We are happy to report that Henry is finally Master of this here throne. While he potty trained fairly easily, he did have a very irrational fear of the #2. I cannot tell you how many hours Kevin and I have spent in the bathroom with him trying to convince him to just do it. It has been a rough road. After a two hour stint one night I got online and did some digging and found a great article by a specialist in this field. I had no idea the problem was so common in Toddlers, but apparently it is. The article stated that the best thing to do is to let them come around on their own and not push them. I read that a child can go for more than a week without success and have no adverse health affects. I was thrilled when I read this and Kevin and I backed off completely. Instead of rushing him to the potty at the first sign of the dance, we ignored it and eventually he became so uncomfortable that he started making his way into the bathroom on his own. After a couple of weeks and lots of Miralax to ensure painless success, he was over it. I have never been so grateful. Sorry if this post seems in poor taste (and poor Henry if he happens to read it when he is 16) but if I can help any parents out with our story, it is worth it.
Way to go Hank!
4 comments:
Consider yourself very lucky. Sure, sure, I know you worked hard and all, but like you said, we don't have any control here--it's all about the kid.
:)
Humor aside, you are a good mom and I'm glad you share this with us. It's helpful. And I promise I'll never bring this post up to Henry. Unless I catch him being mean to you.
LOVE the potty seat, but does it have pink flowers on it?! GO HANK!
Way to go! It is no small feat to potty train a toddler! Now you have been through it once next time will be much easier!
Yes, we too have used Miralax, suppositories, enemas, disguised prunes and done some serious poop celebration dances at our house! It is a big deal for the little ones. Give Henry a congratulatory hug from us! :)
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