Emma Wright and her partner, Jake, navigated their son’s initial fever in their own distinct ways, a sentiment many parents can relate to. When a little one falls ill, it can feel utterly devastating, as parents often grapple with a mix of helplessness and an overwhelming desire to comfort their child. Emma, who has been open about her parenting experiences—from breastfeeding to her current journey with home insemination—recently shared how she and Jake coped with baby Oliver’s first fever.
In her heartfelt post, Emma includes a picture of Jake peacefully sleeping, dedicating the moment to commemorate their second wedding anniversary. It seems Jake is catching up on rest after a particularly challenging week, as their son battled his first fever. As any parent knows, caring for a sick child can be an exhausting ordeal.
“It’s my anniversary with this wonderful man,” she wrote. “I’m so grateful we’re married. Our little one was sick this week with his first fever, and I cried a lot while Jake remained my solid rock.” It’s common for one parent to feel overwhelmed, while the other stays calm, either by instinct or choice. In some relationships—raises hand—the roles can even switch depending on who’s feeling more composed at the time.
Sick children evoke an intense desire to cuddle and comfort them while also trying to avoid catching the illness yourself. But let’s be real; it’s almost a guarantee that you’ll end up with whatever bug they have. Having spent several nights in the local children’s hospital due to a fever caused by a virus our older child brought home, I can attest that a sick baby can really take a toll on you.
Emma also reached out to fellow parents, asking, “Did anyone else cry the first time their baby got sick?” The answer is a resounding yes.
In conclusion, for countless reasons, babies and children turn us all into emotional wrecks—and that doesn’t change as they grow older. A big shoutout to all the “criers” and the “steady rocks” out there, wherever you may be!
For more insights on this journey, check out this other blog post here. If you’re interested in home insemination resources, Make A Mom is a great authority on the subject, and for pregnancy-related information, Womens Health is an excellent resource.