OHbaby! Forums : We’ve ditched the dummy-it’s so hard tho! https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:52:39 +0000 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:34:36 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=17618 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[We’ve ditched the dummy-it’s so hard tho! : Wow that is a very very long sentence! How...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=401119&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#401119 Author: FionaS
Subject: 17618
Posted: 02 June 2008 at 1:34pm

Wow that is a very very long sentence!

How does shopping go for you ATM, we tried today and it was disasterous. (threadjack lol)]]> Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:34:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=401119&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#401119 <![CDATA[We’ve ditched the dummy-it’s so hard tho! : she woke a couple of times last...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=400769&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#400769 Author: Two Blondinis
Subject: 17618
Posted: 01 June 2008 at 9:17pm

she woke a couple of times last night and settled herself back to sleep after a couple of whinges, then slept in until 7.30am

We've moved her bedtime from 7pm to 8pm and it seems to be working.

When we were out shopping today she even told a lady "no more nummy - nummy for tiny bubbas... I big girl, me knicky noos" *with very serious matter of fact face*

Knicky Noos aka knickers/undies

I'm so proud ]]> Sun, 01 Jun 2008 21:17:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=400769&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#400769 <![CDATA[We’ve ditched the dummy-it’s so hard tho! : she seems to be getting better...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=400371&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#400371 Author: james
Subject: 17618
Posted: 01 June 2008 at 8:26am

she seems to be getting better toni these toddlers are hard work i hate the cio methed too but sometimes they wont let you cuddle them and with james when hes like that i leave him to it he will clam down a lot quicker if i leave him to it lol ]]> Sun, 01 Jun 2008 08:26:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=400371&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#400371 <![CDATA[We’ve ditched the dummy-it’s so hard tho! : she has a few bears she is fond...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=399758&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#399758 Author: Two Blondinis
Subject: 17618
Posted: 31 May 2008 at 9:35am

she has a few bears she is fond of but none are allowed in her bed at night time - she just biffs them all on the floor lol

She woke for about 10 mins at 9pm last night and she didn't want me to touch her at all or "shhh" her she just screamed "NOOOOO NOOOO!" at me
So I just sat with her and she eventually went back to sleep. Perhaps I do just leave her to it? I'm not into CIO methods as I get more upset ]]> Sat, 31 May 2008 09:35:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=399758&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#399758 <![CDATA[We’ve ditched the dummy-it’s so hard tho! : its ok hun your doing a great...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=398788&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#398788 Author: james
Subject: 17618
Posted: 30 May 2008 at 8:20am

its ok hun your doing a great job have you thought about induring a cuddly for night time/sleeps james has a few but they work to keep him calm on happens to be his feather sword lol just think like i do if you give up now it will be harder next time big hugs hun i know its hard to see your baby soo upsett but hang in there ]]> Fri, 30 May 2008 08:20:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=398788&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#398788 <![CDATA[We’ve ditched the dummy-it’s so hard tho! : fairsk8 wrote:So is she now...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=398648&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#398648 Author: Two Blondinis
Subject: 17618
Posted: 29 May 2008 at 9:52pm

Originally posted by fairsk8 fairsk8 wrote:

So is she now sleeping on the floor?


NO! She's been in our bed almost every night this week and crying so much that she falls asleep exhausted

What have I done!??!?!?!? ]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 21:52:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=398648&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#398648 <![CDATA[We’ve ditched the dummy-it’s so hard tho! : Ha ha! Good work Caitlin ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=396562&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#396562 Author: aimeejoy
Subject: 17618
Posted: 28 May 2008 at 9:18am

Ha ha! Good work Caitlin ]]> Wed, 28 May 2008 09:18:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=396562&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#396562 <![CDATA[We’ve ditched the dummy-it’s so hard tho! : goo caitlin ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=396481&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#396481 Author: james
Subject: 17618
Posted: 28 May 2008 at 7:36am

goo caitlin ]]> Wed, 28 May 2008 07:36:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=396481&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#396481 <![CDATA[We’ve ditched the dummy-it’s so hard tho! : Well done to you!! I am gearing...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=396313&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#396313 Author: fairsk8
Subject: 17618
Posted: 27 May 2008 at 9:31pm

Well done to you!! I am gearing up to approach this with Xanda now that his grommets are in.

So is she now sleeping on the floor?]]> Tue, 27 May 2008 21:31:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=396313&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#396313 <![CDATA[We’ve ditched the dummy-it’s so hard tho! : do you think it would have been...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=396286&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#396286 Author: Two Blondinis
Subject: 17618
Posted: 27 May 2008 at 9:16pm

do you think it would have been easier if we had taken it away after her colic was sorted? That's the only reason we gave it to her in the first place #2 can forget about any dummy ideas (unless he/she has colic too)]]> Tue, 27 May 2008 21:16:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=396286&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#396286 <![CDATA[We’ve ditched the dummy-it’s so hard tho! : Hehe, how funny! Yay for ditching...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=396253&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#396253 Author: caraMel
Subject: 17618
Posted: 27 May 2008 at 9:00pm

Hehe, how funny!
Yay for ditching the dummy!!]]> Tue, 27 May 2008 21:00:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=396253&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#396253 <![CDATA[We’ve ditched the dummy-it’s so hard tho! : ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=396219&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#396219 Author: fattartsrock
Subject: 17618
Posted: 27 May 2008 at 8:40pm

]]> Tue, 27 May 2008 20:40:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=396219&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#396219 <![CDATA[We’ve ditched the dummy-it’s so hard tho! : Go Caitlin! Stubborn wee monkey!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=396203&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#396203 Author: Maya
Subject: 17618
Posted: 27 May 2008 at 8:31pm

Go Caitlin! Stubborn wee monkey!]]> Tue, 27 May 2008 20:31:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=396203&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#396203 <![CDATA[We’ve ditched the dummy-it’s so hard tho! : YAY Awesome!! That girl sure knows...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=396196&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#396196 Author: pepsi
Subject: 17618
Posted: 27 May 2008 at 8:26pm

YAY Awesome!! That girl sure knows what she wants! haha ]]> Tue, 27 May 2008 20:26:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=396196&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#396196 <![CDATA[We’ve ditched the dummy-it’s so hard tho! : well it turns out that the big...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=396183&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#396183 Author: Two Blondinis
Subject: 17618
Posted: 27 May 2008 at 8:22pm

well it turns out that the big tanty was due to her wanting to sleep on the floor like they do at daycare

Ever since I took her change table down (over a year ago) I change her on a thin foam mattress that was for her travel cot.
She pulled this out from behind the wardrobe, laid down on that and said "nun night Mummy" she didn't ask for her dummy at all
We are back to bedtime routine of 20 minutes

**does celebratory dance around the room** ]]> Tue, 27 May 2008 20:22:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=396183&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#396183 <![CDATA[We’ve ditched the dummy-it’s so hard tho! : Oh hugs girl..not much help here...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=395818&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#395818 Author: Deez
Subject: 17618
Posted: 27 May 2008 at 3:57pm

Oh hugs girl..not much help here Lycan gave the dummy up when he got his first tooth.

I say just stick with it now you have started no point giving in and confusing her....eventually she will understand she doesn't need it. ]]> Tue, 27 May 2008 15:57:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=395818&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#395818 <![CDATA[We’ve ditched the dummy-it’s so hard tho! : Oh Bribery is a parents best friend...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=395802&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#395802 Author: AnnC
Subject: 17618
Posted: 27 May 2008 at 3:49pm

Oh Bribery is a parents best friend

Rhyley still got his and i am no where near taking it off him. Its not hurting anyone as he only has it for bed and in the car sometimes. So no magic cure here but now that you have started i would say stick to your guns they do eventually relieze they don't need it.]]> Tue, 27 May 2008 15:49:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=395802&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#395802 <![CDATA[We’ve ditched the dummy-it’s so hard tho! : Sounds like you did a great job!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=394967&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#394967 Author: baalamb
Subject: 17618
Posted: 26 May 2008 at 6:55pm

Sounds like you did a great job! Stick with it though, those crying nights will not last long. Is she getting any new teeth do you think? Maybe that, coinciding with the no dummy is making her more clingy/more overtired/prone to crying? *shrug* hope she cheers up for you soon!]]> Mon, 26 May 2008 18:55:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=394967&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#394967 <![CDATA[We’ve ditched the dummy-it’s so hard tho! : Yeah no suggestions here either...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=394899&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#394899 Author: pepsi
Subject: 17618
Posted: 26 May 2008 at 6:06pm

Yeah no suggestions here either but I hope you manage to stick with it without having to go through these bad nights too long.

I remember seeing the whole concept on Supernanny where they gave the dummies to the dummy fairy and in return they were given a small gift (much like the tooth fairy gives money for teeth). ]]> Mon, 26 May 2008 18:06:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=394899&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#394899 <![CDATA[We’ve ditched the dummy-it’s so hard tho! : Sorry I haven&#039;t got any bright...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=394884&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#394884 Author: .Mel
Subject: 17618
Posted: 26 May 2008 at 5:40pm

Sorry I haven't got any bright ideas, hope you have a breakthrough soon!

 

]]> Mon, 26 May 2008 17:40:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=394884&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#394884 <![CDATA[We’ve ditched the dummy-it’s so hard tho! : Big hugs Toni and Miss C, change...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=394788&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#394788 Author: Maya
Subject: 17618
Posted: 26 May 2008 at 4:15pm

Big hugs Toni and Miss C, change is hard!

I agree tho, hang in there, the worst should be just about over and if you give in then you'll eventually end up back at square one again.

I must admit to having a wee giggle at her climbing under her bed to look for it, she's such a clever wee thing!]]> Mon, 26 May 2008 16:15:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=394788&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#394788 <![CDATA[We’ve ditched the dummy-it’s so hard tho! : Oh I meant to say, with Ella we...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=394784&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#394784 Author: caraMel
Subject: 17618
Posted: 26 May 2008 at 4:12pm

Oh I meant to say, with Ella we started using Mog for comfort in place of the dummy. When she'd cry for the dummy we'd snuggle her back down with Mog and use that as her cue for sleep.
It wasn't a bribe or anything, Mog had been around for ages and just happened to be in her bed on the night we started. The attachment has lasted though, she still sleeps with her ]]> Mon, 26 May 2008 16:12:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=394784&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#394784 <![CDATA[We’ve ditched the dummy-it’s so hard tho! : Ooh good luck Toni! Hang in there,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=394777&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#394777 Author: caraMel
Subject: 17618
Posted: 26 May 2008 at 4:07pm

Ooh good luck Toni! Hang in there, it should get a bit easier with each night that passes.
I agree with Jo, my kids seem to run on the rule of 3 too. It took about that long for Ella to sleep through after we ditched her dummy.
I'm dreading getting rid of Benjy's. All of a sudden he is madly in love with them and wants them all the time, even though they've only been for sleeping for ages now ]]> Mon, 26 May 2008 16:07:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=394777&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#394777 <![CDATA[We’ve ditched the dummy-it’s so hard tho! : Good luck with it Toni, we are...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=394756&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#394756 Author: CuriousG
Subject: 17618
Posted: 26 May 2008 at 3:55pm

Good luck with it Toni, we are still having ours, if I mention that we are going to give it to the dummy fairy, she cries hard out and I can't stand it!

We decided to just let her continue to have them at home or in the car as its her comfort blanket type thing. We have been told she will grow out of it, but who knows when!!!

]]> Mon, 26 May 2008 15:55:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=394756&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#394756 <![CDATA[We’ve ditched the dummy-it’s so hard tho! : I was going to suggest what Aimeejoy...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=394737&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#394737 Author: Shorty
Subject: 17618
Posted: 26 May 2008 at 3:37pm

I was going to suggest what Aimeejoy had, not as bibery but as a kind jester.

Good luck, I am sure you will be able to work through it in the next couple of days.....here is hoping for more sleep tonight!]]> Mon, 26 May 2008 15:37:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=394737&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#394737 <![CDATA[We’ve ditched the dummy-it’s so hard tho! : Our dummy fairy returned a parcel...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=394725&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#394725 Author: aimeejoy
Subject: 17618
Posted: 26 May 2008 at 3:30pm

Our dummy fairy returned a parcel to the mailbox for Hannah - it wasnt for bribery or whatever, more as a replacement for the dummy. She only had her dummy at bedtime, so Upsy Daisy took that place. Good luck, you've hopefully got over the worst of it now.]]> Mon, 26 May 2008 15:30:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=394725&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#394725 <![CDATA[We’ve ditched the dummy-it’s so hard tho! : Two Blondinis wrote: fattartsrock...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=394636&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#394636 Author: fattartsrock
Subject: 17618
Posted: 26 May 2008 at 2:11pm

Originally posted by Two Blondinis Two Blondinis wrote:

Originally posted by fattartsrock fattartsrock wrote:

Stick with it, hun, it will get better. Did dummy fairy bring a toy?


No - mean aye!
Would rather not resort to bribery (for want of a better word). We didn't do anything with the TTing either, just lots of praise, kisses & cuddles.


Not mean at all! ]]> Mon, 26 May 2008 14:11:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=394636&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#394636 <![CDATA[We’ve ditched the dummy-it’s so hard tho! : fattartsrock wrote:Stick with...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=394628&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#394628 Author: Two Blondinis
Subject: 17618
Posted: 26 May 2008 at 2:03pm

Originally posted by fattartsrock fattartsrock wrote:

Stick with it, hun, it will get better. Did dummy fairy bring a toy?


No - mean aye!
Would rather not resort to bribery (for want of a better word). We didn't do anything with the TTing either, just lots of praise, kisses & cuddles.]]> Mon, 26 May 2008 14:03:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=394628&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#394628 <![CDATA[We’ve ditched the dummy-it’s so hard tho! : I&#039;ve found that any changes...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=394609&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#394609 Author: MrsMojo
Subject: 17618
Posted: 26 May 2008 at 1:46pm

I've found that any changes that Michaela gets upset over usually take about 3 days for her to settle into them and then it's clean sailing.

Good luck, I hope things improve for you soon.]]> Mon, 26 May 2008 13:46:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=394609&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#394609 <![CDATA[We’ve ditched the dummy-it’s so hard tho! : hang in there hun i was relly...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=394602&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#394602 Author: james
Subject: 17618
Posted: 26 May 2008 at 1:42pm

hang in there hun i was relly lucky that james self weaned at 1 of his dummy but this bottle biss is hard soo hang in there keep reminding her that the dummy fariys have taken it away and she will be fine ]]> Mon, 26 May 2008 13:42:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=394602&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#394602 <![CDATA[We’ve ditched the dummy-it’s so hard tho! : Stick with it, hun, it will get...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=394601&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#394601 Author: fattartsrock
Subject: 17618
Posted: 26 May 2008 at 1:42pm

Stick with it, hun, it will get better. Did dummy fairy bring a toy?]]> Mon, 26 May 2008 13:42:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=394601&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#394601 <![CDATA[We’ve ditched the dummy-it’s so hard tho! : Saturday morning we did the Dummy...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=394583&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#394583 Author: Two Blondinis
Subject: 17618
Posted: 26 May 2008 at 1:31pm

Saturday morning we did the Dummy Fairy thing and put the dummies out in the post box and explained to her that she's a big girl now in undies so doesn't need her "Nummy" anymore. All was fine, she gave the bag a kiss and said "byebye" and we made a big deal over what a big girl she was and how proud we were etc.

She asked for her nummy a few hours later and I asked her if she remembered where they had gone and she said "outside...gone! byebye nummies"

Then at bedtime we had 2 hours of full on crying (but she only asked for her dummy once )
She woke once at 2am and after half an hour of crying I took her back to our bed.
We had the same problem with her afternoon nap yesterday and DH ended up driving for over an hour to get her to sleep (even though we knew she was tired as she was falling asleep in the car on the way home from swimming class).

Last night was better (probably because that mean dummy stealing mummy was out with Auntie Emma ) but she managed to get out of bed, over the safety rail thingy and get under the cot looking for a dummy (they used to fall down the side and she obvioulsy remembered me getting under the cot to get them) - all this was whilst she was in her sleeping bag!
I think we all got about 3 hours sleep last night as nothing we did was helping. I tried just sitting there cuddling her and she was using all her force to push me away (so heart breaking!)

I really don't want to go back on the dummy thing for 2 reasons. I don't want her to think we lied to her and just took them away to be mean and I also don't want to have put her through 2 nights of unconsoleable upset for nothing

I hate seeing her like this, it reminded me of when she was tiny and had colic it was that kind of never-ending crying

What do I do now?!?!? ]]> Mon, 26 May 2008 13:31:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17618&PID=394583&title=weve-ditched-the-dummyits-so-hard-tho#394583