Yes, for the past 3 yrs we have been living with an addict. Sadly, Mom , Dad & sister have been the biggest enablers. Last Saturday we had an Intervention. "My name is Tracie Chesser and my 3 yr, Ruthie, is addicted to her PAPPY." (pacifier) Last Saturday, December 29 we decided it was time for detox. She only used it for sleeping but it was time for her to get rid of it for good. We decided cold turkey was the best way. She went to bed about 8:00 and after crying, whining and wanting to go get the pappy I decided I should grow up and focus on Ruthie. :) She cried, whined, and wanted to get the pappy too but finally at 7:00am Sunday morning she fell asleep. I went to bed and at 7:30 guess who was awake ready for the day, it wasn't me that's for sure.
Let's focus on the positive now. Ruthie is 1 week clean of her pappy and has only asked for it once since the first night of detox. She is happy to say she is a big girl. There is no more searching the house inside and out looking for a pappy for bed.
I would like to say all is well but, at bed time she doesn't know what to do with herself , so we lay down with her until she goes to sleep. Anyone out there have any ideas for a new addiction we can introduce to our 3 yr old to calm her a night?:)
