I think every mother on the planet has had a moment where something happens to their children and their heart literally dropped. And that is what happened to me just a week ago.
I was working when I got a phone call from my sister, whom is also my babysitter. I couldn't answer but took my phone, stepped away and called her back.
When she answered the phone all I could hear was her and my daughter screaming. So So i quickly ran out of work and all the way home, since I do not drive.
My dad called 911 because my daughter, mackenzie was very badly hurt. My sister was making microwave mac and cheese bowls when they were done in the microwave she put them on the counter. My daughter was very curious and walked over, stood on her tippy toes, pouring the hot mac and cheese all conversation herself. Thank goodness the cheese wasn't in it.
Immediately as I got home, the ambulance was there. We were rushed to the closest hospital with a burn unit, about an hour from my house. Mackenzie had suffered from second degree burns to her face, neck, chest and shoulders. I had never seen anything like it. It was the scariest thing I had ever seen. And it felt even worse with it being my little baby girl, who who is only one year old.
For a few days is was debated whether or not she would need skin grafting. So they waited through the weekend so they could consult a plastic surgeon. They determined that she would need skin grafting and on Tuesday the 8th, Mackenzie was taken into surgery for skin grafting. This was on the list with scariest moments of my life. I have never imagined that one of my babies would need to be put to sleep. She did so amazing and they were able to skin graft everything they needed to.
She is now on morphine for pain, and she is fighting very hard. I am so proud of my little baby girl. She is cuddly like usual and we are hoping for a quick recovery for her.
We have recieved so much support and it's amazing to see how people rally behind you when a tragedy strikes. Its absolutely amazing and pulls on the heart strings. So many prayers and visitors and family has been so amazing.
It is hard being away from my son. I miss him terribly even though I know I have to be here for my daughter.
Here is to hoping for a fast and speedy recovery to be home for christmas.
