Going to the denstist is never fun. Fun aside, it becomes almost impossible to go to a dentist or any other doctor once you become a mother. It is just one more thing to schedule into your day -- AND, what to do with the kids? My son (who is 2 1/2) is in daycare 2 days a week, so I decided to bring my infant son with me to the dentist. He fortunately is an easy going baby (I would have never attempted this with my other son when he was a baby!) and the receptionist at the office said he was welcome. This, I thought, was amazing. She told me there would be many people there to hold him if he was fussy. WOW! SO, I bring my easy going baby to the dentist, and he is great.... for 1/2 hour. Then, as I should have known would happen, a frantic wail. This wail did not stop. As promised, a hygenist came in to hold him, and he would not stop. "I can come back," I said to the woman cleaning my teeth. "The last thing anyone needs in a dentist office is more stress, and I am sure a crying baby is not helping!," I continued. Just then, a shout from the room next door. "Don't worry, we are all moms here. All we are feeling is that we want to come over and help."
Imagine if moms had this support everywhere. Wouldn't some elements of motherhood seem easier? Do you have any stories to share about how you were helped or made to feel at ease in a stressful situation? It truly can make your day.
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