The following realization came in response to my sister’s comment on a previous post. The realization is important enough that I want it to have it’s own entry rather than being lost in the comments:
Your comment helped me realize why I’m so upset over my management of Gleek’s illness. I have parented for almost 11 years. I know my kids and I know childhood illnesses. I’ve been Doctor Mom for chickenpox, ear infections, strep throat, colds, stomach flu, roseola, hand foot & mouth disease, fifth disease, and assorted viruses. These days when I take my kids to the doctor, it is because I know exactly what is wrong. I just need the doctor to confirm my diagnosis and give me a prescription for antibiotics.
Gleek’s illness was new. I’ve never had a child with a bladder infection or kidney infection before. I failed to diagnose it in advance. I feel like I should have been able to do so because I’ve had multiple bladder infections and a kidney infection myself. But she wasn’t exhibiting the classic symptoms. This illness fooled me and several doctors as well. I need to stop punishing myself for not being smarter than the doctors.
*hugs*
I need to stop punishing myself for not being smarter than the doctors.
Very true. You did a very good job, Mom.
Is it all right if I add you to my friends list? I know this may sound silly, but I haven’t yet because I felt it would be a bit too intrusive. But when I got home today from work and saw that Howard hadn’t posted an update on Gleek, I realized that I really should read your journal more often if I am going to worry about y’all.
*hugs*
I need to stop punishing myself for not being smarter than the doctors.
Very true. You did a very good job, Mom.
Is it all right if I add you to my friends list? I know this may sound silly, but I haven’t yet because I felt it would be a bit too intrusive. But when I got home today from work and saw that Howard hadn’t posted an update on Gleek, I realized that I really should read your journal more often if I am going to worry about y’all.
Re: *hugs*
I don’t mind at all. I post lots more family and kid stuff than Howard does. He’s been too wrapped up in book stuff today to post about anything else.
Re: *hugs*
I don’t mind at all. I post lots more family and kid stuff than Howard does. He’s been too wrapped up in book stuff today to post about anything else.
Re: *hugs*
Thank you.
Re: *hugs*
Thank you.
[[[hugs]]] Sandra. You did well. As you said, given that it even fooled the doctors, you certainly have nothing to be ashamed of. You recognized that Gleek was in enough trouble that you needed to get her medical atttention and you did that. All the rest is details.
Hang in there! 🙂
[[[hugs]]] Sandra. You did well. As you said, given that it even fooled the doctors, you certainly have nothing to be ashamed of. You recognized that Gleek was in enough trouble that you needed to get her medical atttention and you did that. All the rest is details.
Hang in there! 🙂