Sarah - posted on 04/22/2013 ( 3 moms have responded )
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My 7 yr old was put on some meds to help her control her bladder. She holds more pee than an average adult & leaks during the day when she laughs or coughs/pees the bed at night. Her father & I share joint custody. We swap out every other week & he now refuses to give her the meds. He thinks she doesn't need it. Since she has began this med she has had one accident. I don't know what to do. I hate the thought of her being on meds, but I also hate the thought of her not going to friends house when she's older bc she's scared of peeing in the bed. Her self esteem will be lower than low. I would much rather her be on meds now than to give her some type of mental detriment later. What do I do?
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~♥Little Miss - posted on 04/24/2013
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I would personally not put my own child on meds for this. I would encourage then to use the bathroom more frequently even if they don't feel like they have to go.
Many kids do not have proper bladder control until about 8 years old. Some take longer to develop the control. There is nothing wrong with that.