Sometimes I really struggle with the whole potty thing. I forget that DD needs help as much as she does. I guess that's the downside of having such a fiercely independent child who learned to potty before she was two.
Take today for example. we pottied her in the night-took her to the bathroom while she was asleep, she peed and we put her back to bed-she never woke up.
This morning, she didn't have to go upon wakening. She held it until we dropped DH off at work. She LOVES to use the toilet there. I guess it's nicer than the one at home.
We did all of our running around, went to the play place at the KPRC then to McD's for our 'treat'. That's from 9 until 1:00 without using the potty. I was the next one in line, after what felt like a five minute wait, and she comes tearing across the restaurant "I have to go pee. I have to go pee. I have to go right now." That means stop everything and go to the toilet now in DD's world. You have less than one minute. We made it, but she was peeing as I sat her down. Whew.
She's been twice since we've been home. I've needed to attend as the wiping part isn't so good yet. I know it's part of growing up, but I'm really looking forward to not having to be in the bathroom at the same time as a small child.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Monday, October 13, 2008
breastfeeding challenge
I was reading the other day about a woman who did not understand the point of the breastfeeding challenge ( http://www.babyfriendly.ca/challenge/mother.php )...'I breastfed my child. I pumped when I went out. I used a blanket. I had mastitis, cracked and bleeding nipples. I weaned at six months. I felt defensive when asked why I did so and said I wanted my body back.' I felt so sorry for her. She missed the whole point of the challenge.
The breastfeeding challenge is to celebrate the normality of breastfeeding. To find your community resources. To encourage other women on their journey through motherhood. This was my sixth!!!! year at the challenge. I went with DS; DS; DS; DS and DD; DD; and DS and BG. I have always left feeling amazed with the power of women and part of a larger wonderfully supportive community.
When we as mothers get the support and information we need, many common difficulties are avoided. When we can reach out to each other through things like the challenge, LLLC meetings or bosom buddies, we help each other give our children the best nutritional start they can have.
The breastfeeding challenge is to celebrate the normality of breastfeeding. To find your community resources. To encourage other women on their journey through motherhood. This was my sixth!!!! year at the challenge. I went with DS; DS; DS; DS and DD; DD; and DS and BG. I have always left feeling amazed with the power of women and part of a larger wonderfully supportive community.
When we as mothers get the support and information we need, many common difficulties are avoided. When we can reach out to each other through things like the challenge, LLLC meetings or bosom buddies, we help each other give our children the best nutritional start they can have.
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