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The potty wars.

August 2 2012 at 5:19 AM
  (Login diaphantaonacid)

Well, this week given over to potty training and what a time it has been. I have been as low as I have ever been (I'm afraid 'the Potty Boot Camp' did not work for me!), doubting myself and her and everything. DH joked that it might be easier to give Baby V up for adoption - not a great joke and I made him apologise as I have no sense of humour at all. It has been bad though.

Today I feel like posting because I feel we have turned a corner. She has peed in the potty a few times, she even went towards her potty of her own volition this morning when she needed to go, she now communicates with me that she wants to go - it is all coming together and I see genuine light at the end of the tunnel.

I have found reading her signals important and I had as much to learn about this as she has. Who knew she only did about 4 pees a day? I have also been shocked at how long she is able to hold it in - hours - wasn't expecting that. And I am now reading on the potty to her for ages as I find that is the best thing to keep her on the potty - I tried foody treats (soon lost appeal) and blackmail (you will be able to watch children's TV if you sit sort of thing - this made her hysterical). So all in all the lastest adventure has brought us closer together as we are learning to communicate much more deeply.

I wish I had asked this question before last Saturday, but what worked for you?

 
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  1. Well, - Ariadne on Aug 2, 7:17 AM
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  3. Sounds like great progress - Dixiechic on Aug 2, 2:33 PM
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  5. I'm glad things are coming together for you! Here's my problem (advice welcome)... - Maya3 on Aug 2, 4:39 PM
    1. What will probably help - MW on Aug 2, 5:30 PM
      1. Thank you! I was wondering... - Maya3 on Aug 2, 8:00 PM
        1. On sale now! - MW on Aug 2, 9:29 PM
    2. Barge to Maya - Ariadne on Aug 2, 8:34 PM
      1. Thanks, I appreciate knowing that... - Maya3 on Aug 3, 5:57 PM
     
  6. 2 tips - Anonymous on Aug 2, 7:04 PM
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