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Every parent's worst nightmare

stephanie_shoestephanie_shoe member
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Please snuggle your babies today as much as you can!

This weekend, while we were camping with friends, Ashlen was involved in a freak accident that resulted in her getting a skull fracture.  (My husband actually saved her life--he was carrying her and tripped over a rock, and instead of falling on her AND the rock, he picked her up over his head, so when they fell, she hit the ground, instead of the rock, and he hit the rock instead).

She went to the pediatric emergency room at UC Davis and was released after several hours of observation, and she is doing just fine.  In spite of the fracture, there is no bleeding in her brain and the fracture is "non-displaced," meaning it didn't lodge in the brain at all.  HOWEVER, my husband and I are complete wrecks, thinking of how bad it could have been, and we just keep picking her up and snuggling her as much as possible.  I have pretty much been in tears since Saturday night, Even though she is her normal self (laughing, eating, sleeping fine, playing, etc) I am having a hard time coping with this accident.  Once 48 hours has passed (which is tonight), I think I will feel better since she will officially be in the clear. 

 According to the docs, her skull will heal on its own in 2-3 weeks with no side effects or developmental delays.  Please just send positive thoughts her way for that speedy recovery!

Stephanie Hsu
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  • shaindelrshaindelr member
    Omg. I'm SO glad she's okay! Hugs and good wishes to all of you!
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  • LadyXaverianLadyXaverian member
    That is scary. :( I am so happy that she is ok. Props to your husband for his quick thinking.
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  • KmhsswimKmhsswim member

    Wow, so scary!  I'm glad LO is doing ok and will send good thoughts that it continues that way. 

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  • misssurlymisssurly
    Speedy recovery Ashlen, so scary! Glad your hubby is okay too...
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  • Sweet Sadie MaeSweet Sadie Mae member
    gahh I can't breathe when I read this. So scary for all of you. I am so glad everyone is ok. Give your LO lots of cuddles and kisses. I'm running up to LO's room now and giving her a big ol' kiss (she's sleeping hehe).
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  • GHBEAGHBEA member

    I am happy everything is okay  As parents we will allow our selves to be hurt to protect our children.  Your DH did good and I hope he is okay as well.  HUGS

     

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  • ams8099ams8099 member
    How scary! I am glad everyone is OK!
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  • MrsCali_BrideMrsCali_Bride member
    Poor girl and poor mommy & daddy. I hope she heals quickly and that you and your H are both doing better soon. (((hugs)))
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  • Nicki BostonNicki Boston member
    Holy crap.. thoughts and prayers, and I'm so happy to hear baby is okay.  I can't imagine how you guys must be feeling. Good luck!
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  • lylahlovelylahlove member
    Glad she's ok! Is your dh ok?
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  • shellpep3shellpep3 member

    Sending positive thoughts & prayers your way and cuddling my LO now :)

    Glad you are all ok. 

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  • StephertexStephertex

    So glad she is okay!  I bet your DH is just beside himself - I hope you both soon start to "recover" 

    I took a spill with LO that could have been terrible if I didn't ram myself into the shelf instead - it was nothing but totally scared me and took several days to get over.

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  • ckolakckolak
    Wow, how scary! I'm glad she's alright. Is your husband alright, since he hit the rock?
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  • stephanie_shoestephanie_shoe member

    UPDATE-- hubby is a-ok.  He kept wondering "why am I so sore from this weekend? I didn't do anything," and I was like--because you freakin bailed on a boulder. 

    We thought maybe he had a cracked rib, but it's no longer bothering him, and he is fine.  Thank you all for your kind words and concern. 

    Stephanie Hsu
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  • campbaby76campbaby76 member
    So glad everything is ok! So scary
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