Bed wetting?

[cruisnfamily]

Here's yet another thread about my DD10.

She's never been a chronic bedwetter or anything. I can count on one hand the number of times she's ever wet her bed and the last time was probably 4 or 5 years ago.

Well, the other night she wet her bed and I thought "oh, how weird that that has happened" but didn't think much of it. You know, just a fluke.

Well, it just happened again! Now I am ticked! I'm making her strip the bed and start the washer.

What could explain this twice in one week when it hasn't happened in years?

Could it be in any way related to the bit of constipation she's been having lately?

Thanks for you advice!

 

[Tiggerkeeper]

Has she recently experienced stress or something that scared her? Sometimes that will trigger bed wetting. Talk to her and see if something is going on that you didn't know about.

 

[ripleysmom]

Talk to your pediatrician.

 

[JasonLyons]

I would definatly not be mad this is a red flag somthing else is wrong, it could be constipation maybe not

 

[cruisnfamily]

We have her "well" checkup next week and I plan to mention it to the pediatrician at that time. I didn't think it was an "emergency" to call them over when we are going next week anyway.

I was looking for some insight to see if anyone had experienced this before and could tell me if it was a definite sign of anything that needed more prompt attention. Or is anyone had any ideas of how to handle it.

Thanks for your replies....keep them coming!

 

[bumcat]

Since she usually doesn't have a problem it could be something real simple.

Is she still going to the bathroom right before bedtime (sometimes they'll say yes when they haven't).
Is she getting real cold at night (my son is 9 and will wet if he gets cold).
My son started wetting last year off and on. We finally figured out why. He was drinking sodas right before bedtime. Once we stopped that we had no more problems. We let him have a small drink of water before bed and nothing else.
I also agree it can be stress related.

 

[peg2001]

This can also be a sign of a bladder or kidney infection. Be sure to mention it to her doctor so they can check. I agree with the others, this is NOT a discipline issue so while it is fine for your DD to clean up after herself, be sure she doesn't see it as punishment for something she couldn't control.

Peggy

 

[browneyes]

I agree with Peg, it could be a bladder infection, UTI or something. Has she been taking bubble baths-bubble baths irritate little ones sometimes and cause bladder infections or UTI's. Or it could be psychological-is she stressed about something at school?

I wouldn't be mad about it, I'm sure she can't help it.

 

[aahmom1]

You shouldn't get mad for something she obviously can't control. Things happen, sometimes for no reason.

 

[Toby'sFriend]

I know it's frustrating, but getting mad and embarrassing her over it isn't going to help the problem. I can assure you that she isn't doing it on purpose and she is probably mortified enough that it happened.

There are many physical reasons that could cause the problem. You can get some information on some of them over the internet, but I would definately consult a Pediatrician.

 

[Regina]

I have to say, this made me so sad.

You see, when I was a child, I was a bedwetter. Trust me, it's not fun waking up to that. It's uncomfortable, but more so, it's humiliating.

Thank God my mother was very understanding. I had a base sheet on my bed, a plastic sheet on top of that, and another sheet across the plastic. That way, when I had an accident, I could pull off the top sheet and plastic, and have a dry bed to get back into.

Your DD may not have an underlying condition. That's often the case. Eventually, I outgrew it, but I was older than your DD when it finally ended.

Please, don't make your DD feel any worse than she already does. She can't help this.

 

[cruisnfamily]

Ok, just to clarify, I DID NOT make fun of her or humiliate her!

I just told her to jump in the shower(it was already morning when she realized it this time) and when she was done to come see me. After she was showered and dressed I showed her how to strip the bed and get the linens in the washer and following that, into the dryer.

I told her she needs to make more of an effort to use the bathroom before bed in order to prevent this from happening again.

That was it! The sum total of our conversation on the subject! When I said I was ticked, I meant how frustrating it was to have to strip, wash and remake her bed twice in two days. Not to mention washing the quilt which is a project. I did not tell her I was mad.

 

[Toby'sFriend]

Thanks for the clarification Sonya.

I understand completely how you feel. Both of my boys were bed wetters until age 7 or 8 and at times I was biting my tongue in two with the frustration of waking up to that every morning.

Until you get this solved, I would keep the quilt off of the bed. You'll probably also want to get a platic bed protector on there if you don't already have one.

 

[Serena]

Thanks for the clarification. I was worried too. It could be anything. Most likely a UTI for this to happen like you say it has.
A doctor's visit would let you know exactly what's going on.

 

[cruisnfamily]

Called the doctor per everyones advice.

They say (based on my story and not having seen her) that it is either:

a) A bladder infection, kidney infection or UTI. But, they say she certainly should have complained of pain or burning or something along those lines. I am to watch for fever or any other complaints.

OR

b)Stress about something in her life. I assured them that all is well and they suggested a note to the teacher to see if she agrees that all is well.

Anyway, barring any new symptoms or developments we are going to wait until next Wednesday when she has her well checkup already scheduled.

Thanks All!

 

[bsnyder]

Hopefully, this will just be an isolated incident for your DD.

I sure wish my mom had reacted like Regina's mom when I was growing up....

 

[aahmom1]

I'm sorry Bet I think in some kids it can't be solved, they just have to grow out of it. Parents need to realize that.