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Aspen had to get stitches today. :(
Yep. While I was at Aspen's grandma's house today she forgot to strap Aspen into the high chair (she just put her in and then put the tray over her lap). Well her 4 year old son walked past bumped into the high chair and Aspen went flying (which I see through the hugh window looking into the kitchen from the back yard) and smacked the tile right where the air conditioning grate is. Both Kris (her grandma) and I ran into the house and Aspen was bleeding everywhere! She had sliced one of her nose flaps in half so we took her to the hospital where she had to get 3 stitches. They had to put her under with ketomine(? spelling) which was the saddest thing I have ever seen. Since she was awake but just sedated. Anyways she is home now and sleeping but I still can't get the image of her on the ground out of my head. Ugh. I don't think anyone is going to be watching her anytime soon. I swear this has been the worst week ever. First the car thing, then choking on the wrapper and now stitches. Please let tomorrow help us turn a new leaf because I can't take it anymore.
Yeah apparently they had camera footage of me walking of the premises. Haha so dumb. So far today has been good. If anything else stupid happens though Aspen and I are going to go live in a bubble.
OMG, Wal-mart had your car towed?! For only sitting there for 30-45 minutes? I wonder if they have a 'patrol' of people whose only job is to watch for people parking their cars in the lot but not going into the store. That's absolutely ridiculous of them!
I'm so sorry yer week's just been one crappy thing happening after another. I'm right there with you tho. I just remember that tomorrow's a new day and, by the gods, I'll find something good in all the chaos!!
I'm so sorry yer week's just been one crappy thing happening after another. I'm right there with you tho. I just remember that tomorrow's a new day and, by the gods, I'll find something good in all the chaos!!
Well so Aspen seems to be feeling better which is great! She keeps rubbing at her stitches though and I'm afraid she's going to hurt them or rip them out. My luck this week hasn't gotten any better either. I went to school for 30 minutes to turn in my papers and tell my professors what had happened and that I would be missing today and when I got back to my car it had been towed. Took me 2 hours and $200 to get it out. Who knew Walmart was so touchy.
Awwww, poor angel, hugs for both, she will be ok Malia. Hope you feel better! :)
Good catch! I didn't re-read the whole thing when I went back up to it. Maybe Kris is the other Gma? =D Or maybe she meant that Kris ran over to her, not ran in with her?
Semantics aside ...all that matters is Aspen is okay!
Semantics aside ...all that matters is Aspen is okay!
Oh I see, it's just you said "Kris (her grandma) and I both ran into the house" so it made it seem like she was unattented. I have to say my jaw did drop, because I couldn't imagine anyone leaving a baby unattended, let alone in a high chair unattended. That would just be nuts.
I'm glad she's doing fine though...Lil' ones are so tuff. And the good thing, is at her age she won't remember a thing...Be sure to write it in her baby book. I wish I knew where half my scars came from when I was a little girl. LOL
I'm glad she's doing fine though...Lil' ones are so tuff. And the good thing, is at her age she won't remember a thing...Be sure to write it in her baby book. I wish I knew where half my scars came from when I was a little girl. LOL
You were posting when I was ...but I answered Lois ...I figured Gma was in the kitchen with her making food or something. =D It's not like she put her in the chair then went in to take a shower!
From Alaysha's initial post, it sounds like Gma didn't put the strap on her in the high chair and when the little boy walked past and bumped it, she slid out the bottom. If the Gma had sat down at the table to eat, or walked over to the counter to get some food, she may not have been able to react in time to catch Aspen as the chair got bumped and she fell out.
Unfortunately, it's Alaysha who feels she's a horrible mother when she is NOT. It's not her fault that Aspen slid out. It's a terrible thing to happen to your baby when all you want to do is protect them, but we have to remember that kids *will* get bumps, bruises, cuts, etc. no matter how protective we are of them. All parents and caregivers can do is be as safe as possible and double check that all precautions are in place. But there's always that one time when you're distracted or stressed and you may slip up ... but don't beat yourself up over. It doesn't make you a bad parent!!
Alaysha ~ You ARE a good mother. Don't forget that!!
Unfortunately, it's Alaysha who feels she's a horrible mother when she is NOT. It's not her fault that Aspen slid out. It's a terrible thing to happen to your baby when all you want to do is protect them, but we have to remember that kids *will* get bumps, bruises, cuts, etc. no matter how protective we are of them. All parents and caregivers can do is be as safe as possible and double check that all precautions are in place. But there's always that one time when you're distracted or stressed and you may slip up ... but don't beat yourself up over. It doesn't make you a bad parent!!
Alaysha ~ You ARE a good mother. Don't forget that!!
Oh and Aspen doesn't really seem to be hurting. She's crawling around and playing with toys and smiling so that is good.
No her grandma put her in her high chair and then was in the kitchen about 15 feet from her making dinner. Her son (4 years old) ran past and knocked the chair and because she hadn't been buckled in she flew out.
Its just so stressful to see her little face but I don't blame myself at all since I was doing house work for her and she was the one that was supposed to be watching Aspen. I'm not even really mad at her but rather the situation. I know that little kids are very prone to getting hurt but I just wish that there would of been some way to prevent it. :(
Its just so stressful to see her little face but I don't blame myself at all since I was doing house work for her and she was the one that was supposed to be watching Aspen. I'm not even really mad at her but rather the situation. I know that little kids are very prone to getting hurt but I just wish that there would of been some way to prevent it. :(
Malia, I know it can make you feel like an awful mother, but it's not your fault. All mothers make very risky mistakes, sometimes without realizing it. But when they happen one after another it can make you feel like a failure. But you're NOT! We all know you love Aspen and are doing the best you can do!
I've forgotten to buckle my kids before because I'm so preoccupied. And I'm the person who doesn't move the car until everyone is buckled, so that's definitely a huge thing to forget. I'm also the person who calls the police if I see children unstrapped in cars I pass on the road.
All of that to say, we all make mistakes. And unfortunately our babies get hurt! But kids are resilient and little Aspen will be just fine!
I've forgotten to buckle my kids before because I'm so preoccupied. And I'm the person who doesn't move the car until everyone is buckled, so that's definitely a huge thing to forget. I'm also the person who calls the police if I see children unstrapped in cars I pass on the road.
All of that to say, we all make mistakes. And unfortunately our babies get hurt! But kids are resilient and little Aspen will be just fine!
i hope she feels better soon.. and i hope you do as well.. its hard being a mommy1 I am sorry you are going through this...HUGS
Awww..
((BIG HUGS!))
And here's hoping to a MUCH better weekend ahead! Keep us posted on Aspen!
((BIG HUGS!))
And here's hoping to a MUCH better weekend ahead! Keep us posted on Aspen!
Ohz, I'm so sorry your little Aspen got hurt! I've seen kids do some crazy things and get hurt ...and I was freaked out! But none of them were my own kids ...so if I'm that worried about another person's child, I can't imagine how I would react with my own baby!!
I'm glad she's okay tho, even if she had to get a few stitches. I know what you mean about it being a hellish week (mine's hellish for other reasons tho ; ;) ...I just look to the next day and try to make that one better than the last.
*big hugs to you and Aspen*
I'm glad she's okay tho, even if she had to get a few stitches. I know what you mean about it being a hellish week (mine's hellish for other reasons tho ; ;) ...I just look to the next day and try to make that one better than the last.
*big hugs to you and Aspen*
Oh no...how scary! Poor baby and mommy for having to go through this! Hopefully things will get better...it seems they have to lol!
Aww I'm so sorry you're having to go through this. I remember reading about the other incidents too but none of them were your fault, it's clearly just one of those weeks for you and Aspen (who is gorgeous by the way:)). You've definitely had your share of bad luck.I hope things are looking up for you now and that you both feel better. Holly.
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