tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749687802138692392.post9117925037131112557..comments2023-05-31T01:45:02.663-07:00Comments on Sick Momma: Things That Go Bump In The NightAvivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16411667763810131618noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749687802138692392.post-77338917849312990792010-10-17T14:39:36.780-07:002010-10-17T14:39:36.780-07:00I have a feeling that your daughter will grow up j...I have a feeling that your daughter will grow up just fine and full of compassion. And I agree, if you can take something to ease your depression, even if it is "normal" then take it. Life is short.Diane J Standifordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862850657925658079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749687802138692392.post-76702360787663520582010-10-14T23:17:49.480-07:002010-10-14T23:17:49.480-07:00Phylor: This means SO much to me. Thank you for yo...Phylor: This means SO much to me. Thank you for your kind and encouraging words. This time last night I was in tears because of some really cruel things another commenter said in response to one of my other posts. I don't care that she thinks I'm a drug addict and it's all in my head; but I really felt wounded when she criticized the example I'm setting for my daughter. It shouldn't matter what people I don't know think of me and my parenting, and yet my insecurities mean that it does. So thank you for giving me the warm fuzzies tonight, which really do help on what's been a rotten day. Meanwhile, I hope you have a good day and a better week! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment!!Avivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16411667763810131618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749687802138692392.post-37516387890830943632010-10-14T13:44:10.623-07:002010-10-14T13:44:10.623-07:00Your daughter will remember, if not now, then late...Your daughter will remember, if not now, then later, how strong-spirited her mother was that even though in chronic pain and other health issues, she still made time for her!<br />I hope someday you get some answers about your health issues. I know that, in my case, the chronic pain won't go away, but I decided I would own the pain, rather than it owning me. <br />Even just worrying/being scared that your not giving enough time to your daughter shows just how much of a caring mother you are.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749687802138692392.post-29381047136953424372010-10-14T12:17:46.289-07:002010-10-14T12:17:46.289-07:00Selena: Thank you for your kind words! And also fo...Selena: Thank you for your kind words! And also for the inspiration to write the post in response to your question for PFAM. :-)<br /><br />Robyn: Thank you! I don't know why, but it always helps me to know I'm not alone in feeling these things. It's not a "misery loves company" thing, but more a "other people are finding ways to cope with this, and therefore so can I" thing. I also appreciate the reminder that nothing lasts forever. I remember when my daughter was tiny and very, very colicky and people would tell me that she'd outgrow it eventually but it seemed like it was going to go on forever and ever and I couldn't see a future without a crying baby yelling in my ear. But y'know, she's nearly 6 years old now, and one of the generally happiest kids (or people, even) that I've ever known. Everyone was right -- the not sleeping, constantly crying <b>didn't</b> last forever (it just felt like it ;-). And that's a good lesson to remind myself of because you're right -- I'm not likely to hurt in precisely this way next week, or even tomorrow. And that is a blessing.Avivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16411667763810131618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749687802138692392.post-41698108916700021082010-10-14T07:35:08.634-07:002010-10-14T07:35:08.634-07:00wow, i identified with a lot of this, especially t...wow, i identified with a lot of this, especially the "new normal," unanswered mysteries, the reversal of how you feel on the "inappropriateness" of anti-depressants for situational depression ... this really helps me a lot, reading the thoughts of people who know what these things feel like. no one but sick chicks REALLY get this, it seems.<br /><br />one thing that helps me when i feel my worst is to remind myself that at this time next week or next month (or even tomorrow), i can and likely WILL feel completely different. not necessary better, but different. it helps with the "is it going to be like this FOREVER???" feelings!Robynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749687802138692392.post-85470647014916087552010-10-13T00:40:20.980-07:002010-10-13T00:40:20.980-07:00I really admire your honesty and candor in this po...I really admire your honesty and candor in this post. I am confident reading this that you will figure out how to be a good mom to your daughter despite your chronic illnesses. Take care.Selenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15206796913550353670noreply@blogger.com