Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Our first trip to the ER

Last Friday was our first trip to the ER. I had taken the kids to get some pictures taken and Ethan fell off a table onto a cement floor, hitting his forehead and nose. I had turned to look at Addie, who was on the floor fussing, and that's all it took. He rolled right off and I turned just in time to see him hit the floor. It was by far, the most painful thing I have ever seen (and I'm sure that he has ever felt). His nose started to bleed immediately, and I couldn't get him to settle down so I packed them both up and took him to the ER. The photographer, Shawn, was nice enough to come with me and give me a hand with Addie while I took Ethan in. Fortunately, they don't think that he broke it, but he still has trouble breathing out of it and it's still pretty swollen. I feel terrible! Talk about guilt. I turn around for one second and my baby bashes his face on the floor. I think I cried just as hard as he did! I just can't stand the sight of him in pain, and I feel so bad for not watching him more closely. He looks much better now and has been acting normal and happy all week. Dave keeps telling me that if Ethan is anything like him, I should get used to the idea of taking him in frequently to the ER for bumps and bruises. And all I have to say is, if I never see him in that much pain again, it will be too soon.

I read a quote on a friends blog that said "Making the decision to have a child is to decide forever to have your heart go walking outside your body." When they are happy, I am happy. When they are sad or hurt, my heart breaks. I am so thankful that he is o.k, but I still can't look at these pictures without tearing up. Welcome to motherhood I guess.


My poor baby's swollen face!

1 comment:

ENDub said...

As we've talked about, the event you experienced happens to EVERY mom. You are such a good mom, and the kids are extremely lucky to have you and Dave give them everything they need and more. They are so loved. Never doubt your gift as a mother Jules. You are amazing. We love all 4 of you! p.s. sweet quote ;-)