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haha, symphony
I already read where you haven't had much luck with the potty training. I don't envy ya having to potty train.
posted by
Joe_Love
on September 26, 2005 at 9:55 PM
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Masky ....Jamie still wont..wee or anything in the potty.
He doesn't mind sitting on the potty, but refuses to do it....he does it wherever he is...its like he is not getting it...so like I said to factorfiction, I may quit for a bit...or at least this weekend.....and try again when we both feel like it again....argh...its hard work.
posted by
_Symphony_
on September 23, 2005 at 7:47 AM
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FactorFiction ...thats great - thanks for sharing..
I am thinking of giving up for a bit.......too be honest I am fed up. he wont be 3 until June...so maybe I might wait a bit longer.
posted by
_Symphony_
on September 23, 2005 at 7:44 AM
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Symphony...typo in my last comment...we CAUGHT her standing up to pee.
I think she was afraid to sit down...afraid to fall in...it happened once and still causes trauma to this day. 
posted by
Masky
on September 23, 2005 at 6:55 AM
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Symphony...did you buy the cheerios and try what I recommended yet?
Fruit loops would work well also...anything that floats. My son quit wetting himself at 2, however, the other business...he preferred a pull-up for that until about 2 years and 3 months. All kids are different. My daughter took longer to train. We often got her trying to stand up and pee like her brother. SERIOUSLY!
posted by
Masky
on September 23, 2005 at 6:53 AM
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My approach was not to push the point until
my boys were three. They were more ready and it was a lot more pleasant for all of us. The older one was done in a long weekend right after turning three. He knew it was coming with his bday and he was old enough to be able to do it then. My kids love to have power struggles over things and I was so not up for this to be one of them!
posted by
FactorFiction
on September 23, 2005 at 6:50 AM
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awwwwhhh... i think about trying to potty train now, even though he's only 9 months, but really I haven't a clue how to start!! hopefully your little guy gets it soon!! 
posted by
daisysface
on September 22, 2005 at 11:02 AM
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You're welcome, Symph.
posted by
word.smith
on September 20, 2005 at 12:00 PM
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LOFL.....strat
if it worked, then don't knock it...can I have her number please?....LOL
posted by
_Symphony_
on September 20, 2005 at 6:36 AM
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Wow 2 days?...DivineDiva
I'm thinking its going to take a lot longer for Jamie...we arnt getting anywhere yet, but thank you ever so much for the excellent advice..I never thought of the food part....thanks
posted by
_Symphony_
on September 20, 2005 at 6:35 AM
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Thank you for your advice word.smith
posted by
_Symphony_
on September 20, 2005 at 6:33 AM
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Yes, Justsouno ...it is already frustrating...but we will do it.
posted by
_Symphony_
on September 20, 2005 at 6:33 AM
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SillySoul88...you are so right.
posted by
_Symphony_
on September 20, 2005 at 6:32 AM
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LOL....ben. ...so far it is not going too good.
posted by
_Symphony_
on September 20, 2005 at 6:32 AM
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LOL.....thanks for sharing, Moondawg
posted by
_Symphony_
on September 20, 2005 at 6:31 AM
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hehehe BrightIrish
posted by
_Symphony_
on September 20, 2005 at 6:31 AM
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Woof!
I have no advice in this area, other than to run fast, run far.
Oh wait, you can't do that. Crate training, maybe?
Actually, my dotty aunt potty trained her grandchildren by making them drink all the pepsi they could hold, then not letting them out of the can until they successfully used the potty.
She's a little weird, but it worked...
posted by
strat
on September 20, 2005 at 5:55 AM
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A helpful hint Symph
Potty training my son at about the same age was great. He went from diapers all day and night to dry day and night in 2 days.
We started with a shopping trip (what else 
). I made a HUGE deal about what a big boy he was and how he was getting big boy underpants, none of that "baby" diapers anymore. He thought the pocket at the front was neat and walked around with his hand in it for a few days :))
He was on a regular eating schedule by then so every half hour or so, we would make a big deal about going to the bathroom. Every sucess, even a drop, got him a sticker, or a small treat and lots of cheering and clapping.
It took some concentration for a few days but the outcome was fabulous !
Good luck Symph !
posted by
DivineDiva
on September 19, 2005 at 8:02 PM
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Symph,
The one thing my son taught me is that he would not be rushed. He did everything in his own time. Just when I was despairing and thinking he would never stay dry or go potty, he did it!
Jamie will do everything in his own time. Just hang on, enjoy the ride and try to stay sane.
posted by
word.smith
on September 19, 2005 at 6:43 PM
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Symphony,
Just relax and allow this period to go by without too much anxiety, it will soon pass and you will be on to still another stage. Children are such hard work but worth every tinsy insy minute of it. Bless you dear ones.
Remember it will be frustrating and new for him too.
posted by
Justi
on September 19, 2005 at 3:46 PM
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lol
Oh my, I certinaly beleive it's a job getting a child to do anything. It will cerintaly be an adventure. lol. ~Silly
posted by
SillySoul88
on September 19, 2005 at 3:40 PM
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I'll have to ask the women on this. Keep your carpets! Good luck.
ben.
posted by
A-and-B
on September 19, 2005 at 3:28 PM
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I've heard it said that girls
are easier to potty train than boys, but with my two kids I don't really remember. One things that I think that helped with my son, was that we would go into the bathroom together and sit on our separate thrones and giggle and laugh at the sound of tinkling. Perhaps not a good idea for a Mum and her son.
posted by
Moondawg
on September 19, 2005 at 2:44 PM
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Symphony.......
I was going to suggest Maskys idea about the cheerios.. It works!
posted by
BrightIrish
on September 19, 2005 at 1:46 PM
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hahaha OFFBEATS
posted by
_Symphony_
on September 19, 2005 at 12:43 PM
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hehehe, thanks ARGUS
posted by
_Symphony_
on September 19, 2005 at 12:42 PM
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LOFL....Masky ...not a bad idea.....Thanks
posted by
_Symphony_
on September 19, 2005 at 12:42 PM
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mysteria
posted by
_Symphony_
on September 19, 2005 at 12:41 PM
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SYMPHONY
Sweet girl...just stay out of the aim of fire!!! Good luck~~
posted by
Offy
on September 19, 2005 at 12:04 PM
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Brave girl, Symph.!
ARGUS
posted by
ARGUS
on September 19, 2005 at 11:34 AM
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Symphony....oh, I don't envy you. Hey, try throwing some Cheerios in the
potty. Tell your son to take aim and sink the Cheerios. This may leave less "leaks" on your floor. Good luck, my friend!
posted by
Masky
on September 19, 2005 at 11:27 AM
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SyM
Lol Lol LOL LOl loL Lol
posted by
mysteria
on September 19, 2005 at 11:25 AM
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