At 8:50 this morning mission potty training commenced. I read my daughter a book called "No More Diapers for Me!" (included flushing button which she thought was a car). We had baby Ella take off her diaper, go tinkle, and put on pretty undies. Jo tried to go potty (but didn't) and we put on super cool Nemo undies. She guzzled two juice boxes and ate a sucker and a tootsie roll - she didn't even have to eat breakfast first. It was so fun. I was jumping up and down and clapping and showing true enthusiasm for this wonderful day. I asked her AT LEAST every 5 minutes if she was dry, if she wanted to go to the potty, if she needed anything at all to make this day any more wonderful. And between 8:50 and 10:15 my 28 month old wet her newly acquired panties 3 times, pooped in them once, and was in full blown tears because of all the pee on her legs. She asked for a diaper back 3 times. So I held up panties and diapers and let her pick, reminding her that she only gets treats and juice if she wears panties. She picked the diaper. She just wants to play without constantly having wet things all over her. I can appreciate that. Does anyone have any advice for me? Do we do this every morning until she catches on? Do I give it a week or a month? Should I do something differently? She wakes up dry every morning and has gone tinkle and poop in the potty in months past. I thought she was ready for the boot camp of bowel control. I really wanted this to be an empowering day where SHE got to choose which undies to wear and SHE got to choose when to eat treats and drink juice and SHE got to tell me when she needed to go potty and flush and wash her hands. What is not totally exciting about this for a 2 year old who LOVES power and is usually denied it by nature of her age? For the love!
Wow, what a crazy new adventure. I wish I had some advice for you but I fear I will be the one turning to you for advice in a year or so. I send my best wishes and I know you will figure this out!
ReplyDeleteLOL! Oh, Amy! I love that she picked the diaper because she doesn't want to be inconvienced by stopping to go potty. I laughed so hard. Man... I feel your pain - you are a trooper. I have no advice, but I will steal all the advice other people give you. Good Luck!!
ReplyDeleteI have no children (this you know), but in my Human Development class we were told numerous stories about how children adjust to potty training when they're ready. Adults can push and push them to do it, but they'll choose their own time/way/reason. Is this true? I don't know. It's just what "they" say. :)
ReplyDeleteI think I'd let Jo lead the way, and now that you've introduced potty training, I'd back off, ask her every day ("would you like to try to use the potty?") and wait for success. Since she wakes up dry, that seems like a great time for success since you know she has to need to go! Try to keep her there as long as you can. Sing songs, play games, and of course, run the water :) I wouldn't make her miserable, but if she's having a good time, keep her there until she produces. Also, I wouldn't put her in undies until she produces. They're a reward for producing. You also might think about using pull-ups as a transition, although they're a bit expensive. It'll happen--but keep it low key while you're waiting! Good luck! Love, Mom
ReplyDeleteoh, how very sad a story. scares the pants off me though. (get it? pants off? ha ha.) good luck ames, let me know if you find out what works!
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ReplyDeleteYour problems sound very unique. I am going out on a limb here, but I think that most parents do no go through this. So...? The only thing I guess I can recommend is that you and Ryeon save all your pennies for therapy. Lots and lots of therapy. Give Jeau my best and tell her good luck from me!
Jeh-C
ha! LOVED the story. Sorry I have no advice, motherhood is seriously such a trip sometimes! :)
ReplyDeleteMy advice, just keep waiting. They are ready when they are and forcing it messes things up BIG TIME.
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