Potty Training

Potty training Abby has been a disaster!  She started showing interest quite a while ago and we went with it.  However, once I had to go on bed rest, it just got really hard.  She would have really good days and then days where she wouldn't potty at all.  Of course, pooping was a nightmare.  When we went for her 3 year check up I told her doctor that she wasn't being as successful as I knew she could be and what else could I try.  Dr. Sood had a serious talk with her about being a big girl and how big girls wear panties and poop and pee pee on the potty.  Abby was really listening to her.  Then Dr. Sood said that if she would always go on the potty and not in her pants, she would give her a surprise.  Abby got really excited then.  Dr. Sood said it hasn't failed in 20 years when she's told patients that she would give them a surprise.  She was right!  Abby started going every time in the potty and even being dry at night!  whew!  It's been so nice!  So we went back to the doctor to report Abby's success.  She gave Abby some candy, a coloring book and crayons, and some stickers.  I also brought her a Barbie for a present.  We are so proud of Abby!