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Post by Jodi on Mar 24, 2005 11:11:06 GMT -5
I'm so discouraged! Ryan was doing so good with his potty trianing. He had gone 3 weeks without one accident, including at night.
Well, that streak came to an end yesterday. He had not one, not two, but three accidents (two big ones). I just don't get it. At one point my husband asked him if he was dry, and he said "wet" - at least we know he understands - but it's just so frustrating - three years of trying to reach this goal (he is 6 [7 in June]).
He was dry this morning, so maybe he will get back on track. It's so hard when you allow yourself to get your hopes up, and then experience the set backs.
Jodi
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Post by momofrussell on Mar 24, 2005 12:25:07 GMT -5
Well, Russell is 7 now and we are FAR from potty training. But i do know that even with a typical child that it can be stressful at times. Part of it's control and part of it maybe he is ready but maybe not 100%. Hang in there Jodi! With Potty training.. it WILL come when it does... sometimes you have to take a step back and just let the child lead the way on the potty stuff. I think you are doing what you can to show him, teach him and encourage him, now he just has to be ready ALL the time! My 4 yr old Reece was like that.... She was potty trained fully around 2 1/2. Then after about a month of doing SO well (pretty girl panties and all) she said one day that she did NOT want to do this anymore. So, I said either panties or diaper.. she picked the diaper. I switched to pull ups and KNEW she could do it, she just didn't want to. I would encourage her but for the most part, she called the shots. It was her body LOL. Then one day when she was 3 and almost a YEAR later, she came into the bathroom where her big sissy and I were and said (so nonchalantly).. "here, I will show you guys how you go potty on the big potty". She hopped right up and went and well... here we are today.. potty trained. So.. in my normal long winded fashion... try not to get too bummed out. And let your husband know the accidents are going to happen, happens to all kids that are potty training and Ryan will get there when he is ready! Sometimes the pressure of NOT having accidents can lead a child to have them.... A.
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Post by Jodi on Mar 24, 2005 13:57:48 GMT -5
Well, I don't know if it is a sign of independence or physical inability - and I guess that is what makes me crazy. If I knew he couldn't do it because he physically gets the sensation and then it goes away, then fine... no problem. If it is him just taking a stand, that's fine too, I just go crazy not knowing for sure "why".
So, I AM a CONTROL FREAK, and that certainly doesn't help things at all. But, I do realize this is all Ryan's timing. Just like sitting up, just like walking, when he is ready... (just have thoughts of wiping his bottom when he is 30 HAHA!!).
Jodi
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Post by Jessie on Mar 24, 2005 16:59:42 GMT -5
Hi Jodi,
I think you hit the nail on the head as far as why things are frustrating - because you just don't know "why" things happen. Is it a control issue, is it a physical issue, etc., etc. I feel your pain there!
30? Heck 12 is awful - thank goodness it's only on occasion our boy needs help! LOL
Jessie
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Post by shellk on Mar 24, 2005 19:47:43 GMT -5
;)You are not the only one in this boat...Kourtney will be 6 next week, and we have been working with her for about 2 and half years on this...And MAN !!! talk about wanting to pull out your hair !! .. I am at a loss with her as well....I just keep on trying though..It is tough !! If your figure it out ..post it up LOL Michele
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Post by Jodi on Mar 26, 2005 20:42:45 GMT -5
Yes... talk about wanting to pull your hair out - I'm almost bald over this one! All these books out there, and not a single one with detailed, step-by-step instructions LOL! We are kind of back on track. Only a couple of small accidents in the past two days. It's definately better than it was a couple of months ago, and I guess that's what is important... moving forward ever so slowly... but moving FORWARD! Jodi
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