Comments on: The jury is still out

By: Beverly

Beverly — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:42:10 +0000

Congratulations, Liz! I know it might seem like there’s not much to “congratulate” on, but what you described is pretty much how I felt about the 3-day thing with Jack (and kudos to you, you did it all alone … Johnny and I tackled Jack together and we both still felt like jumping off a cliff). Day 1 and 2 are DEFINITELY frustrating, but magically, something seems to click on day 3, or at least it’s not as bad as the first two days. You’re right, there is NO going back on this. Jack still has the occasional accident, but on the whole he’s really good with potty stuff. Someone told me that the 3-day thing serves as more of the transition to undies and using the potty, and I think that’s a good way to think about it. It gets you over the hurdle in one fell, painful swoop instead of a long, arduous journey.
.-= Beverly´s last blog ..Cute, even if I do say so myself =-.

By: Kate

Kate — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:59:08 +0000

Congrats! Hang in there!!! As I’m sure you know, there’ll still be lots of accidents in the road ahead, but they’ll slowly become fewer and farther between. Be very, very patient and stick to your guns!!! We are on day 24 with our second twin and she is exactly like Rebecca in the fact that she will hold it for hours. While we’ve been doing okay, we still have complete set back days. When that happens, it’s back to Potty Training Bootcamp where we stay home for a whole day, make her go completely bottom-less and feed her salty snacks and juice (trying to get her to drink a lot). That seems to do the trick to make her go (providing LOTS of “teachable moments”) and get her back on the potty track. Good Luck!!!!

By: Tatyana

Tatyana — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:54:31 +0000

I am very intrigued. I was hoping to start in a better weather, by that time mine would be about your age.
Also, mine would go to daycare by then, and we would be done with nanny. I wounder if I should try to do that before…

By: Sadia

Sadia — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:57:55 +0000

Done with diapers is huge. HUGE! Don’t sell yourself short.

We’ve been “trained” for a while now, but Jess had two accidents yesterday. In the bathroom, pants down, she just didn’t quite make it onto the seat.
.-= Sadia´s last blog ..Birth order =-.

By: Mommy, Esq.

Mommy, Esq. — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:26:34 +0000

I didn’t think about your theory but do agree – you can’t go back. That’s probably why I think I’ll be delaying since I’m weak. Good luck getting out of the house!
.-= Mommy, Esq.´s last blog ..Toddlers = Teenagers =-.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:22:22 +0000

Yay!!!! Go, Becca, go! (Or really, pee, Becca, pee!).

Love Laura’s idea of singing the ABC’s twice. Thanks, Laura! We’re taking that one.

By: Merri Ann

Merri Ann — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:49:56 +0000

Sounds like you’re doing a great job. Before I had kids I thought people were crazy for having kids that were 2-1/2 and not potty trained … then I became a mom and them a mom again 15 months later to twins. Both my daughters were closer to 3 and my son is 3 and still resisting … guess that shows me .

Good luck on the play date … I would only suggest you bring more than one extra set of clothes.
.-= Merri Ann´s last blog ..Why I’ll never be "Mother Of The Year" =-.

By: LauraC

LauraC — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 03:46:06 +0000

It was a long time before the boys would spontaneously pee on their own. We had to tell them to give it a try. Even now, we make them sing ABCs twice while trying to pee before leaving the house. Here's an example of when to give in the towel. Alex had 23 accidents in two days. Not one success. That is why we say we had a few failed booty camps. .-= LauraC´s last blog ..Going back to Cali? =-.

By: Janna

Janna — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 03:40:12 +0000

Wonderful news! I am happy to hear that today went well. Let’s hope tomorrow is awesome!!!!

I’ve decided I’m not going to potty train my boys. Surely they’ll figure it out themselves at some point? (like around 10-11 years old?

By: reanbean

reanbean — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:59:56 +0000

You're right- it is completely exhausting to potty train a toddler. I've read that on blogs before, but never ever knew the kind of exhaustion that would come from being glued to my daughter's side for 3 whole days. But good for you and for Rebecca! Day three definitely sounds like the kind of progress you're looking for. Have fun tomorrow! .-= reanbean´s last blog ..Potty Training: Take Two? =-.