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Anyone free for some reassurance?

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sugaryouth1 · 25/02/2023 17:16

I'm having to stick to my namechange cos the app isn't playing ball today.

I mentioned in my last thread I have a daughter. She's amazing.
She was playing on the sofa earlier and leant forward to grab the cat. She almost went over the edge so I grabbed her upper arm and pulled her back. She was saying ouch my arm ouch my arm. So I gave her a kiss better and a hug. She's just got in the shower and there's a bruise on her arm. I feel terrible. I feel absolutely awful. I have never hurt a hair on her head and with my past I feel like I've damaged our relationship.
Please can someone just talk about it with me. My husband is at work so I don't know what to do. I have anxiety anyway and I'm getting really worked up. She has nursery next week and I'm scared about that

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sugaryouth1 · 25/02/2023 18:18

@Sirikit as I've already said I feel better after speaking to my husband and parents here. I have wooden flooring so I imagine that would have hurt a lot more than me grabbing her

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Olivia199 · 25/02/2023 18:22

sugaryouth1 · 25/02/2023 17:32

@Olivia199 thank you so much for that comment. I will mention it to nursery on drop off Monday. I didn't even think. I was sat on the sofa and just saw her tip forward so grabbed her. Didn't even think. Just knew I didn't want her falling on the floor head down.
I have anxiety. I didn't have the best past growing up and I am always worried I'm going to do something wrong. Usually my husband is here and Is the voice of calm down but he's working and I can feel myself getting very worked up.
Sorry to hear about your little ones accident but glad they are better now

I always just mention anything as they do a form to say it was there when I took her in. Normally has a few more when I pick her up. She's a bit of a liability!!
It's a split second reaction and a good one at that. You stopped what could have been quite a nasty tumble for her. Honestly the fact you're so stressed and care so so much speaks volumes to the fact you won't do anything wrong. You're doing amazingly. Just keep plodding. This stage is really really hard. Especially when there's a past there which is brings to the forefront for you.
Ah she's absolutely fine thank you. Currently climbing the cat tree without a care in the world. She's always been a climber and a bit of a menace with it. It's a wonder I've not gone grey!

Olivia199 · 25/02/2023 18:24

Also, I'm sorry that you've come somewhere for support and had responses like those above. We all need a hand hold now and then and these things happen. Apparently the vultures are out..!

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Sirikit · 25/02/2023 18:27

sugaryouth1 · 25/02/2023 18:18

@Sirikit as I've already said I feel better after speaking to my husband and parents here. I have wooden flooring so I imagine that would have hurt a lot more than me grabbing her

I'm glad you're feeling better and your husband is supportive x

Maireas · 25/02/2023 18:45

sugaryouth1 · 25/02/2023 18:18

@Sirikit as I've already said I feel better after speaking to my husband and parents here. I have wooden flooring so I imagine that would have hurt a lot more than me grabbing her

Indeed! Your quick reactions saved her from a nasty bump on the head! Now just relax and try to put it out of your mind.

FictionalCharacter · 25/02/2023 19:40

Sirikit · 25/02/2023 18:09

.... except lots of parents will invent a story and try it out before telling professionals. This has all the hallmarks of that.

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No, it doesn’t. Put a sock in it now, for the love of Pete.

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