Feeling like a bad mom

I have never felt like this but this morning I turned my back on my 6 month old ds and he rolled off my bed onto the hardwood floor. I know accidents happen but I feel so bad

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I will bet that almost every mom on here has a similar story. I dropped my 7 week old on the concrete sidewalk. We ended up in the ER and I was hysterical. Every nurse, even ones that weren't on my case, came in to comfort me and tell me their story of when they dropped their db.

I understand how you feel. But you are NOT a bad mom. A bad mom would have no feelings about it at all. You are a great mom!

Feeling like a bad mom

This happened to me recently. Dd was on bed laying down and I literally turned for a second. I was right there and she rolled to ground. I was in hysterics and felt horrible, like it was something that only happened to me. But everyone has a story like this. It's so common. You're not a bad mother!

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Posted by StaceyWill

Posted by Cacarina

I understand how you feel. But you are NOT a bad mom. A bad mom would have no feelings about it at all. You are a great mom!

Perfectly said!

We've all been there! Accidents happen.

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I totally understand. On Sunday, 13-month-old DD fell off the changing table onto the hardwood floor, flat on her back. I felt SO guilty, and for the rest of the day, had images of it replaying in my head. We aren't bad moms though, we're human.

Feeling like a bad mom

Same here, my dd fell off the side of the changing table. I felt terrible and we had a party to go to that day with a bruise on her head.

Feeling like a bad mom

I dont know any kid that hasnt fallen off the bed or anything... it doesnt make everyone a bad mom/parent.

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Like PP said, the fact that you do feel so bad means you're a great Mommy!! I'd say don't feel bad, but I know you can't turn that off.
When DD was about 5 months old, I was sitting her on the changing table, took off her onesie and her head WALLOPPED onto the wall. She had a bumb and a bruise, her first of each, caused by Mommy. I think I cried more than she did. Lesson learned so you know for next time.

Feeling like a bad mom

Same thing happened to DS when he was 17 months old. It happens! Don't beat yourself up!

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Been there done that - twice!!!

DS fell out of his crib (we didn't lower the mattress in time before figuring out he can pull himself out) and once off our bed.

It happens and it is definatley a lesson learned...some of us require two lessons

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I can still remember the bang my sons head made when he fell off the bed. I think most moms and dads have been there at some point.
Accidents happen they aren't wrapped in bubble wrap.

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Thanks everyone... Im glad that I am not the only one. It still feel horrible and the image of him falling kieeps replaying in my head. I took him to the doctor and they said everything is ok. He has a swollen eye and they said it will be black and blue for a few days. Thanks again for all the support.

Feeling like a bad mom

It happens!!! Don't stress - something will probably happen again.

This past weekend, I was carrying 16 mo DS down the stairs and he had left my sneaker there. I stepped on it and fell with him and he hit his head pretty hard on the wood we have attached to the banister to keep the gate in place. I still feel horrible about it! He looked better that day but, the coloring of the bruise is changing and it looks horrific.

Feeling like a bad mom

BTDT. Don't feel like a bad mom!

Feeling like a bad mom

I was dropped on to cement when I was young like that. I don't remember it and i'm fine :) my uncle was swinging me when I was 3 or 4 probably and he hit my head on the ground. again. I don't rmemeber it and i'm fine:)