TTC/Preg ***** Saturday!!!!!

[chefkate]

Trish, Packmax & Mowmax? You get the Energy award today!

Kristan, we're about 1.5 hours from Detroit and DH and I have ZERO interest in sports.We live near MSU campus so we're about the only ones who aren't sports crazy. So sory about the girsl - hope they're feeling better now. And YAY to Gus! We always threw our girls a "potty party" when they got out of diapers. (Just cake and family over) glad DH is in the clear! Good luck w/ the arm.

Candra, Sorry for the down day y'day. Glad bro is doing well. Good job getting your WO in! The swimming sounds great! This week is going to be hot for us - looking forward to some pool time too!

Maggie, LOL on jury duty field trip! I totally admire you an din complete awe of your homeschooling dedication. You're my hero!

Lisa, You mean you don't already keep them in cages?! Why not?!:+

Melanie, A lot going on at your place today! 3 WO's are better than NO WO's. Esp. considering your schedule - good for you!

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The zoo was tons of fun - the girls were golden. A long drive to and from combined with the walking makes me one tired mama! I rested for awhile when we got home and now I've just finished Classical Stretch. Looking forward to a cold shower and some peaceful sleeping!

[Fitmommyof2]

Thanks for the nice comments girls. I do have a lot going on, but honestly it's keeping me sane I think. If I had nothing to do I'd be a sad mess since dh is gone. LOL I am just taking it one day at a time, but normally non pregnant I am a ball of energy and always have to keep busy so this is normal for me. I am going to go prop my feetsies up and crochet for a bit. I am working on an afgahan for the baby girl! I hope I can find a decent movie on.

[jaypea]

Hi,
This will be a short one b/c I am hot and tired (and it's late). Today, we went to yard sales and to a birthday party. When we got back from the party, I took a 3-hour nap!!! I didn't have any energy all day. After the nap and supper, we went for a little walk and I did do P90X Shoulders and Arms with some modifications.

I seriously do not know what to do about potty training. I tried the naked way yesterday. I think I posted that DS was naked for most of morning, but I put on a diaper for errands. He didn't use the potty, by the way. When we got home, it was lunch and nap (so a diaper again), but he did sit on the potty and try.
After his nap, he was naked again except for his shirt. I reminded him to use the potty if he had to go, but he yelled "NO!". As my DH and I were finishing supper, DS came into the kitchen and said, "Pants on." I looked, and his shirt bottom was all wet. I told him to show me where he peed, and it was a puddle right in front of the TV. I didn't make a big deal about it, but I reminded him to use the potty, again..."NO!" Within 20 minutes, he had peed on the chair
}( !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My DH and I had a disagreement about the naked thing. By that time, it was time for his bath and bedtime. He tried to use the potty again, but nothing. Maybe I do need a book? Any recommendations? He is 3.3 years now, and only a bit of interest. I had hoped that he would become potty trained this summer...HELP!!!

Well, this is obviously not short...
Kate-I hope you had a good day at the zoo. That sounds like fun. How is Preggi Bellies?

Melanie-Yeah that your work week is over.

Kristan-How did you potty train Gus? And, at 2.5???

I will post more personals tomorrow. I need to get out of this hot room.

I didn't check last night's post, but did Morris post?

-Jen

[melanalyus]

Jen,
I really wouldn't worry about potty training. He won't go to kindergarden and be around all of his "school" friends with a diaper on. It's a control thing, he's gotta want to do it. You may have to wait another 6 months or so, after babe is here & things are more "settled".
I DO like the naked baby technique though, and have used it to augment our training. I hadn't realized it was so popular!!!!!!!!

~Melanie~


Jadon born 11/23/05
Justin born 1/17/04
Jory born 4/9/94

[2boys4me]

Jen,
I will share with you how I potty trained my kids but it is what worked for me. My ds1 did the same thing your son is doing and would cry if I suggested underwear. He showed very little interest in ever using the potty. I had tried several times b/f finally I sat him down and told him we ran out of diapers. He was 3 yrs 2 mos at the time. From then on if we were home he was naked if we went somewhere he had to wear big boy underwear. I did put him in the nighttime pull-ups for naps and at night. I never put a diaper on him again. I used the same method w/ ds2 at 2 1/2 it worked great. I had a friend who did the same thing but when she went out her son wore underwear w/ a pull-up over, so he felt being wet but didn't make a big mess. It did take about 2 weeks for him to master going #2 on the potty, but I bought a lot of cheap underwear and threw them away if he had a #2 accident.

Like Melanie said on day your son will be potty trained. You worry about so much but as they get older you realize they do things at their own speed. So no worries:-)

Candra