my dad was discharged from the hospital more than a week ago. what he had was a mild heart attack and, thankfully, he responded to medication. he will be meeting his doctors next week to discuss more about the treatment. to all those who have prayed with me and has sent loving thoughts, thank you. i wasnt able to visit him in the hospital because jackjack isnt allowed to visit due to his age. we saw him last weekend, and jackjack gave his lolo lots of hugs and reminders. "inom ka gamot, lolo" (drink your medicines, grandpa). now, he keeps saying this to his grandpa, even on the phone.
speaking of jackjack, i have been attempting to potty-train him for two weeks now. i take his diapers off during the daytime and use big boy underwear. he tells me when he has to go pee and we rush him to the bathroom. he also announces when he has to poo, but refuses to sit on the toilet. the last time i attempted this, there was a lot of crying and the urge to poo disappeared. it was almost naptime so i put a diaper on him and let him nap. the urge came back when he woke up and he still refused to budge. a lot of moms have said that when that happens, dont push it. he may have a traumatic experience or a fear of falling into the toilet. i think it's the latter. maybe we do need to get him his own potty.
i had finally finished reading my booksneeze assignment. i have yet to write the book review. that book is so powerful and it came at the right moment in my life. i read it the week my dad was in the hospital and it helped me pray for his recovery. i hope to write it in the next couple of days (and i have been telling myself this for the past couple of days). muse, this would be the best time to come back. well, how about it?
at the moment when i felt insignificant because i couldnt bring myself to write, i read a comment that says i'm a good writer. liz, thank you for that. you have helped me believe in myself again.
i have missed all of you. how have you been?
So glad you are back! And glad all is well with your dad.
ReplyDeleteHere are my tips on toilet training - in a nutshell:
http://thoughtsofadoctorswife.blogspot.com/2010/04/random-essential-tips-for-toilet.html
Hi!
ReplyDeleteGlad that your Dad is fine and recovering. Will continue to keep you and family close in prayers!
I'm happy to hear your father is doing well.
ReplyDeleteOh, toilet training! Will has not been easy - he hs no desire whatsoever, even when he has to wear around wet yucky big boy underwear.
xo Erin
Hi!!! I feel so bad that I haven't been around either. Every time I tell myself, ok, we are getting back in the swing of things...
ReplyDeleteSO, first of all, I'm glad your dad is on the mend. I will start adding my prayers in, since it's never too late.
About the potty training thing? Scooby has been pee trained for a while, and only now regressing. I don't get it.
I'm glad to see you are back. I really have missed you. Chego makes the world go round.
I MISS YOU! I hope everything is going well with you and your dad.
ReplyDeleteHi Cheri!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! I'm sorry I haven't been around to check out your blog lately! Hope everything is going to be fine from now. Praying for the speedy recovery of your precious dad and jackjack is so sweet to be saying that to his lolo!
As for potty training, oh well, we're taking it slow and steady with Ben. He's 20mths old now and we're still at the stage of getting him feeling comfortable with his potty. He used to run away at the sight of it, now he approaches it and sometimes when we asked whether he wants to 'shee shee' (for peeing) he will nod and peed into the potty. Pretty much slow and steady, don't need to rush. When they are ready, they are ready ok?
Take care dear friend!
Hey Cheri! Where have you been??
ReplyDeleteGlad that your dad is fine and recovering.
ReplyDeletePotty training tips: http://www.babyfoodchart.com/?s=potty+training