Potty at nursery, need advice

Hi ladies! My son has been doing really well without nappies for a month now ( we were on holidays). We still have a problem with potty and no 2 but it is work in progress and I believe it's a common problem. Since we got back from holidays and he returned to the nursery my son keeps coming back with wet panties and change of clothes. Basically he refuses to do 'peepee' in a potty at the nursery. We spoke to the nursery staff and they are supportive, it's seems that for some reason he doesn't want to go to the toilet at the nursery- it's a nightmare as everyday there are loads of wet smelly clothes. Let me know if you have any advice how to 'fix' this. Thanks in advance🙏

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Do you take in your own potty for him to use and do you know if others are also potty training. When my little one was first introduced the potty at nursery, I took one in he was familiar with using at home. I also took in a little box with his favourite books and a couple of toys, his potty crown 🤣 too and they staff would offer him to go potty at regular slots in the day and give him his box from home to play with whilst he sat on it (to keep him there) and then reward him with his crown when he was all done. He went almost every time and the staff reported the little box of his stuff worked really well at getting him to go, so much they’ve invested in a potty box for the room with things they don’t get to play with unless they’re going potty. The other thing that helped is there were a few potty training and they would get them all to go at the same time so it didn’t feel like he was missing out on play.

Hi Natasha, thank you. I have also thought of that but the nursery does not allow personal potties 😞

Should say only needed his potty 🤦🏻‍♀️

Happy to report we had a breakthrough this week thanks to a persistent and patient member of the staff! Having some sticker stars as a reward has definitely helped as well😁. Now we need to conquer the remaining challenge of doing no 2 on a potty. Any suggestions welcomed!

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Is it bad of me to think this or no?

My husband has been abroad for work (1 day and exploring for 1 day) for 2 and a half days which means I’ve had both kids (1 year and 4 year old) for 2 and a half days plus cooking, cleaning, taking them to clubs, bedtimes!
He came home late afternoon and said I’m so tired, I just need to chill. I said can you wash up whilst I sort kids dinner out, he said he’ll do it later which means he won’t do it and I’ll end up doing it so I said no do it now please otherwise I’ll end up doing it and he said well you have been home and I’ve been away so you’ve just been relaxing.
Don’t know what planet he is on but having the kids alone for 2.5 days is not relaxing. I was stressed!

When he was away, I did miss him and wanted him to come back but now he’s back, I want him to go away again😂
Is that bad?

Really bothered by this

A friend posted this and it really bothers me because that is exactly how she parents her kid, and it's rather unfortunate because when our kids hang out together, her kid has a meltdown at least 5x within an hour. We have know them for years and it's only gotten worse. My kids will concede to hers, because they don't want to see their friend crying, but it sucks because they give up so much of their toys and enjoyment to keep the peace. We aren't hanging out as much anymore but it's rather sad to think she doesn't intervene more in her child tantrums and just let's it slide

Is this normal

Let’s say you’re at a softplay with your 2 year old, and some friends & their toddlers.
You buy your 2 year old a kids meal - chicken nuggets, beans, and chips. They’re very happy with it and have almost eaten it all.
They’re sat at the table, fork in hand, consistently eating, and have one chicken nugget left.
Your adult friend comes over from behind you, picks up the last chicken nugget, and eats it.
There was no indication that your child wasn’t going to eat it, and they didn’t ask. They just took it with no warning and ate it right in front of you and your toddler.
How you reacting?

Are these men ok?

I get so sad seeing all the posts on here daily about women dealing with partners who are treating them horribly. I know it seems over represented because those of us with great partners don’t need to write posts asking for help, but I really hope most of us don’t have these kinds of men in our lives!

I tell my husband about these posts I see sometimes and he’s even shocked by some of the things these guys say/do.

Nobody’s perfect, and every relationship takes work. And becoming parents is a stress test unlike any other for sure, but seeing how many women get stuck in these relationships with men who aren’t interested in being better is so so sad😞

But is/was your partner helpful, loving, and supportive during your pregnancy/PP/etc? Was he a wonderful person but changed for the worst after becoming a parent? Has he put effort into becoming the partner you need him to be, even if he struggles?

Pouches

I’m not one of those mums who stand in the kitchen making every meal from scratch and batches of healthy snacks as I simply do not have time with other children and soon back to a full time job, but I do try give my weaning baby part of what we eat at meal times and will throw something healthy together if what we eat isn’t suitable. However, I do have some pouches in for convenience or a last resort. I’ve only used these a few times in the space of two months but she absolutely LOVES them. She will scream for more, get excited when she sees the pouch and will literally eat the whole thing. She’s underweight so this is massive for me seeing her eat so well, but the guilt is getting to me a bit! Anybody else like a little pouch every now and then and can make me feel a little better about giving her them😅

8 month old cry alllll the time?

I keep thinking I’m doing something wrong..

My baby has always been a crier, car seat, pram seat, nappy changes, outfit changes, nap times etc.. first 6 months we put it down to reflux, I had a lot of advice from HV/ GP as I was really struggling.

He’s improved with his reflux but I think now we are in a constant state of teething.. (he has 6 teeth now) or am I just making an excuse for his constant crying?

I can’t go on pram walks, I can’t go on drives, I have to constantly hold him/ entertain him for him to stop crying. I feel like there can’t be something up with him because the moment I hold him or entertain him he’s so happy and giggles/ babbles!

I’m just wondering if anyone is going through something similar?