I wish someone would’ve told me that sometimes mom brain takes over and common sense goes out the window! My baby started yesterday with congestion and a mild cough, and I have had to talk myself down multiple times that’s it’s just a little cold and it’s not the end of the world. I work as a pediatric nurse and saw a good handful of sick babies this weekend, and I have extreme mom guilt that I brought something home to her. I keep reminding myself she could’ve picked up this little bug anywhere and even though she’s so pitiful that thankfully it’s just congestion and cough with no rash or fever. The mom brain and mom guilt is so real though.
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The mom brain and mom guilt is so real! I hope she gets to feeling better soon and don’t be so hard on yourself momma
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This I relate too sooooo much!!! I am so anxious already as it is and when anything happens my partner has to calm me down, motherhood is full of fears and anxiety
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Oh mama, give yourself some grace! It is so hard seeing them sick, but you are exactly what she needs right now. You didn’t do anything wrong! You’re a great mom, nurse brain or not! Hope she feels better soon. 
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Awh mom guilt is such thief of joy. Praying she feels better soon!
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As a Respiratory Care Practitioner I completely understand that feeling of wondering if we’re bringing illnesses home to our babies. It’s such a hard thought to carry.
The reality is that little ones are going to get sick from time to time no matter what. We do everything we can to protect them & hopefully any germs they’re exposed to help their immune systems grow stronger over time.
You already having so much knowledge & experience caring for sick little ones, your baby is so lucky to have her mama know exactly how to comfort & care for her 
That’s a blessing. 
Give yourself some grace you’re doing an amazing job both at work and at home.
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Mom Brain is soooooo real. I hope lil babe is feeling better
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Thank you!
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Oh yes ma’am it is!
Thanks, Angel!
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Thank you so much
A very hard thought to carry! You’re absolutely right though! Thanks, Alyssa
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Getting there
Give your self some grace love. The mom guil and mom brain are the worse. I’ve most definitely blame myself for everything. But babies are bound to get sick. I hope your baby feels better