Okey I am up to here with my son. He will not stay in his own bed every morning he is in bed with me . He also pees his pants all day. He knows where the bathroom is and how to use it. He also withholds his poos. But that is getting better. The shrink we are taking him to says that we are to remove the overnight pants and when he wets make him clean it up. But if he is still getting in bed with me and the hubby I dont want to be changing my bed as well. I also have a 2 yr old that stays in his bed and I am pregnant again. I asked him and he says that he forgets to use the potty and I think he is doing it for more attention. As for the sleeping he says that he wants to cuddle. I really believe that he is jealous about his brother and the new baby. What can I do? Dr says to get the 2 yr old potty trained but I do not want to rush him into something he might not be ready for.
2007-06-25 04:38:26 · 4 answers · asked by Angelus 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Yeah it sounds like the 5 yr old is really just seeking attention. Maybe if you had some Mommy and him alone time he would stop wetting the bed and coming to sleep in your bed. I know that when I was pregnant with my daughter and right after I had her I needed to spend more time with and give extra attention to my son. We still have special Mommy and Me time where the two of us go to breakfast or luch alone together. I agree that you should get the 2 yr old potty trained, better to do it now while your pregnant rather than when you have a newborn you are taking care of or a 1 yr old you are running after. Once the 2 yr old is potty trained the 5 yr old may decide that he wants to use the potty as well. Have the 5 yr old help you potty train the 2 yr old, it will be fun for him and very special since he's the big brother and his little brother learns from him. Being the big brother is a VERY important job and he needs to show his brother how to use the potty. This usually works wonders. I'm the oldest of 6 kids and I have helped my parents with all of my younger siblings all of my life. You have to sit and talk with him about coming into your room at night. Tell him its not allowed!! Tell him that he needs to be a big boy and stay in his room. I hope that this has helped. Good luck to you!! Congrats on the baby!! HUGS!!! (sounded like you needed a hug)
2007-06-25 04:55:12 · answer #1 · answered by Drea Z 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Introduce him to average 5 and 6 year olds. Let him get a real good look at how well THEY gain control of their restroom use--THEN challenge him to be like those "grown up kids".
This idea might work well in that it'll give him a sense of importance to be more "grown up" than his little brother. Of course, he'll be seeking some responsibilities to go w/ his new "grown up" role.......and what's wrong w/ any kid seeking to do chores around the house? Pick some that are completely 100% safe for him to do and feel important doing.
The rest here should clear up nicely in short time.
2007-06-25 04:50:27 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Wizard 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell the 5 year old that you like to give him cuddles but not until you get out of bed and then start implementing a "taking away privledges" plan anytime he wets himself or gets into bed with you. and stick to it! i potty trained my 2 year old by letting her go around the house without a diaper after showing her how to use the potty chair. she had too much self-respect to go on the floor or anywhere but there. i later found out that is how they potty train in some parts of asia
2007-06-25 04:47:12 · answer #3 · answered by lily-of-the-valley 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that you should be "fed up" with your children.
2007-06-25 05:23:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋