No...I'm not pregnant.
Ian told me twice today when he did a stinky!!!!! What? This doesn't excite you? ;) Boy, it does me! This is a big day at the Thomas household! It's a milestone in my book when they actually start acknowledging these things!
Today, we kept Ian home because he was running a fever and was not feeling well. I worked from home and watched him this morning and Jason took the afternoon shift, while I went on into work. Last night, he was running a fever of 103...and this morning it was 102, coughing, runny nose, etc. We started him on an antibiotic Sunday since he has had this mess for about 2 weeks now. Haven't really checked his temp tonight, but he doesn't feel as warm and is acting like he feels a little better. Hopefully, we've turned a corner today and he starts feeling better real soon!
Anyways...back to our good news! At one time today, Ian was standing in front of the TV watching Disney and I could tell he was concentrating and "working" on something! Within a few seconds, he looked over to me, put his hand on his bottom and said, "incky". I was thrilled! He did this twice today! The first time I thought, coincidence. The second time, it was like "YAAAAAYYY! You did a stinky!!" Did I just get excited over poop? Yep...and probably will a few more times as he continues to learn.
So, what did I do after work? Went to Target and bought:
No, I don't think Ian is ready to use a potty quite yet...but I don't think it'll be long...and we'll need it when he is ready. So, I went ahead and bought one. I can hear several people saying, "don't rush", "he's too young", "boys don't learn until 3", etc etc. I know...it's early...Ian is only 18 months. However...I think each child is different...and it's all about your child and how ready they are. Ian is a smart boy (I know I am biased...but it's true) and picks things up fast. Not saying I'm going to start Ian in pullups tomorrow...heck...I still have a couple of boxes of diapers left that I am going to use. However, I AM going to start emphasizing terms and heading in the direction of potty training.
Wish us luck!
2 comments:
Yea!!!! Girl I'd be excited too! That is progress because he is acknowledging that he did a stinky. We call it a stink stink. hee - Go Ian!
I know how you feel!!! Parker started using the potty at 17 months old, yes 17 months old!! Obviously not all the time, but occasionally, especially at night while i was making his bath, we'd put him on the potty and 9 times out of 10, he would go. So, yes, this is a good sign for Ian & definintely try what YOU think you're child may be ready for. It can't hurt is what I always say - if he goes, he goes, if he doesn't, he doesn't. But the more he's comfortable with it, the better you'll be in the long run. We started pull-ups during the day about 22 months and he did great with it. Many times he would go #1and #2 in them, but sometimes, he would start to feel the urge to pee and go on the potty. Now, we've been in underwear almost 2 weeks and he turned 2 in July, so it's about your son and what he's ready for. Good Luck!!!!
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