Comments on: It Doesn’t Have to Make Sense…

By: mama meji

mama meji — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 09:33:08 +0000

If it’s any consolation for you, my mind works this way too…Sometimes I over-react, over analyse, overthink (is there such a thing?)…over-over-over check and over over over worry.

When I saw a mosquito bite on Matt’s arm while we were in Hongkong, I had thought the wort of it. So so paranoid…but I’m sure it’s just because we care and love the kids too much.

By: Nicki

Nicki — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 01:56:40 +0000

I think, when y6ou love someone mroe than life itself, its natural to be paranoid that something might happen to hurt that person or take that person away from you. And when the person is a little kid who you’re personally responsible for keeping safe and happy, that paranoia gets even worse! So, yeah, you may be paranoid, but for a good reason! You just have to keep telling yourself, Hailey is fine, she’s happy and healthy… and just enjoy her!

By: Abby

Abby — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 19:39:08 +0000

I think being a mom automatically makes you a bit more aware and thoughtful…..and paranoid. I just hope these thoughts aren’t expressed in front of your children. You don’t want to make your kids fearful and develop anxiety.

By: Comfy Denim

Comfy Denim — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:06:07 +0000

Yeah, other moms are the same way.
And I think It’s dread, tho. Not paranoia.
I’m pretty familiar with Dread. It’s not fun. I have to stay on top of my thoughts at times … really taking them captive to the Word of God.

Joyce Meyer’s book “Battlefield of the Mind” is a wonderful book in this regard. Easy teaching on the subject.

Take those thoughts captive!!

By: sheila

sheila — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:07:29 +0000

LOL, OMG, you are soooooo funny! And sadly, I’m the same way! I think most of us are! I have googleitis. I google everything and normally it says I’ve got cancer or some other horrible thing. My resolution this year is NOT to google anything to do with medical stuff! LOL. GREAT post!

By: Eryn

Eryn — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:21:27 +0000

like everyone said, don’t worry about it too much, this is what mamas do.

In our pediatricians office, we tell parents that headaches without an obvious cause (fever/bumps) are good to bring to the attention of their doctor. It could just be that she gets dehydrated, which is super common with little ones. AND you’ll feel better if you talk to her doctor about it at her next check up. Really, I don’t see any reason not to talk to the doctor, if it gives YOU some relief from worry and stress?

Trust me, you’ll always have something to worry about, and with the internet/medical shows on tv, ugh. Try having a health care background, I have a friend who works in the NICU. She was NUTS when her son was born, weighing every diaper…timing how long she breast fed for. Took her months to learn to relax.

By: shirley

shirley — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:05:50 +0000

I had six chilren and it seemed like I was visiting the hopitals at least twice a week for just a cough . You are no different then any other MOM Some people says it gets better ,not true . You will always worry about them. They are your children for ever

By: SavvySuzie

SavvySuzie — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 03:11:39 +0000

Yeah…I totally do that. My little guy breaks a fever and I’m convinced it’s meningitis. He coughs in the middle of the night and I’m convinced it’s TB. He decides to do a silly walk, and I’m suddenly studying his every step for developmental delays. AAAAUGH!

By: regina

regina — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 02:46:12 +0000

This is every mother’s post! And no matter how old they get our minds still come up with the scenarios. I have a 23 year old daughter in culinary school, I worry about her cutting off a finger every day!

By: Heather @ Not a DIY Life

Heather @ Not a DIY Life — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:45:01 +0000

no, you’re not more paranoid than any other mom. just the other day, I noticed Ladybug doing the eye-roll thing that you had described Hailey doing a while back. Made me all kinds of paranoid! I think it’s normal to be overly protective and concerned!

BTW, I tagged you for a meme. (I’ll have it posted tonight.)