Today Mia wouldn't stop cryin' because she wanted to be fed so I left her on my bed while I went to get her a bottle of water.
The duvet was all folded up to make it soft and cushiony for her and she was laying across the bed. Her feet were facing the middle of the bed.
Anyways...I left her there crying and then she stopped for a few seconds before burstin' out into what I thought was a tantrum...So I started laughin' because sometimes she cries so much when I won't give her a bottle that her face goes bright red and no noise comes out. It's probably cruel but she cracks me up when she does it 'cause I know she's well fed and everything. So I thought it was another one of those moments.
When I got back into the room she was lying on a wooden ledge beside my bed. And there were two white bumps on her head!!!! She stopped crying when I picked her up, took the water and went to sleep.
I brought her to A & E, everything's fine...
But I said to the nurse she musta been kickin' about and fell off...She had the fuckin' cheek to tell me she's too young to be kickin' and fall off like that!
I could have laid her one dead in the face..I swear...
Anywho...I feel really guilty now that I didn't go to help her straight away and she's only six weeks old! And she landed on her head because that's the way she was layin' :(
Urgh.I wouldn't mind if she was 10 weeks old or somethin;... ↓
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| Name: Opheiliamath | Date: Oct 4th, 2007 8:13 PM |
OMGoodness, Social Service were called.
Girl i would be pissed! But by law they are required to report "suspected" abuse. So don't take it personally.
Sorry she fell though! Christian fell when he was 3 month. He landed on his side and when my bf picked him up he cradled him for about 10 sec and Christian was all smiles.
But she ok right? No consusion(sp) ↑ |
| Name: jillw | Date: Oct 4th, 2007 10:01 PM |
| that's because odd of a child moving at 6 weeks is pretty slim, but it does happen. Let them investigate and find nothing. Try not to take it to heart. I mean all kids fall at some point and you will be more careful now, but it is not like you tossed her on the floor. Social services will see that you are not an abusive mom ad leave it alone. Sorry she fell though ↑ |
| Name: zoey9810 | Date: Oct 4th, 2007 10:04 PM |
| why are you giving her water?? ↑ |
| Name: kimberleyt123 | Date: Oct 5th, 2007 12:12 AM |
| u know somethin i feel so terrified to think that there is actually a mother out there that would leave there 6 week old baby unattended for even a second people like you make me sick and yet u have the cheek to moan about them gettin social services involved ha what a joke screw ur head on properly woman ↑ |
| Name: question | Date: Oct 6th, 2007 2:42 AM |
| kimberley and savannah who the hell are you ? piss off! ↑ |
| Name: briseis | Date: Oct 6th, 2007 12:49 PM |
| I agree. kimberleyt123 and Savannah piss off. don't listen to them lola. I've left joey in the middle of the bed for a few secs when I've dash off to get his sleepsuit or whatever i'm dressing him in etc. It's fine to leave a baby unattended if they are secure, which you thought she would be. Obviously she's just a strong little girl, who can move about which is a sign that you're a good mother and she's well cared for. ↑ |
| Name: Savannah | Date: Oct 6th, 2007 1:41 PM |
Yep and you both sound like terrific mothers also! Congratulations!
Leaving a baby in a bed other than one such as a crib that has sides so they dont fall off is not the smartest thing. ↑ |
| Name: briseis | Date: Oct 6th, 2007 2:14 PM |
| thanks. i am a terrific mum :) it would be impossible for my 3 week old baby to even roll over never mind make his way from the middle of my double bed off it. and i still only leave for a few secs. ↑ |
| Name: briseis | Date: Oct 6th, 2007 2:20 PM |
| many mothers allow their babies to sleep in bed with them. it's legal and accepted. it's called the continuum concept, allwing baby constant access to the breast while the mother sleeps. so as the mother is sleeping, the baby is not only unattended but has the additional danger of mom rolling on top of baby. i think that concept is mad. it's a matter of opinion like all aspects of how we raise our children. just because you disagree with lola or me does not make us bad mothers. my son is safe 100% of the time. in addition this is a supoort site, not a means through which you can attack people. ↑ |
| Name: briseis | Date: Oct 6th, 2007 2:21 PM |
| excuse any spelling mistakes. i'm breastfeeding so only typing with one hand ↑ |
| Name: Savannah | Date: Oct 6th, 2007 2:51 PM |
I didnt mean to attack anyone, I just dont think its very funny to let a 6 week old baby cry to the point shes explaining, and then only give her water. The sentence that bothers me is the one that says........"So I started laughing because sometimes she cries so much when I wont give her a bottle that her face goes bright red and no noise comes out."
A baby that little shouldnt be left to cry like that when they want a bottle. I understand that accidents happen but when your baby is screaming so much, wouldnt that worry you instead of making you laugh?
Anyways....I'm sorry if I offended anyone. I was just voicing my opinion on leaving the baby on the bed when you are out of the room. ↑ |
| Name: question | Date: Oct 6th, 2007 9:27 PM |
| my daughter is currently hospitalized she is 3 months old and cannot roll yet.her nurse left her in her crib with the rails down because there is no threat of her falling out....O and she sleeps with me whenever she wants too.lol and I am an awesome mum! =) lol ↑ |
| Name: Lola | Date: Oct 6th, 2007 11:25 PM |
Look there's nothin' you can do when your baby starts crying uncontrollably.
Which she likes to do if she isn't being fed every two hours.
Recommendations from my Public Health Nurse were to change the teat size to get more milk into her...Up her formula to level 2 for hungrier babies...Feed water at least once a day if she won't settle between feeds...And let her cry if she isn't hungry.
And yes...I think she looks funny when she throws little tantrums. It's adorable.
She's fine anyways. We had to hang around the hospital for three hours to see if she'd vomit or anything but all was well and she's back home safe.
When Social Services came she checked out where Mia fell and asked a few questions. She said everything was fine and they wouldn't be calling again. So that's a relief.
Really I never imagined she'd ever fall off, I wouldn't have left her there if I thought it was possible. Her cot is right beside my bed.
So yeah, I'll definitely be takin' a lot more precautions now.
She doesn't fit her 0-3 month clothes any more either. Lol. That hungrier baby formula is turning her into a horse XD ↑ |
| Name: briseis | Date: Oct 7th, 2007 9:01 PM |
| Good to hear Mia is ok. My little guy fits into his outdoor newborn clothes, but is now on 0-3 months vests and sleepsuits. Yay! ↑ |
| Name: Ayame | Date: Oct 7th, 2007 10:47 PM |
| You LEFT your 6 week old baby on a bed unattended? THANK GOD THEY CALLED SOCIAL SERVICES!! ↑ |
| Name: question | Date: Oct 8th, 2007 2:13 AM |
| ayame,PISS OFF! we dont want you here!Who the hell are you anyhow? ↑ |
| Name: briseis | Date: Oct 8th, 2007 12:08 PM |
| I agree Question. Who the hell are these people who keep registering solely to criticise and offend people? ↑ |
| Name: Savannah | Date: Oct 8th, 2007 2:49 PM |
| I have been a member of this site for over a year! I became a member when I was pregnant with my second baby who is now almost 7 months. :) ↑ |
| Name: Ayame | Date: Oct 10th, 2007 3:22 PM |
| Are you stupid? I have been coming here for hmm since before my daughter was born, since I found out I was pregnant which was ABOUT 11 AND A HALF MONTHS AGO!! I USED to come to this forum, then sahms, then I couldn't for awhile. But it is SICKENING THAT ANYONE WOULD LEAVE A 6 WEEK OLD ALONE ON A BED! You DESERVED DCFS being called on you, disgusting. You don't leave a damn infant alone in a friggen bed, horrible. ↑ |
| Name: Ayame | Date: Oct 10th, 2007 3:24 PM |
| And it IS wrong to let a 6 week old just CRY IT OUT! Crying is their way of saying they need something, so you're neglecting your baby as well? UGH what are you, an inexperienced uncaring 16 yr old? ↑ |
| Name: FatallyYours | Date: Oct 10th, 2007 3:54 PM |
| u give her bottles of water? ↑ |
| Name: Lola | Date: Oct 11th, 2007 12:36 AM |
No I just listen to our care provider.
I was told to give her a bottle of water just to soothe her through until her next feed. But only if she's crying uncontrollably and she's only been fed like an hour ago, clean nappy, no wind and entertained.
Obviously I feel bad about leaving her on the bed on her own. I'm not stupid enough to think it was a great idea.
And yeah I do feel offended that anyone thinks I'd deliberately harm my baby. It's such a horrible thing to even imagine!
There's no need to be getting all high and mighty.
Everyone makes mistakes. Especially when it's their first time. Everyone. ↑ |
| Name: zoey9810 | Date: Oct 11th, 2007 12:53 AM |
how the hell can all of you say that you have never left your baby unattended for a sec, because I KNOW EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU HAVE,
even if you turn your back for a second, the he or she is left unattended.
peoples babies fall all the time, yes its scary, yes it shouldn't happen but it does , and the ladies that post it on here dont do it on purpose. ↑ |
| Name: FatallyYours | Date: Oct 11th, 2007 5:14 AM |
| hell braden fell when iu was holding him lol on the bed, well he slipped down the side like a slide but my mattress was on the floor ↑ |
| Name: ..RoSey.. | Date: Oct 11th, 2007 5:22 AM |
i dropped my daughter back in the bathe when she was 2 weeks old LOL
she slipped outta my hands and i wasnt paying 100% attention, damn i felt bad =( ↑ |
| Name: FatallyYours | Date: Oct 11th, 2007 5:23 AM |
| hes slipped while i was taking a bath w him. he rolls around, backflips lol my son is a damn monkey ↑ |
| Name: Savannah | Date: Oct 11th, 2007 8:20 PM |
| Lola...I just wanted to say the I'm sorry when I came off sounding like such a bitch in my first couple posts....I was having one of those days...LOL. I dont think your a bad mom and I know accidents happen. I'm glad that your little one is ok. :) ↑ |
| Name: Randi | Date: Oct 11th, 2007 9:05 PM |
| Why would someone recommend you give water to your baby? I think you need to get a second opinion. Your baby is not even 2 months old! It's a newborn and they need to be fed on demand. My son ate at least every 2 hours during the day when he was that old. It doesn't last forever. ↑ |
| Name: ..RoSey.. | Date: Oct 11th, 2007 9:18 PM |
| lol i didnt know u gave babies water at that age ? ↑ |
| Name: lacirrom | Date: Oct 11th, 2007 11:15 PM |
| i've always heard that giving babies water before they are several months old can actually kill them because it can dilute their blood very easily...see adults can drink to much water and "drown" and so babies can have it happen with alot less water. the doctors always told me to just NOT give the babies water. ↑ |
| Name: Ayame | Date: Oct 15th, 2007 10:18 PM |
| Not once in the 11 months my daughter has been alive have I left her ALONE on ANYTHING because I don't neglect my child. I bring her with me if I need to do ANYTHING or let her crawl around. (My house is 100% baby proof.) ↑ |
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