PTing Question

jessicada76

Ok today I took Paige swimming but didn't have a swim diaper so I just put her suit on her.  Well, we were standing outside the pool and she said "Poop" and grabbed herself and at the same time peed everywhere.  So I KNOW she knows the sensation - but does it sound like she is ready?!  No way would she have a made it to a potty - she just said poop and then peed.  So she has a "word" for it but I don't know that she knows how to hold it to get to the potty.  Any advice?

ILoveBoys

We just went cold turkey from diapers to underwear when DS1 turned 3, so I'm not sure about all this, but maybe when she does that, you could talk about how peepee (or whatever you're going to call it) goes in the potty. Then maybe take her and show her where to go if she feels like she needs it? Does she have a potty already? Good luck!

HawaiiBrideGrm

Uh, honestly, Jess, after what I put DD through this weekend... I would start very nonchalently, very loosely if you want. Do not by any means follow a stringent method. I think those are mostly for older kids, and rarely some younger kids. DD is traumatized now. She screamed at me for trying to put anything on her today (underpants, pull-ups, diaper, anything). I had to fight her. That's not my kid. It's sad. Hopefully, she'll feel better about it tomorrow.

jessicada76

ILoveBoys:

We just went cold turkey from diapers to underwear when DS1 turned 3, so I'm not sure about all this, but maybe when she does that, you could talk about how peepee (or whatever you're going to call it) goes in the potty. Then maybe take her and show her where to go if she feels like she needs it? Does she have a potty already? Good luck!

We have a potty chair on the floor and one on the toilet too.  She has pooped once in potty but just because I caught her.  Thanks for the tips!

jessicada76

HawaiiBrideGrm:

Uh, honestly, Jess, after what I put DD through this weekend... I would start very nonchalently, very loosely if you want. Do not by any means follow a stringent method. I think those are mostly for older kids, and rarely some younger kids. DD is traumatized now. She screamed at me for trying to put anything on her today (underpants, pull-ups, diaper, anything). I had to fight her. That's not my kid. It's sad. Hopefully, she'll feel better about it tomorrow.

So sorry Hawaii!  That sucks!  I hope she gets over be tramatized!  I am not pushing Paige at all!  We talk about the potty and if she ask we sit on it but I don't force her to do anything!

roseroseroseroserose

Maybe just start talking it up more. Mommy needs to pee. Wanna come? Hear that? Mommy is peeing, wiping, flushing, washing hands, etc to get her more interested and aware.

jessicada76

StacieErin:

Maybe just start talking it up more. Mommy needs to pee. Wanna come? Hear that? Mommy is peeing, wiping, flushing, washing hands, etc to get her more interested and aware.

GOOD IDEA!