tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post1854339369313696123..comments2024-03-18T18:11:24.379-05:00Comments on Steece's Pieces: A Rude AwakeningSuzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14076514302874676735noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-58629778170573121962013-07-09T09:31:25.675-05:002013-07-09T09:31:25.675-05:00Hello, what I tried to do when i was the boys age ...Hello, what I tried to do when i was the boys age was to urinate and stop for 3 seconds partway through then restart again and stop-start so to speak.<br />From Elliot, Middlesbrough, UKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-62331142926380526112010-05-14T16:11:27.124-05:002010-05-14T16:11:27.124-05:00I have been lead to believe by my pediatrician and...I have been lead to believe by my pediatrician and others that night time potty training comes more with age and bladder size, then with training. My kids have been potty trained since 2 1/2, but always where pull-ups to bed, and I sort of thought that was the norm for now (they are just a touch over 3)????<br /><br />www.thomberg.blogspot.comAndreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07910513716342880657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-73648677626989928372010-05-14T10:17:08.935-05:002010-05-14T10:17:08.935-05:00Awesome work Mama!
Hey - I am a huge fan of your...Awesome work Mama! <br />Hey - I am a huge fan of your blog and actually just started one myself: http://mamasita-thislittlelifeofmine.blogspot.com/ Check it out and spread the word! Take care! :- )Mamasitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06508657881755677966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-41926673510661970942010-05-13T22:32:23.109-05:002010-05-13T22:32:23.109-05:00You are awesome! Way to go! 2 out of my 3 kids h...You are awesome! Way to go! 2 out of my 3 kids have been potty trained. They were both completely different on the whole night time thing. They are both now, but one was literally the week after day time training and one was at least a year later. But, I have friends that have 7 year olds, and they still have to wear pull-ups at night. So, I guess it is different for everyone.<br /><br />Oh, on a totally different note, do your kids not freeze and bedtime without having blankets on them? Mine would freeze to death. Well, not literally, but they would freeze. Just curious. :)Ashley McWhorterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03025288547838589134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-12940425659769918402010-05-13T11:58:35.411-05:002010-05-13T11:58:35.411-05:00I agree with the boys taking longer at night. My ...I agree with the boys taking longer at night. My son was very easy to day train at 2 1/2, but it was 3 more years before he was night trained. He did not drink anything after dinner, we got him up to us the bathroom when we went to bed, but he still wet the bed 95% of the time. We tried going without pull ups, but then we had to get up every single night and deal with a wet bed. So, we went back to pull ups and let it work it self out. He now gets up 2 or 3 times at night to go to the bathroom, but he still has accidents on occasion. My daughter who is 3 years younger never has an issue.<br />I would say do what works for you. If they don't get it either deal with it or go to pull ups/diapers at night for a while.Sandy Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06967103819573187075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-60949308631696243772010-05-13T09:14:11.842-05:002010-05-13T09:14:11.842-05:00My first son was a constant night-time wetter unti...My first son was a constant night-time wetter until he was 6 years old, and now still wets the bed about once or twice a month.<br /><br />Some kids are just that way.<br /><br />That being said, I personally think waking them an hour after they fall asleep is too soon. We wake ours up at about 2.5 - 3 hours after they fall asleep.<br /><br />Congrats on being diaper free!<br /><br />Jessicajessicagvhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12306717656991993842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-17823042750400738462010-05-13T04:47:49.244-05:002010-05-13T04:47:49.244-05:00I have two boys who were both potty trained just b...I have two boys who were both potty trained just before their 3rd birthday (late I know). My oldest son wet the bed until he was 16 years old. We tried everything to stop it and had little success. The bedwetting decreased in frequency with age thank goodness. I finally decided to throw all the gadgets and advice away. I put a plastic cover on his mattress and an exgra set of sheets in his room. If he woke up wet he would strip his bed and put the sheets in the wash - it was a non issue in our house. I didn't want him to feel badly when I knew he did not want to wet the bed. I just made him self sufficient (when he was old enough of course) so he could look after things without the rest of the house noticing. My father had the same issue but he was punished severly by his parents. In the end I don't think there is much you can do to stop it? BTW, my younger son never wet the bed once but did have accidents occassionally during the day until he was 4. The oldest never had a daytime accident. Go figure?<br />KimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-28546545519557671162010-05-13T04:36:05.700-05:002010-05-13T04:36:05.700-05:00Congratulations! It must feel wonderful to have th...Congratulations! It must feel wonderful to have them trained. <br />Like the others have said, nighttime training takes longer. I've not even begun with my son (2 1/2) yet. He is fine during the day though, and will nap without wetting (most of the time). I did keep him in diapers during his naps until he was dry all the time and then I took them off of him. <br />I've never liked the part about not giving kids liquids before bed. Sometimes they are just plain thirsty and need a drink, though if they get enough during the day then it shouldn't be too desperate a need at night. With my son, he has a cup of milk before bed (one of his "must haves"), and then he sleeps through the night without wanting a drink, except on rare occasions. Even then, he will only have a sip of water and then go back to sleep. By morning his diaper is usually only a little wet, so my guess is that he pees once in the night. We live in a place that is super hot (35 to 40 degrees daily) so I never restrict liquid intake, though the idea may work in cooler climates.Mercy Langillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01707857497422089004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-75485097762580221242010-05-12T18:18:39.812-05:002010-05-12T18:18:39.812-05:00Hey! I found the link on your blog... AND... boug...Hey! I found the link on your blog... AND... bought the book - I read through the whole thing and am gearing up to start... I AM stealing your tarp idea... and have to say you are my HERO! I am excited but a little hesitant with two... FOUR... ARE YOU INSANE?!? <br /><br />Great job mama! you and Joe deseerve another weekend away for finishing this one!Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02782207426008195954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-10938645307847670142010-05-12T16:34:45.229-05:002010-05-12T16:34:45.229-05:00I absolutely LOVE the video---has me smiling every...I absolutely LOVE the video---has me smiling every time I think of it---your babies are getting soooo big... Congratulations on no more diapers! Hope to see you soon ! Please kiss the babies for me and tell them hi for us!! Love you girl!!---Aunt SusanSusan Webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01336753177593109799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-16218232886485988202010-05-12T15:23:40.723-05:002010-05-12T15:23:40.723-05:00we used the 3 day potty training method as well an...we used the 3 day potty training method as well and my son has only wet the bed 2 twice in 1 year. We stuck to her advice. no liquids past an hour or so before bedtime and get them up an hour after they fall asleep. it worked for us. whatever you do, dont put pullups on them...i've known some mom's to do this at night and they had to start all over again! they will get it, good luck!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-45948636915987326562010-05-12T13:07:15.396-05:002010-05-12T13:07:15.396-05:00Woo-hoo! Congratulations on being diaper free!!!Woo-hoo! Congratulations on being diaper free!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07325463194368321895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-51462183378947568692010-05-12T12:09:07.045-05:002010-05-12T12:09:07.045-05:00Congratulations on the potty training training suc...Congratulations on the potty training training success.<br /><br />My mama always said potty training and drivers' training were equally hard.<br /><br />My mama was right.HWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09260566913424446132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-45059416040815834082010-05-12T11:53:29.630-05:002010-05-12T11:53:29.630-05:00You never cease to amaze me! I love you Mrs. Suzan...You never cease to amaze me! I love you Mrs. Suzanne Steece!The Cochran Crewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08626024917959631113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-16856945632394255382010-05-12T10:39:01.298-05:002010-05-12T10:39:01.298-05:00Congrats on the Potty Training!!!! My twins will b...Congrats on the Potty Training!!!! My twins will be 3 in June and they have some interest and then all of a sudden no interest. I can't wait to read your next blog. Can you buy this book at a store? and I love the picture of them sleeping. The Boys need some undies that say BUD WIES ER! That would be funny! Love your Blog!Lacy Justushttp://justustwins.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-4146093015893527512010-05-12T08:46:08.339-05:002010-05-12T08:46:08.339-05:00Suz,
Spoken from experience...I would go the pul...Suz, <br /><br />Spoken from experience...I would go the pull up route at bed time. If Sav can do it, great. But, they're still pretty young to go all night without going to the bathroom. Heck, I'm 30 years old and I still get up to go 1x at night. I'd give them another year or so to try to get it on their own. Great news on the day time training though! :)<br /><br />Also, why oh why are you waking up the boys??? That is a major "no no" at our house.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-45401772697470816502010-05-11T20:13:52.171-05:002010-05-11T20:13:52.171-05:00My baby boy (14 months) sleeps just like your boys...My baby boy (14 months) sleeps just like your boys....ha!Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12337984438074764769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-28785018298692922802010-05-11T19:19:17.520-05:002010-05-11T19:19:17.520-05:00congrats, suz!!!!! that's so great for you guy...congrats, suz!!!!! that's so great for you guys!!! i can't wait to read the post of the nasty insane stories/details :D you give me faith that when it comes time to train my ONE daughter, it's possible:D<br />jessOurLittleBlessingShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00750860192957580697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-21285266653658060872010-05-11T16:52:53.655-05:002010-05-11T16:52:53.655-05:00Oh, that's sooooo funny that they all sleep th...Oh, that's sooooo funny that they all sleep the same except Sav.<br />Too cute.Lainey-Paneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07722187515774744428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-30004654149842639032010-05-11T16:43:57.370-05:002010-05-11T16:43:57.370-05:00Oh gosh, I wouldn't even stress nighttime trai...Oh gosh, I wouldn't even stress nighttime training. That's just another headache...someone advised us to just put our daughter in pullups at night, give it 6 months or so and when she's consistenly waking up dry...switch to panties. We did and it worked WELL without headache and frustration of trying to "train" her in her sleep. And it didn't confuse her during the daytime or anything. She knew she was "supposed" to stay dry at night, so it's not like she did it on purpose...when she was ABLE to hold it all night, then she did. Anyone we know who's tried and tried to make nighttime wet free, has said it's a lengthy process. I would just bask in the lovely diaper free days and give yourself a break.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16135983707757089459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-15102061426444009682010-05-11T16:43:57.369-05:002010-05-11T16:43:57.369-05:00Wow, you & Joe are amazing...can't wait to...Wow, you & Joe are amazing...can't wait to read your joint blog about the potty-training ordeal! I love reading about your life with quads! They are so adorable...how funny that the 3 boys were sleeping in the exact same (and kind of odd, right?) position?! Too cute!!Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05702967160445534459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-14020998006187175382010-05-11T16:22:38.826-05:002010-05-11T16:22:38.826-05:00Don't sweat the nighttime stuff. There is, as...Don't sweat the nighttime stuff. There is, as someone commented, a hereditary component to nighttime dryness. And some kids--both boys and girls--simply are NOT capable of staying dry until they are older. Truly, it's not as bad as it seems. I promise. Get yourself some pullups and don't worry about it. It WILL pass...someday. Even my longest bedwetter was dry at night before junior high. :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br /><br />Jennifer<br />mom to 6Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17003115405121246765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-91075034619907989492010-05-11T15:36:56.488-05:002010-05-11T15:36:56.488-05:00You were an inspiration to me! Our little guy, Mi...You were an inspiration to me! Our little guy, Milo, will be 3 next month and when you mentioned the 3-day technique we bought the book. It worked great! I would say we are about 90% of the way there with only a few hiccups. <br /><br />We eat dinner late because of our work schedules and finally just decided to do pull-ups at night so the poor little guy can actually have a drink with dinner. I know pull-ups x4 can get expensive though! I wish you the best of luck. I always enjoy reading about your sweet kiddos and their trials (Milo had a cranial band too). <br /><br />I always send peaceful mommy thoughts your way when you sound like you have had a rough few days!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05948452728673346602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-12364322163843729402010-05-11T15:09:28.877-05:002010-05-11T15:09:28.877-05:00Hi! I've never commented before, but love your...Hi! I've never commented before, but love your blog! <br />My Aggie sister just sent me this story about quads (3 boys and 1 girl) graduating from A&M this week. I thought, "That will be the Steeces in about 20 years!"<br />http://tamunews.tamu.edu/2010/05/07/four-in-four-%E2%80%93-texas-am-quadruplets-graduating-in-sync-on-time/ <br />Love the blog! <br />Cori HigginsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-1706891124718213872010-05-11T15:04:24.573-05:002010-05-11T15:04:24.573-05:00Excellent job you four! As for tips... I've n...Excellent job you four! As for tips... I've never heard of waking them an hour after they went to sleep. What I did for a while was put her on the potty around 1-3am. She would wake up dry if I took her in the middle of the night. Also until she consistently woke up dry she wore "nighttime panties" (Pull-Ups) at night. Once in a while she will still wet the bed, but most of the time if she needs to go potty at night she will get up and go.<br />Now the next challenge is to get them to wipe themselves. =) My daughter (3yr 5m) is still working on this one.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03681172332798717063noreply@blogger.com