My DS is 2 and 10 mths, and from being about a year old has always poohed whilst standing up. He has always been regular and to my knowledge has never been constipated or struggled with a pooh. We tried potty training at 2 and a half, and it was a disaster, so we left it a couple of months and he took to it straight away for wee's and was dry within one week and have had no problems in this area. But he just refuses to entertain the idea of poohing anywhere other than in his pants whilst standing up.
I am so frightened of getting it wrong as I don't know how to deal with it. I have tried sticker charts and bribery with sweets, to no avail, and we always remain calm and say "nevermind lets change your pants" - but add, "next time shall we try to go to the toilet or the potty when you feel the pooh in your bottom." He always agrees and says that he will tell us but then dissapears off behind the sofa or into the dining room and it all starts again.
I just can't think of a way to get him to sit down for a pooh. When we see him "Dancing" we incourage him to try and sit on the potty. He will sit there, but always under sufferance despite TV or stories or toys, and he will cry and shout to get off then will always get up and do his pooh five minutes later in another room.
Has anyone got any advice for a frustrated mummy!!??