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When to potty train? (kindof long sorry!)

newherera08newherera08
in Toddlers: 24 Months+

Hi everyone!

I have never posted on this board before but I do have a 2 1/2 yr old son that is not potty trained.  I am also 33 wks pregnant and am on light activity.  They couldn't put me on bed rest b/c of my DS. I can't do much right now.  Anyways, my son was a premie and is a little behind in speech.  He is in speech therapy right now and is coming along quite nicely.  I would love to be able to potty train him before the baby comes but I just dont know if he is ready or if I can do it right now.  My DH works 40+ hrs a week and can only do it a little bit of the time.

His pediatrician said at his 2 yr check up that he wasn't ready, but it's been 6 months since then.  He dosen't have a very large vocabulary and has only shown us a handful of times that he needs to potty. (he pulls on his diaper and runs into the bathroom) but this only happens like once a month. 

I know that he will eventually be potty trained but it seems like everyone around me, my DH and mom and some others keep pressuring me to do it and are asking all the time "so how is the potty training going" or "You really need to get him potty trained". I know this, it's obvious, but with my current condition, getting up ever 30 min to put him on the toilet and cleaning up pee and poop all the time just seems like alot and I dont know if I can do it. I am just tired of being annoyed with the questions and comments. 

 I was wondering if anyone else has had a late potty trainer and how you did it and when. 

Sorry this was so long!

TIA!

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Re: When to potty train? (kindof long sorry!)

  • eowynmneowynmn

    *points kindly to potty training board up above*

     

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  • *LrCg**LrCg* member
    First, I don't think you should PT just because of what others around you are saying- don't feel pressured, eventually it will happen- everyone PTs.  That being said, we PT DS at 18 months old so clearly because of his age, he wasn't the best talker.  At 14 months old he started showing signs but I was pregnant and afraid to do it so we waited until the baby arrived.  Once she was 4 weeks old, we started and to be honest, it was super easy and especially because DD was so young she slept most of the time so I didn't feel like I was negecting her or anything (just thought I'd pass it along in case you wanted to wait until after the baby).  But about your speech issue, I don't think kids need to verberally tell you when they have to go- what about children that can't speak or some that are delayed- they're still smart enough to train.  You either watch for the signs on when they have to go- "the dance", being figgety, not wanting to sit, etc. or you just take them on a schedule and eventually- be it days, weeks or months, they will start telling you.  And if you have a positive attitude and patience, PT is very easy and nothing to stress over.  I think most people stress over it but once its done you wonder- what was I so worried about.  Best of luck!
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  • ironmommyironmommy

    I honestly didn't read your entire post, but when it comes to PTing the best adivce is ... Don't rush it! Your son with show you when he's ready, and when he is ready it will be pretty easy to accomplish. So take your time and do it on your own schedule.

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  • bttrflyprnc7bttrflyprnc7 member

    I have a stepson who i have been in his live since he was 21 months old and he took a long time to PT. He was 3 in October and he finally did it one weekend with his mom in April so around 3 and half years old. so don't worry or feel bad! he was a good talker by then, so when your son gets talking more then start trying!

    I have two kids in diapers right now so it's not that bad, i am hoping to start trying my 2 month old soon too, but im not rushing it!

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  • redness4redness4 member
    Honestly, if the only reason you aren't on bedrest is because of your son, then I would take it as easy as possible.  My first was a preemie and I was terrified that my second would be as well.  With the new baby coming, there will be a lot of change for your son to deal with, so I would just wait and tell people that you have decided to do so and to please stop pressuring. 
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