So Drake absolutely LOVES his binky. It is such a comfort to him and he loves it when he sleeps and takes naps. He could suck that thing all day if we would let him. We have tried taking it away a few times and it has been absolutely traumatizing. The "binky fairy" came one night and bit the end off of one of his binkys and he was distraught! He then hid all of his binkys in his sock drawer under his socks so the binky fairy wouldn't be able to find them. I also loved the binky because it gave me some sanity and some quiet time! So with all of that said, we have now taken the binky away and here is the story of how we did it.
We went to our 6 month dental check ups last week. Drake did a great job and let them clean his teeth so good. We were also really happy to hear that he didn't have any cavities! When Dr. Theurer came in to check his teeth he simply told Drake that he was going to be 3 soon and that he didn't need a binky anymore. He also told him his binky was going to ruin his teeth if he kept sucking on it. The hygienist and the dental assistants all chimed in and told him that he didn't need his binky anymore and that he was a big boy now. He didn't really say much and kind of ignored everyone, but I was grateful that I had a good excuse to take that binky away.
When we got out in the car Drake asked for his binky and I was able to say, "Dr. Theurer took all of your binkys. It is time to get rid of them because they are ruining your teeth and you are a big boy!" He said ok and didn't cry like I thought he would. Well I made a HUGE deal out of it and called everyone we knew so he could tell them what a big boy he was and that he didn't have a binky anymore. We went up to my moms and she went and took him to the store to get any toy that he wanted. He has wanted a Dr. kit for a while so that is what he got.
The same day that Drake got rid of his binky, Stella FINALLY decided to take one. It was the weirdest thing. She has never taken a binky and now all of the sudden that day she started to suck on it and has loved it since! It is awesome. I have wanted her to take one because like I said it gives me some sanity and them some comfort. Although I am dreading the day we have to take it away from her, I now know that we can just plan to do it after a visit to the dentist and tell her that Dr. Theurer has them. The good thing is, is Drake will be able to tell her that is who took his binky's too.
Drake has had a lot of fun with his new Dr. kit. He has given everyone check ups and we are all healthy! When he was giving Lauren a check up he said, "Your heart looks great, the shot will only hurt a little bit, and you have a birdie in your throat that I need to get out!" He is a funny kid!
It has been a little over a week now since we took the binky away and he has done pretty good. He has never cried about it but he has asked about it a few times and has asked my mom if she would go buy him a new one. The other night when I was laying by him he said, "The only thing I want for my birthday is a new binky!" That melted my heart and almost made me just give in and let him have it. But don't you worry I didn't and he hasn't said anything since and that was 2 days ago. He has been throwing a lot of tantrums and has had a hard time falling asleep and I think it is because he misses his binky. I do think in a few days though he will have forgotten all about it and hopefully we will be back to somewhat normal!
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