No Paci = no Naps and VERY FRUSTRATED MOMMY!

Okay, so first I have to say that I am really sorry for not keeping up my blog. I'm not going to say that I am going to do better because you know how that goes.
So, the last few weeks we have been struggling with Rylan's skin. (cracking lips, itchy skin, and really bad exzema) Around his top lip and then around his diaper. So, we have decided to take away his pacifier. I NEVER in the world would I have dreamt it would be this hard! Maybe it's just cause I don't like to hear him cry. Honestly he didn't use it much besides just to fall asleep or if he was cranky (which if you know him he isn't cranky a whole lot!) So, does anyone have suggestions? I'm desperate! Putting Rylan down for a nap or to bed MAYBE took 20 minutes (MAX) for him to fall asleep with is paci. Nope today nap time took 2 hours! No, I didn't let him cry that long, about every 15-20 minutes I would go in rock, then he would be pretty much be asleep and the MOMENT I laid him in his bed he woke up. Today let me tell you... he was literally falling asleep in the car. He woke up when I took him out but then fell asleep on my shoulder. THE KID IS TIRED! This happened around 11:00. Not until 3:30 did he fall asleep. Yes, we got him up fed him, played and then tried it all again but it wasn't a fun time. I hate saying this but I gave in. I couldn't handle it any longer. No, I didn't even take a nap! So, then tonight I was trying to be more positive... night time is ALWAYS better. NOT TONIGHT! I made sure to feed him more than I normally do... nope didn't work... tough love... after an hour I just laid in in there and after about 20 min he is now I THINK asleep. Okay, so I know that isn't bad BUT it is very frustrating. He's a good kid but the darn paci! So, no 20 min isn't a long time but today during one of his laying down and then waking up he was so ticked that his lips were turning purple and that just breaks my heart and makes me worry even more about him. Anyway, I am in NEED of some suggestions on things to try. Do I get him something else to suck on?
Andrea
**Other than that things are going well... he is WALKING! He is so funny because he gets excited to go and then kinda does a side walk and then sometimes he just dives forward. It's hilarious! Friday night it was really nice out so after work Jeremy, Rylan, and I went out on the back porch and just sat out there... Rylan was walking, crawling all over the place but would NOT touch the grass. So, of course we put him on it and he didn't know what to do. It was so funny!
I'm also TRYING to be a better Mom. I get stressed because I feel that if I would just do a little a day I wouldn't have to spend a whole boat load of time if I was having a party or something at our house. So, my sister suggested doing the Motivated Mom Planner! I'm not kidding you.. it's so fun to check off the list the things you do.... and just feel so good about yourself with doing a few things a day to keep your house tighty and clean. Then she also suggested cutting coupons. I have the binder and everything! She is a little more of a PRO on all the good finds but I'm trying. One of these days I will fully understand all the Walgreen's ads and register rewards. My friend Amy spent $2.34 or around there and saved around $8. She got 2 coffee creamers, 3 packs of gum, and a thing of toothpaste... not the travel size the big one! I was impressed! :) So, planning my meals, looking for SALES, keeping my house clean, (not just picked up!) and enjoying my family is on HIG priority with me. I'm trying and definately not perfect. We are also planning a BIG #1 party for Mr. WHERE HAS THE TIME GONE????
Good night all!
Again, any suggestions on the pacifer PLEASE PLEASE let me know! Have a GREAT WEEK!