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Bxgell2
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DH is a hero (and a PSA about pools) - UPDATE!
Dh's office had a party today at one of the partner's houses. DH really didn't want to go and truthfully we haven't gone to the annual "pig roast" in years but I pushed him to get off his arse and make nice.
Within about 20 minutes of getting there, someone was meandering around the partner's pool and started yelling for help. I said what is it? There were only a handful of us there at that point - and as I asked, a man ran by me screaming that's my son!
I don't really know what happened, but apparently the man saw the boy lying face up in the pool. I don't know if he was swimming and just had trouble (he's 10 years old), if he just ate and got a cramp or if he just didn't know how to swim. All I do know is that no one knew what to do - except DH.
He was an EMT in Israel - he's never recussitated anyone but he knew what to do, thankfully. He ran over, instructed someone on how to push on the boy's chest, and he did mouth-to-mouth. It felt like an eternity - the little boy was turning blue, everyone was screaming and crying, but in a few minutes, he started coughing up water.
The ambulence got there 5 minutes later - the boy was breathing, but still unconscious, and they took him away.
I can't lie, I'm beyond traumatized - Alex was with me, and I don't think I've ever held her so close to me. She was crying the whole time for her daddy and just didn't understand what was happening. It did give me a very good opportunity to reinforce to her that you NEVER go in water without a grownup around.
So anway, that was our day. I'm so beyond proud of DH and so much more keenly aware of the dangers of water now 
And ladies, PLEASE be so careful with your children at pools - I always thought to myself how does something like this happen, at a party, with so many people around? There was even a little girl in the pool with him and she didn't notice a thing! It just happened so quietly and yet so quickly, it was mind boggling and truly frightening.
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Update: DH spoke to the father - the kid was transferred to CHOP (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia) - he was kept over night last night for observation but they think he'll be released today. The best news - he's perfectly FINE! No problems whatsoever! 
Message edited 6/28/2009 4:19:46 PM.
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Metsmomma
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Re: DH is a hero (and a PSA about pools)
awwww!!!!! what a great story!!!! whenever we are around anyone's pool, the lifejackets go on the kids whether they are going in or not!!! your DH is a real hero!!!!!!!
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| Posted 6/27/09 6:08 PM |
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headoverheels
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Re: DH is a hero (and a PSA about pools)
OMG how scary! how wonderful that your DH was there and knew exactly what to do 
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| Posted 6/27/09 6:12 PM |
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pinkandblue
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Re: DH is a hero (and a PSA about pools)
omg, thank goodness your dh was there...how is he doing emotionally, I can imagine he must be pretty traumatized  
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| Posted 6/27/09 6:16 PM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: DH is a hero (and a PSA about pools)
for such a traumatic day. I can't even imagine how proud you are of your DH...I'm proud & don't even know him! to him for remembering his training & acting so quickly.
I hope the little boy is fine
Message edited 6/27/2009 6:49:00 PM.
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dawnygirl25
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Re: DH is a hero (and a PSA about pools)
thank goodness your DH was there - he is a hero for sure. Im sorry you had to go through this,. how scary.
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| Posted 6/27/09 7:26 PM |
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TaraHutch
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Re: DH is a hero (and a PSA about pools)
Oh my gosh how terrifying...but how proud you must be of your DH!
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| Posted 6/27/09 7:29 PM |
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hbugal
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Re: DH is a hero (and a PSA about pools)
WOW...I have no words...just WOW...
He truly is a hero....
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| Posted 6/27/09 7:30 PM |
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LSP2005
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Re: DH is a hero (and a PSA about pools)
Kudos to your DH! You and he should be extremely proud. I hope that the little boy recovers.
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| Posted 6/27/09 8:36 PM |
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Bxgell2
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Beth
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Re: DH is a hero (and a PSA about pools)
Posted by Mikismom
omg, thank goodness your dh was there...how is he doing emotionally, I can imagine he must be pretty traumatized
He's shaken. This is a man who never shows emotion - I've never seen him cry in all the time I've been with him, and he's been tearing up here and there during the day, and Mr. Health freak, who won't touch anything with sugar, just left the house to buy "a tub of ice cream" so I know he's rattled. I think he's more concerned about whether or not the boy is ok, and whether he'll be able to live with himself if he isn't.
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Wow Beth!! How scary - and thank God your DH was there!!!!!!!
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| Posted 6/27/09 9:05 PM |
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babymakes3
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Re: DH is a hero (and a PSA about pools)
Wow! Thank God that your DH was there!! He is a hero!
Hope the boy is doing well now..
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| Posted 6/27/09 9:07 PM |
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LoveBeingMrsT
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Re: DH is a hero (and a PSA about pools)
 hope he's ok. and for your dh!
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| Posted 6/27/09 9:16 PM |
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Mommy2Boys
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| Posted 6/27/09 9:38 PM |
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I hope the boy will be okay to his family and to your DH...wonder if he'll get a raise...wonder if the company party will be at a neutral park next year.
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| Posted 6/27/09 9:43 PM |
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Stacey1403
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Re: DH is a hero (and a PSA about pools)
There was a reason you made him go to the party!!! What a hero your DH is.
I pray that little boy is going to be alright. If you can please update to let us know!!!
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| Posted 6/27/09 10:19 PM |
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Dani922
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Re: DH is a hero (and a PSA about pools)
Oh God how scary! Your DH is a true hero!
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| Posted 6/27/09 10:21 PM |
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4monkeys
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Re: DH is a hero (and a PSA about pools)
the dangers of a pool really are so scary.
Im going to bump something I posted a while back "children drown without a sound" since you reminded us of something so important..
you should be so proud of your dh.
i hope the little boy is ok.
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| Posted 6/27/09 10:31 PM |
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DRMom
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Re: DH is a hero (and a PSA about pools)
OMG!! How awesome of your husband. I am so glad he was there!
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waterspout4
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Re: DH is a hero (and a PSA about pools)
SO glad your husband was there!!! I pray the boy is okay.
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pickles16
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Re: DH is a hero (and a PSA about pools)
OMG how frightening!! Your DH is a hero and thank g-d he was there!!!
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stayandjohn
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Re: DH is a hero (and a PSA about pools)
Thats a wonderful story, to your husband
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| Posted 6/28/09 8:59 AM |
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bayla
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Re: DH is a hero (and a PSA about pools)
Thank god your DH was there!!!! Tons of the little boy makes it!!
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lvdolphins
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Re: DH is a hero (and a PSA about pools)
to your DH and also for the little boy!
Wow! What a story! If you can, please keep us posted on your DH and the boy!
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julz33
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