Like usual, I had laid Finley down on our bed for her nap. She doesn't roll over or move around yet, I thought! (I bet most of you can already tell where this is going). Crew was watching a movie and playing in his room, so I decided to jump in the shower. I couldn't hear Finley crying when I got out so I thought, great she's still asleep. BUT as I got closer to the bedroom door I heared a little muffled cry. The second I hear it I knew what had happened. Because Finley's cry is everything but little and muffled. I threw open the door and Finley was nowhere in sight. Now when I said earlier that when I heard the cry I knew what had happened. I thought, she's fallen off the bed and is on the floor. No blood curdling scream so chances are she's just fine. So when I saw that she was nowhere in sight I just about died. I jumped on the bed and looked down the dark, long, scary crevice on the other side. Oh, the thoughts that raced through my mind for the split second that I had to think. "How many scratches and bruises," "Can she breath," (she was face down). "How do I lift her out, I could barely reach her." "Do I cry now or later, perhaps both."
Using only my right arm cause that's all that could fit to stretch to her and grabbing her right arm, I pulled her out. Hitting her hear against the wall and bed a couple of more time. As if it wasn't enough the first time. After some comfort and a million "I'm sorrys." I laid her on the bed to assess the damage. Other than a little red bump on her head all I could see was her little pouty bottom lip that was uncontrollably rolling out and the saddest little face that said, "Mom what did you do to me?"
I try to not be a super paranoid mom. I know every baby has their fall. But I feel awful about this one.
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she's so stinking cute. and YES every one has their awful mother moments. I have had my fair share of them!
So sad! Don't feel too bad, at Evelyns 2 month check-up the first thing the doctor said to me was, 'so has she fallen off the bed yet?'
She is so cute!
OHHH little finley! All she wanted to do was get off of the bed and go for a run like her mom! She has Devins A.D.D. and your energy! She is so precious! that picture is to die for!
I think she'll forgive you.
Reminded me of my 'mother moment" 59 yrs. ago. when Mark fell off the bed and the baby powder can fell and hit him in the eye. Every time I look at him I see the scar and I'm reminded of that day! At least Finley can smile about it. And what a Smile! !
Rachel, she is SO darn adorable! Don't be too hard on yourself--I think we all have those mommy moments! :)
How sad, she looks like she love ya anyway. I love the cute smile.
Poor little dear! Glad she is okay! Love her dimples!
you've joined the ranks my dear!
she looks pretty good to me:)
That is so sad but unfortunately it happens and it will probably happen again. You are a great mom and look how sweet and happy she is!
Every mom has one of these stories, if not several. I know I do. Xavier rolled off the bed when we were staying at a house in Mexico. I was out by the pool and the monitor had gotten unplugged somehow, so I didn't even hear him until he'd been crying for a while. There's not a worse feeling as a mom. Luckily they forgive and forget easily at that age.
She is so dang cute, Rachael...that smile! I need a girl.
Break my heart! We've ALL done something like that but luckily, kids are so resilient. She is SUCH A CUTIE PIE!
Ohhhh, her angels came and got you to save her!
How sad. I hate it when that happens. Its tough being a mom.
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