Potty Perseverance

Now that you have graduated from the Five P's to PP process, let me give you just a few key tips for the duration of your Crappy Chronicles.  :)

As I'm sure you've discovered now, Little Larry has conquered the poopy-problem right along with the wet one.  They sort of go hand-in-hand...or seat-in-seat, if you prefer.  Next, it's time to get MOBILE, Mama!

Start small...and PLAN long.  Maybe a trip to the grocery store, with a short list.  You will undoubtedly have to abandon your cart as you rush Sudden Sammie to the public restroom.  Yeah.  Gross.

There are two tricks to this that I've learned. Unfortunately, Squirting Solomon  hasn't learned to pee while standing just yet...it's a bit harder to relax that way.  (Once he can, I suggest standing behind him placing him ON your toes to boost his li'l hee-haw high enough.  Reach over his shoulders and hold him steady with your hands curled back under his armpits.  You can lift your toes up a bit if he still needs an inch or two!)

#1. Carry a travel pack of anti-bacterial wipes in your purse...at all times.  Clean the seat well (as well as the part of the bowl-rim that shows between the splitting-front of the seat.  Then place a seat cover down. You will probably need to push half way down from his belly button...using his little tummy chub to slide downward pushing his spontaneous squirter southward.  Or move your shoes.  :). The whole public bathroom REALLY grosses me out, personally...so this is not my first choice.  However, there are bound to be times when it is necessary...so ALWAYS be prepared!

#2. Remember that little potted potty?  Pack it WITH you, and park close.  Take a little trot to the tiny toilet, instead of the grocery germ-pool.  :). Your cart will wait. Even ice cream will refreeze!  (Or, you could slyly swap it for one of its still-solid sisters.)

The key to avoiding anxiety is to be prepared with a small folded towel lining the bum portion of thee car-seat, using plastic undie covers, packing the potty & antibacterial wipes...and PLANNING EXTRA TIME.

Most importantly...do NOT take the road of convenience and use a diaper or pullup!  If you do, you might as well schedule NOW for a 3 day repeat as your Diaper-Loving Daisy Sue is sure to take ten GIANT steps backwards!

Keep up the good work, busy Mama!  Please comment and share your experience, ideas & suggestions with us!