I’ve never felt so ashamed and embarrassed as I did today, my sons lead levels have been slightly elevated the past few months so me and my partner have been working SO hard on our house to make it lead free and safe.

5 months ago his levels were 8, we’ve since done a lot and I felt great about getting his test done today. His levels came back at 32!!! My pediatrician said it’s the third highest level he’s ever seen, and it’s near emergency level.

I feel like a terrible mom, my partner is at the house painting literally EVERYTHING (floors, head boards, etc), and I’m at a friends house with my 1 year old and newborn. I don’t think I’ll ever get over the fact that I’ve probably mentally challenged my son.