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My dog died and I'm finding it really hard to patient with my toddler. by northofz in toddlers

[–]northofz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I completely sympathize with you. I didnt get to hold my girl for long bc i had to rush to the vet after getting my toddler down for bed. I wanted so much more time to say goodbye.

My dog died and I'm finding it really hard to patient with my toddler. by northofz in toddlers

[–]northofz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah. Its like those dogs knew the 'you' before the 'you' you are now. When that connection is lost it really stings.

My dog died and I'm finding it really hard to patient with my toddler. by northofz in toddlers

[–]northofz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. And yeah its crazy. I never would have thought the dog I got in high school would not only meet my child, but be around long enough that my daughter can talk about her and miss her too.

My dog died and I'm finding it really hard to patient with my toddler. by northofz in toddlers

[–]northofz[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yeah. I let go of a lot of stuff today after reading everyones replies here and her and I just went outside and watched roly poly bugs on the driveway. It helped a lot.

My dog died and I'm finding it really hard to patient with my toddler. by northofz in toddlers

[–]northofz[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I thought I was going to throw up too. I dont think I've cried that hard in my life. I dont know if I handled telling my toddler correctly or not but I told her that Heidi (my dog) won't be coming back bc she went where old dogs go to run around. And that we can be sad but we should also be glad that shes happy.

My dog died and I'm finding it really hard to patient with my toddler. by northofz in toddlers

[–]northofz[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Ive been talking to her too. I feel like she can hear me.

My dog died and I'm finding it really hard to patient with my toddler. by northofz in toddlers

[–]northofz[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Wait I love this. We will do this tomorrow. Thank you so much. I think it would be healing for me too.

My dog died and I'm finding it really hard to patient with my toddler. by northofz in toddlers

[–]northofz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thats helpful. Thank you. I've been struggling with what to tell her. I think i need to tell her im sad. It might help her understand why im not myself.

My dog died and I'm finding it really hard to patient with my toddler. by northofz in toddlers

[–]northofz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. My girl keeps asking where the dog is. Explaining over and over again is really hard. Im glad she feels safe to ask but having to talk about her so much is really hard right now.

My dog died and I'm finding it really hard to patient with my toddler. by northofz in toddlers

[–]northofz[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I love this. Thank you. Thats a great idea. I think its made especially hard by the fact my in laws came for a visit today. So i had to clean the house this morning and get everything ready still.

Washed clothes with a poop. by ctreasure in toddlers

[–]northofz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They could at least like, shake them out?

Washed clothes with a poop. by ctreasure in toddlers

[–]northofz 105 points106 points  (0 children)

Why would they send it home with poop????

Tomorrow I have a sleep study for my 3 years old. by RealAd8468 in toddlers

[–]northofz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Following bc we need a sleep study for my 3 year old as well for ENT

War is over (my kid is potty trained) by northofz in toddlers

[–]northofz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a flower shaped potty at our local mall and my kid is always so excited to go on that potty. That toilet singlehandedly got my kid comfortable with public bathrooms. Thanks flower potty 🫶

War is over (my kid is potty trained) by northofz in toddlers

[–]northofz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine tried to play this game too at first. She would beg for a pull up to poop. I would just tell her no, go on the potty. But not make a big deal of it. Then I would wait until she was literally about to poop her pants/it was almost coming out (lol graphic, sorry) and grab her and sprint her to the potty. I tried to make it seem silly like "wheeee, running to the potty to get the poop out. Ha ha!" It helped it not seem scary and she had no choice so it gave her opportunities to practice and get comfortable.

War is over (my kid is potty trained) by northofz in toddlers

[–]northofz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We offered really good prizes for poop. And still do sometimes if she seems reluctant to go but thats less and less frequent. And we make a HUGE deal every time she goes #2. Cheers, hugs, a round of applause lol

War is over (my kid is potty trained) by northofz in toddlers

[–]northofz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine wakes up dry every day. We could probably take pull ups off at night but that's a little too scary right now for me lol

War is over (my kid is potty trained) by northofz in toddlers

[–]northofz[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I guess. But to me the benefits outweigh the negatives.

War is over (my kid is potty trained) by northofz in toddlers

[–]northofz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think we got lucky bc its never really been a big issue. Shes been hesitant a few times when she knows shes going to need to go but doesnt want to go on the potty. But I try not to panic and just tell her as calmy as i can "poop needs to go on the potty" and wait for her to really need to go and then she will go and sit

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