It all began innocently enough. Just hours before my daughter’s dance competition, she mentioned feeling unwell. She complained about a stomach ache and said she felt nauseated. While she didn’t explicitly mention it, I could see her abdomen was slightly swollen. After evaluating her symptoms, I thought it was reasonable to ask if she needed to use the bathroom—after all, kids often ignore such urges. After she went, she seemed to feel a bit better. Score one for mom, I thought. But as the day went on, new symptoms emerged.
On Saturday, she mentioned pain in her hip, along with discomfort in her abdomen, particularly on the right side. By Sunday, she had developed a low-grade fever of 101 degrees, and she was unusually lethargic. That’s when it hit me—we were likely dealing with something more serious than just a stomach bug.
“I think she might have appendicitis,” I suggested. My partner, always the calm one, dismissed my concerns. “It’s probably just a stomach virus,” he said. However, I couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off. My instincts were urging me toward that diagnosis. Plus, a quick check on WebMD confirmed my fears—the symptoms aligned perfectly. I tried to remain composed and told him, “If she shows any more symptoms or gets worse, we’re heading to the hospital immediately.”
We arrived at the hospital at 8:00 AM. By 8:00 PM, she was being prepped for surgery to remove her appendix—all because I trusted my intuition. My maternal instincts were fully engaged in recognizing her needs.
According to Psychology Today, “intuition is a process that allows us to know something directly without deliberate reasoning.” In other words, it’s that gut feeling that suddenly emerges, often catching us off guard. But how does parental intuition work? Carol Tuttle, host of The Child Whisperer podcast, describes it as a unique ability that should not be overlooked. “Intuition is one of the best tools parents have,” she explains. It’s an inner awareness that grows stronger the more we trust it.
Mothers, historically, tend to have a heightened sense of this intuition. Tuttle notes, “Mothers often possess a stronger sensory mechanism than fathers.” This is likely due to our natural maternal instincts. Glennon Doyle, a bestselling author and mother of three, supports this notion, emphasizing that trusting our intuition is essential for both our well-being and that of our children. “In ‘Untamed,’ I refer to this as our ‘Knowing,’” she shares, highlighting the importance of modeling this trust for our children.
So, the next time that inner voice speaks up, listen closely. Trust your instincts today and every day. For more insights on parenting and related topics, check out this blog post. If you’re interested in home insemination, you can find valuable information at Make a Mom, and for additional resources, visit Kindbody.
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