Are you a frequent flyer at your local hospital? Since having kids, I am a frequent attendee at the emergency department. I should have a punch card with a free round of antibiotics as a prize. 

I'm not the type of parent who runs to a doctor at the drop of a hat. For some reason, my three rascals just always seem to get into trouble. I feel like every time I go, they either say 'you should have come earlier' or 'why are you here?' I am being facetious, obviously. The doctors are always so caring and have never turned me away or made me feel guilty but it's just a vibe or, more likely, mum-guilt.

When something is wrong with your child, you always struggle with the internal debate – is this bad enough to call an ambulance or can I manage it myself? And I almost never know the right answer.

Just this week, my son had high temperatures off the back of gastro (yep, it's been a fun time at my joint). I took him to the doctor just to check that they weren't related illnesses and after checking him she noted that he was severely dehydrated and needed medical attention immediately. I felt horrible. I completely missed that he hadn't had a drink or gone to the bathroom all day.

But then there was that time that my daughter cut her hand open and it would not stop bleeding. It was just pouring out. We got to the hospital and as the doctor peeled away my 17 layers of gauze, it had stopped. I felt so silly and offered to leave straight away, mostly out of embarrassment. They kindly reassured me that it was good that I came regardless and glued her back together. 

You just never know.

They say that every parent should trust their instincts when it comes to their child so I'd like to know where I can get mine.