Poison control is officially in my speed dial!  Had a little scare Monday.  I was at my parent's house (first excuse) and I put Lillian on the ground to go look out the front of the house for Olivia's ride to church.  Apparently cleaning supplies were sitting on her ground that I didn't see (second excuse).  Two seconds later (isn't that how it always is) I came back to see her with Comet in her hands.  She had tried to turn it up like a cup and there was a little powder on her bottom lip.
I immediately scoop her up and proceed to practically drown her in the kitchen sink and rinse her mouth out.  Then I ran upstairs to ask 'registered nurse' mother if she thinks I should call poison control.  I knew she hadn't ingested A TON of it but still, you can't be too careful.
We called and they asked a few questions then said she'd probably be fine.  Just give her some water and watch her, etc.
I have to say, I'm pretty impressed with them.  They take your name and number and call you back in an hour to check on the baby!!    They were extremely helpful.
I was trying to think if I'd ever called poison control before and I don't think I have.  I want to say I recall Olivia eating Desitin before - but I think I called the number on the back of the tube.  Can't quite remember.
But I have the number now!!  I probably should plug in Children's Hospital number as well.  Just in case.  :-)  Being totally outnumber and only having 2 eyes for 3 kids, something is bound to happen!  Guess I'll step up my prayers of protection over my family too.  :-)
I just can't believe that we've been so lucky in the past 5 years. We aren't the most paranoid parents. You must be doing something right though....Love, Me
ReplyDeleteYikes!! Glad it wasn't serious!! They can sure get into things in seconds can't they?! I think they also like to make sure we have a raised heart rate from time to time! :)
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Scary!! I'm glad she is ok!!
ReplyDeleteI think I've only had to call poison control once also. Eli had eaten a gerber daisy. =)
That is so scary! I can't imagine!!! I am so glad she's okay.
ReplyDelete