Last night I went and got my hair highlighted. James watched Jackson and gave him a run for his money. He cried the whole time I was gone.
Jackson had a 100.4 fever last night and he woke up every hour. He also has a runny nose and he is pulling his ears.
He has to be sick, right?
After a very long night. This morning I called the pediatrician and the receptionist knows my voice..Yep that mom.
We have been to the pediatrician probably 30 times and Jackson is only 8 months old.. Yep that mom
After waiting over an hour to be seen, the doctor checked Jackson out. Ears were clear and he looked good. She thinks it's just teeth.
I am glad I brought him in. I didn't want him to be in pain. I just wish little man could talk and tell me what is wrong.
I honestly don't care if I'm "that mom". I am doing the best I can as a mom. I may seem a little crazy to someone looking in, but everything scares me. After losing Maddie I can't help but think something could just as easily happen to Jackson. I try really hard to not let that happen, but sometimes I can't help it. Our Maddie was taken from us with no warning. A happy , healthy, perfect baby...gone. So, I am going to keep being "that mom", at least until he goes to college
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If you feel the need to be "that mom" go ahead!! There is nothing wrong with being the best parent you can be to your child! That is what it's all about... doing what is right for you!
We are going thru the crying, runny nose and up at night. We also went to the doctor to have her tell us everything looked ok.
Here is to cutting new teeth and no sleep! :)
You aren't alone! I'm "that mom" too and I haven't been through a loss of a child. I'm just a first time mom unsure of myself. I took my guy 34 times his first year. We had a lot of ear infections so every time he got sick I immediately thought ears b/c he never ran fever with them or tugged. He is now 2 and we have tubes so my worry is less. But, I still take him more than my friends. I am much more sure as a parent now and have learned his cues. But, I would much rather pay a copay for peace of mind! Don't worry what others think!
Don't ever let feeling like "that mom" get to you. I am certainly not in your shoes, and if I were, I think I would be even more worried anytime something was off with one of my kids. I take mine to the Dr way more often before they can speak simply for peace of mind. You are doing the best you can and that is all that matters! :)
There is nothing at all wrong with being "that mom" (coming from another "that mom"). You love your babies and only want the very best for them. You're doing better than me by hoping to stop by the time Jackson's in college! I've got my boys convinced to live with me forever :) Blessings to you and your beautiful family.
I have 5 kids, ages 13 down to 18mo and I am that mom too. You are doing thr right thing, even when the pediatrician looks at you like you are crazy, don't let it get to you. God gave you that handsome little boy to love and take care of. He would rather if you are that mom than a mom who ignores their child's pain. Jackson is lucky to have you :-) Hugs!!
I too am That Mom. I have not suffered a loss like you have, but I still have the fear of something bad happening to my children. I apologize to the doctor when I take the boys in, because I feel like I am wasting their time on my feeling like something was wrong. She reassures me and lets me know that shows what a good mom I am, that I care enough to make sure my boys are fine. It has been rare that we have gone in for "nothing", especially with the youngest one who has had more ear infections than I can count (he reacts to each one differently) so there are times we've gone in for one thing only to discover an ear infection). We are moms. It is our job to worry about our children, make sure they are not in pain. That being said, I'm glad it's just teeth, although yes, they can make a baby miserable.
and you just keep on being "that mom".....you are doing a wonderful job ;-)
I am happily lablend "that mom" as well. Our first daughter I took her to the dr every time I thought she may have felt bad. One time she was crying...no fever just crying non stop. My husband thought she was just being fussy. But I knew something was wrong. She was only 8 months old. When I got her to the Dr they undressed her and as soon as they took her shoes off she stopped crying. Literally the moment they came off she stopped. So they took her socks off and turns out I had her shoes tied to tight and they were hurting her poor little feet. I i totally relate to being a mom who takes their child to the dr all the time. I would much rather be safe than sorry!
be that mom. you have every right to. and being 'that mom' isnt a bad thing. you care about your baby!
I think it's ok to be "that mom" after everything you went through. If people don't understand then too bad.
I have a feeling that him leaving the house college bound or because of marriage will not stop you :) I don't think it would stop any mom from worrying! Go ahead, be that mom! Cuz you are doing a GREAT job!!
I don't comment much & don't have children. But DON'T ever worry about being "that mom". You don't have to explain anything to anyone :) You are an amazing Momma!!!!
I'm "that Mom". My son is six and I've never experienced a loss the way that you have and yet I will always be "that Mom". You are more than deserving of being "that Mom" and think you're doing a fabulous job at it! :)
I'm that mom too! They dont even have to pull our chart!
This made me smile... I am "that mom" too and I'm sorry but he has some medical issues and I worry and I will be worried too until he goes to college and beyond... I will be "that mom". This is his fate to have "that mom" at least he knows I love him!
Nothing wrong with that! Before T turned 1, I took him every time he sniffled! Now I can usually tell when it's teeth- and he hasn't had a fever...I'm sure when he does, I will panic. It's better to be safe than sorry, in my opinion!!!!!!!
I can relate a little bit. After losing my parents this past summer to carbon monoxide poisoning, I feel like I've turned in to a crazy person. Little things send me over the edge, that never used to. But it is what it is and you are SO right - we are doing the best we can!
Pshhh you have every right to be "that mom." In my eyes you are "that mom" who loves and cares about your baby boy sooo much! I am "that mom" too. When we brought sam home from the nicu I think we were on the phone with the ped about 3-4 times a week.
I was "that mom" with my daughter too. She was a preemie, and I was always scared she would get really sick and have to go back to the hospital. My philsophy is better to be "that mom" and know your baby is ok!!
being "that mom" is so much better than the alternative. you are doing a good job.
I'm that mom too times 3!
Keep up the good work!
I am that mom too!!
Don't worry about being "that mom"...it isn't a bad thing. I'm sure I will end up being "that mom", too. All it means is that you are a wonderful mom and want the best for your child!!!!
I will tell you from the nurse's perspective from the other side of the phone line at 3AM... I love talking to "that mom" and don't you worry for one second about being "that mom". That's why I love being a nurse and knowing what I do plus the experience of 1 kiddo helps me help mommies like you get through the night with a little more peace. I NEVER roll my eyes or get upset even if "that mom" calls back 3 times. I'm here for her and want to be the calming voice on the other end of the phone. Those at the peds offices are the same way. We have all been "that mom" and know how it feels to be clueless and feel helpless when something inside us is telling us there is something wrong.
Eli always woke in the middle of the night when teething. In fact I think he must be teething again now. If I knew he had a rough night and teething could be a possibility I would give him ibuprofen to help him rest. That normally helped. Plus at 8 months they learn new sleep patterns too. It always seemed if he wasn't teething we had a growth spurt that threw the sleep pattern off.
All babies are different and you know yours best. Go with your gut and be his voice.
your such a good mommy!
Blessings!
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