You might as well just shoot me now.
Beginning tomorrow night, we will be attempting to get rid of the blasted binky, or bobo as it’s called by us.
I will be trying a technique I saw on Supernanny, where you “mail” the binkies to the great Binky Fairy. Then after that, I expect a lot of crying, screaming, and all around hair pulling (me, not her).
Cross your fingers for me.
Screw that….pray….pray hard! I’m gonna need it!
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Good luck! We went through that about a month ago. There is a light at the end of the tunnel…
Good luck. We took my daughters pacifiers away one vacation, and gave her a doll. By some miracle, it worked. We told her that her new cousin needed the pacifiers.
That was the hardest battle for us of all of them (including potty training.)
Then 2 weeks after Christmas a number of mom friends mentioned that “leaving the binkies for Santa to come and take to other needy children in return for toys” worked marvelously.
2. Weeks. After. Christmas.
*sigh*
The Easter Bunny got ours – and left chocolate, candy, and hidden eggs in their place – it worked.
Fall back in case the Fairy loses!
p.s. to quote a friend of mine: no one ever shows up for 1st grade in diapers, drinking from a bottle, and sucking on a binkie – don’t worry – it will happen!
Good luck! Please let us know how it goes!
Thank you all for the wishes. I pray that it will work with her, but she can be pretty stubborn. I’ll be sure to give an update post.
GeekMommy, I HOPE I don’t have to fall back on Christmas.
me too!! But binkie was the tough row to hoe in our world… even today she’s got a tendency to put stuff in her mouth that shouldn’t be there – plastic, blankets, clothing… sigh.
I’m wishing you better luck – but remember – when she’s 21 you won’t exactly remember how old she was when she finally gave it up – just that she did and that it was a battle!
((hug))
Do you have booze in the house?
(For her, not you.)
GeekMommy: That is absolutely true. I’m sure your daughter will get over putting things in her mouth eventually.
Britt: I do…hmmm…tempted lol
You did the right thing in getting “binky” out the way. Now she can give you all the attention.
yup i know it’s the right thing to do
Great posts! Regarding the binky, my friend absolutly raved about the cut method, and the psychology behind it. She emailed me a link to a site that has a free publication (supported by advertisements). Very cool stuff, worked like a charm for me as well; wouldn’t do it any other way. The link is http://www.bye-bye-binky.com for anyone who is interrested. If you do, let me know your thoughts… Bella
@Bella, Thanks for sharing the link and your experience. Thankfully, I no longer need it.
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