Missing out no more
Remember when Jack pooped on the potty for the first time back in January? And the heavens opened and sun shone down upon us and everyone was so excited and happy? But I missed it because I was at Target?
Yeah, that never happened again. I wasn't missing out on anything because he wasn't doing anything. We would get very close, but then nothing. On vacation last week, he was so visibly in need of going that we felt bad for him. So bad that we gave him a diaper in the middle of the day.
But last night, he kept telling me "I don't have to poop, Mommy! I don't have to poop!" Which translates to "I really have to poop right now but there is no way I am doing it on the potty so don't even think about it."
In the direct opposite of what every book out there says, I took him in the bathroom and physically held him on the toilet while he cried. Then he calmed down and we read a book and sang some songs and chatted about going poop. He resisted, I persevered.
In the end, 45 minutes after starting the process, my legs were aching from kneeling on the hardwood floor and he actually smiled and laughed while he got the job done.
He got his M&Ms, his special Nemo present we bought just for this purpose when at Disney World and phone calls to the whole family. We clapped and danced and praised and made a huge deal about how awesome he was.
This afternoon, I went through the same song and dance, but this time it only took 25 minutes and he did it again. More praise and candy and presents ensued.
Now I wouldn't recommend this approach to everyone, but knowing my kid and how he responds to things, I knew if I could just get him to do it, he would see it wasn't so bad. But damn, if I am going to have to do this every day, I am going to need to invest in some kneepads.
Yeah, that never happened again. I wasn't missing out on anything because he wasn't doing anything. We would get very close, but then nothing. On vacation last week, he was so visibly in need of going that we felt bad for him. So bad that we gave him a diaper in the middle of the day.
But last night, he kept telling me "I don't have to poop, Mommy! I don't have to poop!" Which translates to "I really have to poop right now but there is no way I am doing it on the potty so don't even think about it."
In the direct opposite of what every book out there says, I took him in the bathroom and physically held him on the toilet while he cried. Then he calmed down and we read a book and sang some songs and chatted about going poop. He resisted, I persevered.
In the end, 45 minutes after starting the process, my legs were aching from kneeling on the hardwood floor and he actually smiled and laughed while he got the job done.
He got his M&Ms, his special Nemo present we bought just for this purpose when at Disney World and phone calls to the whole family. We clapped and danced and praised and made a huge deal about how awesome he was.
This afternoon, I went through the same song and dance, but this time it only took 25 minutes and he did it again. More praise and candy and presents ensued.
Now I wouldn't recommend this approach to everyone, but knowing my kid and how he responds to things, I knew if I could just get him to do it, he would see it wasn't so bad. But damn, if I am going to have to do this every day, I am going to need to invest in some kneepads.
Labels: Jack, Potty Training
posted by Amy at
10:51 PM
4 Comments:
Yay for Jack! We had to get the same thing to get our daughter (a month younger than Jack) to poop on the potty. She had peeing down - a total pro. Once we broke out the candy and rewards, she finally started doing it regularly. Of course, then she started pooping on demand whenever she wanted candy (sometimes 5 times a day!), which was sort of crazy, so we gently ended the reward thing, and she did fine. Do what you have to! Although the other day she did offer the cat some candy when HE used the cat box :)
oh goodness. Ethan locks me out of the bathroom and so does Jordyn. Although I do have the key if I need to get in.
Yay for Jack. He's getting there.
LOL! I know from experience that a footstool is a fairly comfortable seat. No way could I kneel that long!
Yay, Jack! And yes, I think that at some point it is necessary to do exactly what you did -- sit with them until they go. Maybe it'll be only 10 minutes tomorrow!
Good for you. Personally, I would love to burn every book about potty training and how easy it is if you just do this. ha and crap
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