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MamaB17
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Scariest moment of my life
DD choked whild DH & I were eating dinner. She was eating a cookie in the baby safe feeder. We are not really sure what happened. I think she shoved it too far into her throat and then when she started choking, she panicked. I looked over at her and her face was bright red, her eyes were huge and watery. She had this look of desperation, fear, and panic that is burned into my brain.
I pulled the safe feeder out of her mouth, I think. It all happened so fast. I ripped her out of the Highchair. Turned her over, and pounded on her back. She was still red as anything. DH called 911 as I was doing this. Thank god when I sat her up she was breathing. I think she was more confused and startled than anything. She didn't even cry.
It was so scary, and I can't shake it. She did great w the safe feeder with banana but that she couldn't choke herself with bc it is soft. I used the feeder b/c the 1st time I gave her a cookie it broke and I had to fish out a piece. I was scared she would choke. No more cookies. They are in the trash.
EMS showed up w/ about 10 ppl. I was embarresed b/c by then she was fine. I feel like such a bad mommy. Like it is my fault this happened. I was too busy eating dinner talking to DH while she was in her chair. I don't know how long she was choking before I noticed. I feel like if I was paying more attention it wouldn't have happened.
Thank god she is fine. What would be something nice to drop off at the fire Dept? Wanted to say thanks. Coffee, donuts?
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Posted 12/9/10 5:32 AM  |
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maybeamommy
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Re: Scariest moment of my life
how scary!
Loey has had issues with choking and unfortunately, it's become somewhat "routine" in our house for me or DH to have to do "baby heimlich" on him!
It's so scary though to see that look on the baby's face. Hopefully this is the last time that happens for you guys!!!!
ANY gift at all would be nice... that's very sweet of you!
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| Posted 12/9/10 5:52 AM |
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Fallbaby09
number 3...coming soon!
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Jackie
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Re: Scariest moment of my life
that is so scary! I think the firehouse would appreciate anything...cookies, cake, donuts, bagels.
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| Posted 12/9/10 6:58 AM |
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headoverheels
s'il vous plaît
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Re: Scariest moment of my life
Oh my goodness, that must have been so scary... glad she is okay! 
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| Posted 12/9/10 7:25 AM |
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mommyIam
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Shana
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Re: Scariest moment of my life
very scary glad she is okay
Just wanted to throw it out there, The way it sounds to me, it might not be chocking that got her to stop breathing. DS holds his breath when he's very scared or paniced. Like falls from trying to walk, he holds his breath for a good 10 seconds, eyes have the look of fear, swell up with tears, and then only he screams. I read in
"what to expect in the first year" that its normal and some babies even go unconcious, and recover normally. Bring it up with your ped, its on our list to discuss with our ped too. I freak out when he holds his breath.
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| Posted 12/9/10 7:40 AM |
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MaMaTeenie
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Re: Scariest moment of my life
I'm sorry that happened. I know how scary it is, but isn't your fault. They are experimenting and learning, unfortunately it happens. And it only takes an instant for them to get all red like that. DD was eating a cracker on Tuesday, same kind she has had many times before and the same thing happened. That look on their face is awful. I pulled her from her seat, flipped her over and gave her a whack or 2. Once she was upright she tried to shove the rest of the cracker still clenched in her fist into her mouth.  This one is giving me grey's 
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| Posted 12/9/10 7:46 AM |
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Peainapod
Peanuts are here!
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Re: Scariest moment of my life
choking can happen to anyone. and you did the right thing by not panicking and flipping her over. DH just finished CRP trraining and I will take the class at its next offering FOR THIS REASON. so we are prepared if DH chokes or hurts himself.
you're entitled to eat dinner and talk to your DH. dont beat yourself up.
thank god everyone is ok!!
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| Posted 12/9/10 7:51 AM |
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pickles16
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Re: Scariest moment of my life
It's not your fault and I can't even imagine how scary it was for you to see her like that!!! You did the right thing and glad everything is OK!
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| Posted 12/9/10 8:03 AM |
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piggy007
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Re: Scariest moment of my life
OMG How scary. SO glad she is ok, but don't beat yourself up over it. It can happen to anyone at any time. YOu cant have your eyes on the baby 24/7. You did the right thing and thanksfully she is fine!
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| Posted 12/9/10 8:15 AM |
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bluekat16
My boys :-)
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Re: Scariest moment of my life
OMG....so scary...i can't even imagine!I'm glad everything is OK. Try not to beat yourself up too much...like pp's said you did the right thing and you can't keep your eyes on your LO 24/7 though we would love to.
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| Posted 12/9/10 9:24 AM |
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lvdolphins
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Re: Scariest moment of my life
 So scary, but, please know it's NOT your fault.
So glad she is OK.
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| Posted 12/9/10 9:27 AM |
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BethanyLynn
Love these munchkins
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Re: Scariest moment of my life
Its not your fault. It can happen! Sooo scary. So glad she is ok.
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| Posted 12/9/10 9:28 AM |
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organichic
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Re: Scariest moment of my life
sooo scary! glad she's ok  I think a gift is really nice of you guys.. box of donuts or munchkins would be really nice
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| Posted 12/9/10 5:03 PM |
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MeeshMosh
last month on leave!
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Re: Scariest moment of my life
glad everything is okay!!
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| Posted 12/9/10 5:05 PM |
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BAM 2009
I am who I am!!!
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Re: Scariest moment of my life
What was she exactly choking on? If the cookie was in mesh feeder, she may have been just choking on extra saliva. DS did that when he spit up when he was younger. So scary...Glad she is ok...When I was in the local fire department/ems, we would receive checks (which were returned) and gift certificates to Dunkin Donuts...
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| Posted 12/9/10 5:12 PM |
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MrsC614
My little angel is here <3
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Re: Scariest moment of my life
you did an amazing thing!!! you saved your childs life good job mama!!! Dunkin donuts coffee and donuts, or bagels in the morning, would be a great gift for the EMS crew :O) they love that stuff! xoxo again, great job!
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| Posted 12/9/10 5:16 PM |
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bicosi
life is a carousel
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Re: Scariest moment of my life
Posted by Peainapod
choking can happen to anyone. and you did the right thing by not panicking and flipping her over. DH just finished CRP trraining and I will take the class at its next offering FOR THIS REASON. so we are prepared if DH chokes or hurts himself.
you're entitled to eat dinner and talk to your DH. dont beat yourself up.
thank god everyone is ok!!
Ditto!
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| Posted 12/9/10 5:20 PM |
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Omg nicole....so glad she's okay!!!
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