My baby was in a car accident.

ally-cat · October 2012

And it was the nanny's fault. She made a left turn and didn't see an ONCOMING car. It T-boned her Jeep Liberty on the drivers side. The same side my baby's car seat is on.

When I saw an email from my husband to "call me. house phone" I panicked.

When he told me that Millie was in an accident and needed to go to the ER I hyperventilated.

When I got home Millie was fine (but not really sure how fine) so per pedi's recommendation we took her to the ER. She needs to be watched for 48 hours, but other than that nothing is wrong.

I am so, so, thankful. this could have been so much worse. Dh was happy I wasn't there to see the car that was totaled. Omg. So am I.

I am firing the nanny. I understand it was an "accident", but how do I trust her driving ever again. Not to mention the other issues I have with her.

One thing I learned... If you have side air bags, do not put the car seat (infant) next to the door. If they had deployed she could have been really hurt. Thankfully in this case they didn't. A convertible probably would have been fine though, in a front facing position.

I am still a bit a wreck with all of this. But I am so thankful that there are devices made to ensure the safety of our babies.

Just wanted to share.

K&P414 · October 2012

Oh.My.God. Ally!!!! I am so glad she is okay.

Louise06 · October 2012

That is so scary! I'm glad that Millie is doing well.

mingaling2 · October 2012

OMG - SO glad she is okay!

wuhhoo · October 2012

How scary. Glad everything is okay.

frlcb · October 2012

So glad she is okay. Was ds in the car? Is the nanny okay?

dleigh2020 · October 2012

Oh no! I'd be freaking out. Glad she is fine. I would fire the nanny too. I couldn't trust her even if it was an accident. Ugh I'm so sorry.

Juelsr · October 2012

Both DH and I have been in accidents with DS in the car (neither were our fault). You might want to hold off on firing the nanny until you have some time to recover from the shock. Accidents do happen- to everyone. Be thankful that your nanny was responsible and had Millie properly buckled into her car seat. If possible, maybe cut back on the amount of driving the nanny does in the first place. I am not sure how old the nanny is, but I imagine the accident was life altering for her as well. Is there a way you can check her driving history (if you hadn't already) to see if this was a one time thing or part of a pattern for her?

I am so happy that no one was hurt. It is a completely normal to be a mess after something like this. We want to do our best to protect our LOs from all harm.

ally-cat · October 2012

Juelsr:

Both DH and I have been in accidents with DS in the car (neither were our fault). You might want to hold off on firing the nanny until you have some time to recover from the shock. Accidents do happen- to everyone. Be thankful that your nanny was responsible and had Millie properly buckled into her car seat. If possible, maybe cut back on the amount of driving the nanny does in the first place. I am not sure how old the nanny is, but I imagine the accident was life altering for her as well. Is there a way you can check her driving history (if you hadn't already) to see if this was a one time thing or part of a pattern for her?

I am so happy that no one was hurt. It is a completely normal to be a mess after something like this. We want to do our best to protect our LOs from all harm.

I understand that accidents are accidents. But this was careless driving. She got a ticket and admitted to not looking both ways. We have other reasons to release her, this was just the last straw.

AugustaBride04 · October 2012

Omg, Ally - I am so sorry. So thankful that Millie is ok. Big hugs to all of you.

Kerrin · October 2012

So glad she's OK.

seansgirl2006 · October 2012

So thankful she is ok. How awful that you all had to go through that.

Daisy22 · October 2012

I'm glad she's okay. I can completely understand letting the nanny go. I would never be able to trust her driving my kids again. It's one thing when it's someone else that hits you causing the accident but to admit to not looking and being at fault that's just not okay

Juelsr · October 2012

Understandable, especially if this just added to a list of concerns. I have to admit to being paranoid about who DS rides with, besides DH and I, only his grandparents and Aunt ever have.

Daisygirl613 · October 2012

oh ally. that is so scary. i'm glad everyone is ok. i'd do the same thing you are doing.

myrall · October 2012

Oh, Ally! That's awful! I'm so glad Millie is okay! Thinking of you guys.

slwprincess · October 2012

I'm so sorry very scary! Half she is ok but I agree I'd have to fire the nanny myself.

slwprincess · October 2012

I'm so sorry very scary! Glad she is ok but I agree I'd have to fire the nanny myself.

Juelsr · October 2012

On a side note, I would double check with her insurance company (maybe start with yours to make sure that is the right place to go), but if a car seat has been in an accident severe enough to total the car, many insurance companies replace the seat. (Even if the insurance company doesn't cover it, I would replace it for piece of mind).

https://www.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/childps/childrestraints/reuse/restraintreuse.htm

amanda_holbird@hotmail.com · October 2012

I'm so glad she is fine.

care99 · October 2012

Oh my, how scary!! I'm glad that she is ok!

Alison422 · October 2012

I am so sorry that happened to y'all and I am glad to hear she is OK. Poor little thing! That would have scared me to death to get that news too!

BuckheadBride06 · October 2012

So glad that Millie is okay!! I'm like you and would have a hard time trusting my nanny with my kids in the car again (or anyone else).

ally-cat · October 2012

Juelsr:

On a side note, I would double check with her insurance company (maybe start with yours to make sure that is the right place to go), but if a car seat has been in an accident severe enough to total the car, many insurance companies replace the seat. (Even if the insurance company doesn't cover it, I would replace it for piece of mind).

https://www.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/childps/childrestraints/reuse/restraintreuse.htm

Thanks. We are all over that. We borrowed a carseat from a friend for the time being. We have told the nanny (who we did let go this evening, and she totally understood) that we needed to be reimbursed for the ER visit and the carseat we plan to buy. We have her insurance info, but I have never heard of the company. Anyway, we'll be in contact with them for sure.

rara855 · October 2012

So glad she is ok and so sorry you even ever had to get that call. I can not imagine.

kbowman78 · October 2012

Glad to hear she is ok!

MrsL1022 · October 2012

That is frightening I can't imagine!! I would have been a crazed lunatic. I am SO GLAD Millie is ok. You did the right thing letting the nanny go. I would never again have been comfortable with her watching my kids. GL with all the insurance stuff and I am so happy she is ok.