UO Thursday

MommyKristin88 · February 2014

KatieS7 said:

My DD1 turned 2 on January 31 and yes, she is potty trained. Is she still going to have accidents, yes! Is she at some point going to regress, yes! But she knows that you pee and poop in the potty. I agree that there is no "potty training switch" and 3.5 years was a generalized age. In my limited experience and knowledge, using the bathroom is a learned skill such as riding a bike for lack of a better example. Each kid learns differently and it's up to us as parents to figure out how our children learn. If DD2 ends up being really strong willed, I'm not just going to throw my hands up and say "well it's just who she is." I'm going to try a new strategy, and a new, and a new one, until I find one that works for her. Now that I've said all this, I'll lay money that when I get DD1 up from her nap she'll be wet

That's wonderful that your 2 year old is potty trained, but that's not always the case. You have made a horrible generalization, and are perpetuating a myth that caused moms like me a lot of heartache. Like you said, children learn differently. I don't think that means I didn't learn how to teach my daughter. I came to realize that I had a strong willed child that did what she wanted to do, and still does in many aspects of her life. I ran the gamut on tips given to me on how to potty train her. Every child isn't the same. It just doesn't always work out so easily.

MommyAmes2 · February 2014

My son was potty trained by 2, daughter 2.5. Damn did I miss the potty training deadline?

MommyAmes2 · February 2014

I actually have one this week.... Is your baby a year old? Time for a sippy cup! Hate seeing kids over 1 still drinking from one, especially with juice in it.

CourtJack · February 2014

MagPie 1986 said:

nnikki10 said:
I don't care that my husband looks at porn or if he goes to the strip club.
Using porn regularly is addicting and can interfere with someone's personal relationships. However, if is used together by the couple it can be done in a healthy way and benefit their sexual relationship. But, if my DH used it regularly I would have a problem with it. Also, I wouldn't mind if he went to a strip club for a bachelor party but if he was going like every weekend or every other weekend, I would be upset. I tend to think its a little immature to do that on a regular basis. But, like I said, every once in a while isn't a big deal.

This. Porn used together or on very rare occasions alone - ok. As long as both parties have the same understanding of when it's acceptable. And aside from a bachelor party, strip clubs are not okay with me. I'm not cool with my husband going to watch women dance naked in front of him. If that makes me a prude - that's fine by me.

MommyKristin88 · February 2014

KatieS7 said:
@MommyKristin88 I can't quote for the life of me today. But you are right, my opinion is a generalization. Most opinions are exactly that, a wide blanket generalization. I certainly would never want to cause you, or any other parent for that matter, heartache. Gosh knows, we all have too much heartache as is. For that, I apologize. Can we still be friends!? @-)

Truce.

sftbllstr87 · February 2014

I don't like Seinfeld.. Apparently an uo here!
I do agree potty training is hard, but also think it should be started early and takes a lot of patience and practice. We started around 18 months, he was good then regressed, we tried again a little after he turned 2 and he's been great since. I do think that with kids "luck" plays a big part, some kids are easier with different things and some need more help. I do think that they should be potty trained before kindergarten

mommabmb · February 2014

Apparently my UO is that Huggies > Pampers for wipes. . . .

BellaOso · February 2014

I don't like Seinfeld either. Never have.

I prefer "dick and fart joke" movies over serious, romantic or dramatic movies. If you give me the choice between "Stepbrothers" or "The Notebook" I'm going to pick the immature movie every time.

BlueJewelM · February 2014

Potty training isn't as hard as I thought it would be...in the home. My son will pee and poop on the potty and wears underwear here at home. But he is NOT down with OPP. OPP = Other People's Potties We started when he turned 2 but didn't hit it real hard until recently (2.5). My goal is to not have to wear pull ups out by 3. In his defense public restrooms are a bit scary. I don't blame him for being a little hesitant.

BlueJewelM · February 2014

Kind of related to the C section news as of late. I've been having some PPA. I went and talked to my dr about it and she thinks I have a bit of PTSD from my 2nd labor and delivery. I'm on some meds and scheduled for some therapy sessions. I guess my UO is that if I got pregnant again I'd beg for a scheduled C-section. I'm pretty sure we are done with kids so I don't think it will ever be an issue. If I do get pregnant I hope I will have had enough talk therapy and made enough progress to move past my fears...but I'm so not there yet. Hopefully soon. (on my ipad, sorry for bad spacing).

janneann1127 · February 2014

BlueJewelM said:

Kind of related to the C section news as of late.

I've been having some PPA. I went and talked to my dr about it and she thinks I have a bit of PTSD from my 2nd labor and delivery. I'm on some meds and scheduled for some therapy sessions. I guess my UO is that if I got pregnant again I'd beg for a scheduled C-section. I'm pretty sure we are done with kids so I don't think it will ever be an issue. If I do get pregnant I hope I will have had enough talk therapy and made enough progress to move past my fears...but I'm so not there yet. Hopefully soon.

(on my ipad, sorry for bad spacing).

I'm sorry you're dealing with that @bluejewelm.

Glad you got some meds and hope it gets better.

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