We're trying to potty train Jo again (2nd attempt). She seems a lot more excited about the prospect of never wearing another diaper this time. She also checks herself out in those new panties quite often. So I think we're off to a good start. I've asked for potty training advice before. But listen carefully to my dilemma and see if you know what I could do. She gets her poop in the toilet every time. In fact, every time I put her on the toilet she at least passes gas. So I know she fully understands that aspect of using the porcelain throne. What she lacks is any anticipation for when the urine will flow. I can have her sit for 5 minutes on the potty, not producing any waste. Then 2 minutes later she'll yell to me that her panties are getting wet. So I pick her up and run as fast as I can to the bathroom, hoping to get her seated in time for a little success. She was so thoughtful the last time we did this, "But Mama, (as I'm running down the hall holding her) you're getting all wet!" Yes, Jo. I did get all wet. But it's all for the cause. And I will sacrifice these pants if it means your pee will get in that potty for you to see! So how do you teach a Jo to anticipate her urine? I tried filling her with juice, giving her yet another juice on the potty, and pouring a cup of water into the toilet so she could see what it looks like to have a liquid land in the john. Any thoughts?
ha! i love that we have the opposite problem. :)
ReplyDeletewe did a baby that pees with sophie. you know, fill it up with water, and then have it go on the potty. i think jo will also figure it out by having accidents.
i'm so happy for you guys that she's excited. here's to no more than two kids in diapers at a time! :)
Once again, you make me laugh! No advise, except to keep your sense of humor and be patient. It'll come. And eventually it'll come in the right place and time.
ReplyDeleteLove you!
diapers filled with pee are so much better then with poo :) My only suggestions would be; fill her up on liquids, pouring water in the toilet while she is on it (pouring it over her *area*- my Mom taught me this trick), turning on the faucet (or clean the bathroom and have water running while she's sitting there), talk to her and have her relax and switch her concentration to something else (in case she's getting stage freight :) ), lastly, a reward when she finally does, like a piece of candy. But sounds like you already know most these tricks!
ReplyDeleterubber gloves, a hair net, scotch tape, goats milk, three pennies, a handful of toothpicks, some tweezers and a car battery... I'm sure you know where I'm going with this. Call me if you have any more questions.
ReplyDeleteLOL!!! I'm about to pee MY pants reading that last comment! :D
ReplyDeleteI'm no expert yet either, so I don't know that I have any new advice for you - sounds like you're on the right track, but I just wanted to chime in and second Lisa's advice about pouring water over her *area*. This is probably wayyy to much information, but since I've been using the lovely peri bottle again postpartum, I have learned that without fail, everytime I finish squirting myself off, I have to go pee again. Something about the warm water must hit some reflex :)
Ok, there you go. ;)
my thoughts? you're so dang cute I wish you were My mom! :)
ReplyDeleteon second thought, what about putting her hand in warm water? didn't we all learn in elementary school that you could prank your sibling and make them wet the bed by putting their hand in warm water? I can already tell I'm not going to be successful at potty training! :) can you post again to let us know who gave the best advice and gets a prize!?!? :) I'll keep my fingers crossed!
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