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[sandj82110]

Jun 27, 2014 6:56:09 GMT -5 bean47 said:

Jun 27, 2014 5:56:21 GMT -5 sandj82110 said:

My H has a 4 day weekend and we don't really have any plans, I think we might just go for it. Does anyone have a copy of the 3-day they're willing to email?

I do, just send me your email

Pm sent, thanks! 

[kemangel124]

We had four pees this morning that all started with her telling me "I have to go potty"! I am so excited I could cry! I think she finally gets it! She even got out of her bath last night saying " I have to go potty"! Thrilled beyond belief right now!

[vthokie]

Jun 27, 2014 15:39:18 GMT -5 kemangel124 said:

We had four pees this morning that all started with her telling me "I have to go potty"! I am so excited I could cry! I think she finally gets it! She even got out of her bath last night saying " I have to go potty"! Thrilled beyond belief right now!

Awesome!! A has been pretty great. 2 dry days at day care. She did have a night accident and was really upset about it, so I put her in a pull up and called them night time panties. She's been dry since, but I didn't want to hurt her feelings when she had an accident. I also put her in a pull up to drive 2 hours today. Stayed dry though

[vthokie]

Jun 29, 2014 7:42:38 GMT -5 ciescalove said:

Also, are you guys being strict with keeping the potty in the bathroom? She wants hers out in the living room and got super pissed when I wouldn't let her

We keep ours in the bathroom so she has to run run when she has to go. I think it helps her realize that she needs to hold it till she gets to the potty

[oso]

Were going to start Wednesday. I don't have work until next Monday and I can work through with my step daughter who's watching her for a few days. Does anyone have the book or a link of where to get it so I can read up?

[redmonkeystomper]

I just started today and I am already debating calling it quits! It started out great- she held her first pee for 2 hours. And then peed 4 times not in the potty!! She also pooped in her underwear. She is napping in a pull up. My DH thinks she is not ready and wants to wait a few months. I think I should at least go the three days.

[bean47]

Jun 30, 2014 12:07:12 GMT -5 redmonkeystomper said:

I just started today and I am already debating calling it quits! It started out great- she held her first pee for 2 hours. And then peed 4 times not in the potty!! She also pooped in her underwear. She is napping in a pull up. My DH thinks she is not ready and wants to wait a few months. I think I should at least go the three days.

Give it the three days, if you can, to see where she is at.

[kemangel124]

Ok so Lila started off pretty good at night time, but has had several days in a row of accidents overnight.  Should I go back to pull-ups and/or cloth diapers for night time or will she eventually get it?  

[kemangel124]

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How's it going redmonkeystomper?
vthokie?

sandj82110 did you start yet?

any input @starbound?

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Jun 30, 2014 12:07:12 GMT -5 redmonkeystomper said:

I just started today and I am already debating calling it quits! It started out great- she held her first pee for 2 hours. And then peed 4 times not in the potty!! She also pooped in her underwear. She is napping in a pull up. My DH thinks she is not ready and wants to wait a few months. I think I should at least go the three days.

Oh man, totally keep going!  At least give her 3 days to catch on.  My kids had accidents non-stop until day 3, in fact we stayed home for about 5 days with DS2 (except for school drop-off/p/u which was a fast 10 mins)

The fact that she peed in the potty right away is awesome.  Don't give up.  Of course, unless you really want to!  But I would definitely give her more time.

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Jul 1, 2014 21:16:36 GMT -5 kemangel124 said:

Ok so Lila started off pretty good at night time, but has had several days in a row of accidents overnight.  Should I go back to pull-ups and/or cloth diapers for night time or will she eventually get it?  

Hmmm.. I've done both - DS1 was 100% undies from day 1, and he was fine.  DS2 is addicted to sucking his "raggy" in bed and thus needs a water bottle in there, so we just use pull-ups for the foreseeable future.

I think this is a personal thing, depending on how YOU think she can do overnight.  If she's had several dry nights, I'd probably push through and try to stay in undies.  But if it's a battle you'd rather not fight, there's nothing wrong with pull-ups.  I relaxed my overnight standards A LOT with DS2, being somewhat ocd (heheh) it wasn't easy, but he's a different kid.

Are you limiting her water after dinner?  I'm sure you already are.  It's hard in the summer when it's hot and they get so thirsty.

How about taking her to the toilet when you go to bed?
We did that for a little while with DS1, he would go to bed at 7pm and we'd get him up for a quick bathroom trip around 10pm.  

[kemangel124]

Jul 1, 2014 22:43:00 GMT -5 @starbound said:

Jul 1, 2014 21:16:36 GMT -5 kemangel124 said:

Ok so Lila started off pretty good at night time, but has had several days in a row of accidents overnight.  Should I go back to pull-ups and/or cloth diapers for night time or will she eventually get it?  

Hmmm.. I've done both - DS1 was 100% undies from day 1, and he was fine.  DS2 is addicted to sucking his "raggy" in bed and thus needs a water bottle in there, so we just use pull-ups for the foreseeable future.

I think this is a personal thing, depending on how YOU think she can do overnight.  If she's had several dry nights, I'd probably push through and try to stay in undies.  But if it's a battle you'd rather not fight, there's nothing wrong with pull-ups.  I relaxed my overnight standards A LOT with DS2, being somewhat ocd (heheh) it wasn't easy, but he's a different kid.

Are you limiting her water after dinner?  I'm sure you already are.  It's hard in the summer when it's hot and they get so thirsty.

How about taking her to the toilet when you go to bed?
We did that for a little while with DS1, he would go to bed at 7pm and we'd get him up for a quick bathroom trip around 10pm.  

I'm trying to limit her water, but it is hard because she keeps asking.  Her bedtimes are wonky right now because my H and I are both off for summer, so it is hard to monitor how long before bed she is having water.  I do need to take her to the potty a few more times before bed.  I don't know what to do, we are leaving for vacation on Saturday and I do not want to be running to the laundry room every day...dammit I wish this was easier... 

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Okay I have a question if anyone sees this. D was doing really well. She still is for the most part BUT I think she's getting to reliant on me to take her and she's stopped telling me and having accidents.

The "issue" is that i take her first thing in the morning, then before we leave, then I have her go before and right after nap. And then late afternoon she has started having accidents again if we're home. If we go out I take her before we leave and once we're at the store, etc,

SO all that to say is that I think I'm just taking her too much and she's gotten dependent on me, should I start only waiting until she tells me? Then afraid she'll pee in the car or something.

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Jul 1, 2014 22:49:14 GMT -5 ladybug said:

Okay I have a question if anyone sees this. D was doing really well. She still is for the most part BUT I think she's getting to reliant on me to take her and she's stopped telling me and having accidents.

The "issue" is that i take her first thing in the morning, then before we leave, then I have her go before and right after nap. And then late afternoon she has started having accidents again if we're home. If we go out I take her before we leave and once we're at the store, etc,

SO all that to say is that I think I'm just taking her too much and she's gotten dependent on me, should I start only waiting until she tells me? Then afraid she'll pee in the car or something.

Well, unless it bothers you, I'd keep taking her.  They are still so young, and it's such a learning curve, that I'm sure it will work itself out in time.  I still take my DS2 at those same points like you mentioned.  Or I suggest it, anyway.  Sometimes he's stubborn and won't go.  If I KNOW he has to, and it will be a long time till the next toilet (eg. out, or in the car) I'll offer an M&M as incentive.

I wouldn't worry about D too much, I think it's totally normal and just a learning phase.  She will become more independent about her body cues.  Give it time, just remember most kids are still in diapers at this age so she is doing so great

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Jul 1, 2014 22:55:43 GMT -5 @starbound said:

Jul 1, 2014 22:49:14 GMT -5 ladybug said:

Okay I have a question if anyone sees this. D was doing really well. She still is for the most part BUT I think she's getting to reliant on me to take her and she's stopped telling me and having accidents.

The "issue" is that i take her first thing in the morning, then before we leave, then I have her go before and right after nap. And then late afternoon she has started having accidents again if we're home. If we go out I take her before we leave and once we're at the store, etc,

SO all that to say is that I think I'm just taking her too much and she's gotten dependent on me, should I start only waiting until she tells me? Then afraid she'll pee in the car or something.

Well, unless it bothers you, I'd keep taking her.  They are still so young, and it's such a learning curve, that I'm sure it will work itself out in time.  I still take my DS2 at those same points like you mentioned.  Or I suggest it, anyway.  Sometimes he's stubborn and won't go.  If I KNOW he has to, and it will be a long time till the next toilet (eg. out, or in the car) I'll offer an M&M as incentive.

I wouldn't worry about D too much, I think it's totally normal and just a learning phase.  She will become more independent about her body cues.  Give it time, just remember most kids are still in diapers at this age so she is doing so great

True. You're so right! I was just afraid I was training myself instead of her. But that's not true because she does hold it and have control over it- accidents also happen more when she's playing or busy with something. Taking her or telling her to go doesn't bother me at all but I wasn't sure if i was "hurting" her (not actually hurting, but you know what I mean) thanks!

Also she does tell me when she has to go- it's not JUST I take her or it's an accident- it's just occasional accidents. Thanks!

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Jul 1, 2014 23:02:50 GMT -5 ladybug said:

Jul 1, 2014 22:55:43 GMT -5 @starbound said:

True. You're so right! I was just afraid I was training myself instead of her. But that's not true because she does hold it and have control over it- accidents also happen more when she's playing or busy with something. Taking her or telling her to go doesn't bother me at all but I wasn't sure if i was "hurting" her (not actually hurting, but you know what I mean) thanks!

Also she does tell me when she has to go- it's not JUST I take her or it's an accident- it's just occasional accidents. Thanks!

Oh totally, I get it.  I got a lot of thinly-veiled side-eye when I PT'd DS1 when he turned 2.  Some of my IRL friends thought it was akin to child abuse LOL.  As long as they are willingly & happily using the toilet, and not peeing in their pants all day, and can control it like you say, it's worth doing.  

I'd much rather clean an occasional accident than change diapers all day long!

FWIW my DS2 peed in his pants today, at his Montessori while he was playing outside.  It's NBD, sometimes they get distracted.  One of my friends with older kids said to me yesterday, when DS2 went off to the toilet, "It's so amazing that such a LITTLE PERSON can be toilet trained!"

You have to remember this with your D

[laurensmomma]

We're starting training this Thursday and I'm so scared!!!! I've bought pull ups, regular underwear, training underwear, and the plastic covers for underwear. Who writes this book you guys keep mentioning?

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Jul 1, 2014 23:52:36 GMT -5 laurensmomma said:

We're starting training this Thursday and I'm so scared!!!! I've bought pull ups, regular underwear, training underwear, and the plastic covers for underwear. Who writes this book you guys keep mentioning?

It's an Ebook. Pm me your email and I can send it to you

[sandj82110]

Jul 1, 2014 21:17:57 GMT -5 kemangel124 said:

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How's it going redmonkeystomper?
vthokie?

sandj82110 did you start yet?

any input @starbound?

We are potty training failures. My H decided about 6hours in that it wasn't the right time because we fly on August 1 and diapers will be easier than a newly trained toddler. My H hates flying and is typically useless on flights but will be in charge of Daniel as I'll have A in my arms.

In that 6 hours he had 6 (or 7) accidents and freaked out at any suggestion of going on the potty/toilet. He hated being wet though and wanted to change right away so I do think by the end of the process he likely would have gotten it.

The new plan sjs after vacation so late August/early sept (when my H can take a day or two off to help)

[kemangel124]

kdrake8 how is Mila doing?

[kemangel124]

Jul 2, 2014 0:35:28 GMT -5 sandj82110 said:

Jul 1, 2014 21:17:57 GMT -5 kemangel124 said:

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How's it going redmonkeystomper?
vthokie?

sandj82110 did you start yet?

any input @starbound?

We are potty training failures. My H decided about 6hours in that it wasn't the right time because we fly on August 1 and diapers will be easier than a newly trained toddler. My H hates flying and is typically useless on flights but will be in charge of Daniel as I'll have A in my arms.

In that 6 hours he had 6 (or 7) accidents and freaked out at any suggestion of going on the potty/toilet. He hated being wet though and wanted to change right away so I do think by the end of the process he likely would have gotten it.

The new plan sjs after vacation so late August/early sept (when my H can take a day or two off to help)

You are not failures!  You have to do what works for your family!  Good luck and feel free to check in on this thread when you do start!  

[redmonkeystomper]

Well I gave up because yesterday R had to stay with my mil so I could finish grad work. Poor planning on my part. We have a vacation coming up so I am going to try after that.

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[vthokie]

Jul 1, 2014 21:17:57 GMT -5 kemangel124 said:

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How's it going redmonkeystomper?
vthokie?

sandj82110 did you start yet?

any input @starbound?

Things are going really well here. We went out of town this weekend, so a few accidents there, and she seems to have reverted a little bit because she's had a few poop accidents. All in all, great. She's dry at night but I have her in pull-ups (night time panties...though she told me "mama...this a diaper") because she had a couple accidents and got really upset about it. I'll probably continue with them for a little while and then just switch her back to underwear at night, since she always seems to be dry.
We've had no home accidents this week, 1 poop accident at school each day. But, at barely 2, I'll take 1 accident a day ANY TIME!! We put her in pull-ups for our 2 hour drive, but she stayed dry for that too. I'm happy to be out of diapers.

For those of you who want to quit, Ansley was having a 4-5 accidents a day until about day 6. Day 7 was awesome. We went out of town days 8-10 and it's 2 weeks exactly now and she's doing great. Stick with it. They'll get it.

[kdrake8]

Jul 2, 2014 9:07:29 GMT -5 kemangel124 said:

kdrake8 how is Mila doing?

Just saw this! Thanks for thinking of us

She's doing well! We have made a good amt of trips in public with underwear on. She can hold it most of the time if you tell her to. I'm proud of her!

[oso]

We started today. I have a couple of questions. Is it normal for her to want to sit on the toilet every few minutes? I feel like this is as stressful on her as it is on me. Maybe more on her. She gets really upset when she pees her panties, is that normal?