Saturday, September 26, 2009

Bad with the good

Mason is peeing in the potty! He's had only one accident that was really his fault, but otherwise he's been potty trained for peeing for three days now. So far he had one #2 on the floor, nothing the next day, and we're following him like hawks today to get that poop into the potty. He's so excited and has great control, so it's been quite easy thanks to Nana's help and great suggestions like using Cheerios in the toilet for "target practice."


Camryn is still beautiful, we love watching her watch the world. Unfortunately she's still been VERY fussy. The anti-gas drops have helped. The doctor hasn't diagnosed her with colic, but suggested a food intolerance in the breast milk. Erika has cut dairy from her diet which also may be helping. But still the only thing that keeps her from crying (and I mean screaming bloody murder) is motion - car rides, stroller rides, rocking chair, and being carried in the Moby wrap. Unfortunately not all are equally as effective, and when using the Moby she won't let us sit down. After almost exactly five minutes of us sitting, she begins screaming again. But walking with her is worth it to have a happy baby. She'll have several good awake periods during which she can play as long as she's had some sleep.


Quality tummy time.


Mason taking care of his baby. He's such a great big brother, though he still doesn't understand to be quiet around Camryn. We try not to yell at him too much for being noisy so he doesn't start resenting her, but putting her to sleep can be difficult sometimes. But he's so sweet with her and loves her. We're so proud of our big boy!

3 comments:

Mommers said...

Congrats Mason! Poop sometimes takes a bit longer, unfortunately.. Sam finally mastered it, but it took some time. I'm sure Mason is proud of his peepee in the potty so far. Just keep encouraging him and the poop will follow! Sorry Camryn is having gas, I guess thats a 50/50 chance, some have it, some don't. Just try to remain calm and it will be ok. Love you.

Peter and Brittany Merrill said...

Target practice in the toilet is a great idea, I am going to have to write that one down. She is so cute and has so much hair, our kids don't have that much till they are about 2.
About the gas, Megan had that problem if we shook(sp) her bottle too much when we were mixing formula, if you are using formula maybe that is it.

The Hustons said...

Mason pooped in the potty today! So far his only accidents have been when he's wearing underpants, so for now he gets to run around the house half naked. He of course loves it.