Waking Ever Hour!

1- Do you think maybe she is as anxious about the potty training as you are? Could it be that maybe she's so worried about peeing in the bed, she's having a ahrd time sleeping?
My other thought was yes they do get growing pains that early.....maybe talk to her doctor about some massage's that you can do to help her with that.

good luck, I am well aquainted with the lack of sleep...it's the hardest part to deal with.

K.

If this began with the potty training, you should start by going back to diapers for a while. Not even 2 years old is young to begin potty training. It hardly seems worth not sleeping.

If you try that and she still wakes up, I would ask the doctor about the pains. It is unusual for a child her age to be waking up from growing pains.

Growing pains are not impossible...make sure she's getting enough calcium & potassium (ie milk & bananas, for example). My actual guess, though, is that she's trying REALLY HARD to stay dry & that is disrupting her sleep. Have a talk with her & see if she's stressing about that. It may be that plain old-fashioned plastic pants over panties or a nighttime pullup or some such will solve the problem.

Yes they can het growing pains that young. My daughter got them then and over the years she is now 14. From what she has told me they are horribly painful. She never woke up every hour though. I gave her childrens tylenol and it helped.

Hi. My daughter is 10 years old and she's had growng pains since she was old enough to say ouch. I give her tylanol, or ibuprofe and a warm compress and it really helps her. You could try to give your daughter tylanol or ibuprofen before bed and see if it helps. We have this stuffed animal cat that you can put in the microwave to heat up and use as a heating pad. my daughter loves it!!! Good luck! Hope it gets better!!

Hi W.,

I would definitely take your daughter to see the doctor. From what you describe, it sounds like pain is what is waking her up. I would also make sure to praise her for her potty training success but not say anything when she isn't successful. It eventually happens for every child but can cause all sorts of mental anxiety when potty training is connected to negative feedback. She must be exhausted as well as you!

Yes they get growing pains at two; my son had them. He got them all his life (he is 16 now). One of my daghters also had them. They are my TALL kids. Long legged.
Just take her to the potty to try (GENTLY!) she may be worried subconsiously about wetting bed. In fact, you may have been taking her every hour during training, right?
Then take her back and massage sore limb. Another idea is to make her a lil bed on the floor beside your bed, just temporary- to get through this time.
The good news is growing pains come and go.
A helpful thing also is that leg massage that begins high and ends up at toes helps them falls back to sleep.
My mom used to have us get up and walk on the leg(s) that hurt. It makes it stop quicker. But the massage is a nice ending.
Bet for sure she will grow real fast - real soon. Do measure her height every day. Some kids literally grow overnight. Mine would get chunky, then sprout tall and lose the chunkiness, all through childhood.

I don't know about growing pains, but is she dehydrated? My son stopped drinking during an early potty training attempt (so he wouldn't have to pee).

I would take her to her dr. and let him know what is going on to rule out any health issues. Also, ask her questions about her leg/arm pain. It doesn't sound related, but always call your dr to be sure. If the pain is only on one side that my be a telling symptom. Any other new issues or stresses in the home? This could be the issue to. Just keep asking her questions, call the Dr. and watch her during the day for anything unusual. I would also back off of the potty training if you have made it a huge focus. I know she has been dry and is doing well, but sometimes stresses like that manifest itself at night. Good luck