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Thanks Angela, I have an email program that lets m...

2006-03-02T13:10:00.000-08:00

Thanks Angela, I have an email program that lets me know when people comment, so thank you for taking the time to comment.

I'm sorry your boy was sick, as you can imagine I understand the pain and guilt.

I'm always thankful for the support and kind words.

~wink~

Thank you again.

Hey! I just got this link from Lena's blog.....so ...

2006-03-02T08:11:00.000-08:00

Hey! I just got this link from Lena's blog.....so I don't know if you still check comments on this, but I wanted you to know how bad I feel that that happened. You sound like a wonderful Mom. Sometimes if your kid isn't laying on the ground bleeding....it's just hard to tell. If it makes you feel any better.....about 3 weeks ago Braden complained of a headache and had a little cough.....I gave him triaminic and sent him off to school.....a few of days later when he was still complaining and had a slight fever (99.8) I decided to take him to the doctor.....turns out, he had pneumonia! AND a severe ear infection in his right ear that the doctor said could cause permanent damage. I didn't even have a clue! So, obviously, I would have done the same thing in your case.

guilt is a word i live with everyday of my life.. ...

2006-02-17T05:23:00.000-08:00

guilt is a word i live with everyday of my life.. I've never learned how to control it, instead it controls me.. I hope you are strong enough and realize you shouldn't be feeling this guilt..

keep us posted when possible on how your daughter is doing. I hope things get better as the day goes on for you and her.

You're a good mom - and moms aren't doctors, so ho...

2006-02-16T23:42:00.000-08:00

You're a good mom - and moms aren't doctors, so how could you know about the ear-infection or tonsilitis? I'm sure yuo're baby will be fine!
Mommy guilt is easy to get - and don't worry, it never goes away, lol.
I think a better word for it would be 'responsibility' - and you are obviously a very responsible person!

(((((hugs)))))
Sam

Will pray for both C and you.My daughter reacted e...

2006-02-16T20:29:00.000-08:00

Will pray for both C and you.

My daughter reacted exactly the same way when she broke her collarbone as she does when she has a paper cut. You just can't always know.

Thank God that you did catch it and got her medical attention. You know what she has, what to watch for, and what to do. That's a blessing.

Hey Vi,I'll be sending prayers and good thoughts f...

2006-02-16T19:41:00.000-08:00

Hey Vi,

I'll be sending prayers and good thoughts for C your way as well.

We all learn through experience, Vi. And no one can claim to be the perfect parent. You love your children and would go to any means to protect and care for them ... I know this. You're an awesome mom.

My daughter complained of back pain a couple of years ago. She's normally quite dramatic with even the tiniest of injuries. So, I offered her an ice pack and Advil. She was still complaining the next day, and crying, but I sent her to school anyway. I didn't believe her ... thought she was just seeking attention yet again. Well, to sum it up, I took her to the doctor that afternoon. She was sent for x-rays and it was discovered that she had two stress fractures in her low back. Ugh. I felt just horrible for doubting her, being somewhat unsympathetic, and for not being able to recognize that she truly was in pain.

So, you see ... being a parent is the toughest job in the world. But just because we make mistakes, doesn't mean that we are bad parents. The fact that you are suffering from what others have coined the "Mommy guilt" ... proves right there what an awesome mom you are.

Love ya,
Take care,

~ Stacy ~

Oh my gosh Vi.I am sooo sorry this is happening.I ...

2006-02-16T16:37:00.000-08:00

Oh my gosh Vi.
I am sooo sorry this is happening.
I can tell you are a fantabulous Mom.
But that Mommy guilt is a killer isn't it? Ugh. I really hope for you and your little one that she will get better soon and that no trips to the hospital will have to be made.
Ugh. Sooooo unbelievably sorry.

Don't beat yourself up, we are mothers not doctors...

2006-02-16T15:54:00.000-08:00

Don't beat yourself up, we are mothers not doctors and sometimes it is impossible to know what to do in every situation. My 1st child also had RSV when he was 3 weeks old and I had never heard of it. It happens to us all, hell my daughter had to go to the doctor because she had a baked bean rammed up her nose for a day and I thought it was a booger.

My prayers are with you all through this as well.

2006-02-16T14:04:00.000-08:00

My prayers are with you all through this as well.

Oh, Honey. Don't beat yourself up. She is going ...

2006-02-16T14:00:00.000-08:00

Oh, Honey. Don't beat yourself up. She is going to be FINE. Just keep repeating that over and over.

None of us Mothers know exactly what to do all of the time when it comes to our kids. And when your normally healthy and full of life 4yo comes to you with a complaint -- OF COURSE you think that it is just a headache.

I am sending good and happy thoughts (and a few prayers) your way. Hang in there!

I am sorry you have such bad Mommy guilt, DON"T li...

2006-02-16T13:47:00.000-08:00

I am sorry you have such bad Mommy guilt, DON"T listen to that voice telling you you did anything wrong.
I hope your daughter is on the mend quickly.

You are an incedible mom, Vi. I have never met bet...

2006-02-16T13:01:00.000-08:00

You are an incedible mom, Vi. I have never met better. Kids complain - that's what they do. I would have done the same thing.

Screw comments - I'm calling you...