Hi Mamas. I’m looking for some help. I have a 2.5 year old neurotypical daughter that is potty training (day 4). I am a SAHM and also have a 6month old. No new changes or reasons for anxiety. She shows all signs of being ready for the potty. She adores her underwear and happily gave away diapers. However, she is showing signs of anxiety.

Here are some things she is doing.

- She holds her urine for 4+ hours. Well hydrated.

- has started saying I’m going to sit here (can be anywhere) and then a moment later she pees. This tells me she knows she needs to go an has some control. She doesn’t say it or act defiantly.

- she will pee a small amount in her underwear and when she sits she won’t release.

-it is clear she is uncomfortable because she fidgets a lot and constantly moves.

-she has been more emotional as the day has gone in. She clings and easy to cry. (Could be poor sleep and no nap)

- she has a small potty that looks like a stand toilet, and a toilet seat for adult toilets. She is not afraid of either toilet or the flushing sound.

She is well hydrated. She helps clean up messes but we keep it very positive. We have tried stickers, rewards, an m&m, tons of positive reinforcement and praise. We had been setting the timer but stop when she started showing resistance to sitting down. Instead we ask her to check to see if she is dry and praise her when she is and then remind her to let us know when she needs to tinkle or poop. That had been working well yesterday but today has been rough. We have tried making a huge deal out of going in the potty and also been very calm and relaxed as she is highly sensitive and embarrasses easily. We were feeling good after yesterday but today is hard. Her anxiety seems to be building. She is a tired today (no nap and she woke up early). We have no problems stopping if she isn’t ready but I’m just not sure. I was reading today about it and they said it can get worse if you let it continue and anxiety is best controlled when taken care of quickly. We did try training her once before. It was a few weeks after baby was born and she couldn’t handle the emotions of it so we stopped. She has never been super excited after going but will hug us and say she is proud of herself. I am looking for anyone that has experienced something similar or any ideas that anyone has or a shot of tequila. We are at a loss. I appreciate your help! ❤️