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AIBU to continue this potty training?

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readysetcake · 14/05/2018 07:31

Posting mainly for traffic! I’m 39 weeks pregnant today and have a 2.8 DD.

She’s shown all the signs for being ready to use potty/toilet for months, knows exactly what she should be doing, but has been very resistant. So I decided to leave it now until well into the summer.

However, three days ago she took her nappy off and said she didn’t want it on. Then a bit later told me she needed a wee. I said “go on then you know what to do”, and she pulled her trousers down, sat herself on the potty and went for a wee. I was very surprised. So over the weekend she’s been nappy free in the house and not had a wee accident and happily been using the potty or big toilet (mix of the two). Poo is a different story but I was expecting that to be harder.

AIBU to carry this on considering the timing or do I just keep her in nappies until after baby is born? That could be today or in a few weeks (please, not a few weeks Sad). Seems a shame to stop now she has built up a head of steam, but I’m well aware kids can regress after new siblings arrive and I don’t want to add unnecessary stress to the situation.

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LillyBugg · 14/05/2018 07:49

I'd stick with it. It would a shame to undermine her choice, especially as she's doing so well. If she needs to go back in nappies once baby arrives then so be it.

readysetcake · 14/05/2018 08:14

Thanks Lillybug that’s exactly what I was thinking. But I’m questioning all my decisions at the moment. I Think I’m nervous of how she will take to the new baby.

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Helpthem2018 · 14/05/2018 08:17

I wonder if his might help her show herself to be mummy's big girl, not the other baby in the house.

Ellboo · 14/05/2018 08:20

Like previous posters poster said - new baby can mean the older child quite likes a chance to a) get some attention and b) show how grown up they are. Will you have a partner home on pat leave for a couple weeks who can help? On the other hand some of my worst parenting moments have been out and about with a screaming newborn and a not-quite potty trained 2 year old!

TestingTestingWonTooFree · 14/05/2018 08:22

Stick with it for now. If she regresses then maybe think about an about turn.

readysetcake · 14/05/2018 09:22

@Ellboo that is what I’ve been envisaging...our and about sleep deprived with a screaming newborn and a toddler in shitty trousers 🙈
I didn’t think of it as her showing she’s grown up and getting attention. That’s a good point. Yes partner will be at home to help for first few weeks.
Thanks everyone. I think I will stick with it for now and just not force it if she takes a step back when the baby comes.

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RatRolyPoly · 14/05/2018 09:24

I think I will stick with it for now and just not force it if she takes a step back when the baby comes.

I think this is exactly the best thing to be doing :)

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