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And now I’m here. I tried hanging on to diapers. I tried glamming up the throne. I’ve ended somewhere in between. No mom’s land.
I know what you’re thinking: Get it together, Jill! (Trust me, I feel the same way.) But here’s the brutal truth: I might not be in total control of this one. By any and all accounts, I’m doing it all “right” – following expert (as well as internet) recommendations and guidelines. I’ve introduced panties, been consistent with approaching sitting on the pot in ‘sessions (every hour on the hour). Some of you even sent me notes about enlisting my tablet, reading stories and blowing bubbles as added incentive. Yes, I actually blew bubbles at the potty in an effort to get her excited about it. Just so you know exactly where I’m at.
It’s. Not. Working. “Well have you tried loading her up on liquids?” my own mom questioned. A valid point. So that’s the latest tactic. Most everything we do these days seems to revolve around sitting on towels (in case of any accidents) and loading up on liquids (two cups are better than one). Good thing Miracle 360° Cups don’t leak. No joke. I don’t need peepee and juice on my leather couch…
Drink, then ask… drink, then ask… drink, then ask. It’s like I’m hazing or something.
You can see what I’ve been dealing with. (Did ya catch that ‘tude at the very end?!?! And she’s only gotten more opinionated since I shot that video.) I know it’s a power struggle, she knows it’s a power struggle. We both refuse to lose. But so far, she’s winning. Yes, those are diapers on – using our potty for a stool, just to spite me – in the picture below.
I’m such a tattle-tale. SO WHAT TO DO?!?! Well, here’s where I’m at. Hardly as fabulous as I’d hoped to be at this point.
So I guess the answer IS “load up on liquids.” THAT’S how you get through potty training. (That’s how I’m getting through potty training, anyways…) Moral of my story here? We can only do what we’re able to do as moms. No kid is exactly the same, no matter if they have the same DNA or not. (I took for granted how easy it was to train my first daughter… bless that little girl’s heart for conquering it in one weekend.) As moms, all we can do is be positive, receptive, supportive and get the equipment while keeping our fun-hat on. We just must keep going… NO MATTER WHAT. (Hey, I’ve got more wine to drink.) So I’m letting go. It’ll all be fine. Who cares if my family and friends keep asking me why I still carry baby wipes in my purse. She’ll get it soon enough… even without my nagging (most likely without my nagging). Because no kid I’ve ever known has started college in diapers…
In a way, I respect her tenacity to refuse to conform. (Ok, Maybe this is the vino talking now. And yes, I might’ve shot an extra take just for kicks…)
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With my children I loaded up on books and spent a LOT of time in the bathroom. I had twins and despite the fact that is seemed like we stayed in the bathroom forever before long they were trained. Of course they had a few minor accidents but that is too be expected.
Well the first time I attempted Tedi she was only 18 months and I was still pregnant. It was a complete fail. The second time she was in control and wanted to do it when I didn’t. It will happen! Don’t worry I still carry wipes in my purse too. Good luck friend!
it took me a good couple of months to train my daughter. We tried when she was 2 and 3 months, and she peed her pants 11 times in 2 days. She was NOT ready. We tried again 3 months later, and we kinda conquered pee in a week (with accidents here and there), but for n. 2? Forget it!! It took another 2 months for her to stop hidding in the closet and going in her pants. So, hang in there, and get The princess and the potty
Erika! 11 times in 2 days!?!? I think we’re on par with your record… hehe! Thanks for the encouragement!
my son is not not having it… he does not want to hear about potty training at all… it was a lot easier with my daughter … oy vey
umm… my son is not having it- im talking potty training talk at all… my first was a girl, a lot easier
Every child is different…I never liked the whole potty training experience.
hello. I have a one year old. He just turned one and I was hoping to start potty training him but soon realized that he is too young to be potty trained. So the potty has to stay in the box until I feel that he is ready. Hope you succeed sooner than later. Don’t give up.
thanks araz! at least my little one has given me a few laughs with her stubborn antics! good luck to you (in the future) too!
Oh boy! Second is on the way in July and I have attempted 3 weekends in a row trying to potty train my 18 month old son! He’s not having it. He knows kaka and peepee go in the toilet but he’s not willing to do it lol
these little people have minds of their OWN! i give you credit for trying as young as 18 months… yeah, he might be a little too little (and i hear boys are tougher than girls!) good luck!
With my second child on the way, you’re making me nervous that he/she will be tougher than my first! Fingers crossed that I won’t have to go through too much wine in the bathroom during the next potty training adventure.
aha! be scared rachel… be very scared… hehehehe