After a very brief sit on the potty seat, Cassidy requested a diaper again this morning, and wanted me to lift her onto the changing table. I asked her if she'd like to choose which big girl underwear to wear or if she'd rather wear a diaper. She chose diaper. So I swallowed my disappointment and put her in her diaper. (I think I kept my expression neutral when I did this.)
Later, while I was getting dressed, Cassidy pointed out my underwear.
I said, "Mommy has big girl underwear. Would you like to wear big girl underwear today?" She said "No. I have a diaper." Can't get much clearer than that. Hmmmph.
After breakfast, she asked to take off her diaper to sit on the potty, so Daddy helped. No deposit. She asked to put her diaper back on, so he did and off to school they went.
"A" said they will continue to ask Cassidy if she has to potty throughout the day and let her choose if she'd like her diaper or underwear on.
Dr. B returned my call after I left a message with the nurse. He said we should definitely back off on the potty training so Cassidy stops holding out. He said there is, in fact, a small risk of UTI from holding urine. More importantly, refusing to poo can cause constipation and lead to more withholding and more trouble down the road. His advice was "since Cassidy is so young, back off and let her use her diapers or pull ups again for awhile.
So I guess that's what we'll do.
Probably okay since I'll be a bit laid up this weekend with my surgery.
EVENING UPDATE:
Cassidy was in diapers all day at daycare.
Tonight we did the pantsless routine and Cassidy ROCKED that little potty seat!!!!
Totals:
3 pees in the little potty
1 pee on the floor on the way to the little potty
1 poo in the little potty
Pee number 1 was before mommy and daddy got home from work. Papa and Nana rewarded with candy before they learned the new rules. Cassidy was still excited to get her stickers on the next 3 successes though and she stuck them all over her shirt and pants!
Cassidy was very much her normal self tonight and even willingly let daddy put her to bed. Hoping the adjustment back to school is just about complete.
We'll continue pantsless at home on nights and weekends, and work on using the big potty.
Ah well...stopping and starting is part of it. It's happening. Don't fret. And she's in control with this and I bet she'll be back to it soon with some gentle nudges.
ReplyDeleteI read about the UTI when Freddie was holding but didn't worry so much since it wasn't for extended periods of time over several days. Not surprised by his backing off directive. Pretty much got the wait (forever) directive from that office as well when I inquired. Think it's pretty standard for most everyone, pediatricians included.
We're still here, and have gotten pretty hooked on regular updates. Smile. Good luck with surgery.
Freddie and I are "whooping" it up over here for that girlie! Fantastic work, Cassidy (and mama!).
ReplyDeleteI hope daycare is receptive to the idea of some extra TLC and work to get her comfortable with pottying there. Sounds like that is the big obstacle in the way right now.
An so happy to come here this morning and find an update. Seriously, we're hooked!.