And I could use some reassurance

crackerjackprinter · December 2009

Someone please tell me that if it is nursemaid's elbow it doesn't make me a bad mom. We don't usually pull her up by her hands but it does happen rarely. We are always gentle, always using smooth movements instead of jerky ones.

I know it's just as likely for it to happen from pulling them along when they're struggling against walking in the direction you need them to, but I'd still feel bad in that case. I just have major mommy guilt from this and it's killing me.

SapphyrEyes · December 2009

You absolutely are NOT a bad mom. It's something that could easily happen like you said if they're trying to move in an opposite direction from the way you're going.

papagena · December 2009

Honestly, after reading about it last night, I'm freaked out by what I've done for DS - helping him up by pulling on his arm, etc. You're not a bad mom at all. The fact that you feel guilty at all just cements the fact. You can stop feeling bad!

Dobie_Mama · December 2009

Not a bad mom at all. You can only be so careful. Accidents happen!

Soyager · December 2009

Kids get bumps, bruises, cuts, etc. These things happen! You're not a bad mama, no way!

pixy_stix · December 2009

Accidents happen, and from what I understand nursemaids arm is fairly common.

Poonico · December 2009

I totally missed what happened, but you area not a bad mom! Don't think that for a moment. Look at that cutie!

Wisteriacow · December 2009

Definitely not a bad mom. It's not like you purposely did anything to hurt her. I didn't even realize an injury like that was a possibility and DH and I play pretty rough with DS.

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