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My son just called me mummy

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Merryoldgoat · 10/08/2023 20:33

He’s 5. He’s non verbal with Autism and has not shown any real inclination to talk.

This last 2/3 weeks he’s started ‘demanding’ food which is brilliant, but tiday he saw me and shouted ‘mummy!’.

I can’t believe it. I could cry ❤️

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dazzlingdeborahrose · 30/03/2025 22:42

💕💕💕

Merryoldgoat · 12/07/2025 10:08

A small update (well it’s huge for us!) - Littlegoat is now completely nappy free!

He took a while to get the ‘poo in to loo’ but our nanny really helped us masses and between us we got it sorted about a month ago.

Two nights ago he took off his nappy before bed and was dry on waking and did so again today so that’s it! NO MORE PAMPERS!

Undoubtedly he’ll have the odd accident but he’s brilliant.

We also had our first time away on a plane and he was absolutely brilliant. Super excited at take off, calm all the way through the flight and absolutely loved the pool on holiday - as soon as he saw it he stared shouting ‘SPLASH’ at the top of his lungs ❤️❤️

Still looking for his next placement but where he currently is are doing a brilliant job for him within their capabilities.

He continues to be so happy and cute and bouncy. He’s a little bit of magic.

To add: his big bro is amazing with him still, and as Littlegoat develops more socialising skills he and Tweengoat are playing together and really becoming closer.

Happy little goats.

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Tandora · 12/07/2025 10:09

Merryoldgoat · 12/07/2025 10:08

A small update (well it’s huge for us!) - Littlegoat is now completely nappy free!

He took a while to get the ‘poo in to loo’ but our nanny really helped us masses and between us we got it sorted about a month ago.

Two nights ago he took off his nappy before bed and was dry on waking and did so again today so that’s it! NO MORE PAMPERS!

Undoubtedly he’ll have the odd accident but he’s brilliant.

We also had our first time away on a plane and he was absolutely brilliant. Super excited at take off, calm all the way through the flight and absolutely loved the pool on holiday - as soon as he saw it he stared shouting ‘SPLASH’ at the top of his lungs ❤️❤️

Still looking for his next placement but where he currently is are doing a brilliant job for him within their capabilities.

He continues to be so happy and cute and bouncy. He’s a little bit of magic.

To add: his big bro is amazing with him still, and as Littlegoat develops more socialising skills he and Tweengoat are playing together and really becoming closer.

Happy little goats.

Ahhh congratulations!!! That must feel amazing. Such wonderful progress you must be so proud xx

Merryoldgoat · 12/07/2025 10:17

Thank you @Tandora

We really are so proud of him. He’s amazing.

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Iwant2stayanon · 12/07/2025 10:18

Merryoldgoat · 12/07/2025 10:08

A small update (well it’s huge for us!) - Littlegoat is now completely nappy free!

He took a while to get the ‘poo in to loo’ but our nanny really helped us masses and between us we got it sorted about a month ago.

Two nights ago he took off his nappy before bed and was dry on waking and did so again today so that’s it! NO MORE PAMPERS!

Undoubtedly he’ll have the odd accident but he’s brilliant.

We also had our first time away on a plane and he was absolutely brilliant. Super excited at take off, calm all the way through the flight and absolutely loved the pool on holiday - as soon as he saw it he stared shouting ‘SPLASH’ at the top of his lungs ❤️❤️

Still looking for his next placement but where he currently is are doing a brilliant job for him within their capabilities.

He continues to be so happy and cute and bouncy. He’s a little bit of magic.

To add: his big bro is amazing with him still, and as Littlegoat develops more socialising skills he and Tweengoat are playing together and really becoming closer.

Happy little goats.

@Merryoldgoat Sounds like all is going well. Would be good to know how you went about the potty training as we just aren’t there at all. Great to read your updates.

Tennislives · 12/07/2025 10:25

This thread has filled me up.
How wonderful. Little goat sounds like an angel.
Bless your family.

Merryoldgoat · 12/07/2025 10:43

@Iwant2stayanon

Once we felt he was ready we did the following but we kind of had to force it a bit.

We took it very slowly.

I noticed that he would always wee when I put him in the path so I started catching the wee and then saying ‘wee in the toilet!’ as I poured it away. I just used a plastic cup specifically for this.

Then we tried a few times to get him to wee on the loo but he wasn’t interested so we waited until we had a solid week at home and went naked and expected him to wee on the floor (which he did repeatedly) but every time we’d say ‘oh no! You’ve done a wee on the FLOOR! We should do a WEE IN THE TOILET’ and took him straight to the loo.

After about 2 days he got it and ran to the loo to do one I there. We all jumped and clapped and said well done etc which he adored so for the next week we were basically his fan club cheering and clapping every wee.

We told school who supported us and after about 3 days he stopped having accidents. I’d say we took two weeks for him to be dry in the day. Only about 3/4 accidents at all in total.

Even on the plane home he was totally fine.

Poos we’re much harder but him being dry helped.

As he was nappy free in the day we’d get the sign he needed a poo, either the smell or crouching and we’d say ‘oh - Little goat needs a poo! Let’s put on a nappy’ and after a few poos in pants he started to recognise the sensation and he’d go get a nappy when he needed a poo.

The EP advised not to rush to the loo as he needed not to feel under pressure as we didn’t want him to get constipated or scared.

So we carried on with this for a good few months. Once we felt he was comfy we started saying ‘no nappy - poo on the LOO’ and taking him to sit on the loo. He didn’t poo so we’d take him off, give him a nappy and say ‘oh there’s a poo in the nappy - you should poo in the loo!’

It took a good three weeks but eventually he did a TINY poo in the loo and we celebrated as before.

He started being more confident and here we are!

He now goes alone but obviously we supervise and wipe.

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Merryoldgoat · 12/07/2025 10:44

Tennislives · 12/07/2025 10:25

This thread has filled me up.
How wonderful. Little goat sounds like an angel.
Bless your family.

That’s really kind of you ❤️❤️

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Iwant2stayanon · 12/07/2025 10:48

Merryoldgoat · 12/07/2025 10:43

@Iwant2stayanon

Once we felt he was ready we did the following but we kind of had to force it a bit.

We took it very slowly.

I noticed that he would always wee when I put him in the path so I started catching the wee and then saying ‘wee in the toilet!’ as I poured it away. I just used a plastic cup specifically for this.

Then we tried a few times to get him to wee on the loo but he wasn’t interested so we waited until we had a solid week at home and went naked and expected him to wee on the floor (which he did repeatedly) but every time we’d say ‘oh no! You’ve done a wee on the FLOOR! We should do a WEE IN THE TOILET’ and took him straight to the loo.

After about 2 days he got it and ran to the loo to do one I there. We all jumped and clapped and said well done etc which he adored so for the next week we were basically his fan club cheering and clapping every wee.

We told school who supported us and after about 3 days he stopped having accidents. I’d say we took two weeks for him to be dry in the day. Only about 3/4 accidents at all in total.

Even on the plane home he was totally fine.

Poos we’re much harder but him being dry helped.

As he was nappy free in the day we’d get the sign he needed a poo, either the smell or crouching and we’d say ‘oh - Little goat needs a poo! Let’s put on a nappy’ and after a few poos in pants he started to recognise the sensation and he’d go get a nappy when he needed a poo.

The EP advised not to rush to the loo as he needed not to feel under pressure as we didn’t want him to get constipated or scared.

So we carried on with this for a good few months. Once we felt he was comfy we started saying ‘no nappy - poo on the LOO’ and taking him to sit on the loo. He didn’t poo so we’d take him off, give him a nappy and say ‘oh there’s a poo in the nappy - you should poo in the loo!’

It took a good three weeks but eventually he did a TINY poo in the loo and we celebrated as before.

He started being more confident and here we are!

He now goes alone but obviously we supervise and wipe.

Thank you so much, you have done an amazing job.

Goldengirl123 · 12/07/2025 11:34

That’s lovely

MrsPositivity1 · 12/07/2025 11:53

That is the best news - I’m so delighted for you both xxxxx

minipie · 12/07/2025 12:02

Oh I’ve teared up. 🥲 that is wonderful for you

caringcarer · 13/07/2025 09:09

I bet it felt worth the long wait. ❤️

ssd · 13/07/2025 09:18

Really lovely to read this @Merryoldgoat , so nice to hear something so heartwarming ❤️

weirdoboelady · 13/07/2025 19:35

littleangelgoat <3

PandaG · 23/07/2025 17:12

Fabulous 😍 😍

Merryoldgoat · 23/07/2025 22:45

Thank you for the further messages.

He’s been a complete bugger today and absolutely refuses to stay clothed. However he sang Baby Shark for us the whole way through including actions and also ‘read’ our favourite story (Not Now Bernard) to the dentist.

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HikingforScenery · 23/07/2025 22:46

That’s a beautiful post, OP.💐🎉

JohnnyRememberMe · 23/07/2025 22:58

He sounds adorable

Copperoliverbear · 03/08/2025 20:35

Aww bless what wonderful news, that’s made my day x

nocoolnamesleft · 05/08/2025 00:23

Awww. He's come on so far.

MissHavershamReturns · 15/08/2025 18:18

What a star!

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