3 Day potty Training... Uhm... Right?
This potty training business is hard work! We decided to go with the 3 Day Potty Training Method. We are mid way through day 2 and I'm not sure what to think about it just yet. I'm partially losing my mind.
First and foremost, these are the longest days of my life. Not complaining, just stating a fact. Kyah has been ready for months but it was me that chose to wait. I'll be honest here. We have the money for diapers, I don't mind changing them and well, they are convenient. I still don't have a problem with them. The only reason we are not going back to them this afternoon is because I am trying really hard to give this program a chance to prove me wrong. {and because we boxed them up and put them away}.
The hubs is always skeptical. He lives skeptical. He's not easily persuaded and he's NEVER sold on things that he sees on TV or online. He thinks everything is a bunch of bull doo doo. I on the other hand see no problem in giving things a chance. Seriously though... if someone took the time to write a plan {or method or what have you} it saves me the time from having to figure it out through trial and error. Who doesn't like that?
This program seems perfect. After all it's probably what I would do on my own, but it's nice to have the reminders and a guideline to refer back to. So what's wrong?
My son!
He is stubborn, hard headed and a rebel. Not all of the time. Just right now. We are following this 3 day program to a "T". Not deviating for one second. Some things are working and some are driving me up the wall {and back down again}. While I may sound like a crazy person, I assure you that I am calm, cool and collected when it comes to my son. I'm venting here so that I can keep it that way.
Day 1:
Morning- Kyah woke up. I ran into his room eager to start potty training. It was going to be a great day. We were rained in for the weekend and there was nothing better to do. We exchanged our hugs and kisses and said good morning. I took off his pj pants and then his diaper. We talked about wearing Big boy underwear and keeping them dry. So far so good. The morning went on with reminders about "tell mommy when you need to pee pee, ok". I asked him every so often if he was dry. He would check and tell me "yes". We gave him praise. Sounds easy right? Wrong. It's draining! More draining than anything. Ever.
He had accident after accident after accident. Each time we would scoop him up and run to the bathroom and explain that he needed to "tell mommy or daddy that you need to pee pee before you wet your underwear". He understood {so he said}. He would proceed to explain the entire process to us. We know he gets it. It not a matter of not getting it, it's a matter of doing it.
Nap time was great. No accidents. Improvement. Sure.
Afternoon- repeat morning.
Night Time- Not sure if it was a mix of emotions from the day, but Holy Moly. He was awake until 11pm. Normal bedtime is 7-7:30pm. We never had trouble laying him down. This was CRAZY!
Day 2:
Morning- He woke up dry! 100% Dry! Very pleased with the progress. His diaper is full of pee pee majority of mornings. He even went an hour after he woke up without peeing in the potty or his underwear. We gave him plenty of reminders to "tell mommy or daddy when you need to go pee pee". Then he had an accident. I ran him to the potty and explained that he needs to tell me Before he wets his underwear. The morning continued in about the same manner. Accident and another accident.
Nap- He is currently down for his nap right now. It was struggle to get him down again. This is not normal for us. He was a mess before nap time. He said he needed to go potty but nothing would happen. We are told to not let him sit there too long. Every time I tried to get him away he would scream. Guess what baby... I'm the mom... and the boss. Geez. I hate being so hard on the kid, but he can't just sit on the pot all day playing.
Either way, this potty training stuff is hard work. I knew it would be and that's why I put it off as long as I did. There was never a good solid week that I could devote to it until now. Praise God that we can keep this program up for at least another week.
I'll be sure and update you on the progress. I mean, after all... he technically has until the end of the day tomorrow for me to believe that this program works.
Have you used this program... what do you think?
6 comments:
First of all, many prayers for you! Potty training has been the hardest parenting experience I have endured. I know some people who have kids that just train in the blink of an eye and they always seem willing to tell you too. I don't like these people. For us, it was mind-numbingly difficult. Keep up the hard work and if the 3 day doesn't work for you then try something else or try it again in a month or so. If your gut says let the kid sit on the potty for an hour, let him. Every kid is different. Some of them are more difficult with it comes to PTing. Mine first born was that way and he's 4.5. Being a boy doesn't make it any easier either.
it worked for Caleb and he was only 27 months! I swear by it! don't give up. he was completely trained in 4-5 days!
2 pieces of advice.
1. take the potty with you to every room so it is easy for him to access. He may still have trouble holding it until the bathroom
2. let him run around underwear free. C had nothing on from the waist down at home for about a week, then just pj pants for 2-3 weeks, then we added underwear
3. Candy or his favorite treat is always a great prize
Girl...it worked for me. I trained my TWINS at 25 months. It took my son more like 4 days to catch on though. So I completely feel your pain. I thought it was by far the hardest part of raising them. It was the most miserable 4 days of my life. It was exhausting. I then trained my next son at 22 months. So I think it works but sometimes it might take a few extra days. Stick with it. You will be so excited when he "gets" it. Good luck.
PS- 2 out of the 3 kids refused to sit on the potty at all until day 3....
I am right there with you Erin! Addy is so stubborn and just won't go on the toilet. We try every few weeks in hopes that giving her a "break" will bring on motivation. Nope!! I feel your frustration. I hate this potty training business
Potty Training is the devil. Plain and simple.
The only thing I can think is that instead of asking him if he needs to go, take him. Take him every 30 minutes or so, let him sit for a minute, and then go on about your day. I can ask Brady all day long if he needs to go and he will tell me no, but when I take him he almost always goes.
Good luck! It'll happen, it just takes time. (And a WHOLE LOT of patience)
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