We were doing so good with the potty training. SO good. And then we moved backwards. So, what do you do when potty training regresses?
Dealing with Potty Training Regression
All the poops went in the potty for the past few weeks, and I was beginning to think we would soon be moving away from pull-ups even at night.
Then he spoke the dreaded words: “Mommy, I want to poop in a pull-up.”
The answer was, of course, “NO.”
Then everything just pretty much literally went to shit.
Giving In
The 45 minute massive meltdown, crying and constant refrain of “poop in a pull-up” finally edged away at my resolve and in one of my less proud mama moments, I threw a pull-up at him and told him to go crap his pants if that’s what he really wanted.
So he did.
He’s a leisurely pants pooper, so I used that time to take a shower and mull over where things went wrong with the potty training. We had some back and forth with the peeing in the potty before it stuck and I thought we had made it through that point already with the pooping. I was wrong.
So today I changed the first poopy diaper in a month. I sure do not miss it! I’m really hoping this was a one-time thing and he realizes how yucky it is and maybe he just wanted to get one more out for old time’s sake…who knows.
At least I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. We are getting there, bit by bit! I’m just hoping the next turd goes in the toilet. Wish me luck 🙂
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I feel this in my soul right now! My toddler is doing this with peeing. I can’t even imagine once we actually get him to poop in the potty! Stay strong! I’m sending good vibes. 😊
Thank you! Good vibes needed! 😁 He hadn’t peed his pants in a while thank goodness. I was so tired of daily washing the pee pile of clothes…and pee on the floor! Ugh. Potty training is rough.
Potty training is so hard. I always see Pinterest posts about how moms do it in a weekend. Ha! Tried all the suggestions. It’s an experience, that’s for sure. Wishing you guys well on your potty journey!
Omg that stuff is ridiculous! You KNOW those kids probably totally poop their pants after that still 😂
Right! I just keep on scrolling through those pins. Some moms may have magic to make that work but not me. My son is 3 1/2 and is only partially potty trained most days. It’s been a struggle, but I guess when he’s ready it will fully click.
Right! I just keep on scrolling through those pins. Some moms may have magic to make that work but not me.
Oh yeah. I remember thinking my kid was all set and then…it took another 6m. You’re not alone. You’re doing the right things. Patience sucks.
Such a process! At least I can see the light at the end of the tunnel now. A future without diapers…I can’t wait! Lol
This is hysterical from the outside looking in – it’s some funny shit lol
I drink wine until it’s funny. 😂