-Bye" is officially complete.

Last Thursday, on a complete whim, I took Livis pacifier away.  Two other people I know were ditching pacis that same week, & we'd been tossing around the idea, so I figured I'd at least give it a trial run.  I swiped it for nap time Thursday afternoon, honestly thinking it would instantly be nightmare-ish & I'd chicken out.  But honestly those first 2 days were a BREEZE!! 

And no sooner than I made the comment "this has not been nearly as bad as I imagined it would be"..... you guessed it.  The bad begun.  I've heard with anything, cry-it-out versions of learning to STTN & taking away pacifiers, that is a whole week process.  With a peak somewhere around day 3.  Well she peaked for sure.

As I grabbed my bags & bid my family adu.... for a 3 day stretch of work....I left the ball in dear ole daddy's court.  Gave them all a kiss & wished him luck!  And I have to say, I am more than impressed.  I imagined he'd cave.  But he didn't!  He gets complete & total credit for this one!! 

Score:  Daddy 1, Livi 0! 

I actually think she sleeps better without it.  Still a little whining to fall asleep.  But before I used to hear her a time or 2 at night, looking around for her paci.  Now I don't hear her up at night anymore. 

Next step to growing up.... "bye-bye bedtime bottles."  Maybe first a break for a week to regroup?  Jeff- you want to take lead on this one too??

We're so proud of you Livi.  Sleeping like a BIG GIRL!