My 3 week old fell from my arms from a couch height about a foot in height
I was breast feeding and fell asleep and she just slid off my arms on to our rug
The thump and cry woke me up
I don’t even know how I processed that in a blur. All I remember was a blur and acknowledging what happened.
She cried for a little and seems fine now but I’m scared I hurt her and I feel the heaviest heaviest mom guilt/heart
How could I!?
3 weeks !?!?
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This happened with my first. Don’t beat yourself up. Accidents happen. If she’s ok and no visible signs of injury or head injuries then she’s fine. I called an ER panicked and asked what should I look for and if I needed to bring her in. Now today that same baby is my 8 y/o. We can’t be prefect. We do our best and try to protect our little babies. Keep doing your best. Give her some extra snuggles and love and just reassess the situation the best you can to prevent future occurrences.

I’m so sorry this happened😔 please try and give urself grace; from the mom group im in, im told it happens a lot babies get dropped. If she is ok thats what matters. Just look for signs of her acting different and u can bring her to doctor if u wanna be sure but dont beat urself up even tho I know its hard. Im sorry mama❤️🩹
thank you mommas
You don’t know HOW badly I needed words that would calm my heart. Thank you.

If she seems fine now she should be okay! Just keep your eye on her, accidents happen, this doesn’t make you a bad momma! We are all doing the best that we can, and it’s exhausting!
My best advice would be to look into side lying position for breastfeeding her when you are this tired. It is so much safer for you to accidentally fall asleep in this position than on a chair or recliner if you are unable to keep yourself up!
You’re doing a great job, don’t be so hard on yourself.
thank you for
This! 🥺💔
It’s crazy because I’m such a light sleeper and I was breastfeeding I had no intention of relaxing to a degree of falling asleep but I was running on about 3hrs of sleep and it just happened. I still can’t believe it.

We mother's are very much tired worrying mentally and working and caring for babies physically . Firstly babies are like plush toys your baby should be okay falling from a foot height and fell on a rug is really safe .she must have had the sudden thing of falling maybe some pain . I understand your guilt but give yourself grace. I take things are for a reason I tell that to you aswell maybe you should be cautious and aware about what comes next:) falling down from a small height is definitely she'll be fine don't worry:) you are doing a good job:)

Aww I’m sorry mamas, don’t be hard on yourself accidents happen, and we mothers are very tired and sleep deprived! I’m so glad she’s okay. Give yourself grace and be easy on yourself 😘

My cousin was dropped on his head as a baby and my sister and I both fell down the stairs. We are all doing fine and in professional fields. Babies are tougher than they seem. Give her lots of cuddles for your own peace of mind but be kind to yourself.