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June 2011 Moms
Rachel5782
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I'm a horrible mother... Feeling so guilty right now
Rachel5782
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So Ive never let DS fall off a changing table or couch but today I did something that could resulted in something much worse than a bump on the head. I was in the parking lot of TRU with DS in the cart strapped in. I was loading my trunk and I had to move the stroller to make room for all the crap I bought. I had been holding onto the cart but had to use both hands to move the stroller. I made sure the cart was up against my car so it would go anywhere. When I tuned back around to get DS in his carseat, the cart was gone!!! I ran to the other side of the car and some guy was bringing back the cart with DS still in it happily babbling away. I thanked the guy and of course he started to scold me asking if I knew what could have happened. I told him I was horrified and a moron and realized that ds could have been hurt or much worse. I feel so horrible. I just sat in the car and cried. I don't even want to tell DH because I know he'll be understandably so pissed at me. I learned my lesson to never take my eyes or hands off the cart again. I'm so thankful nothing happened to him. And yes I deserve lots of flaming.
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Re: I'm a horrible mother... Feeling so guilty right now
Don't beat yourself up too bad. Trust me realizing your baby was gone was enough to do that for you. Accidents do happen and this will teach you to make sure you watch more closely. It could have happened to any of us.
I am sure your DH will understand that you made a mistake. Even though it could have been worse, it wasn't and that is what I would focus on. Chalk it up to lesson learned and forgive yourself.
Hang in there momma.
I let DD fall out of the back of a shopping cart on the the concrete floor of our local thrift store. It was an accident, but one I should have seen happening. I was on my way to correcting her standing up in the back of the cart when over she went.
ETA: Thank God she was okay. And I am happy to hear that nothing bad happened to DS as a result of the run away cart.
Oh my goodness! After the man scolded me, I would have told him off and told him next time he'd be going to jail for trying to take my son! I'm so sorry you had to go through this and you are not a bad mother. It could happen to any of us. I'm just glad it wasn't worse. (((hugs)))
ETA: I just re-read your post. I thought the man was walking AWAY with your LO in it, not bringing it back, so never mind about calling the cops. Anyway, I'm still glad your LO was okay.
Please don't beat yourself up too badly over this. (Easier said than done, I know.) Just remember that accidents happen and this could have happened to any of us, your DH, anyone. The whole point of accidents is to learn lessons, and now you know that even taking the precautions you did, you need to keep a hand on it at all times.
I'm so glad LO was OK.
And, I'm actually glad you posted this (not that it happened, but that you shared your experience), because I occasionally do something similar just because I know things will go quicker and I can get him in the car sooner. But now I'll always keep my foot on the cart or something.
Don't feel bad I am sure something has happened to all of us at one time or another even if they don't want to admit it.
I agree with everyone else to chalk it up to a lesson learned and glad he was ok.
Ditto, I'm so glad that everything turned out OK.
This! No flames here, but I'm so sorry you had to experience that. It could have happened to anyone and we've all done crazy things and learned from them. I know I've done my fair share. It's hard juggling it all! Hang in there!