Why is it when kids say their tummies hurt....

[December99]

We always ask them if they have gone to the bathroom or need to (BM that is)? I was out in Virginia this weekend visiting with my aunt and family and we had dinner at her house on Sunday. The youngest of my cousins kids came and laid (actually rolled all over) the bed that was made up in the living room (that was where my dad was sleeping so we just never put the couch back together because it's too much work) and complained of his stomach hurting. The automatic response from the females (his mom and his grandma) were if he had gone to the bathroom that day.

So I was sitting there giggling that it is something that I am always asking my daughter when she complains of her stomach hurting...and it's something I hear alot of moms asking their kids....

 

[grinningghost]

I always ask that too.

 

[peg2001]

Experience!! A lot of kids seem to need to be reminded to take the time to have their BM. My kids don't want to chance missing out on any fun by taking more time than needed for a quick pee. If they start complaining of a tummy ache, I always suggest that they go to the bathroom and take their time.

For frequent complainers, however, it is important to remember that kids usually respond to stress with tummy aches just like adults will usually respond by getting a headache.

Peggy

 

[believe]

I have asked the question so often that now when DD tells me her stomach hurts it goes like this...."Mom, my stomach hurts and I don't need to go to the potty".

 

[4greatboys]

I have come to realize that many an elderly lady is obsessed with bm's. My mil will quiz each family here about our bm's--I never answer her. In Dec when I was at Disney for Dis con she watched my 2 little ones during the day while dh was working. She asked him if the checks the bm's of my 2 oldest (13 and 15) dh says no he doesnt--if there is a prob they will let us know. She also tries to tell us about hers--I quickly find something that has to be done in another room.

Edited to add: Im not saying any of your are elderly--lol. I just usually hear it coming from the older ladies I know.