Day 2 came and went, and unfortunately we only observed marginal improvement. Everything I have read about this process tells me that we are right on track, but based on what I am seeing with my own two eyes it may be July before we get this figured out!
Yesterday, Jackson did a much better job of telling me that he had to pee, but it usually came at the exact moment that he actually started peeing. I would snatch him up and make the hike all the way across our house to his bathroom and put him on the toilet, only to find that more often than not the majority of his payload had already been deposited in a speckled trail all along the way. His one breakthrough came in the morning when he actually managed to get some in the toilet - he looked up with a big smile and said "I pee just like daddy!" I thought right then and there that my work was done, but after about 10 more accidents I realized that we appear to be right back where we started.
Once again, all of our 'accidents' to this point have been of the '1st' variety, which means that he must be cooking up one heck of a surprise for Day 3. I feel bad for Jackson because it is obvious that he is holding stuff in and is most likely uncomfortable - but in the epic battle of mind vs. bowel, very rarely does the former come out victorious.
If you're looking for a sliver lining to this process so far (which I'm sure you are...), look no further! The money that we give to some lucky carpet cleaning outfit when this is all said and done will ensure that the local economy here in NW Arkansas continues to forge ahead!
I am optimistic that at some point today (Day 3) the 'light will go on' and he will have a pee-pee-epiphany!
More updates to come...
3 comments:
How did he do at night? From my experience with Lauren you are right on track...it's hard but worth it...by day 4 they start to 'get it'. Good luck!
My niece held her #2 in so much that it became a medical issue. Give him some prune juice or major fiber and it WILL have to come out. Good luck...we have STILL not done this yet and Sam is 3 months older than J.
Your face says "I hope there isn't pee on my leg right now"
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