a SUCCESS of 12 hrs toilet trained

I took a week off when I was thinking that I totally need a time off and need to spend more time alone with Sophie even I was afraid I'm not gonna make it for at least a day. Since we have a public holiday for Federal Territory day and Chinese New Year, I have taken 2 more days off to get a full weekend off. We went back to Hubby's hometown and Sophie was overwhelmed to see her Opah and her Acu. First word came out was "Acu" just exactly how she's excited to see her Busu Boy. Hmmm... no idea why.. It’s was great to see MIL looked healthier than I saw her few months back. Sophie’s Opah is a diabetic; same as her granddad a.k.a my dad even to say that Sophie’s Opah has suffered in higher level diabetes than her Atuk. We were glad to see her that week and I supposed she’s even overjoyed to see her grandchild after sometime. We had a picnic, we had a great time there and luckily we didn’t face any traffic jams on our journey home and had a day quality time in our home before Hubby got busy back in the office.

I was browsing about toilet training last few months to get real understanding on how parents out there managed to get their children properly trained. I admit I'll somehow been a very tough mommy even some people do not believe it. So it’s essential for me to have a better perspective on how patient you could be in handling this matter when you’re not convinced your toddler is ready for a ‘big’ change. I have done few tips given in the forums for the preparation of Sophie gets the idea that she’s now a big girl. I tried to recall how my mom did successfully made me ‘diaper less’ , but we know that would not be possible to do it since we tend to forget what we’ve been through during our childhood unless there’s something big and impacted on how we grown up. So, that case not particularly impacted me much I supposed, that's why I don't remember on how and when I was 'diaperless'.

So, I’ve decided to try the toilet training on Wednesday, which you all must know that first few days without diaper on your child would caused you a minor heart attack. Trust me; I was out of sudden burst out the anger towards Sophie even I was aware that thing would happen. I was whispering to myself, I’m a bad mother..owh no!! I’m the worst mother in the world!! How I supposed to handle my other children soon if I didn’t do well for my 1st child? Sophie was crying when I was totally mad at her, I didn’t even look and entertained her needs, and I was just sat around and watching television to take sometime to cool down myself. I was regretting what I’ve done; unquestionably I’m a bad mother. I was trying not put a blame on the imbalance hormone of my pregnancy… so I just admitted all my fault, and wished that I’m not going to be a bad mother for the next few days..pls..

1st day without diaper – did not success. I ended up put the diaper back on her after that since I could not be sure how impatient I would be if it would happen again.

2nd day- accidentally ‘shishi’ at the kitchen area. Fed-up, upset and given up.

3rd day – stressful day for both of us!! However she’s improved a bit when she tried to inform me that she wanted to take a pee.

Saturday – went out to KLCC, so I didn’t even dare.

Sunday – 12 hrs successfully toilet trained! Finally!! From 8am to 8pm, she seemed to know when and where she supposed to go, managed to alert her needs and I’m relieved that everything went well. Alhamdulillah… And now, toilet training going smoothly at her granny’s house.. ;)