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Comment on The Doctors are Coming! by mikeandkatie1

mikeandkatie1 — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:36:28 +0000

That’s really exciting. It’s great to get the word out and counter all the diaper companies’ current propoganda about “readiness”. I learned about infant potty training about eight years ago from No Greater Joy Ministries, but it’s really been in the news since we’ve adopted Amanda.

The day we met Amanda at the agency, the foster mom was talking about how somebody had asked her if Amanda was potty-trained. She seemed to think that was ridiculous. I was preoccupied at the time, but I wondered what she would think if she knew I was planning to EC.

It came up at my baby shower, too. One of the ladies said, “Can you believe some women are trying to potty train their infants?” Yes, because I am.

Comment on Potty Baby — Almost Trained at 14 Months by rjlacko

rjlacko — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:53:21 +0000

Hello Katie-Mama!
Congratulations on your adoption! Amanda is precious. What a wonderful and courageous step you’ve taken to train your daughter. Six weeks! I’m jealous, frankly. Good for you: I know the effort you’ve taken certainly must have come from love, patience and plenty of research! Thank you for sharing your story.

Comment on Potty Baby — Almost Trained at 14 Months by mikeandkatie1

mikeandkatie1 — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:01:50 +0000

Hi Rebecca,

I’m glad to find your blog. I’ve been EC’ing with my little girl since she was six weeks. It is so great and the old ladies at my church are pleased that we’re not keeping her in diapers until she’s four. They have stories of their own about early potty training. My mom used to say, “Walking, Talking and potty training by one year.”

We’ve also experienced the occasional off-day. Either I’m more distracted or it’s a developmental hitch. But it’s just wets so they’re no big deal. You can read more of our story on our blog.

http://www.mikeandkatie1.blogspot.com

Katie

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Dateline>City of Angels » Write On, Ms. Rebecca! — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:41:09 +0000

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Comment on Potty Baby — Almost Trained at 14 Months by rjlacko

rjlacko — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:58:35 +0000

Thank you, NoPink, and congratulations to you on your own success! Your kind words are appreciated.
Potty training is a very personal decision and journey, and now that you’re an experienced “trainer”, I think you’ll find it much easier next time around–and your older child can be your helper!

Comment on Potty Baby — Almost Trained at 14 Months by nopinkhere

nopinkhere — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:47:50 +0000

Congrats on your progress!
I potty-trained my son at 25 months after cloth-diapering, and I even get lots of reactions and questions from my mom friends about how we did it as early as we did.
When/if we have another, I was definitely intending to start earlier (maybe 18 months), but after reading about your journey I think I’d start even earlier than that.
With K, I read about EC, but wasn’t willing to try it as an infant. But I think you’ve struck a balance agewise with communication between you and training (for both of you).
Thanks for sharing your roller-coaster ride!

Comment on The Doctors are Coming! by rjlacko

rjlacko — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:36:16 +0000

What a rewarding experience Baby Signs provides! The company’s real strength come from people like you: warm and generous with kind hearts and a genuine desire to help families. Not many companies can say that.

Comment on The Doctors are Coming! by lindaeaston

lindaeaston — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:23:53 +0000

Congratulations from all of us here at Baby Signs, Inc.! It will be great to see you and Noah on the show with Dr. Acredolo and Dr. Goodwyn. Thanks for your help in supporting the use of sign language and early potty training.
-Linda Easton

http://www.PottyTrainWithBabySigns.com

Comment on Potty Baby — Almost Trained at 14 Months by rjlacko

rjlacko — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:58:58 +0000

Thank you! We’re so happy, and you will be too! I can’t wait to hear how Grayson does when he “goes bare-bottom.”
I’m finding that the best results come from structure; if Grayson knows when he can expect the potty, I just bet he’ll begin adjusting and anticipating his next visit and begin “holding.”
If you are really too nervous about going bare-bottom, try a combination of undies and vinyl pants. He’ll feel when he’s gone and it will encourage him to use the potty the next time. Thanks for keeping me updated!