What should I do if I have to go to the bathroom on a field trip?

Question

My class is going on an overnight field trip. It is 5 hours away, and there is no bathroom on the bus! There aren't any stops, either. I'm sure I'll need to go pee during that time. I usually can't hold it or wait for more than 2 hours. None of my other friends have problem with it but I am really worried. What if I need to go, but there isn't any place to? What if I have an accident? I was thinking about wearing my Goodnites that I use for bedwetting, but they easily show through pants and that could reveal my secret. Plus I just wouldn't be comfortable sitting there in a wet Goodnite after having an accident because I can't change it during the bus ride. Please help! I'm so nervous! What should I do?

Answer 1

I would ask your parent/guardian to make a special call to the principal and ask if one bathroom break could be made to accommodate you halfway through. This shouldn't be a problem.

Answer 2

You need to see a doctor.

Your string of questions and answers point to a person who is in need of medical attention.  You are either a serious little girl who needs to talk to a doctor about her options, or a poser who needs to talk to a doctor about getting help.

Either way, you need to go see a doctor.

Answer 3

Five hours with no bathroom and no stops?  Under those conditions, chances are you wouldn't be the only one peeing your pants on the bus.  There should be at least one stop about halfway.  Have your parents talk to the school and see what can be done.

If nothing can be done, you need to decide which is less embarrassing - everyone knowing you're wearing Goodnites or potentially peeing your pants.  Either way, if you do have an accident, you'll be sitting in wet pants for the rest of the ride.  Maybe for the bus ride, wear some baggy sweat pants, so it's less noticeable what you're wearing underneath.

Answer 4

You just don't drink anything that morning, and then a little before you get there you can start drinking some water, or sip water really slowly through the trip so you don't get dehydrated.

if you say you have to potty then everyone else will decide they have to also

Answer 5

Either you or your parent should talk to your teacher ahead of time. Let him or her know that you have a problem that you might need access to a bathroom. They should take care of the situation. Also if you call your family doctor he should write you a note saying you have a physical reason to need to stop if necessary. You should not have to worry about this. I hope you can relax and have fun on the trip.

Answer 6

well when every 1 is asleep during the night u change ur goodnite ok this is what i did.

Answer 7

Before you go try not to drink anything for 4- 6 hours. And be sure and use the bathroom before you go. Instead of wearing a Good night, wear a Maxi Pad,,no one can tell it will be there and it will absorb good and they come in scented varietys so if you do have a accident,,it won't be that bad.

Hope this helps.

Answer 8

let your teacher know before the trip that you have trouble holding it.  ask if there can be a prearranged stop during the drive.  (actually, it might be better for your mother or father to ask.)  try to drink minimal liquids prior to the trip.  and relax.  don't let it preoccupy you too much.