Lauren began withholding when she was around 9 months. She wouldn’t go for days, then would have a massive blowout. This became the pattern and I just thought it was normal- the way she functioned. Just before she turned two, I noticed that she began turning bright red and would strain with everything in her to try and keep from having a BM. I began changing her dirty diapers around 8–11 times a day and it was miserable for everyone! My pediatrician recommended Miralax and it worked for a short time, but she has Herculean strength when it comes to withholding and soon it wasn’t making a difference whatsoever.
We came across Dr. Daum a little over a year later and I was desperate for a solution. Our lives were so restricted. The second day of the program, Lauren self-initiated with success! I was so surprised and ecstatic when I heard that beautiful ‘plop’ in the potty! I never thought that day would come.
Dr. Daum was supportive each step of the way and I couldn’t believe how available he made himself to us. I highly recommend this program. It is worth every single penny and the best investment I’ve made for my daughter.
