Potty Training......

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Hello All!Need some input here!  I've been working with my Sam (6 & in K) the past few days to get him FULLY potty trained (finally throwing out the pull-ups!)....after so many moves and changes, I'm finally dedicated to make this a priority!  First day started out great and then went down hill from there.  Second day was OK, but not so good.  We're on the 3rd and so far, OK, but I'm starting to wonder if he could have another problem.  He has stayed dry all night for both nights!  Stays dry several hours at a time; however, late afternoon to evening time he has a lot of LITTLE accidents...almost to the point where you're not sure.... every 10-20 minutes between.  He will go on the toilet and then pee in his pants.  We are using the 4-day Bridget method where you take away whatever it is that keeps him from going to the bathroom (favorite show, food, playing with brother, etc.)  Put him in his room for time-outs which he hates....and then he pees a little in his pants during time-out.   Is it possible he is scared or can't control these little " accidents " or is he REALLY messing with me. He has been inconsistent with initiating his trips to the bathroom...sometimes doing it all and other times having to bribe him to get him to go.  I don't want to push this on him if he has some physical problem.  I thought he was ready, because he would stay dry most of the school day and many nights.  I knew it was the pull-ups holding us back & making us ALL lazy and I'm committed to not bring them back!  How do you know if there is a physical issue where they can't hold it or they leak uncontrollably??

I know I probably need to give it more than 4 days and will consult the doctor but wondering if there is any experience or input regarding this.Thank you!Sherry