A very worried mother

[Fitnik]

I am becoming increasingly anxious about this situation in Iraq. I just heard about the first casualties on the news and am now so emotional for the mothers of the servicemen killed. The thought of anything happening to our little Maxey is heartbreaking.

Why is fighting the only answer? Is anyone else feeling scared about the situation?:-(

 

[willowe]

Hi Fitnik,

Me too!! I heard the news this morning about the soldiers who lost their lives in the helicopter accident and was in tears! Since becoming a Mum 9 weeks ago, I seem to feel everything so much more -not that I didn't before - but Motherhood seems to have heightened everything emotionally for me. I keep thinking of those families who have lost their loved ones! As a mother I cannot imagine anything worse now than losing a child! My thoughts and prayers are with all the bereaved families. This morning I have been holding my little Daniel just a little closer.

Perhaps I am living in cloud cuckoo land, but I still live in hope that this conflict will be over quickly with minimal loss of precious life!

Take care!

Kaz xx

 

[MelissaPC]

I'm with you ladies, it's very worrisome for me as a mother. I was only about 4 months pregnant on 9/11. It scared me to death, all I could think about was what kind of world I was bringing my child into! And the fact that my husband was sitting on a plane that morning ready to go to NYC on business, from Boston. It was terrifying.
I'm just hoping for the best. And I've also had to face the fact that I am always going to worry about my son, no matter what's going on in the world, how old he is, etc. I don't think that mother's "need to protect" feeling ever goes away. All I can imagine is when he's 16 and asking for the car keys, yikes!
But this world has definately changed over the past few years; it is scarier. I guess all we can do is pray for peace and hope this conflict ends quickly. And give our babies all the kisses and hugs we can!
Melissa

 

[tryin2bfit]

It is so very scary, isn't it? We just want to protect our children so much, but can't control what's going on around us in the world. I just pray for peace and a safe resolution for all concerned. In the meantime, I'm appreciating my kids all the more every day.

Sandi