This is a picture of William, crying on the toilet. He is extremely afraid of the toilet. He's fine to stand up and use the toilet for #1, but when it comes to #2, he just breaks down and cries. He's always had some tummy troubles, so this is a whole different arena for me. But I thought to myself, "if I just stand firm and tell him he's not getting off the toilet until he goes, that should work."
This is picture #2, where William was falling asleep on the toilet. Yes, it makes me feel and look like a horrible mother. You know how in school we were always taught to write about what we know? Well, I've always joked with myself that I would end up writing a book about poop. Obviously, I don't know that much about that, either. Any suggestions?
Oh Lori - I feel for you. I am probably the world's worst toilet trainer. I've had two awful experiences and have already started to twitch just thinking about the next one. So I have absolutely no suggestions other than GOOD LUCK.
ReplyDeleteOh, and you are so not a horrible mother. Quite the contrary. I think these pictures are classic!
I wish there was some rule book that worked for every kid, but there's not. I had pretty easy kids because I waited till they were almost 3. I did have one that hated the #2 part, so I just handed him the diaper. I really don't think it's worth all the trama! As long as they don't go backwards on the potty training part. Eventually he'll figure it out.
ReplyDeleteOr- just drop him off at the Grandmother Fairys house for a week ;-)
Check out this cute idea! http://www.4-the-luv.com/
ReplyDeleteMy older two both learned to go #2 squatting (with their feet on the seat). I don't know why, but it made it so much easier for them. After they did it a few times, we made the transition to sitting. I don't know if I would recommend it or not... but the option is out there! Good luck with him! :)
ReplyDeleteGood Luck Lori!! I'm going to be opening that can of worms in a few months here. :-/
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