Doing the Potty Dance!

So I decided to dust off the potty and give it another try. Our main dilemma was where in the world did the pot disappear too? We had the potty but no pot. The joys of an upside down house. I gave up and on Monday went and bought the seat that goes on the real potty along with a step stool. And I am SO glad that I did! On Tuesday we thought we'd try and get acquainted with the new seat. The first time we sat Mattie on the seat, she went tinkle!! Then after her nap she surprised us with a poo and a tinkle. She went again two more times that day. I couldn't believe how well she did! And the number one reason I love that seat? She can't get down by herself. She is so happy just sitting on the potty. On the other seat, she was more interested in playing on the seat, getting up and down. I guess there is a reason that pot disappeared.

So yesterday, she only went once. I wasn't able to catch her at the right times and I was out and about running errands. Let's face it, this takes consistent commitment and it's not easy when you have a lot going on.

Not much luck today and I have a feeling with having therapy, orthodontics appt. and softball camp it won't be much better. But we won't give up! I know we will have good days and not so good days but this is progress. We are moving in the right direction!

Potty Update

Thanks to those that commented about the potty dilemma. There really isn't a right or wrong answer and its great to know everyone elses take on things. So I decided I would at least make an attempt to "try" and see how things go. So we started day one yesterday. Hooray! Mattie got acquainted with the potty. Sat on it, sang the "pee pee where are you?" song. Where are you is one of our speech sayings so why not throw that in too, huh? Then it was off to camp to pick up Abby. Then to the park and back home for a nap. Woke up and did the potty thing all over. Later, mommy and daddy went out for dinner so that pretty much sums up potty day one. No pee pee and not much practice. I can't say that mommy "tried" very hard. Day two....I just said forget trying today. We are going to a friend's for a picnic. I don't think we are off to a great start. We will "try" again on Monday, or Tues, or Wed..........

When to Potty Train?

This topic has been creeping into my mind. When do I start to potty train? I trained my two older girls around 2 years and 3 months and was successful. One weekend and really not many accidents that followed. I was pretty lucky. They say girls are easier. Well, something tells me that Mattie won't be that easy.

So I'm wondering whether I should try with her over the summer. She is 2 years and 4 months but let's face it, she doesn't have the communication skills that the older girls had at that age. I really don't know if she will "understand" the concept. I know what all the books say.....dry diapers at night, interest in the potty, yada, yada, yada......I don't think she is there yet. The summer is the best time since I have off to work with her....kind of....when I'm not dragging older kids all over the place. I really don't want this to be a pull my hair out kind of thing. Based on her "adjusted age" that's what I'm calling it....It may be really too soon. What are your thoughts?

Any advice or tips for those that have children with Down syndrome? When did you train or plan to train?