This past Friday I decided that the pacifier was to no longer be a part of Sweet Baby Olivia's repertoire. I snatched it from her slobbery, fat fingers just as soon as I had the chance. I took the opportunity while Carl was gone to do this. I knew that the first few days would be the hardest, and with him gone, she could cry all she wanted. It is now almost a week later and SUCCESS!! There were a few bad days, and we're still dealing with some moments now as well, but over all, the pacifier is gone. We had a few nights that were rough at bedtime, but we prevailed. There were even a few nights she woke me up trying to suck through my shirt. And silly me thought she was hungry, but she just wanted something to suck on. Much to Carl's dismay, she has now found her thumb! YIPPY! I woke up a few times last night to her sucking the business out of that tiny, stumpy, little thumb.

We are now in the process of working out a structured day for her, hoping that will resume the night time sleeping. I know that it will take up to a week, or even two, to get a fluent routine going with her, but I can do it. The better her days are scheduled, the easier my days will go, and the easier it will be for me to plan. Not to mention, the easier things will be in the future!!!

Man, I'm starting to really feel like a Mommy!!