My Heart. It Stopped.

by Leslie

She coughed. Then, silence.
“Oh my God, she’s choking! HELP!”
Heimlick. Puke. She’s safe.

Julia choked this evening. Like really choked.

It.was.terrifying. For all of us.

All I can say is, thank God for my Mother. She knew exactly what to do and was doing it before my brain could flip the FREAK OUT switch on. And by the time I started freaking out, Julia was breathing. Until I grabbed her and squeezed her so tight she couldn’t anymore. Then, I smothered her with kisses and banned corn from our house forevermore.

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Chris H on August 16, 2008 11:07 pm
Hell how frightening for you… every Mother’s nightmare that is…as is every danger we can think of! I am so glad Julia is OK .. I hope she didn’t get too frightened by it all … and be put off all food!
Lani ~ The Wooden Po on August 17, 2008 12:16 am
That is so scary! I’m with Chris, it is a mother’s nightmare. I’m so glad she’s okay.

I remember one time when I was an early teen my mom began to choke, seriously choke, at the dinner table. My dad was holding the pot of green beans. We had paused to look at her and when it was obvious that she wasn’t breathing, my dad flung the green beans and rushed to (um… I don’t think this is the proper way to use this word…) “heimick” her. She was fine in just 2 seconds, but I still remember seeing little bits of green beans on the cabinet, counter, floor, ceiling. Neither one of them remember that, but it made quite an impression on me.
sam {temptingmama} on August 17, 2008 9:45 am
OMG. That’s so scary and my worst nightmare. So glad she’s alright.
Mrs. Schmitty on August 17, 2008 10:06 am
I’m so glad she is okay! Way to go Grandma! That is the most frightening sound…coughing and then nothing.
Maggie's Mind on August 17, 2008 11:45 am
I’m panic stricken just reading those words. I would have been scared out of my mind. So glad she is OK. Whew!
Jen in MI on August 17, 2008 11:45 am
How awful, Leslie! I’m so glad she’s fine now.
Karly on August 17, 2008 11:46 am
Kids just shouldn’t be allowed to eat! It’s sooooo scary when they start choking. Glad your mom is good in emergencies!
Jerseygirl89 on August 17, 2008 1:15 pm
How terrifying! I’m so glad she’s okay.
Catriona on August 17, 2008 3:22 pm
I am so glad she’s ok! Thank goodness for grandma’s!
Daddy Forever on August 17, 2008 11:55 pm
Very scary. Our kids have not choked yet, but they scare us every time they cough while eating. Glad Julia knew what to do. I don’t think my kids know. I better teach them, ay.
baseballmom on August 18, 2008 2:40 am
OH god, T had to have the heimlich like 4 times when he was little. Damn Nanny for giving him those grapes! So. Scary.
jenn in holland on August 18, 2008 12:53 pm
Wow, and woah, and Oh-thank-god!
Bless you.

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