Worst Mom Ever

jenhum · July 2009

I feel like total crap. I was so happy that Maddie was going to make to 1 year without any sort of fall- not off the couch, bed or changing table. I very stupidly thought this was perhaps b/c I was extra vigilant about not leaving her somewhere that she could fall. I think she just hasn't been mobile enough up until now for it to be an issue.

Well today, I was drying my hair. I had her in the middle of my bed and watched her the whole time I was drying to make sure she didn't roll towards the edge (since she's not crawling she doesn't go very fast). After I was done, I went and picked her up and realized I didn't have my wedding rings on. So I sat her back down on the bed and went to grab my rings (literally 5 ft away from the bed) and while my back was turned she must have lunged forward and fallen off Sad .

She cried harder than she has ever cried, so we went and curled up in her rocking chair and cried together for a minute. Then mommy pulled it together and got her a paci and a book to read and she was fine. She only cried for maybe 2-3 minutes, and she's been fine ever since, but I still feel like total crap. I KNOW BETTER than to put a baby on the bed and walk away- so stupid.

Is there anything I need to do? There is no bruising or swelling or anything yet, I'm not even positive it was her head that hit first, though it probably was. She fell onto carpet, but our bed is higher than a normal bed. We went to the grocery store afterwards and she acted completely normal. She has been napping (normal naptime) since we got home and I've been checking on her every 20 minutes.

marryingacoach · July 2009

As long as she seems to be acting normal, I think she will be fine. Down in the eastern part of NC they say it is good luck if your child falls off something. The saying is something like "if they fall you can raise them right"
Hugs to you!

SpeedGlenn · July 2009

She's fine. If she were to vomit immediately afterward, that could indicate a head injury - but she's fine.

I don't even like to think about how many times Ben has hit his head. That poor kid is like Massive Headwound Harry.

ECUGirl2004 · July 2009

Aw, I'm so sorry! We all have those moments where our kids get hurt & we blame ourselves. You are not a bad mom!

And I love Coach's southern spin on it. Leave it to us southerners to come up with a way to make a baby's fall mean good luck! LOL

WendyNC · July 2009

Camryn's fallen off the bed a couple of times....I think it just scares them more than anything. Just keep an eye on her, I'm sure she's fine. And you are not a bad mommy!

dbertagni · July 2009

I am sure that was so scary. Poor Maddie, but she sounds like she is fine. We have all done stuff and after the fact, wonder why we did it. You are not a bad mommy!

sms297 · July 2009

I agree with Wendy... I think it scares them more than anything. They are pretty resilient! Just keep an eye on her but I am sure she is fine! You are a good Mommy!!!!

AngelPack · July 2009

You are not a bad mommy, but I am so sorry that happened!! I would have cried right along as well. Poor mommy I am sure it is all fine.

unc00ref · July 2009

So sorry that Maddie fell, but super glad she's OK. It happens. I feel very fortunate that it didn't happen to Brooks until he was over 2 years. It happens. Don't sweat it.

MrsHughesNC · July 2009

Oh no! Don't beat yourself up, J!!! You are a super duper mom.

That kind of stuff is bound to happen to us all eventually. **hugs**

becki777 · July 2009

Aw Jen! that must have been so scary! I'm glad Maddie is okay, and don't be so hard on yourself. That does NOT make you a bad mom, I think it makes you normal.

raceyrae · July 2009

No worries! It happens to almost every mommy/daddy. You are a great mom and I'm sure she was just more startled than anything!

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