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    #46
    Avo, that is a brilliant suggestion, and one I think may work!
    I mentioned it to DD a few months ago, but I don't think they tried it. I will mention it again.
    “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown

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      #47
      GS is 4 years 3 months and we have no progress.

      Fortunately for me, I rarely have to change him, unless he is here overnight. He seems able to hold it in for days!
      Several times we have been out for meals with DD and GS however when they have both had to leave the table for some time to retire to the toilets, until it had happened and DD has cleaned him up. It hardly makes for the best day out, especially for DD!
      “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown
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        #48
        Oh, Gem, I assumed the problem had resolved itself. I very nearly posted on here a few weeks ago when GD2, newly out of nappies, asked for a pull up for a poo. But she stopped after a few days, and I think it was just interest in what she was producing. Once the novelty wore off it was easier and quicker to use the potty or loo. She became dry at night at the same time. She's not early with her toilet skills - she was 3 at Christmas - but for her it was just a passing phase.

        Is your grandson dry/clean at night? If he's not 'going' for several days I wonder if he's a bit constipated. I'm really at a loss ..... and feel sorry for you,your DD and your GS as well.
        "Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "

        (Marianne Williamson)
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          #49
          My GD was the same till a few weeks ago , she's 4 in April , she would only go in her pull ups , as I told you Gem I suggested to my D'S they should stop putting them on her months ago , well they finally did what i said and refused to put one on ,she went almost a week then nature took its course , she was playing upstairs and GS2 took her to the toilet and she went . They now have the opposite problem she's so pleased with herself she wants to go all the time . I think you must be cruel to be kind check with Dr that he won't come to any harm holding it for a while and then take the plunge with him ,xx
          Im not fat just 6ft too small

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            #50
            Sorry Gem, but i have never had any experience of this with kids or grandkids.
            Hope he gets sorted though.
            Sometimes I forget to like posts,but that doesn't mean I don't like them.

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              #51
              Oma I told DD about your GD at the time. GS isn't always dry at night, so needs a pull up for bed. Therefore when she told him there weren't any he just went and found one!
              DD herself is the only one who can really sort this one out we all think.
              “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown
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                #52
                Gem - perhaps simple subterfuge might work, such as changing the brand of pull ups and telling him they are night-time only ones. I know he's a very bright little boy and might see straight through it, but it might be worth a try.
                "Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "

                (Marianne Williamson)
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                  #53
                  What a dilemma. I'm surprised the topic's not covered on the internet. A concern for the adults I would imagine. Sorry but I don't have any suggestions. I'll ask DDs if they know anyone with the same problem.
                  "Good friends help you to find important things when you have lost them....your smile, your hope, and your courage."

                  (Doe Zantamata.)

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                    #54
                    I have found similar stories on the internet Nana. DD has a book specifically about this problem, with failsafe methods which work on the most difficult of cases. Not with my GS!

                    The problem is 1-In GS's head and 2 - DDs lack of getting down to it.
                    “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown

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                      #55
                      Gem - the few days our GD2 went through this, I found it quite uncomfortable. I couldn't quite define my feelings, but she was clearly able and read to 'go' yet was hanging on until she'd been undressed, and nappy on, then having to go through the changing process afterwards. It seemed undignified for her ... it was very strange. How does your DD feel?
                      "Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "

                      (Marianne Williamson)

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                        #56
                        TA DA, the day has finally dawned!!!!

                        Some of you will have seen the photo on FB of GS1 with the preschool dog. He has had this for the weekend, which he was longing for, for a long time. Feeling a bit sad about taking him back tomorrow , DD reminded him that the dog was a Build A Bear dog, and that once he performed in the toilet a dog like that was his!
                        He 'tried' immediately, but nothing. After he went to bed he got up, tried again and success
                        I hope this is the end of the whole pullup scenario, and it is the toilet from now on. I have him tomorrow so will be reinforcing this!
                        “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown
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                          #57
                          Gem - bless him! That's really good news, and he will be so proud of himself. I'm sure he will love his Build a Bear dog. Hehehe - it's a good job it's not a bear because the temptation to call him Pooh-Bear might be too great.

                          "Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "

                          (Marianne Williamson)
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                            #58
                            He did it when he was ready, with a small bribe of course
                            What is life if full of care we have no time to stand and stare
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                              #59
                              Daisy your Pooh bear comment made me smile.
                              Gem ,GS has got it sussed.If it took a bribe what does it matter.Well done young man.
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                                #60
                                Great news. Fingers crossed. 👍
                                "Good friends help you to find important things when you have lost them....your smile, your hope, and your courage."

                                (Doe Zantamata.)
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