Every "Super Mom" Needs Her Own Theme Music

     That may sound corny, but it is very true.  Just like in the movies when the good guy is fighting the bad guy and he starts to win....the music changes....it's his theme music coming on and we know he has this fight in the bag.  I hear music in my head as well when I have to be "Super Mom" and muster up the strength to get things done instead of just crying.

     It's crazy though, I think I've always had theme songs playing in my head, but I was too busy to realize it.  When I was married to my first husband and had my daughter my theme song was Karyn White's, "I'm Not Your Super Women". 

     That song made me cry every time I heard it....because I felt what she was singing.  Needless to say, that marriage ended in divorce after 5 years.  I know what your thinking...how was that a good song?  The song made me realize I wasn't getting what I needed from the relationship and I deserved to.  Now fast forward to my second husband.  My theme song is a lot happier..can't really share it since I want to keep this post rated PG-13. 

     Just as Karyn White's song made me realize what I needed to do for me, other songs encourage me when I need to muster up my "Super Mom" strength to do what's best for my children. 

     I remember one time very clear, when Marques was about 5 years old.  He was running around upstairs with his cousins and slipped in the bathroom and hit his head.  About time they brought him down to me, he had a huge lump on the back of his head.  So I grabbed his factor and him and headed out to the Emergency Room, since he has a history of head bleeds.  (Not sure why back then, I didn't treat first then take him)  The Emergency Room parking was awful at this hospital.  It was such a long walk from parking to the Emergency Room entrance.

     It was cold and late at night (always when they hurt themselves,  right!) and he was so heavy, but I had to muster up my "Super Mom" strength to get us through those Emergency Room doors.....so my song would start playing in my head.  At the same time, I also thought about my Grandma Janie who carried my father miles to the hospital when he had a bleed (as told by my father).  So with that thought and my theme song, "Super Mom" could not be stopped.  

Rocky Theme Music from Part 2 - Posted by graphicaluser on YouTube

 

I think I hear this song because I'm orginally from Philadelphia and I loved the Rocky movies growing up...did I just date myself.  I just feel so inspired and motivated and like I can accomplish anything.  

     Luckily, the MRI was clear and we were able to go home.  I wrapped him up and carried him that long cold walk back to the car.  Someone must of complained about the journey to the emergency room, because now they do valet parking ...there is still a long walk through the hospital first floor but at least there's a wheelchair and I think you can get an escort if needed.

     Hopefully, you don't think I am too crazy....maybe you have your own theme song?  It may not be a song but a thought or bible verse.  I believe that you need something to turn your "Super Mom" or "Super Dad" powers on to get through the tough times of having a son with hemophilia or really any ailment.  I know once you are on prophy they are few and far between (knocking on wood). 

     However, for the new Moms that are experiencing bleeds for the first time, do you have any advise for them to turn on thier "Super Mom" powers?