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PSA: Don't be an idiot like me

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ETA: Alice is fine.  She cried for 2 minutes and was fine after that.  I'm the one that is still a basketcase. 

I HOPE that everyone knows better, but just in case...

Last week I put A in her car seat (unstrapped) on top of the island in the kitchen, ran upstairs to get something, and she fell out.  She fell over 3 feet to a hard tile floor.  We spent the morning at Dell ER getting a CT scan to rule out any brain bleeds or skull fractures.

I've been told that at some point this will be funny, but its not now.  Maybe in 30 years?  I've been having horrible nightmares about her falling and when I go to get her she's all bloody... and worse.   

The (really hot) EMT gave me probably the best parenting advice ever: If you ever think to yourself, "It'll only be a minute..." then there is probably something wrong with what you are doing.  Don't do it! 

The ER doc said that he sees a patient for this kind of accident literally every day.  So, don't let it be your kid.  This is preventable and hopefully all of our Austin bumpies can learn from my mistake. 

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  • michelleaxomichelleaxo
    ((hugs)) you're not an idiot.It was an honest mistake, don't beat yourself up about it. You are a great mom.
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  • rssnlvrrssnlvr

    I'm so sorry y'all had to go through all that, and SO glad sweet A is okay!

    I used to tell my DH all the time when I left DD alone with him, "Remember, she can't fall off the floor." It became our mantra. 

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  • CagleBabyCagleBaby member
    How scary, I am glad she is ok.
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  • balihaigirlbalihaigirl member
    That is so scary!!!!!!  I'm glad that everything is alright, big hugs to you!!  And thanks for the PSA. 
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  • kpowerswkpowersw
    Every parent has a moment like this...and I know with mine (toddler falling down the stairs while I was standing right beside him) I cried off and on for days.  I'm so glad your LO is all right.  Hugs to mommy too.     
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  • MC+KKMC+KK
    You are not a idiot! I'm glad miss Alice is doing good. Don't beat yourself up over it :)
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  • SlobinaSlobina

    I'm so sorry to hear that, but glad she is ok!  And try not to beat yourself up.  DH had Ruby on the couch on Thursday and she rolled off.  I'm still trying not to beat him up about that. ;)

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  • mlf625mlf625
    I'm so sorry you and Alice had to go through that.  We've all had our moments.  Love ya.
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  • KittyFXKittyFX
    I am so sorry to read this. You wouldn't think this could happen at her young age. So sorry!! Try not to feel too bad about it.
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  • ssincassinca
    my sister (the not-so-nice one) and BIL did this when my nephew was about 5 months old...you are definitely not the only one!  but I'm glad A is OK (as are you), it's definitely something that has been burned into my brain.  
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