Now my little girl, Miss W, has come down with croup and despite my quest to get her well on my own she had to visit her Pediatrician yesterday. She prescribed some steroids and now Miss W is on the mend. I love my pediatrician. I've got to say, she's the best one in town. She's always quick to commend the way I raise my children. She appreciates my efforts and I always walk away feeling like the mother of the year. Don't get me wrong, I definitely have MUCH to work on but our Doc probably deals with so many mothers who frankly don't care as much as they should. She's also wonderful with the kids which is HUGE to me.
We matched on accident that day but we had to get a picture!
We matched on accident that day but we had to get a picture!Yesterday while we headed back to house after dropping Mr. E off at afternoon kindergarten, I reached back and took my little girl's hand and made sure she was doing all right. She wasn't breathing as well as I would've liked and I was worried. Then in her raspy voice she said, "Mommy, why do you wuv me?" What a question!!!! I then told her that she grew in my tummy and I was so excited for her to come out so I could hold her and take care of her. I told her she's always been my baby since that day and I've spent a lot of time taking care of her, all that time I've spent taking care of her makes my heart fill with love.
I wouldn't tell her this but I definitely have struggled being the mom that she needs. She has definitely tested my childhood assumptions that motherhood was going to be a cake walk. After all MY kids were going to be such in such and I would never do THAT. Well, I was sorely mistaken. My first two were boys and I think that toddler boys are much easier to deal with emotionally. My boys were fairly easy going and didn't even get into much mischief. They've always been pretty good about entertaining themselves. Miss W is an emotional roller coaster and does need her mommy to play with her. They all do, really. So I guess what I'm saying is motherhood has definitely not been a walk in the park, BUT I think it would be much easier if I would give my children a little more attention and give everything else (that are very worthy causes) a little less.
I'm sorry that your little girl is sick. It sounds like you are giving her exactly what she needs though! I think you're right about your doctor. It is probably so REFRESHING for her to see mothers who are actually doing a good job taking care of and loving their children selflessly. Way to go mom!
ReplyDeleteLove the twinners picture by the way!
ReplyDeleteYou are a great mom, Kim. You think so much about parenting and how/what you can do better. That's an example for others to follow!
ReplyDeleteI want the name of your pediatrician. We literally picked ours out of the phone book from the hospital room on the day of his scheduled c-section when they asked who the Ped. was!!! He's not bad, in fact we took baby #3 to him as well, since that's who we stuck with, but I've been wanting to find someone I really feel good going to. Will you email me her name?
I really hate the croup. It is the worst because it sounds so horrible and there is practically nothing you can do. I'm sorry that you are dealing with this right now.
ReplyDeleteKim, you are a great mom BECAUSE you care and do your very best. That is what is required of us; that we do our very best.
We have had that a few times this year. So not fun. Aren't you glad you didn't have to go to the ER. I hope she feels better soon. You are a great mom. Believe in you!
ReplyDeleteI Love the matching outfits! Hope she gets feeling better soon!!
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