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To feel like the worst mum in the world?

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DD6798 · 18/06/2024 22:12

7 month old baby fell off the bed today.

I hadn't left her unattended, I was sat on the bed with her! I was folding clothes, she was right next to me in the middle of the bed and a second later she was on the floor. It was so fast.

She seems absolutely fine, she cried for 2 minutes and then she was back to her normal smiley self. Not a mark on her, no bumps on her head. It's not a very high bed to be fair. I kept her up later than normal because I was worried about concussion but she was getting overtired so I had to put her to bed at 9. Obviously I'm keeping a very close eye on her tonight.

I can't stop thinking about it. I keep replaying it over and over in my head, hearing the thud as she hit the floor, thinking what could have happened if she'd landed at a different angle etc. I just feel utterly shit.

Not sure what I'm expecting from posting really, just needed to get it off my chest!

OP posts:
Holshicup · 18/06/2024 22:18

Yep mine too op!

Chaosx3x · 18/06/2024 22:18

Been there, done that, got the panicked but ultimately unnecessary trip to A&E. Don’t beat yourself up… it happens!

Mummynextdoor · 18/06/2024 22:17

andtheendwasgone · 18/06/2024 22:13

Ah your not a mum if this or similar hadn't happened to you

Spot on - I have two children and both fell off the bed within the first 2 years of life - eldest was Granny’s fault though!

Ivesaidenough · 18/06/2024 22:17

This happened to my PFB when my DH was supposed to be watching him. I cried for ages. My MIL and SIL were Confused
He's now an adult and totally fine.

Newmumatlast · 18/06/2024 22:17

One of my children rolled off of the sofa when I was right next to them and they had a pillow at their side and they couldn't roll yet (so I thought). Another rolled off of me to the side of the bed while I was feeding. It happens; apparently even when you are right there with them. If they are not injured do not worry and jut learn from it and try to take other precautions next time.

Crankymonkey · 18/06/2024 22:16

You’d be surprised how many of us have been through exactly the same, and had the same fears :)
She will be absolutely fine. Keep an eye on her for sure, but I promise that you’ll be laughing about this looking back. Be kind to yourself, you are doing great ❤️

MuddleClassMom · 18/06/2024 22:16

My eldest did this when she was about 5 months old.
I was right there with her.
My hands were right next to her.
She still found a gap and somehow fell off the bed. To this day, I still do not know how she could have done it!

Your baby will be fine ... You're doing a wonderful job xx

Penguinfeet24 · 18/06/2024 22:16

Are you even a mum if your baby doesn't take a tumble off the bed?! Rite of passage, it was an accident and it happens to all of us.

intergalacticplanetary · 18/06/2024 22:15

It happens to everyone! Don't give yourself a hard time honestly! You're doing great 💪 xxx

andtheendwasgone · 18/06/2024 22:13

Ah your not a mum if this or similar hadn't happened to you

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