I have a 3 & 5 yr. old. Since I have birthed these to wonderful kids, I have never been able to go to the bathroom by myself when I am taking care of them by myself, even during that certain time of the month...The only thing I can see good about this is that my kids learned how to go potty while watching me go potty..
I've even had to stop fights and arguments, etc. while trying to poop! The worste times have been when the kids have decided to climb! while I'm on the toilet..
As a parent, have you ever managed to go to the bathroom, even during that time of the month, without an audience, when you were alone with your kids???
Any stories? about this?
2007-11-02 02:44:17 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
When my kids decide to climb, they're usually trying to climb the bookcases and into cabinets and things, not on me. That's one thing that has not and never will happen when I'm on the toilet..
2007-11-02 03:01:55 · update #1
My kids are so stubborn and have such bad behavior that locking the door is much worse than leaving it unlocked..We're currently trying to fix the bad behavior..But it along with everything else will take a long time..
2007-11-02 03:04:07 · update #2
I am mother to 5. I swear I am never alone. Most of the time I don't mind this. We have always had an open door habit with the upstairs bathroom. It is very rare that I get to go potty alone if it's not a kid then it's one of my cats rubbing up against my leg.
This too shall pass.
2007-11-02 02:55:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think all mom's have to deal with this somewhat. When my kids were around 9 - 13 months, I would just put them in the playpen if I really needed to go and really needed privacy. By the time they were 3 - 5 years, I just flat out told them that sometimes people need privacy in the bathroom. They may have stood outside the bathroom door whining, but a 3 and 5 year old are old enough to wait a few minutes for mom when she's on the toilet.
2007-11-02 09:50:40 · answer #2 · answered by kat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your children are old enough (especially the 5-year-old) to understand the concept of privacy. If you don't teach it now, you are going to have a tough time later. I never had any issues with going to the bathroom in privacy; that's what the lock on the door is for. I encourage you to start using it.
2007-11-02 09:53:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Now that my kids are 10, 10, and 7 I do get more alone time in the bathroom. However, it is still not uncommon for one of them to come in to ask me a question or wanting me to settle an argument while I'm trying to pee. Only now, they're old enough that I can scream, "Get out!"
2007-11-02 09:53:07 · answer #4 · answered by Jill C 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Teach them about privacy and that when adults use the washroom it is not intended for an audience. When you need to go just say you are going to the washroom and shut and lock the door. There is no reason they should be in there and especially climbing on you while you are in there. They are doing this because you are allowing it.
2007-11-02 09:48:33 · answer #5 · answered by Bears Mom 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't they sleep or get engrossed in Dora, Diego or the Backyardigans so you can have a minute of privacy. Tell them you need a few minutes of privacy to take of some mommy stuff in the bathroom and give them a gold star or some such reward because they didn't ruin themselves or the house while you had your potty break.
2007-11-02 09:50:15 · answer #6 · answered by Darby 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Ugh! The worst is when you are still breastfeeding and have to go. I had to tear him off and place him in the bouncer just to go. Yeah, it's tough. Unfortunately you can't always time it, ( I try to go during Teletubbies so they are glued to the set. (Bad parenting? Good distraction.) Even the dog tries to prop the door open while i go. It's annoying, but it won't last forever. Someday we will have a nice relaxing poop again!
2007-11-02 09:52:11 · answer #7 · answered by kjoco9 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This has MOTHERHOOD written alllll over it! LOL
My best trick is ti plop them down in front of the TV while I poop or change my monthly friend. They don't watch alot of TV so they think it is a treat and i get some peace and quite!
Also it helps if you tell them to.."Moms in the potty, i need you two to behave for a minute." Let them come in when it is a quick pee..but this will also teach them that there are times we need privacy
And EVERYTHING you said has happened to me also.LOL
2007-11-02 09:51:05 · answer #8 · answered by mullymom321 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've got a 2 and 6 year old. Same problem. Try locking the door (if you can handle the crying in the beginning). Eventually you'll get some PEE s and quiet. ;o)
2007-11-02 09:50:30 · answer #9 · answered by Christop 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You know, I never have been able to have any private time come to think of it. And yes, they do learn while watching you. Just the other day my 20 month old took her diaper off and said "pee" and ran into the bathroom. I was so proud of her.
2007-11-02 09:47:40 · answer #10 · answered by astrogirl842000 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋