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Author: Bonnie's Kid
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Date Posted: Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 06:11: pm
In reply to:
Shelly
's message, "Re: Babysitter and toileting help" on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 04:43: pm
I follow many of the discussions relative to the use of enemas for a variety of conditions. It appears that you (Shelley) are getting some great advice from others (Joyce & AV) who are concerned about you, your kids, and the Babysitter. Most of what I would offer would be redundant and repetitive.
I have posted before, that I always perceived those frequent enemas I got as a kid, were punitive in nature. I also had a great deal of resentment toward my pediatrician and his nurse Marge. I had been threatened with hospitalization to deal with my elimination and constipation issues. I may well have been a "holder" as others have posted about.
One thing that I learned as I got older, was that mom, grandma, and the doctor were merely trying to assist me through a trying time of my life. In hindsight, I believe they were pretty abrupt and gruff with me although they likely had very good intentions. I'm sure that my resistance and tantrums precipitated the spankings etc.
I believe I was a pretty smart kid and would likely have appreciated them explaining the procedures and desired outcomes with greater patience. I read many medical texts and had an understanding of the procedures but the adults didn't want any discussion regarding my concerns.
I did begin self administration at age 6. I believe it was more of a survival instinct although I did begin to discover some positive sensations and contention with the adults was often mitigated. I didn't need to lie any more about producing those daily BM's which were expected and often monitored. While my enema use was pretty secretive, I suspect that the adults had picked up on my efforts and they were less inclined to drag me into the bathroom and make me lie down in the cold tub.
Once grandma died, and the pediatrician retired, mom's efforts to give me enemas was diminished. I had reached puberty and the enemas I took had some very positive effects on my overall well being.
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