Given the past week's exciting events, I feel it was necessary to go back in time and give you a head's up on what you have coming your way. I'll just give you a few tidbits of advice. I know how you hate to be told what to do. I know how you just like to make it up as you go, so I won't step on your toes with lengthy advice.
- When you start to potty train Wyatt (again) don't be discouraged if he doesn't want to poop on the first day.
- Don't be discouraged if he doesn't want to poop on the second. Maybe start to worry a little, but don't stay up too late worrying, after all you do have a newborn to feed in the middle of the night. You need that beauty sleep.
- At this point, try to stuff him full of fiber. Feed him at least 3 bran muffins and watch him like a hawk. This is not the time to risk an "accident."
- Don't be discouraged if he doesn't want to poop on the third day. It might, however, be a good idea to start to worry for real. In fact, why don't you try to use a gentle laxative on him? Maybe try some of that chocolate ex-lax? BUT, ONLY SMALL DOSES. Like, half of a square.
- Remember that a good Mom always puts away tempting medicine so that he kids don't stumble on it and try to eat it.
- If Wyatt accidentally eats 6 adult servings of Ex-Lax because you were busy fixing your hair and not putting up medicine, DON'T FREAK OUT.
- Okay, after the freak out, call poison control. Don't get too embarrassed when the operator can't hide the smile and laughter as he tells you that your son will be fine, but will be pooping a lot.
- Don't sigh when you remember that he has been on a poop strike for 3 days. Call your Mom, Noah, and Susie to laugh it up.
- If you can, try to spend as much time as possible in the bathroom for the next 6-12 hours coaxing Wyatt to stay on the potty while you read "Go, Dog, Go" a thousand-bazillion ga-trillion times.
- When he finally does poop, tell him how proud you are of him.
- Finally, when you realize after a few trips to the potty that your son is cool with using it, get a smug look on your face because . . . . . . the fact that he ate a huge brick of Ex-Lax was actually quite serendipitous. HE'S POTTY TRAINED!!
Past Katie, seriously, you're awesome. What a Mom! Well, despite that minor Mommy infraction of leaving tasty medicine on the counter, you are the bomb!
Take Care,
Future, Already Been There Katie
10 comments:
Katie-seriously I am so sad you are in New York. My Abram and your Wyatt are destined to be BFF. You are awesome. Although, maybe the world can't handle the two of them together in the same place........
AHAHAHHAAHA! Oh that made my day! my week! THat is a fabulous story Katie, thanks for sharing. I guess in the world of potty training--that's one way to do it. Hey, and I also give you props for doing it so soon after having a baby!
Yay Wyatt! And, Yay Katie! You really are the bomb!
Leaving out the chocolate ex lax.....accident? I don't think so.
Smooth move ex-lax....I mean Past Katie.
When you accidentally leave out the syrup of ipecac, and he pounds that, call me for another laugh.
Bahahaha! Yea for Wyatt...just watch for the relapse...haha!
That is the best post ever! Too funny.
Oh Katie! You ALMOST make me miss those days. I might do it all over again if I had your sense of humor. I'm passing your remedy for potty training on to two nieces who are having trouble in that area. I will be sure to give you ALL the credit:)
hopefully other future moms can google this successful potty training tactic. :)
Yeah for a freed up diaper budget.
Ex-lax.....Why didn't I think of that!?!?
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