WE HAD THE BIGGEST SCARE OF MY LIFE TODAY - Took Cameron to the hospital...
CAMSMOM1 wrote: Around 12:45, Cameron & I were sitting on the couch. I was on the phone, and Cameron was playing with his SpongeBob toy. He was sitting down, and all of a sudden, he fell backwards....right on the brick fireplace!!!  He hit the cornor of the fireplace, right where the brick starts. I hung up the phone, rushed over to him, he was screaming. Then I picked him up and blood started pouring everywhere. My heart was going a mile a minuete, but I tried to stay calm. I went to the bathroom to get a towel, and within 5 min. the towel was completely soaked. I called my husband at work, told him what happened (I probably shouldn't have called him.) Of course it made him freak out. I hung up the phone and called Kaiser advice line. The nurse walked me through what I should do, which I already was doing, applying pressure to the wound.
He had a 1 inch wound on the back of his head, and it was 1/2 inch deep. 
While I was on the phone with the nurse, I hear Justin pounding at the door. And 3 police officers behind him! I asked him why the police were there, and he said he was going 100 miles an hour to get home, and had 3 cop cars following him. The police came in to see Cameron (to see if my DH was telling them the truth on why he was speeding.) The Police Officers told me to take him to the ER and get stiches. Duh, I knew that, but at least they were concerned and tried to be helpful. They let my husband off the hook for speeding, and left.
The nurse told me that the wait at the ER was to long, and she made me an appt for 2:10. By this time it was already 1:20 and so I didn't have long to wait. Justin came with me to the doctors.
The whole time I was so impressed with Cameron. He was playing and acting fine. He stopped crying a few minuetes after the accident, but he would touch his head and say, "Ouch Mama, Head ouchie!" I tried to keep him occupied and hold the towel on his head.
At the doctors, the nurse was really nice and comforting. Cameron wanted her to hold him the entire time. He did cry alot when she tried to clean the wound. We had to wrap him up in a blanket, so he couldn't move his arms. He is SO strong, it took 3 of us to hold him down. The doctor decided to use Staples, instead of stiches. She numbed it with Lanicane, that was hard to watch her with the needle. I had to turn my head.
So he got FIVE staples in his head! After the staples were in, he was happy as could be. I couldn't believe it, Justin and I were more upset then he was. I knew it hurt him, but he was being really strong.
We have to take him back in 2 weeks to get the staples removed. Right now he's sleeping, he was so exhuasted after all of this. Of course I'm worried, cause he's sleeping and I have the monitor on full blast.
What a day! Cameron splits his head open, Justin gets follwed home by the cops, and he gets 5 staples in! I'm so mentally and emotionally drained right now. I have to call my family back and tell them what happened.
Please keep him in your prayers today. TIA.
Ann
Edward's Mommy replied: At least the police let him off the hook. I'm surprised they didn't take you to the hospital, I heard that they will in most cases. I'm very proud of Cam for being so brave! How's your heart, Annie? Did it slow down?
kayla's mama replied: OMG, how scarey. Glad Cam is OK 
luvmykids replied: Oohh, scary! Kylie split the back of her head open once, I thought she was going to bleed to death on the way to the ER. They used that glue stuff though.
Anyway, glad he's not hurt worse, all of you will definitely be in my prayers!!
mckayleesmom replied: OUCH!!...hope he feels better soon.
gr33n3y3z replied: They made you wait that long to see your son
OMG are they crazy
Next time just take him in and DONT call the E.R. bc he would have been seen right away reguardless where you live.
I'm glad he is ok
Get well Cam 
CAMSMOM1 replied: I'm not doing ok.  For the first time today, I finallly got a chance to cry. And it won't stop! I feel like such a horrible mother. He's had 2 head injuries in 4 months!
I think about if I could've prevented this. I saw him getting to close to the end of the couch, but I didn't respond in time. And just seeing his head bleeding like that, and a towel soaked with it. And I felt so helpless.
And then to have Justin being followed by 3 police officers, I'm so glad he didn't get taken to jail or got into a car accident.
I can't get out of my head what happened at the doctors office. We had to roll him in a blanket to keep his hands down, and 3 of us holding him down, and him screaming for me. But I'm so proud of my little boy, for handling it so well. The only time he cried was when it first happened, and when he got the staples put in.
And in some ways, I feel like Justin thinks it's my fault. Not that he ever said that, but in some ways it felt like he was impling it.
I just can't stop crying. I'm a mess right now. I know that God was there for us today, and things could've been worse. Cameron could've hurt his neck, or had brain damage or Justin thrown in jail. I know that I need to be thankful right now, but all my nerves and anxiouties are coming out, and I can't stop.
And then I'm worried about him being asleep. They told me to check on him every so often.
Thanks for the support you guys. I really need it.
My3LilMonkeys replied: Glad to hear he's doing ok.
kit_kats_mom replied: Owie! Head cuts are so dramatic too. They bleed so much. Ew!
Sorry. I'm sure it was scary for everyone.
And you did what you had to do at the Dr's office. I went through something similar last week with Lauren (baby xrays, putting in a cathetar and blood draws) no fun for anyone but it has to be done.
amynicole21 replied: Oh no! What a nightmare I'm glad he's ok.
CAMSMOM1 replied: I just got off the phone with my Dad, who is a firefighter & paramedic, and he was really surprised that they didn't do an X-RAY. Should they have? Now I'm wondering if they should've done tests? Maybe they didn't because he had no symptoms of a concusion, because he was acting normally.
I just checked up on Cam, he's still sleeping and he responded to my voice. I'm calming down a little now, but I still feel really shaky. It's like I don't know what to do with myself, it keeps playing back in my mind.
jacobsmama replied: OH Ann! I"m so sorry I hope he is doing ok and doesn't have much pain, you couldn't have prevented it.
3xsthefun replied: Poor boy. Hope he feels better!
mysweetpeasWil&Wes replied: Oh my! Poor Cameron and poor YOU! I would be very scared and would probably scare Wil more than the fall did. Sounds like you handled it perfectly...get well vibes to little Cameron!
luvbug00 replied: poor baby!!!
mom2carsonandhannah replied: oh sweetie! that must have been awful! please do not feel responsible. Little boys are going to get hurt all the time. My son who was almost two at the time was playing on my bed when he slipped and fell forward on my footboard of my bed. He instantly began bleeding and when I saw the blood it was awful! I had no car at home and had to call my husband home.. we rushed to the er and he had to be but in restraints to get 7 stitches. itwas the worst experience for me ever. I had to hold him down and sing to him while he screamed and they gave him stitches above his eye.
The reason he slipped on the bed was because I had a pretty silky comforter on my bed that was not child friendly- so I felt awful. Part of being being a mommy !
Hang in there!
Tiffani
Maddie&EthansMom replied: Oh that just makes me want to puke. Ann I'm so sorry. I can't imagine how you feel. Cam will be okay, hun. Please don't blame yourself.
Insanemomof3 replied: OMG I am soooo glad he is ok!!!! He sounds like a trooper! And thank goodness your hubby didn't get a ticket.
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jem0622 replied: Poor Cameron! Poor Mommy & Daddy! I am glad he got the attention he needed and is on the mend. What a day! Lots of hugs.
MyLuvBugs replied: Oh goodness Ann! That's a BAD day. Is he doing good now? How's Justin? I'm so glad that cops were cool, and let him off.
A&A'smommy replied: OMG that is SOOO scary I'm SOOO glad he is okay!!!!
MyLuvBugs replied:
You are NOT a horrible mother. Don't ever think that!!! You're a wonderful mommy. And he's fine now. Kids get bumps and scraps and bruises and stitches all the time. It's part of being a kid. But I DO want you to promise me that you get something to cover the corners on that fireplace brick.  That is so scary.
When Lorelei was 6 months, she started pulling herself up to standing, much to our surprise. And of course....fell and hit her head on the coffee table. No blood or stitches, but a HUGE bruise in the middle of her forehead. So, we went to Babies-r-Us and got this cushie foam stuff that goes on table edges. That's helped a lot. They also have it for fireplaces, so you might want to look into it.
But you are definately NOT a bad mommy.
beautifulkids replied: OMG, I can't even imagine how scary that was. I'm glad he's ok. It's funny that kids complain and whine when something so small happens, but when something that causes us to panick and fly off the hinges, they are the ones that are being brave while we have a heart attack!!! My son knocked over a heavy wood stool on his big toe when he was a year old and it instantly started to bleed and when I heard him scream and I saw the blood I freaked out and panicked and cried and I rushed him up to the hospital because I get so worried about every little accident and I wanted to do everything possible to make sure he was ok. Even long after when he was playing, I was still shaking. He did lose his toe nail within the day, but the nurses definately thought I was a nutt for bringing him to the hospital. He is definately accident prone, he lost his pinky finger nail a month later by closing the door on it, but that is a whole other story. Anyway, kids are fearless and they definately get hurt a lot and we do what we can to protect them, but sometimes they slip by us and that is when it happens. Don't blame yourself in anyway for not being quick enough, it couldn't be predicted and a good mom would be there to comfort them and go through the whole experience with them so that they know that you are there for them, and you did just that. He is going to remember that you were with him and not that you didn't stop the fall. You sound like a great mom and you should give yourself some more credit.
I'm sure your brave little soldier will continue to do well
~~*Missi*~~ replied: wow! glad the police let your DH go. Poor little guy his first battle wound! ahhh toddler years.
i never heard of making an appointment was that at the ER or his regular doc? Maybe that is why it would make more sense doctors office.
Poor little guy I hope he feels better tomorrow. Knowing kids he won't even remember that its there tomorrow.....
mommy needs a rest and a drink~!!!!\
ions_momma replied: How scary!!! Im glad that he is ok! He is sure a tough little guy!! He will be in my thoughts and prayers!
CantWait replied: I'm so sorry I can't imagine how strong Cam was. This isnt' your fault at all so please don't think it is.
1lilpeanut2love replied: OMG!!! My prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Glad to hear that he seems to be doing okay. Poor little thing. I would have been like you freaking out. I freak over the smallest things. Hope he continues to be okay and his wound heals fast. Good luck. He seems to be a strong and brave bee.
CAMSMOM1 replied:
Thank you Erika, and thanks to each one of you that replied. You're posts, thoughts, prayers & kind words have helped me more than you know.
I'm doing MUCH better now. Cameron took a good nap, I checked on him a few times.  (Just wanted to make sure he was ok) And when he got up, he was playing like normal.  Justin, Cam & I had a nice night together. I ordered pizza, and we just hung out. There was definelty something that changed in me today. Going through something like this really makes you value & cherish your child more. Every hug & kiss from him felt extra special. But I am still paranoid, I've been by his side all night. He was up and climbing on the couch again, so I had to sit right by him.
He was complaining of his head hurting a few times, but he never cried about it. He's just really sensitive tonight, and wanting to be held. Of course, I loved all the cuddles. I think he just feels the staples now, and it's really tender, I'm sure it'll be like that for a few more days.
Erika, you said that you can buy fireplace covers/guards at Babies R Us? Is it something that just goes around the edges? I'm really going to look into that. I've always thought that fireplace was dangerous, and now I know it is. And I need to protect him from it, the best I can.
I just hope that any of you who have a fireplace, will do the same.
I talked to my Mom, and she said my older sister did the same thing when she was 2 yrs old, hit her head on the fireplace. I know that kids will be kids, and these things happen. I still feel guilty, but I know there really wasn't much I could do to stop him from falling. But I can put guards on the fireplace. I'm going to do that ASAP.
I'm doing better now. I guess after it was all said and done, and Cameron was sleeping, it just hit me and I just needed to cry. I never cried in front of Cam, I just wanted to stay as calm as I could. I swear, he is so brave. And he's acting and playing just fine.
Thanks for everything you guys. When I really needed you, you were there. And I really appreicate it.
Ann 
zdk753 replied: OMG how scary. I'm glad Cameron is doing better now. Don't beat yourself up over it. It wasn't your fault & you are not a bad mother. 
C&K*s Mommie replied: Now, don't go and blame yourself. Like the ladies said above, these are the beginning of the battle wounds with being a toddler, and a boy at that. Glad that he is doing better, and you are calming down.
Like Ericka said look into fireplace covers. They are sold at Toys R Us & also at One Step Ahead.com
Hugs all around for everyone!!! Keep us posted on Cameron.
ETA: We have the fireplace covers on our hearth, I think I got them at Toys R Us. They also sell the table covers, corner covers, all sort of covers for childproofing. 
luvmykids replied: I know I PM'd you about this, but IMO it's a very blessed parent who escapes the ER scares during the toddler years! And beyond, for boys! We do our best to keep them safe but it only takes a millionth of a nanosecond for these things to happen. You cannot blame yourself.
Sounds like he's doing ok, and I hope you're doing better as well!
CAMSMOM1 replied:
The advice nurse, I was on the phone with, said that the ER would be to long of a wait. So she scheduled an appt. at the hospital with a doctor, but not in the ER. The doctor's office is inside the hospital. So that's how I got an appt. I'm so glad I did, otherwise, I probably would've been waiting in the ER all afternoon.
Justin & I just got done talking, and he's really been super supportive. He knows it was an accident. He's just a superprotective Daddy, and he's a worry wort.  When he got home to see Cameron, right after the accident happened, he was freaking out! I had to calm him down, so Cameron wouldn't get upset. But he pulled it together, and was really great at the doctors. He read Cam a book and was keeping him occupied. It was nice having him there by our side today.  But I did give him a huge lecture about speeding!
CosmetologyMommy replied: poor cam! and poor ANNE! I hope u guys are doing better! My brother hit an air conditioner when he was little and my mom did not stay calm. It was good of u to stay calm so that cam did not freak out too much.
EvesMom replied: Poor little man! for Cam, for Ann.
Evelynn got a good head wack a 2 months ago, and I completely freaked out (on my mom, long story, I won't get into it). Don't blame yourself dear.
aspenblue1 replied: Poor guy. I am glad he is ok.
MamaJAM replied: Poor kiddo! I'm glad he's ok (well...relatively speaking - kwim). Sounds like he was a real trooper. Glad your DH was able to get out of that ticket.
Take care of yourselves.
Sarah&Mackenzie replied: I am so glad that he is o.k.!!!!
~Roo'sMama~ replied: Poor guy! I'm glad he's ok, and that you're feeling better too. Kids are so tough ~ it's amazing how hard they can hit their heads and still be ok! 
If you're still worried that maybe the doctor should have taken some x-rays you can call and ask about it, or just ask her about it when you go to get the staples out.  I hope Cam's head heals up fast!
TANNER'S MOM replied: I am so sorry. I know it is so scary!
Justin had stiches twice before he was 3
Tanner broke his leg when he was 2, and has since broken his arm 2 times..and he fell off my knee in the living room and hit the coffee table and bit all the way thru his tongue..
I completely understand.. It's hard and you are right it's harder on us. But boys will be boys. I am a nervous wreck and going crazy.
But I promise with boys you earn your gray hair!
Good luck he heels fast...lol
Cece00 replied: Aww, poor guy! I hope he is feeling better, kids usually are champs through things like that!
Dont feel like a bad mom, accidents happen to kids. My middle child is so rambunctious, I am surprised he hasnt majorly hurt himself yet and I keep a super close eye on him (b/c he's such a monkey!).
MyLuvBugs replied:
Yep. It's either a plastic edging or a foam edging that just covers the sharp corners and edge of the bricks on the fireplace. It's totally removeable once the kids are older too, so you don't have to worry about it being permenant on there if you were to sell your home. I'm sure if you ask Customer Service at Babies R Us they'll know exactly what you're talking about.
Here's a link:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detai...s=baby&n=548060
coasterqueen replied:
NEWMOM05 replied: What a yucky day. I sure hope Cam feels better soon. Ann, You take it easy and try not to blame yourself. I nannied for twin boys and let me tell you they were always getting hurt. Two days after I started One of them rammed his head into the marble coffee table. There mom woul;dn't childproof until they kept getting hurt  It made me so mad. You are a fantastic mom.  Kathryn is only 2 months and I cut her finger by trying to clip her nails. I felt like such a bad mommy
Peggy
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