Forgot to send allergy meds and I'm spiraling

Jan 71 min read

I packed the kids' overnight bags this morning and completely blanked on putting my daughter's epi pen in her backpack. Realized it 20 mins after drop off.

Texted my ex immediately, she grabbed it from my place (thank god we live close). Daughter is fine, never had an incident.

But I literally cannot stop thinking about what could've happened. I'm usually so careful about this stuff. One forgetful morning and I could've caused something serious.

How do you guys not spiral about this stuff? How do you trust yourself after something like this?

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Comments(6)

CChristopherNew DadJan 7

I make a separate bag now that stays in my car with backups of all their medications. Might be worth doing that before the next overnight situation comes up. Takes the stress out of packing in the morning.

BBrandonNew DadJan 8

Oh man that's a tough one. At least you caught it before she went somewhere without it. The guilt from forgetting stuff like that is real but the important thing is you're being responsible about it now.

MMarcoNew DadJan 9

The fact that you're spiraling about this shows you're a good dad. But seriously you caught it. She's gonna be fine. Next time grab that medication first before anything else goes in the bag.

MMike P.RegularJan 9

Been there. Forgot my son's inhaler once and spent the entire overnight tossing and turning thinking about what ifs. You're not a bad parent for forgetting something, you're a good one for caring this much.

SStan D.RegularJan 7

Can you call the other parent and have them pick it up or will your daughter be okay without it tonight? Either way reaching out to them now is the right move instead of stressing alone.

DDerek P.RegularJan 10

This is exactly why I started using those pill organizer boxes. I pack the full week on Sunday and then I just grab the right day's box. No more forgetting stuff because it's all pre-packed and visible.