Migraine Through A Toddler’s Eyes
Today my heart aches for my daughter. She sees mommy laying down in the dark cold room when she arrives home from daycare. She may be thinking, "Why is it so dark? Why isn’t mommy coming over to play with me?" This inquisitive mind wanders over to me and says, “Mommy has a migraine, her head hurts and she doesn’t feel good." What a smart cookie!
Positive or negative
Is this a good or a bad thing? On one hand, she can visibly see that her mommy is not well but on the other hand, does this mean that I should fight harder and keep up the appearance that I am ok? These thoughts, pain, and emotions brought me to tears.
My caring husband came over to sit next to me and so did my daughter. She says, “Mommy you are sad and crying." This induces even more sadness and a feeling of defeat. I wonder in my mind how she thinks of me, if when she starts school in the fall if she will tell teachers or peers that mommy is sick.
Mom guilt
Such a new and unpleasant feeling and likely one that many mothers living with migraine have endured. Today left me with many emotions but opened my eyes as to how such a young mind truly picks up on and understands.
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