Mom Worry: Did I Do Everything Today?

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Did I…

• Lock the front door?
• Grab the sippy cup?
• Remember my keys?
• Unplug the straightener?
• Pack the wallet?
• Prepare snacks?
• Include a change of clothes?

I check my pockets for the keys, glance into my bag for the sippy cup, clothes, snacks, and wallet. I hop out of the car to double-check the door. Yep, it’s locked. It’s always locked. I unlock it again, rush to the bathroom, and confirm that the straightener is indeed unplugged. Back to the door I go, locking it once more, only to pause halfway to the car to check the door again. It’s still locked, of course.

Did I…

• Send his shoes?
• Pack his toy cars?
• Text to see how he’s doing?
• Leave his sippy cup in the car?

During my lunch break, I dart to the parking lot to search for shoes, toy cars, and the sippy cup. None in sight—success! I check my phone, realizing I haven’t texted yet. I don’t want to be “that” mom, but I can’t resist. After a bit, I send a message anyway and keep an ear out for that sweet notification sound because, let’s face it, all of us moms are helicopter moms in our own way.

Did I…

• Send that last email?
• Turn off my office light?
• Blow out the candle?
• Notify my boss I’ll be late tomorrow?

I replay the final moments of my workday, imagining myself turning off the light and texting a coworker to check the candle. I hope I sent that email, but I start to dwell on it. After a while, I accept that I’m not sure and plan to check when I get in the next day. I text my boss to remind him I’ll be late.

Did I…

• Check on him in his crib?
• Make sure he was breathing okay?
• Ensure nothing was stuck between the bars?
• Pack his bag for tomorrow?
• Prepare his juice sippy?
• Spend enough time playing with him?
• Kiss him enough?
• Tell him I love him enough?

I tiptoe away from laundry sorting, quietly open his door, and shine a flashlight on his chest to check his breathing. He’s fine, hands above his head and not stuck. Phew! I notice a little foot between the bars, so I tiptoe in and move it to a safer spot. Holding my breath, I watch him shift into a comfier position. I sneak back down the hall and resume sorting laundry.

I reflect on our tickle fest and dancing to “Ring Around the Rosie.” Smiling, I match socks, remembering the kisses I stole while he drifted off to dreamland. I remind myself that as a mom, I always love enough, even when I doubt it. I finish the laundry and lie down in bed, offering up my prayers.

Did I lock the door? Throwing the covers aside, I tiptoe to the living room. Just to be sure, I check the door again. Locked. It’s always locked.

I crawl back into bed, take a deep breath, and try to catch some sleep to gear up for another day of, “Did I…?”

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Summary:

The daily worries of motherhood often lead us to second-guess our actions and decisions, from locking doors to making sure our little ones are safe and cared for. It’s a whirlwind of tasks that can leave us feeling overwhelmed. Yet, amidst the chaos, we find moments of joy and love that remind us we are doing our best. Emphasizing the importance of preparation and support, resources for home insemination can also guide parents through their journeys.