Fell over yesterday evening with DS2 in my arms plus I'm 37 weeks pregnant, everyone okay, but I'm feeling so guilty...

[mumatuks]

We were coming out of the GP's surgery yesterday evening. It was dark. I had DS1 (3yrs) walking holding my hand, and I scooped up DS2 (17months) and put him on my hip.
We'd only taken a few steps on the pavement. I can't remember exactly what happened, but I felt my legs "tangle" with DS1, he seemed to go first, then I went full length with DS2.

This is is bit I feel so guilty about, DS2 hit his head on the pavement (the top right side near the back) but my head also hit the front of his, before my head then also hit the pavement.

Thankfully a passer by ran in the surgery and asked for help (we live in one of those commuter towns where no one even looks at each other as they pass on the pavement, never mind helps out)

In the meantime we're all there crying in shock, and I just kept saying "my babys!" I tried to ring DH (who was on his way home from work) when he answered his phone I cried even more, just the relief of hearing his voice. Trouble ws, he couldn't understand a word I was saying!

They took us in the surgery, and we all got checked out by the loveliest G.P. Who wrote a letter to the A&E, explaining what had happened and how he was referring us up there.

DS1 was fine except a scraped knee. DS2 wouldn't stop screaming, but was alert and after being checked out by the G.P was given the all clear for the moment.

I have a big black eye, and I've found out a possible fracture just to the side of my eye, but being pregnant, they don't want to Xray unless absolute.

By the time we got to the hospital DS2 had eaten a bag of mini cheddars and had a fruit shoot (after smashing his head on the pavement, what harm can a fruit shoot do?!) He was looked at by a Dr and he wasn't concerened.

I was still in tears over falling on my bump, and not feeling baby3 move (he's due in 2.5 weeks) We were then sent up to the other hospital with the maternity unit, where I waited from 8.15, until 9.50 to be seen. By this time Baby3 had decided to move about loads, and was very active. After doing one of those CTG trace things for 20 mins I was allowed home. Thank god. We finally got in at 11.00pm! Poor DH had left at 7.15 that morning!

This morning I have a lovely black eye, a bruise knee and a lump and bruise on my wrist.

I feel so guilty! I keep going over everything. It was only 15 yards between the Dr.s car park and the surgery, if only I'd taken DS2 in the buggy, but it didn't seem worth the hassel for such a short distance.

I'm sorry this is so long, I don't expect any replies, I just wanted to write it all down. I feel a bit better already.

Cripes how stressful for you ((( hug )))

Good you wrote it down, helps to send the incident on its way. Good luck with birth no. 3

Poor you! Try not to beat yourself up to much - was an accident, they happen to all of us. I fell with dd when she was 4wks, she slid across a tiled floor Felt awful for weeks and swore dh to secrecy!
It happened it's over no one was seriously hurt - except you by the sounds of it.
Giving Ds a fruit shoot on the other hand, well that's a different matter

absolutely NOTHING to feel guilty about. thats just hormones talking.
thank goodness every1's alright, aprt from your black eye that is!
oh honey - you deserve lots of TLC and rest and i bet you'll strap him in to the chair next time

seriously - it was an ACCIDENT and i repeat; guilt is not an emotion that should be anywhere near you over this. have a pot of choc ice cream and give yourself a pat on the back for getting through it all and being the only one injured! poor you

Oh you poor thing!!!
I fell over with dd1 when she was very young. Also when I was pg with ds1 I fainted and knocked dd1's highchair over (she was in it). Dp still makes me feel bad about it.
But it was not your fault!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

nothing to feel guilty about it - it was an accident - they happen - you can't help them.

Hope you feel better soon.

Poor you - you are probably still very shocked. When I was 30 weeks pg with ds1 I fell all teh way down the stairs. (On the way out to a good friends funeral too so I was already feeling crap)I was so bruised and so scared but he was fine.

Poor you. Like everyone else said you have nothing to feel guilty about. Accidents happen, plus your surging hormones will aggravate your emotions. Baby will be fine, nicely cushion with all that fluid. Sounds like you came off worse. Most people can come on here and tell similar stories. E.G. I fell down the stairs carrying dd then 6 months and dropped her, she bounced down the stairs and hit her head on the radiator, and is now a happ healthy 5 year old. Treat yourself kindly over the next few days and get ready to meet your new LO.

Thanks for your replies guys. I think i'm still slightly shocked! I know there are many posts about DC's falling and getting hurt, I only posted on one of them the other week telling a mum not to worry about her DD falling off the bed. It just seems so different when you're the one it happens to!!

DS1 has cheered me up by drawing a picture of all his family, including baby3 who we're still waiting for!! Going to have a restful afternoon with the DS's, I think a hot chocolate and a good kids Xmas film is required!! (Yeah I'm a big kid and as excited aabout Xmas as DS1!)

mumatuks. xx

How horrible. Glad you're OK though.

If it's any comfort I did the same thing - exactly the same point in my second pregnancy. The awful thing was that 30 secs before I had been carrying DS#1 upside down because it used made him giggle!! If I had fallen then..... doesn't bear thinking about...

All was fine with everyone but it was really scary. I was only worried about DS and the hospital was only worried about me once they'd realised I was pregnant.

Oh sweetie, how horrid for you! The guilt is nuts, isn't it - but I can relate, I fell over (in M&S at the checkout) and wrenched my knee trying to protect bump (36 weeks at the time) whilst flooring poor dd, nearly 3, whose legs I had also tangled with in the first place. And weirdly, I felt guilty - as well as shocked and tearful.

Its amazing how many of us on the Dec antenatal thread have had falls recently, must be a balance thing in late pregnancy...if you haven't already, come and join us, you'll be in good company!

I'm glad all is well with the four of you.

You poor pet, it was definitely just one of those freaky accidents but at east fate had you at the doctors !
My friend was walking down the stairs, tripped and fell on top of her 5 yr old...who ended up with a broken leg...how bad would that make you feel!

Cheer up, you've got a lovely Christmas baby on the way; how cool is that!

aww, glad you are all ok, and you have absolutely nothing to feel guilty about.

I fell over at 38weeks pg with the twins and was really shocked by it. It was the day before my section and I was off to get some mags for the hospital when my legs jsut buckled. Have some chocolate and relax and try not to worry.