Post by snipsnsnails on Nov 8, 2013 18:54:06 GMT -5
I remember reading Poppy's post just a few days ago. My kids have gagged lots of times, but they've never choked before. It was terrifying.
My toddler left half of a pretzel on a chair and before I could swoop it up, Charlie had it in her mouth. She immediately started crawling toward me. She was crying but no sound was coming out. She started to turn blue and still no sound though she was very distressed. I turned her over and did rapid back blows and then flipped her and did chest thrusts. I then looked and could see it at the top of her throat sideways, so I did a finger sweep and got it.
She started screaming. Screaming. And then got her color back. Guys, I was so scared. I have choked and was terrified. I can't imagine what my sweet baby was thinking.
I just keep thinking what if I had been in the other room for a minute and not right there. It got stuck so quickly and she got silent so fast. No coughing. No gagging. Just straight to choking.
My doc said to give her warm bottles and soft foods and bring her in if her throat seems particularly damaged. I've been holding her and she seems like herself.
Post by daisybuchannan on Nov 8, 2013 19:01:54 GMT -5
Omg I'm so sorry, this is terrifying.
C often plays in the family room while I'm right next door in the kitchen, popping my head in the doorway constantly to check on him. This makes me totally re-think that.
Post by onomatopoeia on Nov 8, 2013 19:03:34 GMT -5
That must have been so scary! It sounds like you reacted extremely quickly under pressure. My DS (4) started choking the other day on pirates booty, I was sitting right beside him on the couch looking in another direction. If my other DS hadn't have noticed and shouted I honestly don't know if I would have...it was that silent and calm. I'm actually tearing up just thinking of it. Thankfully he was able to cough it out.
It's one of those things that hurts us more than them, really. I'm glad she's okay!
Post by snipsnsnails on Nov 8, 2013 19:07:27 GMT -5
Onomatopoeia - I couldn't believe how silent she was. Tears were pouring out of her eyes and she had her mouth open like she was screaming, but absolutely no sound was coming out at all. I'm glad your DS was ok!
When I was ~4 we were eating Chinese food and I choked on a piece of spare rib. I tried to get my mom's attention, but she was talking to my grandfather and she actually gave me the "1 minute, adults are talking" finger, without looking at me. Until I slammed my fists into the table. I can't imagine the guilt she felt.
All these stories are good reminders for everyone to refresh their memories on Heimlich/CPR techniques!
As I read Poppy's post yesterday, Malcolm stuck a small woodchip he found on the floor into his mouth. I looked up in time to see him stuff it in, so luckily I got to him quickly and he didn't choke, but it was terrifying. H is now going to vaccum daily!
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I am so glad she was okay. DS choked on a piece of bacon a few months ago and it was terrifying. He was eating, then suddenly he was just sitting there not making a sound and drooling. Scary!
My DS choked on a piece of pear once when he was a year old. I will never forget the look on his face. DH and I were in the room oblivious when DD started yelling "mommy!! Noah's choking on his fruit!!"
I did the finger swoop and he screamed Bloody murder. Absolutely Terrifying!!!
Post by themoneytree on Nov 8, 2013 21:12:11 GMT -5
OMG I am so sorry - this is such a fear for me.
I always read that you weren't meant to finger sweep in case it lodges it deeper, but in the last 2 choking stories the finger sweep is what got it out. I feel like I should go and do a refresher CPR course.
I always read that you weren't meant to finger sweep in case it lodges it deeper, but in the last 2 choking stories the finger sweep is what got it out. I feel like I should go and do a refresher CPR course.
Poor baby - I'm so glad she's ok.
I always lean the child forward and do a finger sweep, so there is a better chance the object will come out and not get lodged further.