Here is what I came up with:
- Ryley wants to wear underpants like Braeden
- Ryley doesn't want to be changed on the floor
- Ryley hasn't always finished his toileting when I am ready to dress him
- Ryley knows that despite him being in a vulnerable position, he holds an incredible amount of power over me because he can kick me and move his body in such a way that I find it difficult to hold him. He likes to assert himself and have the control.
- Change Ryley on the spare bed. He happily climbs up and lays down for me.
- Once I remove his nappy, take him into the toilet and sit him down. He currently only sits for about 2 seconds, but it's a start.
- I have looked in to using pull ups, but they are not practical at the moment due to the cost. I have an appointment coming up soon with the continence clinic and will enquire about cost effective solutions (ie. what are they going to do to help?!)
- I did try changing him standing up in the toilets, but he had too many seizures and it was very difficult for him. So I will keep trying that occasionally as we progress a bit more with toilet training.
I did get kicked in the face again this morning, but I will persist with the changes. Ryley's behaviour in general is pretty bad at the moment, so I am hoping this phase will pass.
Thanks again for all the suggestions! I love how the blogosphere is so supportive!!
If the pull-up thing seems like it might work. we use to have what we called pull-up and diaper drives at the daycare I use to work at. People would donate pull-ups and diapers to the daycare for families that couldn't afford them...maybe you could do something like that?
ReplyDeleteI am thinking of you Anna and wish I had some advice but I don't - we are not there yet with Dylan but I am sure the day will come. Hang in there, hugs. :)
ReplyDeletehmmm not looking forward to this issue..it's already hard enough!
ReplyDeleteI was at Yooralla yesterday (looking at a bed) and noticed some kids undies that had a mesh pocket to insert a continence pad and thought "i could make these!"... SO, if you buy him some nundies i can alter them if you want. What size is he? I'll have a play around when i have some time....i have a major sewing mission/work on at the moment but will give them a crack when i get the chance.
Good luck!
XXLiv
Angela- Thanks for the idea! I am hoping I can get some funding through the government to help pay for them. We get allocated $500 a year, but there is another package available that I am entitled to as well but for some reason have been rejected the last two years. I don't get to fill the application out myself, so am thinking it isn't being filled out right!! Will see how I go.
ReplyDeleteKristy-Thanks! I hope the day DOESN'T come for you guys where Dylan is naughty!!!!
Liv- WOW what an awesome idea. No rush. Just when you have time. Size wise he is in a 5-6 pants size. Little buddha.