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Jo, you're not kidding. My son had to have a hydrocoeles repair (basically surgery right above the groin). It was the WORST experience as a mom. First my husband gets sick the day of, so off I go with my infant daughter in tow. The surgery itself went well, but they woke him up too soon and the pain meds hadn't kicked in. They brought me back and he was just screaming. Tears immediately welled up in my eyes. (in fact they are now just thinking about it) The nurse had the audacity to tell me I should leave, and get myself 'together'.... I've never been so close to punching someone in my life! I DON'T THINK SO! I just sat and rocked him until he calmed down a bit. I just remember being so happy he made it through the surgery and so horrified that he was in so much pain. After we got him home he ended not being able to tolerate the pain meds (:puke2: ) and started running a fever and came down with a stomach virus from the hospital. (apparently half the workers were ill). UGH! Absolutely terrible.

Except for the rare moments, the hardest part is letting them grow up. It's hard to let your kids do things that you know will end up hurting them, but it's important for them to learn some things by themselves. Also keeping the little boogers in shoes and clothes is such a pain. :rolleyes:

I remember you telling me about your son's surgery and the awfullness of it. There's just nothing a parent can do but be there (I'd have smacked that nurse!) and try to absorb some of that pain with our comfort. It's such a powerless feeling when they take your child into surgery. Doesn't matter if it's a big or small thing or if they are toddlers or teens, you still hate that moment when they are gone into the O.R. and you can only wait.

Shoes...geeze...Kate went through three shoe sizes in one school year! With gym shoes, regular outside runners, rain boots, winter boots, dress shoes....she nearly broke the bank on me that year. I swear you could sit and watch that kid's feet grow! LOL

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Originally Posted by Reptilian

So, to change the subject slightly, what is the hardest thing about being a parent?

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when your child gets to the age when you suddenly become dumb and they know everything...

that stage tends to suck :(

I'm catching glimpes of THAT stage already. *basking in the 'Your the best mommy EVERY' stage*

My daughter has been getting a blister on the outside of her big toe. I've bought several shoes at different sizes and I've finally gotten it to come down. She's soooo picky about the shoes too. Not to mention that they just wear the things out! (before they've outgrown them too!!!) Shoes are definitely a touchy subject right now.. :rolleyes:

This thread gets two thumbs up! :gj: :gj:

Ok...I have 3 kids and they are 8, 13, and 14. Lot's of fun memories but the ones that stick out for me the most...

I would have to say the first time I heard Sara (14) laugh! It was just the sweetest laugh I had ever heard. I still love to hear her laugh! ;) Another fond memory of her was her freshman year (this year) of school. She was so nervous! But soooooo excited at the same time! She absolutely loves school! She is friends with everyone. lol.

With my son Kyle (13), it would have to be when we bought him his tugboat sandbox and when he got outside he stripped down to the buff and jumped in it! I was doing yard work and turned to see what Sara was laughing about and there he was! lol. He is a funny kid.

ahhhh...and the baby, Caitlin (8). Her raspy voice! When she was a baby she always had this raspiness to her voice. When she was 3 I had her leave the outgoing message on my answering machine and it is still on there almost 6 years later! I don't think I will ever erase it!

Now when I was pregnant I would say the kicking is most memorable. Well...besides the birth. There is NOTHING in the world as cool as getting that little foot poking out the side of your tummy. I would also say it can be a little painful when they get them stuck in your ribcage! lol.

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Originally Posted by Reptilian

So, to change the subject slightly, what is the hardest thing about being a parent?

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well...

letting go.

Knowing they may go through some of the things in life that you did and how hurt you got.

first boyfriends.

did I mention letting go?

first girlfriends.

seeing them grow up in what seems like a day.

o....and letting go. :(

Wow what a great thread!
I was blessed with four little girls, being a mom has been the hardest yet most wonderful thing I have ever done. My girls are 17,15,11,and 8.
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One of the best memories I ever have and will never forget is when I was getting close to time to deliver my 3rd and had a very curios 5 and 4 year old. They were bugging my mom for something she finally looked at them and said why don't you go ask your mom how she plans to get that baby outta her belly, and no the stork don't deliver! After talking with them explaining the basics of it my adorable 5 year old gets the most disgusted look on her face and says... "Mom... I didnt swallow any did I?"

The hardest time was last year when my oldest girl got shot in the face with a Pellet rifle. She simply stepped out her door when a neighbor kid pointed it in her face at close range stated he was gonna shoot her .. she said yeh ok whatever and he cocked it and shot. He swears he thought it was empty the sherrif marked it as an accidental shooting and it is over him. For my daughter... she lost her right eye. The lead pellet sits just below her brain and will for the rest of her life. She has had 4 surgeries and faces at least one more. She will always have to carry medical insurance as every three months she has to get her replacement eye cleaned buffed and sometimes repainted at uv rays dull it. She will always have to wear saftey glasses indoors and sun glasses out doors, to protect her good eye.

So yeh being a parent sure has its ups and downs but even a small hug or a simple love ya mom is the best reward!

And to who mentioned the "letting go" O my!
My 8 year old learned to ride a bike with 2 wheels last week, everyone is standing outside cheering her on .. I'm standing in the window bawling my eyes as it feels like the last of my baby days are gone.
I love being a mom I would have 4 more if I could!

:hug: that is so sad... :(

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Originally Posted by tigerlily

I'm catching glimpes of THAT stage already. *basking in the 'Your the best mommy EVERY' stage*

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awwe...I love that stage. :aww:

Caitlin still tells me I am her "best friend"! I just love it!

Kyle and Sara always said "Your the bestest Mommy in the hole wide woild!" :giggle:

I also get a kick out of "Your the best mommy I ever had!"

I also love some of the stuff that spouts out my daughter's mouth like... I just killed my germs (after washing hands and said very offhand like) and You should never put a noodle in your nose.

I've also learned some things that I never expected to learn. I can name at least 50 monster trucks (and almost 1 for every letter of the alphabet). Did I just admit to that out loud? :oops: