Hail, the conquering hero!!
After 6 weeks of 24-hour thumb guards on both thumbs, this 22-month-old has kicked his thumb-sucking habit! Julian's gone 2 weeks without one single sighting and yes, I check him once he's asleep.
We tried in December to break him of his habit but our plan was faulty because we'd give him "breaks" from wearing his guards all the time. Once we'd give him a break he'd go right back to sucking his thumb. I finally learned how to put them on and they were on all the time for 6 weeks, except when we'd wash them in the mornings.
Julian never got too upset when we'd put them on and he'd always say "No thumb, mama."
Never thought I'd say this, but having him cry himself to sleep is definitely a good thing. He used to pop in his thumb and console himself immediately, but now he just wails. Ahhh, like music to my ears! Thanks Leah for your haunting warning that kept me diligent to break Julian's habit!
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I have a feeling he will be this persistent in most endeavors in his life. PS I love that you're embracing the curls.
Good job, Julian!!! So proud! :-)
You're welcome! What a relief. I envy you because we are still using the finger guard at night. Ugh! It's tough being a "mean mommy", but it's so worth it when you see the good results. Hooray!
PS I love Liam's face in that picture.
PSS One of Nash's cars in the bundle he carries around is named Liam (Yee-yum).
Congrats on conquering the thumb sucking and on the exciting news of Tanner's job!
Carrie.....I've been using the hugamonkey carrier and love it!! just wanted to say thank you :)
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