MOTY - I'm an idiot

jertie · May 2013

Mom of the Year - right here. Pip fell down the stairs this morning because I didn't close the baby gate. I was in a hurry because Pip had diarrhea (antibiotics for an ear infection that refuses to resolve - we've been battling it for 6 weeks now - and they just kill all her good belly flora). She let loose while she was sitting on my lap - so I was also a mess. I hustled her upstairs, holding her weird so as not to cause more damage - didn't close the gate. After I got her cleaned up, I ran over to our room to change pants and while I was pulling them on I heard a series of thumps, a startled cry, a couple more thumps - by then I was moving. She was about 6 or 7 steps down from the top (our staircase has16 steps) and her book was all the way at the bottom. She was crying a little - but more scared than anything.

She's fine - but I feel like the biggest jacka$$ for not noticing that the gate was open when I passed it on my way to change pants. I was in a hurry because it was after 8, I had a conference call at 9 and I still had to drop her at DC, plus drive to work. I put work ahead of my daughter's well-being and safety - I suck.

VeilSdeGTO · May 2013

((hugs))

I'm glad Pip is ok. We all have those rushed moments where something gets overlooked. The important thing is that she is ok.

Junebug060609 · May 2013

We all have those moments. It wasn't on purpose. Try not to beat yourself up too much.

ETA:If it makes you feel better I once forgot to latch our front door. Next thing I know I hear a squeal of joy and look up to see DS running out the door and down the sidewalk. He'd banged the door until it was jarred open. Thankfully I caught him before he got to the road.

emeraudecephiro · May 2013

Biggest hugs, my friend. You were focusing on her, and things happen among a chaotic moment, I think everyone has things like this happen. I know the other day I dropped Vince because I lost hold with my hand, and I felt so terrible seeing he bruised his little lip...

JulyMomma2U2 · May 2013

((Hugs)) Glad Pip is OK! And, I agree with PPs.. try not to beat yourself up! You were rushing around for good reason.. it's not like you were just being careless and made a conscious decision to not get up and close the gate.. accidents happen, but the important thing is she's just fine

Hang in there, Momma!

jertie · May 2013

Thanks ladies. It helps to know that others have experienced similar "oh crap" moments. I am so grateful that she is ok. (DH is going to blow a gasket...)

orangegoggles · May 2013

Hugs! Glad LO is okay.

ikissedthecook · May 2013

These things happen. You are not an idiot because of it. Sorry you all had such a scare.

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