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babydreaming
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I'm a terrible mom

DS (7 mths) fell off his changing pad on his dresser and on to the floor. I KNOW you are not supposed to do it and I am always so careful. I don't know what I was thinking - I was in such a rush this am - I turned for a second and then I heard the thud. He took so long to console and he got a cut on his nose (don't know from what) that looks like a deep finger nail cut. I feel horrible. He just looked at him like I betrayed him. When I dropped him off at daycare this morning, he still was not smiling. Chat Icon I called the daycare and they said he was fine and acting like his usual happy go lucky self. I just feel so bad......

Posted 10/8/08 10:40 AM
 
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lovemy2boys
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Re: I'm a terrible mom

Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon kids are very resililent and I'm sure he forgot all about it!

Posted 10/8/08 10:41 AM
 

pinkandblue
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Re: I'm a terrible mom

BTDT - you are NOT a terrible mom.....Chat Icon

Posted 10/8/08 10:42 AM
 

littlejoy06
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Re: I'm a terrible mom

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Posted 10/8/08 10:44 AM
 

robcoll1002
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Colleen

Re: I'm a terrible mom

You're not a terrible mom.Chat Icon But, I do know how you feel. DD fell off her changing table twiceChat Icon . It took a couple of minutes to get her to calm down but I think she was just scared. Kids forget very quickly. I'm sure when you pick him up from daycare later he will give you a great big smile.

Posted 10/8/08 10:44 AM
 

KristinasMama
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Blessed Mama of Kristina Elena

Re: I'm a terrible mom

Posted by Mikismom

BTDT - you are NOT a terrible mom.....Chat Icon



Me too! If you think you are a terrible mom.... then about 90% of us are terrible moms!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We have all had instances like this honey!!! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 10/8/08 10:49 AM
 

nferrandi
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Member since 10/05

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Nicole

Re: I'm a terrible mom

I know you feel like a terrible mom, but really, you're just like the rest of us. We all make little mistakes and learn from them. Your DS will be fine, please don't beat yourself up over this. Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 10/8/08 10:52 AM
 

Rycois
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Member since 12/05

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J

Re: I'm a terrible mom

Chat Icon these things happen!

Posted 10/8/08 10:56 AM
 

mommy2devin
2 Boys, I need calgon!

Member since 10/07

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Shannon

Re: I'm a terrible mom

Read my thread the other night about DS falling off the bed......... I felt the exact same way you do...... TRUST ME!!! IT has happened to more of us than not!!!

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Posted 10/8/08 10:58 AM
 

Ang-Rich
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Re: I'm a terrible mom

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I am sure that for him he was more upset over the scare of it. Never thought twice about your involvement but sensed how scared you were. Chat Icon

Posted 10/8/08 11:02 AM
 

dooodles
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Member since 5/05

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Re: I'm a terrible mom

I am so sorry you had that scare Chat Icon You are NOT a terrible Mom - it happens.

Thankfully he is happy playing at daycare, it probably shook you up so much more than it did him.

I had this happen with my niece 14 years ago while I was babysitting. She rolled off a large ottoman I had her sitting on. I still think back to the "thud" I heard, her crying and the terror I felt. I still to this day look at her and wonder how on earth that didn't do any permanent damage.

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Posted 10/8/08 11:22 AM
 

1stimemom
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Mrs Dee

Re: I'm a terrible mom

You are not a terrible mom!

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Posted 10/8/08 12:08 PM
 

mrsej
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Re: I'm a terrible mom

Posted by 1stimemom

You are not a terrible mom!

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I am waiting for this to happen with my 8 month old DS - I am too laxed with him on the changing table.

Posted 10/8/08 12:33 PM
 

wannabemom
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Re: I'm a terrible mom

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you're not a terrible mom.... accidents are a fact of life... we all have our moments.... my little one has only been home several days and I know I've done a few risky things out of exhaustion and frenzy including exactly that... turning my back while he's on the changing table. your post is a little nudge to me to be more vigilent....

if you purposefully dropped him on the floor in anger, THEN you'd be a bad mom...

but in your case, you're just human and made a mistake Chat Icon

Posted 10/8/08 12:49 PM
 

SuzyQ
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Member since 7/06

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Susan

Re: I'm a terrible mom

Posted by KristinasMama

Posted by Mikismom

BTDT - you are NOT a terrible mom.....Chat Icon



Me too! If you think you are a terrible mom.... then about 90% of us are terrible moms!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We have all had instances like this honey!!! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon



Same here. DD has fallen off a bed and cut her face on a friend's glass coffee table and both happened when I was RIGHT THERE. These things happen sometimes. It's awful, but they are tough little people. It will be ok. Chat Icon

Posted 10/8/08 1:00 PM
 

jea128
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Re: I'm a terrible mom

I left DD on my bed once when I just ran to the other room and grabbed something and I heard the same thud you did. I felt awful. DD doesn't even remember it now, I'm sure.

You're not a bad mommy!!!!! It happens!

Posted 10/8/08 1:03 PM
 

Stacey1971
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Stacey

Re: I'm a terrible mom

The samething happen to my son at the very same age-it was really scary and I felt like the worst mother in the world, we rushed him to the hospital everything turned out ok and he didn't even hold it aganist me Chat Icon

Posted 10/8/08 1:06 PM
 

MamaNDaddyof3
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Re: I'm a terrible mom

you are not a terrible mom
we have all turned our head for just a second and then something happens....thank goodness he is ok andChat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon to you

Posted 10/8/08 2:04 PM
 

waterspout4
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Re: I'm a terrible mom

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It's so hard to see them get hurt, but it happens to the best moms at some point!!!!! Chat Icon

Posted 10/8/08 2:10 PM
 

ARIELSMOM
Love my Babes

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MEREDITH

Re: I'm a terrible mom

same thing happen to my son on his first b-day- i though tfor sure he broke his neck.
he was totally fine...
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Posted 10/8/08 2:18 PM
 

babydreaming
LIF Adult

Member since 3/07

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Re: I'm a terrible mom

Thanks you ladies for making me realize that I am not alone. DS was his same usual self tonight - other than the cut on his nose nad lip. They started to look like they are healing. All I can say is - lesson learned. I am going to be even more careful with him.

Posted 10/8/08 8:36 PM
 

shellybean
Love my Baby Boy!

Member since 4/07

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mich

Re: I'm a terrible mom

My DS fell out of the HC last week tooChat Icon

Posted 10/8/08 9:02 PM
 

Lucky
Growing up fast!

Member since 4/07

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Dawn

Re: I'm a terrible mom

I feel your pain! I felt sooo guilty when my DD fell off of our very high King sized bed. There were no long lasting effects from it though.

We all have moments like that. Forgive yourself!!Chat Icon

Posted 10/8/08 9:09 PM
 

karacg
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Re: I'm a terrible mom

I would say it has happened to MANY of us -- Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 10/8/08 9:11 PM
 

Liz-LIFamilies
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Member since 11/07

605 total posts

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Liz

Re: I'm a terrible mom

Mine rolled out of my bed once. ( a few weeks ago). was not expecting that. Now I am ultra paranoid. My son rolled down the stairs when he was under 1. he survived without a bump or scratch. Its really heartbreaking and stressful though

Posted 10/8/08 9:53 PM
 
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