We had quite a scare last night

[sparks19]

Hannah was choking last night. I don't mean *down the wrong pipe cough cough choke choke* I mean face turning colors choking.

We were getting ready for our dinner and Hannah was sitting in her exersaucer eating some goldfish. Last night was a late dinner night so she ate before we did.

anyway Brian was in the living room with her getting his tray and stuff ready and I was in the kitchen doctoring up my food and I just hear brian say "OMG Hannah are you OK... she's choking" so I ran out to the living room and sure enough she was choking.

I honestly thought that the first time something like that happened I would freak out and be in a panic... but I didn't. I was calm. As Brian was lifting her out I ordered him to turn her upside down on his leg and pat her back HARD. Sure enough she coughed up the goldfish... Thank God.

She was pretty upset for a little bit so I snuggled her and Brian got her some milk in her bottle and that calmed her down and she was OK. We were a little shaken up though.

So this was my wake up call to get into a CPR and First Aid class ASAP and get some updated knowledge in case something like this happens again (God forbid)

I recommend everyone take a CPR and First Aid class.


Definitely the scariest moment of my life so far.

[caseysmom]

That was my biggest fear when my kids were that age. I did go to a cpr class for infants and children, my babysitter at the time had someone come out to her house one evening and I went.

I always sliced grapes lenghwise, my oldest use to choke on pasta all the time.

That must have been really frightening I am glad you knew what to do.

[Husky_mom]

I´ve been in same situation..only it was China as a baby.. but still... it´s quite scary and good for you to stay calmed too and knew what to do...

CPR/first aid.. might seem unnecesary but they really come in handy in moments like this... always hoping to never ever have to use them..

good Hannah is ok now....((hugs))...

[Freedom]

Frightening! So glad you knew how to respond, and that dear Hannah is alright.

Please consider yourself hugged!

[Taz_Zoee]

You handled it perfectly. I have taken the CPR/First Aid courses numerous times since I worked in child care. I should keep up on it, but I haven't.
I always wonder how I would handle a situation like that. I mean, I know (in my head) what to do. But to actually have to put it to action. That's so scary.

I am so glad all is well.

[buddy.09]

That is scary!
I'm so glad you knew what to do and that Hannah is ok.

[sparks19]

Thanks everyone

yeah I think adrenaline just took over and told our brains there was no time for panicking.

The hospital where Hannah was born gave us the option to watch an infant crp/first aid video and I'm glad that we decided to watch it but I really need to get into a class. I think the YMCA does classes. need to check that out.

[lvpets2002]

Oh WoW yes I would have been frantic.. I know a couple of my cats would be chocking on something & I would turn them upside down & pat their backs & up would come what they were chocking on.. So Glad All Is Good & Well.. Take Care You All..

[Karen]

Yes, on an adult, the Heimlich maneuver is recommended, but with a baby, that's not really possible or healthy!

Now Miss Hannah, chew, baby! Crunch those fishies up before they get to be swallowed, okay?