This afternoon I am headed to a baby shower and H is headed to a coworker's kid's birthday party with DD. I am generally not a huge fan of showers, but I think I won the afternoon.
Good luck buckyb. We tried a few times before C was ready and it was terrible. This time he WAS ready and it went so smoothly. FX!!
I worked until midnight last night so I am toast today. Working until midnight again tonight and then at 8am tomorrow. So this weekend is a total write-off for me.
Wondering what ages you tried at? I know every kid is different but I am already stressing about PT my guy. He's just 2 now, moves to pre-school room at 2.5, and "all kids" are apparently PT by then.
I'm solo with DS this weekend as MH is away with friends. It's already starting out quite lazy. I need to turn off the tv, get dressed and get us out to so something ths morning!
Post by shedreamsincolor on Jun 11, 2016 8:58:43 GMT -5
Working all weekend as well so won't be around much. hangry DS is 2 years 5 months. He has gone a few different times on his potty but nothing consistent. I'm not planning to push it until he shows some more interest, which he hasn't yet.
buckyb we are also on the official potty training bandwagon this morning. So far, so good...:knocks on wood: We are doing the no-pants method, so I am a stress ball about our furniture and everything is draped in towels and old bedding. I really need those grandma-style plastic covers on everything!
I have a facial appt at 12 so here's hoping DH can handle things while I'm gone. We are enjoying having a weekend with no plans; I think we may go out to dinner tonight. Nice to have a relaxing day.
hangry DS is just now 2 1/2 and we started PT--for real, no excuses or backing out--today. In our case, DS was interested and has probably been ready for a couple months, but our schedule has been so hectic this spring that I haven't been able to devote the time/consistency needed.
I think DC or preschool can be a huge help with training; B was in a young 2's class this year so most of the kids were still in diapers, but there were a couple who were older that the teachers worked with.
The 2 y.o. classes at B's preschool don't require they be PT'ed, but they have to be trained to start 3 y.o. preschool (which he will do in fall '17)
DS's daycare is really good actually. They do bring them to the potty whenever they ask and they tell me he asks. Maybe half his class is PT, so he sees them too. They didn't really say it's a requirement to move to the next room, but that everyone is. We still have a good 5 months, I just didn't want to push it before he was ready because I know that just sets up for failure. I should just stop thinking about it for a while.
Good luck buckyb. We tried a few times before C was ready and it was terrible. This time he WAS ready and it went so smoothly. FX!!
I worked until midnight last night so I am toast today. Working until midnight again tonight and then at 8am tomorrow. So this weekend is a total write-off for me.
Wondering what ages you tried at? I know every kid is different but I am already stressing about PT my guy. He's just 2 now, moves to pre-school room at 2.5, and "all kids" are apparently PT by then.
DS is 2.5 this month. We tried 2 or 3 months ago and he wasn't interested at all. He's done great so far this morning with only one accident. He's been showing more interest and seems to have better bladder control.
I'm a little worried about daycare because he is still in the toddler room. They will put them one the potty once or twice a day. I told them on Friday we are PT this weekend so hopefully they'll be on board with more frequent trips. I need to do laundry so I can bring a bunch of outfits on Monday.
Post by tallblonde on Jun 11, 2016 10:22:39 GMT -5
My 2.5 year old sits on the potty at daycare but I don't think has ever gone. I'm basically not even attempting until they make progress at daycare. Boys are traditionally later than girls.
It's only 1pm and I'm so exhausted! I covered someone's swim lessons today, so after my hour of lessons I did another hour of lessons and it was fun but super exhausting. Is it nap time yet? (This is why my boss is ok with me reducing hours because tired instructors are grumpy instructors and those aren't fun.
Does anyone watch "There Goes the Motherhood" on Bravo? It probably isn't a good idea as I don't have kids yet, LOL. I like the insight and being judgey-mcjudgerson. They do give a lot of valid points because they talk about how your own mother shapes what kind of mother you'll be. **Binging on it now** They weekly reiterate that even the moms who seem like they have it all together, really don't! I feel like motherhood is going to be like being a hummingbird, you're always on the brink, fluttering around so fast you can't even see your wings. Is that accurate?
ClassyMrsA, Are you watching the Copa Europa? What team are you rooting for? I'm in full support of Germany.
We're watching the Copa America tonight. USA v Paraguay. DH is hoping France wins the Copa Europa. I watch cause he does, so I root for whoever he likes.
ClassyMrsA, I'm the worst... I have little confidence in USMNT. I love the USWNT. I don't know why, but our guys are not on the world level but our women are just killer!?! It makes me happy that they are so the pay discrimination are at the forefront. You can't argue when they are winning and the men can't get out of the top 16... Our men aren't even going to the Olympics...
Post by ClassyMrsA on Jun 11, 2016 12:50:58 GMT -5
cheshie6 Oh, believe me, I know. It's been a frequent topic of discussion at our house. DH just is disappointed a lot. But he has to watch. It's a compulsion.
ClassyMrsA and cheshie6 My H is a big soccer fan, too; we were tuned in earlier today. We have one of the World Cup qualifiers being played here in September, I was thinking tickets would be the perfect Father's Day gift but they haven't opened up sales yet. Grrrr.
Potty training is going surprisingly well! No accidents and he is telling us when he has to go. I was skeptical (and squeamish) about the no-pants-keeping-the-potty-in-your-living-room method but it is working like a charm! (The M&M rewards probably have something to do with it, too, my kid is obsessed).
For the BTDT moms, how has having kids changed your relationship with your SO?
Gah so much. The first 3 months was pure survival, the next 3 was really hard trying to figure out who we were as parents and spouses. Communication was awful figuring out how to support one another as individuals, as our partner and as parents. Now it's pretty good, it's still different than before DD, but I have an overwhelming since of love for him as the father of my children, the provider for our family and for being the best partner he can be for me. We have to work a lot harder and be more intentional to work on our relationship and find time for our spouse but it's so worth it.
Hi ladies. Sorry I've been MIA. The last few weeks of the dance season are always super crazy. I'm almost done. One more recital today, and then things will calm down (sort of) for a few weeks. Of course, summer is already jam-packed with plans. The next two weekends are travel weekends for us. Wedding and then a GTG with 35-40 families from my Jan 14 BMB. I'm staying in a house with 5 other families. It should be interesting...
peanutmuse, I love that you teach dance! I hear you on the end of dance season. When I was a swim coach, the ends of short course and then the end of long course were always insane. Lots of traveling to meets, lots of craziness and parents wondering if their baby is moving up to the next level (I had the lowest 2 levels) I'm glad you survived! Maybe you need a t-shirt. I survived dance season 2016 LOL
ClassyMrsA, Are you watching the Copa Europa? What team are you rooting for? I'm in full support of Germany.
We're watching the Copa America tonight. USA v Paraguay. DH is hoping France wins the Copa Europa. I watch cause he does, so I root for whoever he likes.
Poland is playing Northern Ireland today, so that's what we'll be doing followed by a trip to Ikea and Buy Buy Baby.
cheshie6 I think DH and I might be the exception. Our relationship didn't change much honestly. We talked a lot about how we'd split chores, take turns with the baby, etc before she was born and then adjusted as needed after. It was a huge change, but it didn't send us through the tailspin I think it often does for others. If anything, it actually strengthened our relationship and helped us communicate better. The only thing that is different really is that we don't have sex often, but it's more about being tired then lack of desire. L is particularly exhausting (I've heard from many people she has more energy then any kid they've ever seen. Yay?) and at the end of the day we just want to cuddle, watch our shows, and sleep. Lol.
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