I can't believe that just happened!!!

[Anonymous]

I just about scalped my 3 year old daughter. Literally. I'm nine months pregnant and in cleaning mode, getting ready for this baby. I was vacuuming while my daughter was coloring at the dining table. I was using the hose attatchment and the canister was behind me and I heard a horrible scream, looked down behind me and my daughter was on the floor with her hair stuck in the vacuum!!!!! I turned it off and was sure there was going to be a bloody scalp, because when I turned the brush on the vacuum, chunks of hair came out in my hand. There was a pretty big strand tangled in the brush, still attatched to her head, so I scrambled to find scissors and cut her free. Oh my god. There isn't even a red mark on her entire head. I can't believe she is okay. Thank god. I feel horrible. I'm surprised the fear didn't or hasn't sent me into labor. I didn't know the brush even turned when you used the hose. I am such an idiot. How am I going to handle a newborn and a three year old??? I am seriously doubting myself. She is napping now and I still can't settle down.

[Maliksgirl620]

Its ok mama accidents happen. Its called on ghe job training. Youll do fine with 2.

[MommySwag88]

Hugs momma, I am also nesting, that is scary!! 

[peekaboo528]

Oh my goodness!!! You'll do fine a couple days from now you'll look back and giggle. Can I ask how her head got so close to it in the first place? :)

[wrensong]

 Breathe. It will all be ok and you will do fine with a 3 yr old and a newborn.

Sometimes accidents happen.  Thankfully she is ok. It's not your fault.

 

[kendalelorraine]

 don't worry darling.... my dd is 3 1/2 and HELL ON WHEELS lol... and I'm almost 33 weeks. every trip to the grocery store gives me a complex haha.... but I think we'll be okay, it will come natural!!

[Ritt]

Accidents happen she is okay and that is the most important thing! You'll be fine with two kids. Hugs.

[AspieCarrie]

OMG, mama. It's ok! It's ok. She's not bleeding, she's not hurt now. It's ok.

Hugs hugs hugs! You'll both be fine.

[Anonymous - Original Poster]

Quoting peekaboo528:

Oh my goodness!!! You'll do fine a couple days from now you'll look back and giggle. Can I ask how her head got so close to it in the first place? :)

I have no idea. I had just looked at her coloring at the table, it happened in a flash. I know that she likes the air that blows out of it and sometimes she will stand in front of it to feel the air and I have to tell her to go sit down until I finish. My only guess is that she wanted the air to blow in her face, so she snuck behind me and got right down in front of it.

[Anonymous - Original Poster]

Oh man, thank you guys. My heart beat is finally slowing down and I no longer feel like crying. I'm so embarassed, but thankful it didn't injure her. Your comments make me feel SO much better.

[Ataemommy]

A vaccuum cannot cause that much damage. You did not almost scalp her.