So I am late to the mom party. Long time readers of the blog would know I never expected to ever be one, but then my entire life changed and the best thing in my life happened. She’s pretty awesome.

So when I received a video call from my husband on Monday, I was floored. There I was tutoring students and then I saw the inside of my car. They were in a car accident. My husband couldn’t tell me exactly where they were though he told me an avenue and messed up the cross street. (This is rather important.)

So I finally arrived on scene when the police are moving the cars and there is my baby in my husband’s arms. Once she was in my arms, I could breathe.

So I’ve not done anything for my book release this week. My Monday and Tuesday were doctor’s appointments for her and my husband. This morning I talked to my daughter’s primary care physician and she helped me cope. I can now talk about it. So my car was totalled. Car seats work!

So this has been my week. Secret Dad is out as well. I loved that novel and the reviews I’m seeing on sites make me happy. It was the one thing I could think about outside my family, but mostly this week I was thankful for everything and everyone on in my life.

I don’t know how my life would be without my smiling girl or my husband. I don’t want to. Anyhow I’ll be back to book news soon, but this was my scary world of the week.

(Side note: The picture of my girl was taken before but I love that smile and it makes me happy.)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do car seats protect babies in car accidents?

Car seats are designed to absorb and distribute crash forces, shielding infants from serious injury. In this mother’s account, her baby survived a car accident that totalled the vehicle, with the author specifically noting ‘Car seats work!’ as a key takeaway. Properly installed car seats remain one of the most effective safety measures for protecting young children in collisions.

What should you do after your child is in a car accident?

After a car accident involving a child, seek immediate medical evaluation even if the child appears unharmed. This mother scheduled doctor’s appointments for both her baby and husband on Monday and Tuesday following the crash, and also consulted her daughter’s primary care physician for guidance. Medical follow-up helps rule out delayed-onset injuries and supports the family’s emotional recovery.

Is it better to talk to a doctor or handle trauma from a scary event on your own?

Talking to a medical professional after a traumatic event is generally more effective than processing it alone. In this account, the mother spoke with her daughter’s primary care physician following the car accident and noted, ‘She helped me cope. I can now talk about it.’ Professional support provided the emotional outlet she needed to begin moving forward after the frightening experience.