Paizlei scared me sooooo bad last night. I heard this strange noise as I was tucking Hunter in to bed and giving him one last good night kiss before I went to bed. As I walked closer to Paizlei's room, I realized exactly what was happening. Paizlei was asphyxiating. Her face was a reddish purple color (I can't really explain it), her eyes looked like they were about to pop, and she was shaking her body in a way I can't even begin to explain. I went into panic mode. My heart rate increased ten-fold. I got her out of her crib, held her upright and started firm pats on her back. I kept praying for Heavenly Father to help her breathe again and to help me try to remain calm so I could help her. Yeah, I couldn't remain calm. After about 20 seconds, I started screaming for her to start breathing. It took about 35 seconds to start screaming and breathing somewhat normal. Those 35 seconds seemed like an eternity. Just as she started her screaming/breathing thing, I was running to get my phone to call 911. Once she was breathing normal, I held her in my arms and cried. I didn't want to put her down. Through all of this, I was home alone, because Zane was at work, which made things even scarier for me. Less than 12 hours later, you would never know she had a problem last night. She is her happy, giggly little self.
After this had happened, I remember when she did that while she was in the NICU, right after she was born. I remember picking her up out of the open bed she was in, and yelling for help. At that moment, every nurse that wasn't busy with a baby, was at Paizlei's bedside, not to mention a PA and a Neonatologist. That was the one and only moment I thought I lost my baby. It was pure hell. I will never forget it. After last night, I am so grateful I was there in the NICU that day, because last night, I knew exactly what was going on.
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Oh my gosh heather, I'm so sorry you had to deal w/ that. glad everything is ok
Oh, Heather. I'm so glad you heard it. How scary scary scary! What flashbacks indeed!!! i'm so glad you knew what was happening and that you were able to help her resolve it. Yikers! I bet you never thought you'd be grateful for THAT NICU experience!!!
holy crap! That is horrible! I am so glad that things are alright. THe little stinker, we are suppose to be past those kinds of scrares!! Good job mom!
You poor thing....how scary. I am glad that she is okay. I hope that I never have to go through something like that. Why was she having trouble breathing?!!?!?
Thank you everyone, for your concern. Paizlei is her happy little self. ALWAYS into mischief, running all over the house...being her.
Grandma Val- Thank you so much for your concern. Had I called 911, I would have had the dispatch call downstairs and have them ask Zane to call you to see if you could sit with Hunter while I went to the hospital with Paizlei. Thankfully, it didn't come to that. You are the first person I would call. Thank you for all you do for our little family! We love you so much.
Megan & Kelly, I am so very grateful for that horrible NICU moment. I never thought I would have to deal with that again. I thought once we brought our little preemies home, we were away from that stuff. Yeah right!
Emily- I'm not really sure what her deal was. I cleared out her bed, shuck everything off, checked her throat for a blockage, but there was nothing there. I think it was just a freak thing that I hope NEVER happens again.
Oh I am so sorry Heather! I wouldn't wish that on ANYONE! How scary. I'm glad that you knew exactly how to respond. You are such a great mom!
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