https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:50:58 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-does-my-kid-want-diapers#post-2856799 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 21:31:44 +0000 wrkbrk 2856799@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well this is terrifying. DS is a little younger at 3 next week but his teacher made it clear he’s not ready for undies at school yet. Like others, he’s simply not interested. But he starts a new school in August where 100% potty (and poop!) training is required. Cue cold sweat. It’s certiably not the case that all kids are reliably pee and poop trained by 3.75 😳😭 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-does-my-kid-want-diapers#post-2856756 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 18:13:57 +0000 catgirl 2856756@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Calibee: Sorry you are dealing with it too! DD was the same about holding it for days when we first tried to deny diapers. Unfortunately she has dealt with chronic constipation her whole life which complicates how we want to deal with it. At her 3 year check up the doctor said to just give her the diaper and she would eventually come around, but I never thought we would still be dealing with it almost a year later. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-does-my-kid-want-diapers#post-2856754 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 18:09:30 +0000 Calibee 2856754@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@catgirl: My daughter is 3.5. Totally pee trained—in fact, she has never had a single accident. But will only poop in a diaper. If we don’t give her one, she will hold it for days. So...commiseration! It’s driving me nuts! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-does-my-kid-want-diapers#post-2856682 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 14:56:30 +0000 catgirl 2856682@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not quite the same but my DD will be 4 next month and will only poop in a diaper. She has been pee trained for over a year and has never had an accident. She has always asked for a diaper to poop, which we rolled with for a long time. The only rule was she had to go in the bathroom while pooping.</p> <p>We have been trying to not give her a diaper for poop but she still wears a pull up at nap and bedtime, so she just goes poop at the end of her nap every day. Bribing hasn't worked, the threat of losing privileges hasn't worked, basically she doesn't care. I was hoping starting pre school this year would help, but she has an extremely predictable poop schedule and never has to go there. </p> <p>All that to say, good luck! I'm not sure what our next step is but you are not alone in these issues. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-does-my-kid-want-diapers#post-2856674 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 14:39:32 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2856674@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>And I say all this, and fully expect a regression tomorrow. :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-does-my-kid-want-diapers#post-2856673 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 14:38:58 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2856673@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bribed my 3yo with m&amp;ms. If that hadnt worked then it was going to be prescheduled potty trips until he decided that just doing it himself would be faster. </p> <p>If I were you I just would hide the diapers and/or buy like girly patterned ones and say the other ones were all gone. </p> <p>Commando helped too during the transition. </p> <p>Oh and also we bought underwear slightly too big because it was much easier to get on and off, and he only wears "soft" pants most days for the same reason. Basically we did/do anything that makes potty the easier option. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-does-my-kid-want-diapers#post-2856648 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 14:00:23 +0000 Kaohinani 2856648@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have no advice as I am in the same boat with my 3.75 y/o DS. (* We are on our 5th round of potty-training in 1-1/2 years ... He gets to 90/95% trained then regresses. Most frustrating is that he LOVES his diapers. Ugh.)<br /> So, I can only offer a bit of commiseration and tell you things will get easier once your DS decides to jump on the potty-training wagon. Many *hugs* your way as I know how frustrating this process is. :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-does-my-kid-want-diapers#post-2856640 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 13:32:26 +0000 codeitall 2856640@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would have trained DS earlier, but we had a baby and major life changes and it didn't work out. So we waited.</p> <p>1 month ago we started potty training. He can now go pee and poop in the potty on demand. He does best when he's naked. We have to remind him if he's wearing anything. He won't do it on his own.</p> <p>This morning he woke up dry and peed without complaint. Then when I tried to put his pull up on, he absolutely refused. Cried, wailed, gnashing of teeth and all that jazz. He wanted a diaper. Even went and got one for me from his sister's room (unfortunately they wear the same size).</p> <p>We try every weekend to make progress with potty training, but he refuses to use the potty at daycare and hates pull ups, which daycare requires if he still has accidents.</p> <p>Bribing works selectively, he isn't jealous of his sister wearing his underwear or pull ups, doesn't care about being a 'big boy' or 'like dad' and the ultimate toy bribe for when he is potty trained doesn't seem to be working.</p> <p>What the french toast am I supposed to do now?</p> <p>ETA: he's a month away from 4. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/calling-all-boy-mamas#post-2817799 Sun, 22 Apr 2018 19:23:26 +0000 Calibee 2817799@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a *really* hard time when I found out baby number two was a boy. I’m a girl. My daughter is a girl. What the heck do you do with a boy?</p> <p>Now I can’t imagine it any other way. He’s only nine months old but he’s totally my little buddy. And the most laid back, easiest baby there ever was. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/calling-all-boy-mamas#post-2817744 Sun, 22 Apr 2018 00:24:41 +0000 gingerbebe 2817744@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have two boys. 3.5 and just shy of 2. They are as different as can be, but they are both high energy, they are rough and tumble, they love wrestling each other, they ROAR, they come home covered in sand and snot, and they’re just hilarious. My youngest only wants mama to put him to sleep and he could be running around like a wild animal shouting and yelling, but as soon as the lights are off, he calms right now and snuggles into my shoulder while I sing him songs. DS1 is a chatterbox and makes up hilariously complicated stories, loves to sing constantly, and he’s emotional. But he loves fiercely and does things with his whole heart. Love my boys. Given all the crap in the world today, I feel privileged to be able to raise boys who I hope will end up good strong honorable men. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/calling-all-boy-mamas#post-2817743 Sun, 22 Apr 2018 00:11:36 +0000 DesertDreams88 2817743@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Kids are kids. All boys are different, all girls are different. I have 3 mama friends that have boys, all my son's age. All of them are different from each other - one is an advanced talker, one screeches and babbles, two are average. One is soft and cuddly and sweet, one is raring to go 24/7, the other two change depending on the day. Two of them still nurse past age 2, two of them - nope. One of them is picky, one of them is ravenous, one of them LOVES veggies, the other loves his favorites. They all love their mama and their daddy. Some love cars, some love books, some love their toy kitchen, some love music. Some are more obedient than others, but I imagine that will change. I honestly don't understand attributing anything about my son to his biological sex, other than his penis. </p> <p>All this to say, you will love your son just as much as your daughter, and some things will be different because he's different, and some things will be the same.... because he's yours! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/calling-all-boy-mamas#post-2817742 Sat, 21 Apr 2018 23:04:14 +0000 peaches1038 2817742@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I LOVE being a boy mama. My guy is 2.5 and he’s just the coolest little dude around. He’s so snuggly and loving and funny and clever. He’s not super wild and is pretty cautious in new situations. He’s very much an observer, but when he feels comfortable, watch out! He loves to be a “helper” and wants to be involved in everything. He cooks with my husband in his learning tower and can dump and stir ingredients and crack eggs! He loves to help me clean and has his own broom. He loves trucks and trains and dinosaurs. I know more about construction vehicles than I ever thought possible. He also loves building and drawing. I told him I liked a drawing he was working on and he goes “I’m working really hard mama!” He is just hilarious and so sweet. I had a splinter today and DH was helping me get it out and DS came over and put his hand under my chin and said “it’s ok mama, daddy gentle. Here, hold my hand” and then he kissed my booboo after it was out. 😍😍😍😍 he is a mamas boy for sure and while it’s sometimes exhausting to be the “preferred” parent, I LOVE it. Boys are awesome 💙💙💙 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/calling-all-boy-mamas#post-2817729 Sat, 21 Apr 2018 21:11:36 +0000 themrsgoff 2817729@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pachamama: THIS. I did not have an immediate bond with DS, I think because for me it's hard to feel bonded to someone without knowing them at all. Obviously I felt him move for 9 months, but it's a different story on the outside as you learn the ins and outs of their little personalities and needs. Of course I loved him immediately, but that bond... it took a while. But it definitely came. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/calling-all-boy-mamas#post-2817728 Sat, 21 Apr 2018 21:09:40 +0000 themrsgoff 2817728@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My DS is 18 months and just THE best. So full of energy, so determined, absolutely smitten with tractors and airplanes, loves animals. He's going non-stop all day and knows exactly what he wants, which is usually food and to be running around at full-speed outside. He's just so full of LIFE. But then, he's also down for cuddling to read books at night, watch an episode of Chuggington, and he still wakes up sometimes at night and needs to be nursed/cuddled back to sleep. Just a really, really fun combination of vivaciousness and tenderness. Current 13 wks with LO2 and I don't know if I would be more excited for a girl just to experience that, or for another boy because I KNOW how wonderful they are. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/calling-all-boy-mamas#post-2817559 Fri, 20 Apr 2018 15:15:08 +0000 periwinklebee 2817559@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My 3 month LO is such a social little guy who *loves* to smile at anyone who pays attention to him. This morning he was giving me a huge smile and I started laughing, and then he started laughing too. Absolutely melts my heart :grin: :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/calling-all-boy-mamas#post-2817541 Fri, 20 Apr 2018 14:28:32 +0000 buttermilk 2817541@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Loving ALL of this!! :heart: :grin: :boy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/calling-all-boy-mamas#post-2817536 Fri, 20 Apr 2018 13:21:22 +0000 pachamama 2817536@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: samesies about the truck shows :grin: . Do you get butterflies when you see a big machines bc you know how much he would love it? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/calling-all-boy-mamas#post-2817535 Fri, 20 Apr 2018 13:20:50 +0000 Ajsmommy 2817535@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a dd who is 4 and ds who is 1. DS is the best! He's ALL boy.. he's LOUD, he's so so determined, he climbs everything, he's SOOOO fast, he is very demanding and he's very fast to let you know when he's not happy or you're not doing what he wants you to do. He's also the cutest little cuddler ever.. sometimes he just needs to be held to be close to you or he'll rest his cheek on my cheek (omg I die!!)... he tries to be like his big sister and he's sooo soo helpful. He is a LOT different from my daughter and I'm not sure if that's bc he's a boy or bc he's #2... but he's so fun! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/calling-all-boy-mamas#post-2817534 Fri, 20 Apr 2018 13:20:25 +0000 pachamama 2817534@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@buttermilk: oh my lord in heaven I love my son more every day. I will say we had a SLOW start. I did not feel a strong connection to him for MONTHS- partly because he didn't look a thing like me and partly because I had some pretty severe PPD. So don't have expectations and don't compare your relationship to that of you and your daughter. I think as moms we are so pressured to FEEL certain ways that when we feel something unexpected or unpleasant (in my case, not a ton of affection for my son) it can be pretty horrifying.<br /> What is life like with a boy? Oh man they are active! My son is 2 now and freaking loves machines. This morning I played hooky from work and we literally drove around my town scoping out bulldozers, cranes, wood chippers, saws, etc. He had a blast and I get butterflies every time I see a digger. I love having a son even though it took a long time to connect with him. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/calling-all-boy-mamas#post-2817520 Fri, 20 Apr 2018 12:17:02 +0000 codeitall 2817520@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had several younger brothers. So even though I was team green, I was 95% sure my first was a boy, and I was right!</p> <p>DS is super affectionate, loving to give spontaneous hugs and kisses and a big fan of cuddles before bedtime. He is a great helper with his baby sister. We're training her to walk between us and he wanted to come hold her hand as she practiced walking. :heart: My heart melted. And no, she is not more stable holding his hand hahaha.</p> <p>He's really into building towers and buildings and finding unconventional ways to ferry collections of toys around. The IKEA shape sorter can in fact hold all the letter blocks and barely balance on the back of the tractor that came with the barn! He loves puzzles, airplanes, dinosaurs, and dirt, but won't come close to see any worms!</p> <p>He's very picky about his clothes and his favorite color is green. I buy him cute green dinosaur shirts but the green stripes are still his favorite.</p> <p>I love my boy and hope I get another one sometime :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/calling-all-boy-mamas#post-2817498 Fri, 20 Apr 2018 10:33:45 +0000 looch 2817498@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Having a son has opened up a world that I didn't know existed. He's into vehicles, so because of him, I've been to car, boat and motorcycle shows and I know pretty much every Monster Jam truck out there. I also know about trick shots and I can sing the music to SpongeBob the Musical. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/calling-all-boy-mamas#post-2817475 Fri, 20 Apr 2018 09:46:20 +0000 crazydoglady 2817475@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have experience with a daughter yet (she's still cooking,) but being a boy mama is such a gift. My son is 2.75 and is "mama obsessed," and oh so snuggly. He likes to help me and has this fierce love for me...I hope it lasts forever! I'm sure having a daughter will be equally amazing, but having a boy? Also 😍. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/calling-all-boy-mamas#post-2817432 Fri, 20 Apr 2018 06:16:45 +0000 wrkbrk 2817432@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: Same! Uh oh then mama. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/calling-all-boy-mamas#post-2817431 Fri, 20 Apr 2018 06:11:38 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2817431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a boy, my only child. His second word after “uh-oh” was “mama.” He’s my little bestie. What makes him special is what makes him endearing. “Hug Auggie” turned into “huggie” and that request is used exclusively with me. He identifies sounds like planes and motorcycle and loves party music with daddy. He’s curious and playful. We say Cheers when we have drinks- started as a motivator to drink water. He’s very good about including people. One time my mom and him were rolling balls back and forth and after a few times he rolled a ball to me so I could have a turn. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/calling-all-boy-mamas#post-2817428 Fri, 20 Apr 2018 02:34:45 +0000 Littlebit7 2817428@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just had a boy and my daughter is the same age as your daughter. It has been so fun. My daughter is a firecracker. Loves dirt, cars, trucks etc. this boy is so sweet, cuddly and chill. I’m excited to see how their personalities play out! She ADORES him by the way. Like is obsessed and is SO sweet and gentle (and she isn’t really a gentle child by nature). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/calling-all-boy-mamas#post-2817412 Thu, 19 Apr 2018 23:05:17 +0000 skipra 2817412@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love my kids and they just happen to be boys. Kids are kids and you will fall in love with them when they are too little to have any gender differences. Mine like trucks and trains but also dancing and singing and all things pink. They have big emotions and feelings just like girls. They like soccer and football and gymnastics and yoga. Try not to get hung up on the sex because you will love him anyway and have no idea what his personality will be. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/calling-all-boy-mamas#post-2817407 Thu, 19 Apr 2018 21:52:45 +0000 buttermilk 2817407@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks ladies, really helping me imagine and get excited for my little baby boyfriend! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/calling-all-boy-mamas#post-2817402 Thu, 19 Apr 2018 21:00:56 +0000 jhd 2817402@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@buttermilk: and congrats on your boy btw!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/calling-all-boy-mamas#post-2817401 Thu, 19 Apr 2018 21:00:11 +0000 jhd 2817401@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My older son will be 4 next week. He is just the absolute sweetest and adores his mama. He cuddles, holds my hand, and says the sweetest things these days. He told me yesterday that I’m doing a great job when I sent him a pic of me cuddling his baby brother. I love his obsession with trains and vehicles of all kinds. We have the best time looking for vehicles while out and about during the day. I always imagined myself having a son and getting to have two is just a dream come true! My littlest guy is 3.5 weeks and in NICU but I can’t wait to see more of his little personality and watch him grow.</p> <p>@MrsBucky: this is so sweet ❤️ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/calling-all-boy-mamas#post-2817400 Thu, 19 Apr 2018 20:51:10 +0000 ChiCalGoBee 2817400@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@buttermilk: I have a 3.5 year old son and, if the sonograms are to be believed, we're welcoming a little girl in July so I kind of have the opposite question! I know nothing about little girls! :silly: </p> <p>My son is ALL boy, and that is definitely inherent to him-we did not push trucks and such on him, he just is obsessed with anything with a motor and has been since he was really small! When he was little I had him dressed pretty gender neutral (lots of grey, green, yellow and animal prints-Burt's Bees rompers were our favorites!). But now all he wants are shirts with trucks, dinosaurs, and cars. He is very physical-lots of running, jumping, and high energy. However, he's also VERY snuggly and affectionate with both my husband and me. As my pregnancy has progressed he'll see that I struggle to get off the ground and will say "Here Mama, take my hand, I'll help you stand up." Melts my heart! Little boys LOVE their mamas-very excited for you to have that bond! </p>