My follow up is a bit late, but our ISP has been having problems off and on, plus we had the Katy Duffeys come into town this weekend for a fun boy-filled weekend.
Anyway, Dylan did it! The first night he did great and he has been thumb free for 9 nights and 10 days. Woo hoo! Of course, we are using a big time bribe system. Here is the list he has been rewarded so far:
Dunkin' Donuts
Sonic Smoothie Night
Going to the Big Pool
Making Jello
Eating Jello
Getting a Kite
So we are spreading them out more these days, but now whenever he hits a goal, he asks, "What am I working for now?" ha! I haven't thought of anything yet because we are going to Midland this Wed. and everything there is special. Since we are going to do it anyway, I'm not sure what I am coming up with. I do have electric Bubble wands that I bought on sale at Target. I think that will be the next thing to work for these next 3 days.
It went much smoother than expected. Night 3 was the worst, but I don't have to stay with him anymore for him to fall asleep. He doesn't scream anymore when I leave so we are getting back on schedule except for the fact that he does get up earlier in the mornings now. Ugh!
After night 30 we are taking the band aid off to see if the habit is broken. I've heard that is a good amount of time for it to work. I'll update you on Day 31!
Breaking a thumb sucking habit can be done with a lot of band aids and a smart little boy! Bribery is the key!
P.S. Logan is loving this too as he gets every reward Dylan does. He even claps and says "Yeah!" when we do. Little does he know that he is next!!!
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