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Bed wetting

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batteredhead · 25/03/2011 10:27

Hello out there. I'm in need of some advice! I have lived with my partner for nearly 2 years now and his son who comes to stay with us every second weekend has never wet the bed until now. He is 7, soon to be 8. His mother recently got a new partner and they have been spending lots of time together and recently went away for a few days, with the new partners child. Since then, when he stays with us, he wet's the bed. Is this a coincidence?? I have read lots of things about children growing and their bladder not keeping up etc, but he allegedly does not wet at his mothers house. My partner does not seem too concerned?? I'm not for one minute suggesting there is anything untoward in the new relationship or anything else of that nature. Does anyone think he may just be unsettled wondering whats going on at his home when he's not there? Please help!!

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lateatwork · 25/03/2011 13:02

my DSS also went through a stage of bedwetting. I think sometimes it can happen at a time of change. It happened when with us not with his mum. Our place was the one going through change (new sister for him) so a bit different to the situation you describe.

I wouldnt be too concerned just yet... maybe one of you could chat to him to see if anything is up or he is worried about anything? I wouldnt make a big deal out of wetting the bed though cause it might put more emphasis on it and at that age, children are sensitive to those things.

good luck.

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JennyPerez · 25/03/2011 14:20

There's a very good charity who specialise in this sort of thing, particulary bedwetting - they are called ERIC, they have a website eric.org.uk and also a Helpline 0845 370 8008 - I would contact them, they are really helpful.
I have used them before, good luck.

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