intuition and your child

I can't go to bed yet.  All night I have been thinking about my last post and how I felt during that time.  I felt helpless and scared as any parent would seeing their child sick.  But I also had this underlying feeling that I wasn't doing what I felt was right.  So many times we don't listen to our intuition, our gut feeling, that little voice inside saying NO!  WRONG!  CHANGE COURSE!  I wanted to believe that each prescription would cure the infections bringing our little guy back to health.  I wanted to believe the doctor when he said that this was typical and it would be over soon.  But I had this nagging feeling that kept saying that I should seek a second opinion and that this was not going away.  I pushed those feelings aside allowing others to dictate my decisions.  This was not fair to me and especially not fair to my baby.

Our intuition speaks volumes about us.  Our maternal instincts are there for a reason and should not be ignored.  It simmers deep in our soul as the first reaction to something gone astray.  Intuition has been defined as "a combination of historical (empirical) data, deep and heightened observation and an ability to cut through the thickness of surface reality. Intuition is like a slow motion machine that captures data instantaneously and hits you like a ton of bricks. Intuition is a knowing, a sensing that is beyond the conscious understanding — a gut feeling".   I regret how I ignored my inner-voice and have begun to trust myself more.  I have often used that experience as an reminder when I am in a situation where something isn't "quite right".  I guess what I am trying to say here is listen to yourself and trust that you, the mother, know best.  Ask questions, seek advice, get second opinions and most of all, don't be afraid of that gut feeling.

goodnight.  sleep tight.