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Yesterday, was a very scary day. I had put Nyah in her crib while I used the washroom. Something I've done a million times but this time was different. I guess she decided she didn't want to be in there. It happened so quick. All I heard was a big thud... silence for a couple seconds... and then crying... I ran as fast as I could to find her laying outside of her crib, flat on her back. My instant reaction was to pick up my baby and comfort her. As soon as I swooped her up in my arms, she threw up all over me. I knew that throwing up could be a sign of something serious so I tried to stay calm but really on the inside I was panicking! I'd like to say I called 911 first but I didn't... I called Jay... I told him what happened and while we were talking I was holding her and she seemed to be a little shaken but ok. He said he would leave work right away and that he would see us soon. After hanging up the phone, I placed Nyah down on our bed and she burst into tears saying "ouchie, ouchie"... That was it... I was calling for an ambulance... I called Jay told him I was calling and then I dialed 911.

We had to wait a really long time for the ambulance... over 15 minutes. For a panicked momma, that felt like forever! While waiting, Nyah seemed to be returning to her usual self. By the time the ambulance arrived she was wanting to kick her ball around and build a tower of blocks! I felt like such a loser for calling 911 and now she was fine. I hated to be that person that was wasting their time. The attendants checked her over and said she seemed ok. They gave me signs of things to watch out for and said to call then back if she started to display any of them.

I'm so thankful that it wasn't anything serious. Just super scary! And I'm so thankful that Jay jumped into action and knew that we needed him by our side right away and for the ambulance attendants who I'm sure thought "Oh great! Another first time mom "emergency"" but made me feel like I had done the right thing. We received a lot of love and support from our friends too which made us feel so blessed. I have to share the text exchange between Deanne and I because it shows what a true friend she is... when she shares a sacred parenting tip with me!

Deanne: OMG!! So scary... Do they think she could have a concussion? If they didn't take her to the hospital the $50 will not be covered as there was no transportation.

Me: No... they said if she was continuously throwing up then they would be worried... She's totally fine. It's me that traumatized!

Deanne: Of course! Kids kill us

Me: It's shocking that more parents aren't alcoholics!

Deanne: We are... You just get good at hiding it... lol

This beautiful photo was taken by my amazing friend Kelly. Check out her blog On my Toes at http://kellyalexandrawilliams.blogspot.ca/ This woman has got some serious talent!