After showing intense readiness, we have decided to potty train Axel. Here is my situation.
He carries potty around the house saying "poopy" and "potty". He wants to put his own pants off and on. He has an extensive vocabulary and is aware when he is "going" in his pants. This all lead me to believe that he was ready to go on the potty. What am I, nuts? Starting on Monday, I committed to poop, pee and a little potty purchased from once-upon-a-child. I know millions of babies and mommies are going through this very same process, but really...how isolated can you get? I haven't left the house in 3 days, and I have seen few signs of improvement. After much consideration we are using the complete nudity method, ditching the diapers entirely (except during sleepy time) and using a disappointed face when pee hits the floor. Monday: 1 poop on potty, 1 pee on potty, rest were on the floor Tuesday: 2 poops on potty, 4 pees on potty, rest were on the floor Wednesday: so far, 2 pees on the potty, several pees on the floor. Not sure if I should be encouraged with a 100% success rate for poopy? I'm grasping for any signs of encouragement. So, in my head, I'm saying "just quit", try again later. In my heart, I know he can do it. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE to get to the point where you are having more than a 50% overall success rate? I am pretty much banking on a week of pure torture and some improvement after that? In order to pull some insight from you all, I am offering a giveaway! Simply reply to this blog with your best potty training insight, and you'll get a chance to WIN an AWESOME Spring Nesting Box! HELP! I'm counting on you! The giveaway will run through Sunday, January 17th.
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Aunt Shelly
1/13/2010 09:30:09 pm
Hi,
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Little Boys take forever to potty train! (I know, I just spent all summer potty training my little guy). Be patient and don't give up. I don't think that there's any magic proceedure or plan that works, but I don't care for the whole pull ups thing (their just diapers!) unless we are going somewhere.
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1/14/2010 06:07:43 am
Well my little boy is 2 years and 2 months, and shows basically no readiness signs at all...so we are not going down that bridge just yet...but here is the advice everyone in the bejesus seems to be giving me...
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Jen
1/16/2010 04:30:19 am
Letting your toddler pee in a public parking lot (much to the disgrace of passerby's) is a much better idea than risking pee in the carseat. Those things are about impossible to disassemble, wash and reassemble!
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Meghan
1/16/2010 12:38:06 pm
I have no idea, but I heard blue food coloring does wonders in the potty. Apparently it is fun for little boys to turn the potty green! :) Good Luck!
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