Thursday, April 28, 2011
Big, Fat, FAIL
I forgot to take my morning injection of blood thinners. I feel like an ass, a negligent parent-to-be and an overall failure. I immediately swallowed my pride and called the doctor to try to figure out what the best course of action would be. I could barely get the words out, I just wanted to sob. If it were some minor medication, such as my antacid, I would not put so much stock into it. But blood thinners? Are a BIG friggin' deal! Ugh. I am so ashamed! I'm not even a true parent yet and already I'm failing on a BIG issue.
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You are not a failure. I know its a big deal, but forgetfulness is part of pregnancy. Do not beat yourself up. I'm sure it will all be fine.
ReplyDeletePlease don't take this as dismissive, because I know that blood thinners are a big deal and not something to be forgotten. I think that this is the dirty little secret of motherhood- that with this tiny incredible human comes mass amounts of guilt and worry beyond which you could ever imagine. No matter the decision, there will always be a better or different choice, and its not like a choose your own adventure book where you can go back and see how things would have turned out differently. My advice- be sad/guilty/upset for a minute, suck it up, and deal with the situation the best you know how. I know that you will work tirelessly to be an amazing mom, and that is starting with how thoughtful you've been through the pregnancy. Keep your head up!
ReplyDelete:( so sorry you are feeling badly about this - we all make mistakes... Don't be too hard on yourself!
ReplyDeleteCase, take a chill pill! There are going to be a million things you fall short on as a parent and person, that is what life is about. We learn and move on. There will be far more things that you will do well. We just tend to dwell on the negatives. I could tell you story after story of things I have done wrong, but I think overall I am doing a pretty good job. That is what I try to focus on.
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