Dsd is 8. We also have my ds who is 6, dss1 who is 7 and dss2 who is almost 4.
The last few times dsd has been with us (eow and friday nights, plus a few hrs every Tuesday) she has complained of her tummy hurting.
It turns out that she has been holding in her poo because we dont have a lock on our bathroom door, and shes been scared of one of the boys bursting in on her.
Obviously I am going to rectify this but I feel sad. We only have a 2 bedroom house, so she shares the main bedroom with the boys (we have 2 bunk beds) I am conscious of the fact that she will probably begin puberty soon (her mum started her periods at 9 and dsd is 9 in August) and I would really like to give her a bit more privacy and girlie space but I dont know how! I am worried she'll stop wanting to come and stay and that would really upset dh, plus I love her very much too
Does anyone have any suggestions?
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foursthescore · 16/02/2017 13:43
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