Need encouragement!!!!!

Danielle - posted on 06/08/2010

Funny that you put this out there cause just two weeks ago my cousin was telling me that her daughter, now 25 used to have something called "nurses's elbow" when she was little. That the elbow would pop out of the socket. She said that it happened three times during her early childhood since they tried to take care to be cautious of her arms. (By the 3rd time the dr had taught them how to put it back in the socket) She couldn't remember if it was only one arm but they were precautious of both just in case. If she threw a tantrum they made sure to let go of her...things like that. She also said that she took gymnastics from about age 6 and never had a problem there. SO, maybe they grow out of it. Don't feel alone or that YOU did something to hurt your child. You may want to post another post on here but title it "nurse's elbow" and see what responses you get. Also, I would go online and search for more information on it. You might find some more info to help you along this scary thing with your son.
Good luck!

Jenna - posted on 06/08/2010

Thank you ladies. All of your stories have helped me. And it didnt help that Ben fell down the other day and skinned up his knees real bad. I have realized he is a boy and thats gonna happen. I had brothers growing up I know how rough they play lol.

Gini - posted on 06/07/2010

Stuff happens, Nathan my 16 month old has fallen of stuff on his head, bumped into stuff, i've let him tumble over when he was just 6 months old.... The list is endless, and everytime I used to blame myself until I realized that I am responsible and I care a lot thats why it bothered me. What we need to remember is that we cannot prevent everything but we can hug them and love them when stuff happens - I know its easier said than done but if you are responsible and you know in your heart your doing the best you can then be rest assured that your child will pass this stage too.

You are not alone - we have all been there

Tracy - posted on 06/05/2010

Katharyn has had a pop from her shoulder, but all ws ok. She is constantly covered in bruises, walking int things, running and slidding over, climpbing onto everything! Its their age, they are trying to do too many things at once, and are distracted easily so they forget to keep doing ehat they were originally. It is part of the learning process. As mothers ewe natirally want to keep our angels safe, so we will stop them doing something that is perceved as dangerous, and warning them, telling them no is natural. All luttle ones have a tendancy to try to do more than they can and we have to watch them, and try to teach them in a calm but firm way. Good luck and try not to worry too much. x

Bethany - posted on 06/05/2010

Not that exactly, but Charlotte has hurt herself when I was right there, falling down stairs, tripping and headbutting the floor, getting her fingers caught in the door/drawer. This age it's flippin endless! Every day she hurts herself, she's pretty used to it now, and recovers quickly after a cry and a cuddle.

She's had a bit of a runny nose, and her balance has been off because her head is blocked up, so it's topple, topple, topple.

All you can do is be aware of the obvious things, like pulling TVs down, or banging sharp corners, and poisons, etc. Don't sweat every little thing, and as for others who care to comment on your techniques, when they spend as long with your kid as you do, they can have a say.

Don't feel bad.