When Christian was born I really wanted the angel care monitor. It monitors breathing and movement when baby is sleeping and goes off after 20 seconds if there is neither. I knew that having a boy and being a newborn through the winter months increases the risk of SIDS. Since we moved towards the end of my pregnancy and did not get a baby shower I just knew buying it new was out of the question. Luckily James found it at the Kids Market when it came to Dothan for just $15. It is wonderful to have for peace of mind and I actually sleep better. Well about 2 weeks ago tje alarm went off about 11pm. I jumped up and turned on the light. Little man was not moving or breathing...(and the alarm is very loud) so I picked him up and called his name and he started breathing and just continued to sleep. So I put him down and turn the monitor back on (I have turned it off when it went off becuase it is LOUD). I don't think James really understood in his sleepy state what really happened (by morning he did...he thought it had malfunctioned which it did not). Now let me say this....we both have been certified in infant CPR and if he had done this again or if he was really having trouble breathing I would of gone straight to the ER..but since his color was good and he was breathing normally I felt he was ok and that we were ok until morning when I could call his doctor (and the ER would of had us check with his doc anyway) and see if they wanted him to be check out...which they did. Doc did not find any reason why..no respirtory infection or flu to explain why he did that. So we are to keep him on the monitor longer until the risk of SIDS is over. Now did I go back to sleep after that...no I watched the monitor for about two hours and just prayed and thanked the Lord that we had that and that he was ok...I don't want to think about what could of happened. So if you know any new mommas out there ....an angel care monitor is a wonderful baby gift! I plan to pass mine on when we no longer need it. And by the way we have not had any more moments like that...so thankful and counting my blessings!
Friday, March 11, 2011
Peace of Mind
When Christian was born I really wanted the angel care monitor. It monitors breathing and movement when baby is sleeping and goes off after 20 seconds if there is neither. I knew that having a boy and being a newborn through the winter months increases the risk of SIDS. Since we moved towards the end of my pregnancy and did not get a baby shower I just knew buying it new was out of the question. Luckily James found it at the Kids Market when it came to Dothan for just $15. It is wonderful to have for peace of mind and I actually sleep better. Well about 2 weeks ago tje alarm went off about 11pm. I jumped up and turned on the light. Little man was not moving or breathing...(and the alarm is very loud) so I picked him up and called his name and he started breathing and just continued to sleep. So I put him down and turn the monitor back on (I have turned it off when it went off becuase it is LOUD). I don't think James really understood in his sleepy state what really happened (by morning he did...he thought it had malfunctioned which it did not). Now let me say this....we both have been certified in infant CPR and if he had done this again or if he was really having trouble breathing I would of gone straight to the ER..but since his color was good and he was breathing normally I felt he was ok and that we were ok until morning when I could call his doctor (and the ER would of had us check with his doc anyway) and see if they wanted him to be check out...which they did. Doc did not find any reason why..no respirtory infection or flu to explain why he did that. So we are to keep him on the monitor longer until the risk of SIDS is over. Now did I go back to sleep after that...no I watched the monitor for about two hours and just prayed and thanked the Lord that we had that and that he was ok...I don't want to think about what could of happened. So if you know any new mommas out there ....an angel care monitor is a wonderful baby gift! I plan to pass mine on when we no longer need it. And by the way we have not had any more moments like that...so thankful and counting my blessings!
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