Being a Mommy is Hard
Every three to four minutes her little body is brutalized by another earthquake of coughs. Her mouth opens, preparing for the epicenter to begin its shift - her lungs, her belly, her throat - all on fire.
Two nights now, no sleep. The coughs wake my sweet girl with every brutal rattle.
I’ve tried everything. Steam. Humidifiers. Propping her bed up. Vicks on her chest. Vicks on her feet. Tea with honey. Triaminic. Popsicles. Water. Juice. (The meds not at the same time).
I feel so helpless. Her head is in my lap. She starts to drift…she is so tired she can’t even suck her thumb. She whimpers even as she falls into clearly uncomfortable, and ridiculously temporary slumber. Even her subconscious knows the sleep minutes are numbered.
I’m her Mommy and yet, I can’t make it stop. It seems so simple really.
A cough. A stupid, body wracking, throat wrenching, belly tightening, chest heaving cough.
And made worse by the notion that I should have taken her to the doctor today - but I hoped we could kick it with rest, tea and snuggling.
She is now approaching 24 hours with no sleep (we suffered through a failed nap attempt today). She is inconsolable, and I am supposed to be the one with the answers, with the comfort.
Word to the wise - coughs do not respond to the Mommy-school-of-simple-solutions. At least not for us.
Being a Mommy is hard.
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I remember late night cough sesssions when my boys were little. I think it canbe harder on the mommy. But it is worth allthe hugs.
Poor little lamb! It’s hard when we can’t make it better. I hope she feels better soon and you both get some sleep. {hugs}
Staying close by her will comfort her as sick kids are often scared about what is happening to them. You can offer your company and it’s the world to her. You can follow the obvious doctor advice and internet guidelines and give her water, juice, etc., but sick kids are more needy than usual and your close physical presence can help more than anything to make her feel better. I know you would switch places with her in a heartbeat to take away her discomfort as would any mom…
Ok I am one of thoses look on the bright side people. So here is my take. You know she will get better so hold her love her and maybe just maybe this will break the thumb sucking. It took my son strep throat and me hiding the binkies for that to stop when he was 1. My older brother got teased once in kindergarten and that broke his thumb “addiction” as he now lovingly refers to it. Maybe this is better than getting teased. Not sure but I do know that our sick family is sending good wishes and hugs to yours!
Awwww. Owwie. ;(
Poor thing! I hope she feels better soon. My sister is dealing with a sick little one right now too. Adding to her stress is the fact that we are all supposed to be in Vegas this weekend for another sister’s wedding. She’s hoping her daughter gets well very quickly.
Oh man! I am feeling for you guys. I am praying that this cough goes away SOON!
Ugh, this post just breaks my heart. But you know what? Being a mom is hard, but I promise your doing a great job. I hope your little one feels better soon!
I agree being a Mommy is so hard and sometimes heart breaking, especially when we can’t find the resolution to a situation of sickness or other situations!
Poor poppet.
My little man had a horrid cough all last week. He was coughing so hard it was making him vomit. It is hard not being able to help them.
I hope she’s better really soon.
Hugs for Delaney and her mama (((hugs)))
Poor Delaney and poor you. I hate it when they get sick. There is nothing worse than watching your child in pain. Hugs to you both.
Being a mom is hard. Thank you for sharing your story and for giving other moms permissions to admit that being a mom is hard work. There are lots of books and lots of advice out there, but at the end of a hard day (especially a hard day with no sleep) we have to call the shots and take care of our little ones.
Hope she is feeling better and that both of you are getting sleep again.
Hang in there Mama. I know how you feel. I’ve been dealing with coughs and ear infections and fevers. It aint easy but it sure is rewarding to be the one they need/want.
Nell
I am so sorry to hear that. I hope she starts feeling better soon!
I was going to reply to your tweet but then saw you probably wouldn’t have seen it.
When getting sick, or feeling sick, I like to [silently] chant, I am healthy, wealthy, and wise.