Dentists, Pain, and Asprin

I went to the dentist today to get fitted for a crown as I have a molar that is cracking.  Got through the dentist appointment just fine, but ended up with a fat lip and a swollen jaw.  Yippee!  I have not been this swollen after an appointment since I had my wisdom teeth out.  After hours of just dealing with it I come to the realization that I should take some ibuprofren for it.  Duh!  It helps with swelling.  I am so used to not taking much of anything for pain that it didn't even cross my mind.  Had it been my husband or one of the kids I would have had them do it almost immediately. 

Why is it that as mothers we take care of everyone else, yet when it comes to ourselves we put it off or do not think of what we should do.  The simple things like taking an asprin.  I mean how hard is that?  Yet I put it off for hours and just dealt with the pain.  One of these days maybe "just dealing" won't be my first response when it comes to myself. 

I am all taken care of now, glass of ice water and asprin, but it did take me hours.  I will strive to do better next time.