AIBU to continue this potty training?

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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 ). 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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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

@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.

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 :)