A tricky situation solved

I have one of these and it is a great help at times of need!

We have the same problem nankate but I have persuaded MrA that the best solution will be to extend our bedroom to provide an ensuite, to avoid us having to traipse along the landing during the night.
Result! He has even consulted an architect

Will be staying with DD1 over Christmas- and have to traipse down the corridor early in the morning- but I warn the kids that I do so and that I won't flush so not to wake them up- and they don't mind-

But thanks for reminding me to take some WD40, as sil is the worst possible house maintainer (he has many other qualities) and the door squeaks like the devil. Packing it now!

Do any of you know why we need to wee more in the night, I never used to but now I sometimes wake twice, 3ish and again around 5?

I wish I knew Morethan it's 3.00 and 5.00 for me too.

I did see the doctor some tome back and had tests and was given tablets to reduce the frequency. I read the leaflet with the tablets that said you shouldn't have them if you have glaucoma. Well I don't but I do have hypertension in my eyes and just don't want to make it worse, so a I put up with the problem.

I did read an explanation for the frequent night-time weeing in older people, but I've forgotten what it was...

Just googled and came up with this:

As we get older, our brains produce less antidiuretic hormone. Normally, this hormone travels in the blood and causes the kidneys to make less urine. Since we make less hormone as we get older, we make more urine at night. Sometimes doctors treat this condition with a drug that causes the same effects as antidiuretic hormone.

Age also reduces the holding capacity of our bladder. Even when you don’t have that much fluid in the bladder, it senses that it is full. As a result, the bladder sends urgent signals to your brain that you need to urinate.

It sure does Ana ?????????

Must add, if staying somewhere and needing the loo, I would just go, if you are quiet, even the loo flushing shouldn't wake anyone, but if it does, then it does.

When it's my 5 year old grandson Roses with super powered hearing and the likelihood of him waking his brother I do anything not to make a disturbance. I don't even flush the loo at night at their home, but he still hears.

Anyway I am pleased with my new device so shouldn't have a problem now.

Just try to make sure he doesn't catch you emptying it down the loo the next morning, NanKate - or at least have a convincing explanation ready!

I have several Shewees. Never thought of using one as you suggest, NanKate, what a brainwave! Of course a good old fashioned chamber pot would do for anyone who is able to squat!

Oh dear, I've just remembered that my family used a bucket when their toilet was down the back yard

Oh, what a great idea.
A couple of years ago we went camping with the family; I just didn't fancy walking the few yards across to the toilet block at night for a wee.
And when we stay at their house, the toilet is down the corridor near their bedroom. I always try to be quiet and creep along in the dark, but tripped up one night and woke everyone!

Yes Ana sure to be caught out

Glad you like my suggestion Shysal. I think the Shewee is far more discreet than a pot. Do you remember outside loos - yuk ?

I will report back after Xmas if I managed to evade my almost 5 year old Sherlock Holmes.

When we stay with DD2 we sleep on a sofa bed in their study which is near the downstairs loo so we don't need to worry about disturbing anyone at night.

The thing that does concern me though is DD's poor eyesight which often causes him to trickle all over the rim/floor. I have wipes at the ready and try and get in there before anyone else but I get annoyed because he doesn't seem to care

But then I suppose if you've got someone well trained, why would you bother about a puddle on the floor?

NanKate, you can also buy gel urine bags for easy disposal.

I will investigate those Shysal thanks.

Success everyone. I used my discreet Shewee whilst away with my GSs. I didn't wake anyone up by creeping along the landing for a nocturnal visit.

There were no spills, no smell and I will definitely take the appliance when I am visiting outdoor performances in the summer where the loos are sometimes a bit suspect.

What a relief this problem is sorted.