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Fell with baby in my arms

donnajanelledonnajanelle member
in September 2015 Moms
Today my worst nightmare happened. I fell with my 5 month old son in my arms. He twisted (flailed back) in my arms (has been doing this since learning to roll last week) and I tripped over a bouncy toy trying to get a better grip on him. Fell a good 3 feet onto tile floor. I managed to cradle his body in my arms but his forehead hit and he has a large bump. He only cried for a minute. I bawled hysterically for an hour. We had him checked out by his pedi (no X-rays) and I'm just supposed to watch him for a concussion over the next 24 hrs. I feel sick to my stomach. The guilt is unbearable. I know it was an accident. I know his pedi said he appears fine but ... what if. Shouldn't they have done x rays? What if he has a fractured skull or bleeding. I know I should trust the doctor but I'm so upset.
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  • callistosmilecallistosmile member
    I've heard so many stories of babies falling off changing tables, down stairs, face planting, etc. I'm sure your pediatrician has dealt with that a ton too. They would know what to look for. Just keep an eye out like doctor said and everything will be fine. I personally know a momma who fell so badly that she broke her arm and ankle, but baby was just fine. 
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  • AmandaNacoraAmandaNacora member
    I agree with pp. I'm sure your Dr knows what to look for and if he even had a tiny thought your son had something major he would have ordered scans to check. It wasn't your fault and things happen, just keep an eye on him and if you feel he's not okay go to the ER. Im sorry that happened it's definitely scary.
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  • xJKxORxJKxOR member
    Oh no! This is my biggest fear too (we have lots of stairs in our house and I'm always paranoid). We had an accident today too where LO fell off the couch when I was sitting directly beside him playing with him! He was practically in my arms and I was right there and he just twisted around quickly and slid right off. I'm the same as you where I cried way longer than he did :( 

    We are doing all the observation guidelines tonight too so I know exactly how you feel! 
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  • shelbyddshelbydd member
    If something like a concussion or brain bleed were present I PROMISE you would know. Your LO would be acting waaaay different then normal. Lethargic, difficulty staying awake, not eating at all, etc.. You would know. There are tons of signs when something like that is wrong and the signs are the same for babies as they are for adults.

    That said, you can't beat yourself up over an accident that was totally out of your control.

     When my son was about 3 months old we went outside at my moms house and I sat down on a wicker love seat on her patio with LO in my arms. I had sat on that thing hundreds of times before and never realized how badly the bottom had worn down. The bottom on the back totally gave out and threw me backwards onto a concrete floor. I didn't even have a good grip on LO cause he was standing in my lap, my hands were just holding him under his arms. I did everything I could to basically push him face first into the cushions trying to keep him from hitting the floor. He still did, though. He cried for about 2 minutes, I cried for about 30. He was fine.

    This stuff happens allll the time. We see babies as being so fragile because they're so small and needy and while we of course need to protect them, they are far more resilient than we usually realize.
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  • xJKxORxJKxOR member
    How is your little one today? I was paranoid last night when we went to bed (about 3hrs after our LO did) but all was good! I hope everything is good on your end @donnajanelle
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  • chein1chein1 member
    Lurker from O15 but my first daughter rolled down our steps (6 hard wood steps, mind you) when she was about 6 months old. We rushed her to the ER, but the pedi doctor compared babies falling to drunk people falling. They don't yet know to flinch or stop their fall, so they more or less roll with it. They are very resilient, and I would just watch like the doctor said. 
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  • donnajanelledonnajanelle member
    He is doing well today. A little crabby but his bump is almost gone (the swelling anyway). I didn't sleep AT ALL last night so I feel like a zombie and I'm sure my baby did not appreciate being woken up every few hours But I think the stress of something serious is starting to calm down for me. Thank you all for the kind words and support. Just being able to share was helpful. 
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