https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:07:47 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-accidentally-injured-my-child#post-609989 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 21:30:48 +0000 eeh 609989@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh honey. I'm so sorry. I know it's easier said than done but do not beat yourself up over this. Of course you didn't mean to hurt your angel! About a month ago my daughter had just started rolling over and I wasn't thinking and left her on our bathroom counter where we change her, I walked 4 feet away to get something for the cabinet and I watched it slow motion as she rolled right off the counter and landed on the hard floor. She instantly started screaming and I felt so, so bad. I made my husband promise not to tell anyone it ever happened. We had her 6 month check up 45 minutes later and I was so worried she would have a bruise and they would ask what happened and I would be reported to SRS or something. It was no a good day. She definitely got extra snuggles that day!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-accidentally-injured-my-child#post-609863 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 20:21:46 +0000 EloiseKE 609863@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Update: my angel is home! 4 stitches later I took her on a shopping spree and got her a happy meal (we almost never eat fast food). She is decked out in a Tinkerbell costume, princess crown, and light up wand watching Enchanted. She is chattering away and giggling, but my eyes are swollen red from crying. She said a few times "Mommy, you hit me with the ipad" and I just say "Yes I did baby. It was an accident and I am so, so sorry." Not sure what else I can say but I am just completely relieved that she is at least not in pain... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-accidentally-injured-my-child#post-609691 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 18:32:53 +0000 lemondrop 609691@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Big hugs, mine was throwing an over-tired tantrum at bedtime last night (we decided to delay bedtime to get popsicles) and he dove face first into my phone. I felt rotten for the rest of the night that I shouldn't have been answering a work e-mail at bedtime, I should have just been focusing on him. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-accidentally-injured-my-child#post-609679 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 18:24:48 +0000 Sweet T 609679@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so sorry you're going through this but try to remind yourself that it was only an accident! It happens to all of us! Your LO loves you and she knows you love her. It will be okay. Try not to beat yourself up. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-accidentally-injured-my-child#post-609666 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 18:17:59 +0000 NerdBee 609666@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm sorry that you are feeling so terrible *big hugs*. You're obviously a wonderful mom for caring so much about your DD. Hopefully you'll feel better when your DD gets home and gives you a big smile and hug. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-accidentally-injured-my-child#post-609614 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 17:25:21 +0000 Mrs Hedgehog 609614@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am so sorry! That is a tough thing to deal with. While I haven't had personal experience with this with my lo (as they are still "cooking") my mother did. And I promise it was MUCH worse. </p> <p>When I was a kid we had a tornado hit our neighborhood. It was a couple days after the tornado and we were all still cleaning up the mess. Well, the adults were. My sisters and I, they were 6 at the time, were playing outside in the sprinkler and one of them decided to lay down in the driveway to sun and dry off... right behind my mothers car. My mom had to run to the store for something real quick, hopped in the car and started backing out. She felt some resistance and her first inclination was to just gun it and run over whatever board was behind her. Thank God she didn't and pulled forward! My sisters hair had gotten caught under the tire and was dragged a little. It wasn't as bad as it sounds, promise. She is still here to tell the story and doesn't even have any scars. She pretty much ended up with an ugly road burn on her face. </p> <p>You can imagine the torture my mom put herself through because she almost killed her child and it was completely on accident. She still doesn't like to talk about it but I can tell you, she got through it. In the end, it wasn't intentional At All and after a minor hospital visit everything was okay. My sister even jokes about it now and certainly learned her lesson when it comes to choosing where to lay down outside... If my sister can get over being "run over" my my mom, I am certain your LO will get over and eventually forget this little mishap. In no way does my sister or anybody else look at my mom like she did a horrible thing. She did exactly what she was supposed to do. She saw that her baby was injured and took her to get help, just like you did. That sounds like a pretty awesome mom to me</p> <p>Just remember, did you physically have something to do with her injury? Yes. And so did she. Does that mean you are a bad or mean mom? Not in any stretch of the imagination! Things happen! She is still here to tell the story. I promise, it will fade. Don't beat yourself up over it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-accidentally-injured-my-child#post-609568 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 16:24:45 +0000 tequiero21 609568@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just wanted to give u some hugs! *hugs* </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-accidentally-injured-my-child#post-609549 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 15:57:57 +0000 heffalump 609549@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So sorry that happened! But it was obviously an accident!</p> <p>Today I was walking holding los hand in a store and dh went to pick her up to put her in a cart. I said no, I didn't want her in the cart because we needed her to tire herself out to nap early so he let go of her, but I let go of her because he was grabbing her....or so I thought. But now nobody had her and she fell flat on her face on the cement floor. Luckily there was no damage, but it was terrifying and I felt awful! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-accidentally-injured-my-child#post-609543 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 15:55:28 +0000 MarieJ 609543@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hugs! Accidents happen. When my daughter was just a couple of weeks old, I accidentally hit her with the carseat. She was fine, but I was a crying mess. Add in the fact that my hormones were still out of whack and you know that was not a pretty sight! I called my mom and DH sobbing uncontrollably and they both reassured me that we all make mistakes and babies are very resilient! Hugs! Your dd knows that you love her and would never intentionally hurt her. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-accidentally-injured-my-child#post-609506 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 15:20:50 +0000 Irishmom 609506@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hugs! I know it is hard to think right now...but, it was an accident. When I was two, I started to fall down a flight of stairs. My mom went to grab me and ended up pulling my arm out of the socket. I had to go to the ER and she felt awful. It was an accident...I healed just fine...and have no memory of the incident. You will remember this much longer than your daughter. Hang in there! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-accidentally-injured-my-child#post-609501 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 15:09:02 +0000 EloiseKE 609501@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks all. I just got off the phone with my mom, heaving sobs abound. She made me feel better, told me it happens to every parent at some point, reminded me that being a parent is an insanely difficult job. I just want to crawl into a hole and die right now I feel so guilty. I have had low points in my life where I felt badly about myself, but this doesn't even compare. Also I have not heard from my husband, he asked me not to call because the docs are going to be giving her stitches soon. My beautiful girl needs stitches because I am an idiot who should have just let her have the damn ipad. All I want to do is snuggle her (I am home with our youngest who is sleeping). I anticipate lots of trips for ice cream and popcorn tonight. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-accidentally-injured-my-child#post-609468 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 14:43:39 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 609468@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Omgosh this was an accident and could happen to anyone! Anyone. You didn't do nothing wrong<br /> I haven't done this yet but one time my cat jumped up on my dinner table while I was setting it for dinner. I yelled at her and pushed her off (she does know better &amp; I was being gentle) and when I pushed her off I accidentally knocked a cup off that broke and injure her paw:( needless to say I sobbed to the vet and the whole time there.<br /> However, I still don't let her on our table and she still gets pushed off (gently). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-accidentally-injured-my-child#post-609458 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 14:35:42 +0000 wheres_c 609458@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm sorry this happened to you. My dad ice skated over my fingers when I was little, and I had to have them sewn back on. (They were hanging off). accidents happen and she still loves you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-accidentally-injured-my-child#post-609442 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 14:24:15 +0000 Cherrybee 609442@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Big hugs coming to you from over the internet. This was an accident. I understand why you feel so bad - but it really is just one of those things that happens. It sounds like your daughter is fine and now laughing away....please don't beat yourself up too much over this. More hugs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-accidentally-injured-my-child#post-609436 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 14:17:49 +0000 Mrs.M57 609436@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Im so sorry that this happened! I know it has to be really hard, but it's not your fault, accidents happen! Try not to beat yourself up, even your sweet girl know it was an accident and doesn't want you to cry! My dd is very young still so it has not happened to me yet, but I'm sure it happens to most mommas at some point! Hugs! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-accidentally-injured-my-child#post-609428 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 14:12:11 +0000 swedishfish 609428@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This was an accident. Do not beat yourself up over it. Some of my students are autistic and communication can be very difficult. But accidents happen. Your daughter is alright and that's what counts! My mom closed the car door on my thumb when I was 5 or 6. It was a mistake. She felt terrible at the time but was back to her usual mom self quickly. You gave yourself time to feel terrible. Now make your daughter brownies and tell yourself that everything's ok. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-accidentally-injured-my-child#post-609427 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 14:10:15 +0000 stargal 609427@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Awe I'm sorry but remember you didn't do it on purpose and could of happened to anyone! And your dad will forgive you and soon even forget it even happened. Don't beat yourself up. I can tell your a great mom who would do anything for their kiddo. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-accidentally-injured-my-child#post-609419 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 14:05:32 +0000 EloiseKE 609419@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't posted here in a while, but I am a wreck right now and need to get this out.</p> <p>As some of you know, my DD is Autistic. She is a wonderful kid but has issues with communication which lead to frustration in the form of tantrums. </p> <p>Today she wanted something on the ipad and couldn't tell me what. Her screaming grew louder as I asked her "Please, you have to tell me what you want" and then finally I said "Ok, if it's upsetting you we will just put it away for now." She kept screaming so I gave it back. Finally I was so fed up with asking her I said "Ok, I'll just take it" (or something to that effect) and she pulled on the ipad. A few seconds of struggle ensued and I finally just let go, and the ipad she was pulling on snapped back, hitting her square in the cheek. </p> <p>I knew immediately what had happened and went into panic mode, got her in the tub, administered Motrin, Neosporin, ice, you name it. </p> <p>The part that kills me is when this happened, she looked at me with huge eyes crying and said "Mommy hit me!" </p> <p>Ladies, my DD is at the ER right now getting stitches and I have never felt so vile, horrible, low about myself in my entire life. My husband called to give me the update from the ER and she is in the room laughing and saying "Mommy no cry!" because I can not stop crying. I won't even spank my child, let alone ever intentionally injure her and I know this was an accident, but I don't think I will ever be able to put into words how horrible and sick I feel over this. This little girl is my life, and I did something to cause her injury. If I had just let her have the ipad the first time this would never have happened. </p> <p>I am going to pamper her silly for the rest of the year. I don't know what advice I am looking for here, but I am hoping some moms with similar experience will step forward. Because right now I just want to hug her and ask her to forgive me. I wish it had been me a thousand times over. </p>