Comments on: Powerless

By: Poopydigs

Poopydigs — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 18:57:00 +0000

Oh Beth, how awful! I’m sure sam is fine, but how traumatic for you. Kids will be kids. Boys will be boys.

Just focus on the fact that he’s okay.

You’re doing a great job. Don’t question that–ever!

By: New Mama's Nest

New Mama's Nest — Thu, 28 Sep 2006 03:57:00 +0000

Beth, I’m so sorry. I want to offer a bunch of cliche phrases but I’ll restrain myself I will say, you’re an awesome mom- hang in there.

By: Allie

Allie — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 20:10:00 +0000

Yikes! I am so very glad to hear that Sam is okay. I wish that I could say that you are going to be okay but I know from experience that it will take you a little longer to recover from the scare and all of the woulda, coulda and shouldas.

It is amazing at how resilient children are, but in the same breath, just how fragile they can be. I have learned through Kaelen's many accidents that the ones that catch them off guard are often the ones that they can just get up and walk away from.

Sam is about the same age that Kaelen was when he had his accident prone month. Within two weeks he had a black eye, fractured nose and knocked out four front teeth. I remember distinctly feeling like the worse Mother in the world and that social services were going to be knocking at my door any day.

Try not to be too hard on yourself because these things do happen. You are a good mom Beth.

By: katie

katie — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 16:15:00 +0000

It does happen sooo fast and you probably moved faster than you think. It just feels like slow motion. Try not to torture yourself about that, Sam is fine.
Jack once stepped off a five-ish foot drop on a piece of “big kid” play equipment at the park. I was right behind him, thinking that I was spotting him. It happened so quick, but like you said, while he dropped it felt like forever. I thought that he was going to break his neck. He ended up landing on all fours and getting up and running around. Phewsh.
I am glad Sam is okay and you went back to the park, you totally did the right thing.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 15:58:00 +0000

I don’t think that I remember Wonder Woman saving any toddlers from the evils of playground equipment, I think that is because she knew that part of being wonder woman is realizing you can’t do everything. You have always been right there for Sam, and he is doing great! Its so hard to not feel guilty, but seriously take your cues for Sam, he is ok, he does not harbor any ill feelings for the playground. He is a happy well adjusted child, who just learned a valuable life lesson. That sometimes we fall in life, and the best course of action is to get up and move on the best we can.
You’re doing great! Don’t let that mommy guilt get in the way of being a happy mom.

By: Robin

Robin — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 04:13:00 +0000

I can totally relate. A couple years ago my middle son fell on playground equipment and broke his nose. I just stood there thinking, he shouldn’t be running, he’s going to fall. And then he did and broke his nose and I didn’t even try to stop him. Of corse I would have if I knew he was actually going to fall and break his nose.

We’ve all been there. Just be thankful his fall wasn’t bad. Probably way more scarey than it actually hurt.

By: Jenn

Jenn — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 02:30:00 +0000

I know how awful it feels to watch things like that happen. As difficult as it may, try not to be too hard on yourself. As much as we moms want to be the Wonder Women of the world we are most times much too human.

By: jaybee4000

jaybee4000 — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 01:15:00 +0000

Now you know why they do those slow-mo scenes in movies. That’s why they talk about your life flashing before your eyes. Just seems like there should be time to do something, but really it is just a couple of seconds. The eyes and brain don’t slways stay in sync. Thus– deja vu.

By: kate

kate — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 00:20:00 +0000

i’m a big believer in “all things happen for a reason.” and maybe (if i may so bold as to suggest a reason) this happened so that sam would learn a little something about himself and his world. and you too.

you both learned that when you fall you get right back up. he wasn’t afraid to go back to the playground and go right back to the spot he fell. he’s not going to let one little spill stop him from living, daring and having some fun. good for him!

it’s good for us moms to remember sometimes that we can’t always be there. he’s going to fall, feel like a fool, fail and we can’t fix everything.

By: Amber

Amber — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 22:46:00 +0000

Don’t feel so guilty! I can’t count the number of times Haddie fell down the stairs of off something (it was the bed just yesterday whilst jumping).

Of course, we’re all paranoid mothers who want to protect them but this is just one important part of growing up!