Lucy was 16 months old when she first became interested in the using the potty. While I thought this was great, I also knew that I was not ready to deal with the responsibility of attempting to potty train her at such a young age! Long car drives to town, play time with little friends, out-of-state travel and nap time...I knew I wouldn't stop diapers anytime soon but I also knew I'd let her continue to use the potty when she wanted to - assuming that one day she'd say "no" to diapers. In other words, I wanted her to train herself.
That day came 10 months later...she started to get very emotional when we had to change her diaper or put one on. That along with a constant irritation on her skin from detergents used in cloth diapers urged me to ask her if she wanted to say "bye bye" to diapers except for in bed at night. She said "Yup!"
Lucy's been in underwear for just under three weeks. This week she has worn only one pair of underwear each day with no leaks! In fact, there have not been many leaks along the way at all. I am so proud of her and just wanted to share our accomplishment. She wakes up dry from naps, she's dry after being in the car, and she even asks to use the potty each time BEFORE anything comes out! This is one happy mama. Lucy is also quite pleased with herself.
Congrats Lucy!!!!!!!!!!
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