To be disheartened?

[Poblet007]

My 6 year old DD has been using a bed wetting alarm for 7 weeks. She was keen to try it and up till now, was having some success. I really thought we'd cracked it last week when 5 out of 7 nights were dry.

Now suddenly the last 2 nights she's back to soaking the sheets so much they have to be changed in the middle of the night!?

She hasn't ever woken up because she needs a wee....but has definitely shown she can go longer dry.

No dark drinks,encouraging plenty to drink in the day etc.

I don't know what to do now. I guess we keep going with the alarm? I really don't want to put her back in pull ups! Hoping someone might have experienced this and can help.

I haven't experienced it, but after 5 nights of waking up at the alarm and being dry, could it simply be that she's tired and sleeping through the alarm?

The ability to be dry at night is genetic, and 'switched on' in most kids by age 7, but a sizeable minority take longer. It will happen eventually, honestly Op 

Don't stress about it and get her back in night nappys, she'll be ready when SHE'S ready. It took my son ages to get it.

Bed wetting isn't unusual in children under 7... give it time.

Have a look at this website for help/advice
www.eric.org.uk

Could you try double layering the sheets with waterproof sheet in between, that way a night time bed change is much quicker/less stress- just whip off the wet one and you're good to go.

Ah thanks for your replies so far. I know it's not unusual but she really doesn't want to go back to nappies.

I will try to stop stressing! We will keep plodding on!

Double layering is a great idea!

I used to get mine out of bed at 11 and put her on the toilet. She didn't even really wake up, never remembered it in the morning.

I had a bed wetter. Agree with PP get her off the alarm and ride it out. Get a spare duvet and a couple if water proof mattress protectors. It took my daughter years, mind. I think those alarms make it more of an issue than it actually is although its a massive pita for you. Alarms IMO put pressure in the child and can make the problem worse.

That's interesting. I've been wondering about just getting rid of the alarm. Do I then lift her when I go to bed? The alarm has definitely helped as she was soaking the bed two or three times a night when we started and up till this week has been mainly dry or going on the potty so I'm hoping it hasn't been a waste of time!

OP yes I used to lift her when I was about to go to bed. If you limit drinks after 6pm and lift, there can't be that much in the bladder. It's worth a try, nothing to lose.