Goose Egg.

Olivia got her first Goose Egg today. I about lost it. I'm pretty sure it was more traumatic for me than for her....of course she couldn't see the gigantic thing form on her forehead- I watched the entire thing.

It was an ordinary afternoon. I was putting some groceries away and Olivia was standing up to door that looks out onto our deck. It is a normal door except the middle portion is glass and there is a little lip where the glass stops. I don't know if that makes sense. ANYWAY- I heard a bump and I hurried over to pick up my girl. I have to say she bumps her head often but it usually isn't serious and she rarely cries. As I went over today she had the saddest face and she was crying but she hadn't let the air out yet. I picked her up and she let out a big cry and I knew she must have hurt herself but I couldn't figure out where.

It took about 2 seconds before I began to see purple forming over her right eyebrow and then I watched as a gigantic bump formed as well. It was HUGE, and I had never actually seen one form. I shiver just thinking about it.

I found her binky and once I gave it to her- she stopped crying. Obviously it didn't bother her too much. I called the doctor just to see if I should be worried. I watched for eye dilation, vomiting, etc... but she was fine and I can't tell you how grateful I am. It was seriously scary. I know this is just the first of many...

I feel as if I have now reached a new level of motherhood. Like I have been sworn into the mothers who have kids who bonk their heads and get bruises. It happens to us all- now I'm part of the club. I'm not sure I want to be a member, but I believe it is inevitable.

Just glad she's okay!

I love the look she is giving me here. The goose egg is gone now..but she's got that nasty bruise which I'm sure will only get worse. Hey Kel- Maybe she will share your love of bruises?