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Gumpslilqtpie
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Kimmer
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PSA: Parents PLEASE get CPR certified
Hello Ladies...
Its been quite a while since Ive posted but Im an active lurker LOL.
This weekend I had the scariest moment of my life and I wanted to share with you all.
My DH, Sister, DS and myself took a little weekend trip for a couple days. On the way through NJ we stopped for breakfast at our fave Cracker Barrell. The table was buzzing with excitement over our plans and quickly things went sour when our food arrived.
Josh got his usual pancakes and bacon and was happily munching away. The waitress came over and the adults all engaged in conversation with her about the area...blah..blah..blah.
I looked over at Josh who had a panicked look on his face and it was obvious he was choking. Not just down the wrong pipes but truly choking. He was turning blue and not making a sound. My Sister and I jumped into action to try and relieve the obstruction while my husband was alerting that we needed 911. Ive never been so scared in my life as when my blue sons body went limp. My sister and I continued to work on him and Thank God he projectile vomited and was able to breathe again and immediately started crying that he was scared. Thats when my tears started to flow.
My DH, Sister and I have all been Medics for a very long time. I have also been a CPR Instructor for the past 10 years. Its one thing to work on a stranger but its a whole different ballgame when its your own child. Without the training and experience we have I dont know that there would have been the same outcome and I am thankful that my "Mommy Nerves" didnt take over until the ordeal was all over.
The moral of the story is that you never know when you might need these life saving skills or who you will need them for. Please Please Please get yourself trained. There are private classes, hospital classes, and community classes. A split second is all it takes.
Thank you for reading this
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Posted 8/19/10 5:15 PM  |
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jerseypanda
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Member since 1/07 9164 total posts
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Amanda
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Re: PSA: Parents PLEASE get CPR certified
OMG... thank goodness your DS is OK.
Thank you for sharing your story and reminding us all of the importance of learning CPR.
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| Posted 8/19/10 5:21 PM |
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hannahsmom
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Member since 10/08 2005 total posts
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Laura
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Re: PSA: Parents PLEASE get CPR certified
Thank god he is ok.... my DD choked many years ago too and I was SO glad I had taken the course.
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| Posted 8/19/10 5:56 PM |
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jellybean78
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Member since 8/06 13103 total posts
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Mommy
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Re: PSA: Parents PLEASE get CPR certified
OMG How scary. Thank God he is OK
I took one almost two years ago but I think I need a refresher already.
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| Posted 8/19/10 6:09 PM |
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FelAndJon
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Member since 6/05 10212 total posts
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Felice (aka LuckyBride2004)
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Re: PSA: Parents PLEASE get CPR certified
OMG, how scary! I got teary eyed just reading this, I can only imagine how you must have felt in the moment. Thankfully he is OK now and you were there and able to think on your feet
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| Posted 8/19/10 6:17 PM |
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MrsA714
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Re: PSA: Parents PLEASE get CPR certified
What a frightening experience. So glad to hear he's doing ok!!
DH and I actually just took the course this past wknd. We had originally planned to take it when I was pregnant but DD came early and we just put it off (DD is now 10 mos) but I'm so glad we finally went. The instructor said something that really stuck with us. He said the majority of accidents take place at home and if you ever had to perform CPR/the Heimlich/etc it would most likely be on a relative. As horrible as the thought is, I feel better knowing that we will be prepared if God forbid an emergency were to arise.
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| Posted 8/19/10 6:32 PM |
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twinkletoes807
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Member since 11/07 10116 total posts
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Gabi
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Re: PSA: Parents PLEASE get CPR certified
Jesus!! I am so glad that your DS is ok!! How scary! Thanks for the reminder to us all!!
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| Posted 8/19/10 6:33 PM |
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eddiesmommy
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Member since 5/09 11524 total posts
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Melissa
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Re: PSA: Parents PLEASE get CPR certified
OMG! Thank god he is OK!
I think its probably time for a refresher! Havent done one since DS was an infant!
Thanks for the reminder and Im so glad your DS is OK!!!!
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| Posted 8/19/10 6:41 PM |
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conigs25
So in love with this kid!
Member since 5/06 11197 total posts
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Michele
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Re: PSA: Parents PLEASE get CPR certified
I am so glad your DS is ok
DH and i took a class in May and i hope i never have to use it
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| Posted 8/19/10 6:42 PM |
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Diana1215
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Member since 10/05 29450 total posts
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Diana
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Re: PSA: Parents PLEASE get CPR certified
That is so scary! I had a class here three years ago and I def. need a refresher course. Thank god he's ok!
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| Posted 8/19/10 6:45 PM |
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sweetie101
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Re: PSA: Parents PLEASE get CPR certified
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| Posted 8/19/10 6:57 PM |
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Ladybug3
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Re: PSA: Parents PLEASE get CPR certified
How scary! So glad that your DS is alright!
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| Posted 8/19/10 6:59 PM |
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eddiesmommy
best buds!
Member since 5/09 11524 total posts
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Melissa
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Re: PSA: Parents PLEASE get CPR certified
I just contacted the people I took the class through when DS was a newborn to sign up for it again! Thanks again for the reminder!!!!
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| Posted 8/19/10 7:07 PM |
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OrganicMama
So in love with my little man!
Member since 6/08 5172 total posts
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Mama
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Re: PSA: Parents PLEASE get CPR certified
OMG, thank goodness he's okay!!!
Thanks so much for posting this.....I keep forgetting to get my CPR video out for a refresher, and I'm going to get it and watch it tonight now.
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| Posted 8/19/10 7:13 PM |
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Atlast07
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Member since 7/07 3504 total posts
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D
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Re: PSA: Parents PLEASE get CPR certified
Thank goodness he is ok! I am going to take a class soon. Thank you for the reminder!
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| Posted 8/19/10 7:15 PM |
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Little-J-Mommy
I'm a Big Brother
Member since 5/06 8041 total posts
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D
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Re: PSA: Parents PLEASE get CPR certified
OMG Kimmie....Thank God he's ok!!!!! And kudos to you for keeping your cool......and for a great reminder to us all. I'm so signing up DH and myself for this
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| Posted 8/19/10 7:17 PM |
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Peainapod
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Member since 1/09 13591 total posts
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Diana
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Re: PSA: Parents PLEASE get CPR certified
thank god you acted quickly and your son is ok.
Dh choked like that at the dinner table when he was a kid and wants us to take the CPR classes. We have to find one near us. His father had to do the heimlich maneuver on him.
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| Posted 8/19/10 7:19 PM |
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organichic
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Member since 9/08 2223 total posts
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Lauren
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Re: PSA: Parents PLEASE get CPR certified
im so sorry that you had to go through this.. I could not imagine. thank you for the reminder..
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| Posted 8/19/10 9:26 PM |
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clwp
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Member since 10/06 2114 total posts
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mommy
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Re: PSA: Parents PLEASE get CPR certified
I totally agree, I recently had to pull my baby out of a high chair, and save her from choking. Very scaring. In the hospitals they usually offer birth classes and I know at NSUH they had a bathing class and BFing class... they should think about a CPR/choking class. I'm sure they have them in general, but the nurses on the maternity floor can encourage new mom's to attend. So important.
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| Posted 8/19/10 9:42 PM |
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Mommy2Boys
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C
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Re: PSA: Parents PLEASE get CPR certified
OMG I can't imagine Glad he is ok!!!
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| Posted 8/19/10 9:43 PM |
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nicopico13
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Member since 11/09 3008 total posts
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Nicole
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Re: PSA: Parents PLEASE get CPR certified
OMG I can't even imagine!
I'm going to look into this now, I didn't even think of it!
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| Posted 8/19/10 9:47 PM |
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butterfly20
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Re: PSA: Parents PLEASE get CPR certified
very scary, glad he's ok
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| Posted 8/20/10 1:20 AM |
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JRD2008
CT. here we come!!
Member since 5/08 2944 total posts
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Kathleen
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Re: PSA: Parents PLEASE get CPR certified
Thank God your son is ok, how scary!
Thank you for reminding everyone how important knowing CPR is, DH and I take a refresher every 2 years, and my parents are taking a course since they will be watching the new baby.
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| Posted 8/20/10 6:46 AM |
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DeniseMarie
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Re: PSA: Parents PLEASE get CPR certified
omg! thank you for the psa and I am so glad your son was ok
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| Posted 8/20/10 8:03 AM |
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mikeswife06
Drama Momma
Member since 9/06 9947 total posts
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Anne
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Re: PSA: Parents PLEASE get CPR certified
Great job Mommy and I think it should be part of pre-natal care!
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| Posted 8/20/10 8:05 AM |
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