So the kids were in the tub, and I went in to get them out. C stepped up on the edge of the tub (not a completely flat edge, as it was designed for a shower door), as she's done a million times, like I've told her NOT to do, and jumped down to the floor. Spectacularly unsuccessfully, I might add. Her feet slipped out in front of her, and her whole upper body slammed down on the tiles. The sound of her beautiful head hitting the floor was sickening.
Several reasons I hate this type of scenario are:
1. It's Friday night, and the local hospital has no x-ray tech on duty. THis means we have to go to the other hospital, 30 minutes away, where we'd likely sit for hours and hours.
2. She was pretty tired, but honestly - it's day 3 of preschool, and she went for a long bike ride after that.
3. She said she was fine, but I suspect that she didn't want to go to the hospital because they'll give her 'yucky' medicine.
4. It always makes me doubt whether I've made the right call. My initial reaction was to take her to hospital straight away, but L convinced me that she'll be okay.
She didn't lose consciousness, and it doesn't seem to be abnormally swollen, or even tender - she let me feel the back of her head without any fuss. Her eyes are a bit bloodshot, but she was crying pretty hysterically, so I'd expect that. I can only hope that she remembers this and doesn't do it again?
Prayers would be appreciated, we'll be watching her over the next couple of days. I'll let you all know if she's okay.
XO,
Sarah
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