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Post by scrappyoutlaw on Jul 15, 2015 23:23:12 GMT
A neighbor/friend of ours was outside talking to DH and I was sitting with his 3yo daughter when conversation turned to our hot tub. DH opened it while they were talking and the 3yo started playing in the water from the side (we have a deck built around it so it was at her height).
DH and friend moved on to the garage for boy shop talk. I stayed with 3yo while she was playing with the skimmer in the water. I saw her start to lose her balance but I just couldn't move quick enough. She went headfirst into the water before I was able to pull her out. She was so completely freaked out by what happened, and honestly so was I. Her legs were stuck up on the side of the hot tub so if I hadn't been there it could have been devastating.
I feel so terrible, she is going to be so afraid to go near any water now and I feel responsible! I took her home to her mama and I will be texting soon to make sure she is ok. Is there anything else I can do to make this better? I just feel so guilty. :/
Just a humble reminder of how quickly things can go wrong when little ones are around, I'm just thankful I was able to get her out of the water as fast as I was.
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Post by Dori~Mama~Bear on Jul 15, 2015 23:28:52 GMT
Get her back in to that water. get in yourself and have mom get in and then have her get in. It is very important to get her back in the same water. in the same place with the same person. I know this was an accident and they happen quickly but she will be freaked out about water if you don't get her back in it. It is like when you fall off a bike get right back on the bike.
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Post by Zee on Jul 15, 2015 23:32:47 GMT
They can be so quick! When DS was about 2 1/2 we had him at a hotel pool, just a shallow one. I put him up on the side and was climbing out myself when he decided he'd just jump in again. He sunk like a stone! DH was right there and fished him out immediately, sputtering and coughing, and we were all like "see! That is no fun! You don't ever want to do that again, do you?" And he announced loudly "YES! " LOL omg.
I know you feel bad, but no real harm was done and you were watching her. I hope mom understands. I would have, I know how impulsive they can be. Hugs!
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Post by Zee on Jul 15, 2015 23:34:35 GMT
If no one makes a huge deal out of it, she should be just fine. But definitely water safety needs to be stressed with her.
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Post by KimB on Jul 15, 2015 23:35:24 GMT
I just saw this on Home & Family. Please check it out and share. Dr. JJ sits down with Home & Family to talk about the dangers of dry drowning. 10% of drowning victims die of dry drowning every year. Victims may experience cough, chest pain shortness of breath, trouble breathing or fatigue and says be mindful of symptoms, especially parents to children who have been playing in water. Always enforce pool safety and help your child build strong swimming skills. Dry Drowning Scroll down a bit for the video. Hope all is well. |
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Post by pierkiss on Jul 15, 2015 23:39:05 GMT
Unfortunately we learned this lesson last week with our pool and our 2 year old. I turned my back for all of 3 seconds to grab the net to scoop some leaves. Turned around, and the 2 year old was trying his hardest to tread water. I have never ever run so fast in my life. Fortunately, we have a small pool, and I was able to jump in and grab him. Grabbed him up, and plopped him on the side of the pool. There was a lot of coughing, and a lot of water came up. HE IS COMPLETELY FINE THANK YOU GOD!!!! Fortunately, he has been in swim lessons since 6 months old, so he knew how to move his body somewhat in the water. I banged up my ankle and leg pretty badly jumping in, and I have never been more grateful for bruises in my life. All I can keep thinking about is that we could have lost our very precious son. This kid is my sunshine. I don't know what I would do if something worse had happened.  So, now we have a new rule. The 2 year old is not allowed on the pool deck without his float on. |
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Post by Woobster on Jul 15, 2015 23:50:08 GMT
I just wanted to say... Please don't be too hard on yourself. You did everything right!
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Post by melanell on Jul 16, 2015 0:40:00 GMT
hugs!! The scariest darn thing about kids is how quickly they can get themselves into trouble. I don't think you did anything wrong at all, but I think it would still be a very nice gesture to just call and ask how she's doing. I think the best things for any residual fear the little girl may have is for them to keep giving her chances to get into the water.
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Post by scrappyoutlaw on Jul 16, 2015 2:38:42 GMT
Thanks for all the kind words everyone! I went over to their house later and she was happy as a clam, like it never even happened! Dori~Mama~Bear normally I think that would be a great idea, but unfortunately I don't think it would be wise to have a 3 year old in a hot tub. It's just too hot for her little body to handle. I think (and hope) she will be fine in the long run.  |
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Post by scrapmaven on Jul 16, 2015 2:42:30 GMT
The best thing her parents can do for her is to get her swim lessons asap. She's young enough to combat her fears by learning to swim. Thank goodness you were there.
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Post by christine58 on Jul 16, 2015 2:46:26 GMT
Glad she is ok..and you're right..three year olds don't belong in hot tubs
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Post by padresfan619 on Jul 16, 2015 2:47:54 GMT
Do you keep your hot tub turned on at all times? Or could she come over when it is cold?
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Post by Dori~Mama~Bear on Jul 16, 2015 5:29:45 GMT
Thanks for all the kind words everyone! I went over to their house later and she was happy as a clam, like it never even happened! Dori~Mama~Bear normally I think that would be a great idea, but unfortunately I don't think it would be wise to have a 3 year old in a hot tub. It's just too hot for her little body to handle. I think (and hope) she will be fine in the long run. Turn the temp of the water down. |
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jul 16, 2015 9:40:03 GMT
I just wanted to say... Please don't be too hard on yourself. You did everything right! I agree. And I think she will be fine. |
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Post by peasapie on Jul 16, 2015 11:59:51 GMT
Guilty? Responsible? Why??? Kids get into things all the time! Thank Gid you were there to fish her out! I wouldn't spend one more moment thinking about that, except to be grateful you were there to help out.
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