I have learned a lot through this process. I read all these blogs thinking I had it all figured out and then I realized that every child is so different. There are a few things that I think generally work but we really had to pave most of the road ourselves.
The first day I spent most of the day sitting on the bathroom floor. It was awesome. We celebrated every success with a treat, the potty dance, and a star to put on her potty chart. She loved every celebration. She had eleven accidents. I was thinking things were okay. I was second guessing myself every step of the way, but she was going on the potty so we called Day 1 a success.
Day 2: The hardest day through the whole process. 19 accidents. I was sick of sitting on the floor. I was tired. I wanted to leave the house. I wanted the pee to stop. No more laundry...please! I went to bed hoping that Day 3 would be better.
Day 3: Something clicked for me and for her. I realized that she was having really small accidents right after she would go. She was holding some of it in. So I didn't put underwear on her right after. Less laundry....yes please. I also realized with my sister's help that I didn't need to sit and wait for her to go. I put her on and if she didn't go within 5 minutes I would pull her off. I started watching her for signs that she needed to go. This was a lot more effective than putting her on every half hour. 8 accidents and I was feeling pretty good about myself.
From here on out I didn't exactly keep track of what happened everyday because things seemed to get so much better everyday.
I am proud to say that for the most part she is potty trained. She still has accidents, but not very many and I am so happy I don't have to change diapers anymore.
The potty dance was overall the most effective tool. Thank you Lisa!
