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[amandaleigh37]

Oh mama, my heart is breaking for you just reading this. I can't imagine how terrified you were

You are not/were not a bad mother. EVERY ONE of us has those moments where we arent' on top of our game... and most of the time things are fine. Obviously you had a great scare and will make sure it doesn't happen again, but you can't beat yourself up over this. If you are still having trouble getting past this in a week or two, it probably wouldn't hurt to go talk to someone

Last week at a huge children's museum, which was very crowded, my 2 year old walked around a corner and I followed a few feet behind him. But when I turned the corner, he was gone. I looked in all directions, and it seemed like an ETERNITY before I spotted him behind some other children - only a few feet away. But those few seconds (probably less than 30 seconds) were absolutely terrifying and had me shaken up all day. So I can only imagine how I would feel going through what you did.

I'm SO glad you were able to find your DS unharmed. Try not to worry about what those people thought of you - they were only concerned for your son, as I'm sure any of us would be in their shoes.

So sorry this happened to you

[trueyou2]

Originally Posted by chipper26

I'm so sorry you had to go through that. I feel awful after reading your post. I think it was just a accident and could have happened to anyone. I'm so happy he's okay! It will take some time, but the guilt will pass.

I know it's not the same thing, but I dropped my dd when she was 6 months old, while walking down the stairs. Long story, short - I tripped on a baby gate. Thank God her head landed on a baby wrap that was folded up on the side of the landing and she wasn't hurt. I felt very guilty too and the "what ifs" kept coming to mind. I hugged and held her so close that night thinking about how I was supposed to be the one who would always protect her and I didn't/couldn't. I also thought about how you always think things happen to other people, but that my baby was at risk, too. I have tears in my eyes as I write this. I'm just thankful she was okay.

I realized accidents happen and it is scary that we can't control everything. Also, if my instincts tell me something is unsafe or could be a problem (like that baby gate) then I need to be safe instead of sorry and do something about it. It's amazing how your life can change in the blink of an eye.

I think that moms do little things everyday that could be possible risks but 99 out of 100 times or less nothing happens. Unfortunately, there is still that 1% chance.

You know what it was the same thing; because you felt the same way! I am also glad that your DD is fine! That had to be just as terrifying! We bought some locks today to go along with the alarm; the locks has some sort of key which is awesome! It's one of those chain locks; never seen one with a key before!