O hai!! How y'all been?
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wrote on 10 Sept 2024, 13:55 last edited by
I didn't want to completely derail a thread. I missed everyone too much so thought I'd pop in and see what's been going on.
My topic contributions can be nostalgic for some of our group. I'm in the thick of potty training and Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde mood swings. Who wouldn't want to relive that time in your parenting life??
So, @Mik, to pull the convo over here, he loves dinos and that's a great idea. For now, stickers and reading a poop book are doing fairly well.
Any other tips and advice are always appreciated!!
I have a new job reviewing workers comp claims. It's as thrilling as it sounds
Most importantly there is no mandatory overtime like my previous job, and it works well with my schedule. So that's my update. Good job and a toddler. What's everyone else been up to?? -
wrote on 10 Sept 2024, 14:04 last edited by
Sounds like you certainly have your hands full. Fear not, it only gets crazier. Just ask @89th.
So good to "see" you!
Are you working from home at your exciting job? D4 is looking for something. She has a 2 year old and a 6 year old.
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Sounds like you certainly have your hands full. Fear not, it only gets crazier. Just ask @89th.
So good to "see" you!
Are you working from home at your exciting job? D4 is looking for something. She has a 2 year old and a 6 year old.
wrote on 10 Sept 2024, 14:23 last edited by@George-K it's fully remote. That prospect is why I originally decided to get my CPC coding certificate. If she's interested in medical stuff on the administrative side, there are a lot of routes for remote positions. Each remote job I've had has also included some flexibility for doctor's appointments, sick toddler, etc. Definitely the way to go with young kiddos at home.
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wrote on 10 Sept 2024, 14:25 last edited by jon-nyc 9 Oct 2024, 14:25
So cool to see you here. Welcome to parenthood. I’m in the part where it gets easier physically and logistically.
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wrote on 10 Sept 2024, 15:06 last edited by
Hai!
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So cool to see you here. Welcome to parenthood. I’m in the part where it gets easier physically and logistically.
wrote on 10 Sept 2024, 15:17 last edited by@jon-nyc said in O hai!! How y'all been?:
So cool to see you here. Welcome to parenthood. I’m in the part where it gets easier physically and logistically.
Scarier, too.
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@George-K it's fully remote. That prospect is why I originally decided to get my CPC coding certificate. If she's interested in medical stuff on the administrative side, there are a lot of routes for remote positions. Each remote job I've had has also included some flexibility for doctor's appointments, sick toddler, etc. Definitely the way to go with young kiddos at home.
wrote on 10 Sept 2024, 15:54 last edited by@LW
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Sounds like you certainly have your hands full. Fear not, it only gets crazier. Just ask @89th.
So good to "see" you!
Are you working from home at your exciting job? D4 is looking for something. She has a 2 year old and a 6 year old.
wrote on 10 Sept 2024, 16:06 last edited by@George-K said in O hai!! How y'all been?:
Fear not, it only gets crazier. Just ask @89th.
Hey LW! Yes I have a 6, 3, and 1 year old right now.
Potty training depends on the child. Our first got it right away, we dedicated to it one weekend and gave an M&M to her every 15 min when we made her sit on the potty. When not on the potty, we kept her naked (with puppy pads when she sat down). Had one accident, but otherwise she got it fast.
BUT... then the 2nd child, a boy. Same approach (once we start potty training, it's 24/7 except diapers at night, until they get it). He learned to pee after a day or two, but going poop was one of the hardest weeks of my life. When he had to go he would run around screaming in a panic for an hour (think about that... like he was on fire), until it eventually popped out while literally holding him on the toilet. But after a week, he was trained LOL. So, each kid is different....
One thing they don't tell you in the parent manual... once the kid is potty trained, all that means is now you get to go to the bathroom anytime you need to AND anytime they need to!
Such is parent life... the hardest and most exhausting job, but also the most rewarding. What a paradox. Sounds like you're doing a great job!!!!
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@George-K said in O hai!! How y'all been?:
Fear not, it only gets crazier. Just ask @89th.
Hey LW! Yes I have a 6, 3, and 1 year old right now.
Potty training depends on the child. Our first got it right away, we dedicated to it one weekend and gave an M&M to her every 15 min when we made her sit on the potty. When not on the potty, we kept her naked (with puppy pads when she sat down). Had one accident, but otherwise she got it fast.
BUT... then the 2nd child, a boy. Same approach (once we start potty training, it's 24/7 except diapers at night, until they get it). He learned to pee after a day or two, but going poop was one of the hardest weeks of my life. When he had to go he would run around screaming in a panic for an hour (think about that... like he was on fire), until it eventually popped out while literally holding him on the toilet. But after a week, he was trained LOL. So, each kid is different....
One thing they don't tell you in the parent manual... once the kid is potty trained, all that means is now you get to go to the bathroom anytime you need to AND anytime they need to!
Such is parent life... the hardest and most exhausting job, but also the most rewarding. What a paradox. Sounds like you're doing a great job!!!!
wrote on 10 Sept 2024, 16:35 last edited by@89th thanks! We're not sweating the accidents. It's funny and equally annoying. I think we'll try the naked for a weekend trick too. He's doing well overall but that might help. Last night he ran around like he was on fire too, and we knew it was because he was afraid to poop on the potty. We hung out in the bathroom reading, trying all the things we normally do, but nothing until he had the safety of his undies
adults are generally potty trained so we know he'll get it soon. Maybe a diaper hung in the potty would be good enticement. I think I'll try that. -
wrote on 10 Sept 2024, 18:40 last edited by
Boys seem to be MUCH harder, good luck. Just remember...this too shall pass. No pun intended!
(BTW I do recall sitting next to him as he was on the toilet freaking out searching youtube for cartoon poop songs... that actually helped keep him on the potty until nature released...)
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wrote on 10 Sept 2024, 19:14 last edited by
Welcome back LW!
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wrote on 11 Sept 2024, 08:55 last edited by Hi LW! Sounds like you’re doing great, nice to "see" you
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wrote on 12 Sept 2024, 00:54 last edited by
Thanks guys! It's nice to be back. I'm definitely out of my element with the new tech here. Dragging images?? Oh, that's just too fancy.
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So cool to see you here. Welcome to parenthood. I’m in the part where it gets easier physically and logistically.
wrote on 12 Sept 2024, 00:59 last edited by@jon-nyc said in O hai!! How y'all been?:
So cool to see you here. Welcome to parenthood. I’m in the part where it gets easier physically and logistically.
Yeah, but that's the scary part in that you lose more control. I won't always know where he is at that age
I am looking forward to having conversations with him and going more places. Learning what his interests are. Yeah, it's going to be a good time. For now I love watching him at the playground and laugh at poop with him. -
Thanks guys! It's nice to be back. I'm definitely out of my element with the new tech here. Dragging images?? Oh, that's just too fancy.
🧐wrote on 12 Sept 2024, 01:00 last edited by@LW said in O hai!! How y'all been?:
I'm definitely out of my element with the new tech here.
LOL.
Remember "No hot linking?"
Remember ImageShack, Photobucket?
So much better here. @Klaus has done a great job finding this software and setting up and maintaining.
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wrote on 12 Sept 2024, 01:37 last edited by
Good to see you around LW (I’d been ctpianotech prior to switching to this forum)
Looks like 89 has you covered on the potty tips, and sounds like you’re doing great with the little one!
As for me, I can’t update the avatar without windows paint, but earlier this year got a new title…grandpa
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wrote on 12 Sept 2024, 09:14 last edited by
Wow! Congrats Rich!
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Good to see you around LW (I’d been ctpianotech prior to switching to this forum)
Looks like 89 has you covered on the potty tips, and sounds like you’re doing great with the little one!
As for me, I can’t update the avatar without windows paint, but earlier this year got a new title…grandpa
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Congrats, Rich!!
