Training is something that is really most important when you have to do something quickly, efficiently and most importantly correctly the very first time. Over the years I've had CPR training many times. Fortunately I've never had to use any part of it.
Until today.
The kids ate precious little for lunch today, so when dinner time came around they were pretty hungry. Riley actually asked for BOTH chicken nuggets and mac & cheese (we're usually lucky to get them to eat one of them.) Both kids were happy when I said yes.
Kendall has gotten pretty good with nuggets and actually (unlike her brother) generally takes small bites. Tonight for some reason she stuck a whole nugget in her mouth and shortly thereafter started to cough and then to choke. I'm so thankful for all those years of CPR training because the training for a small child who is choking WORKS.
Having seen that training so many times over the years I didn't have to think about what to do but was just able to act. Never have I been so happy to hear my baby girl cry.
I didn't freak out about the whole thing until Kendall was back in her high chair eating her last nugget (chopped up VERY SMALL.) At that point I had an entirely different perspective on the training that I've at times I've found boring and repetitive. Boring and repetitive means you know it. And you'll likely be able to use it. Correctly. First time. Right now that's something that I'm very grateful for.
I love my baby girl.
Jonathan
Until today.
The kids ate precious little for lunch today, so when dinner time came around they were pretty hungry. Riley actually asked for BOTH chicken nuggets and mac & cheese (we're usually lucky to get them to eat one of them.) Both kids were happy when I said yes.
Kendall has gotten pretty good with nuggets and actually (unlike her brother) generally takes small bites. Tonight for some reason she stuck a whole nugget in her mouth and shortly thereafter started to cough and then to choke. I'm so thankful for all those years of CPR training because the training for a small child who is choking WORKS.
Having seen that training so many times over the years I didn't have to think about what to do but was just able to act. Never have I been so happy to hear my baby girl cry.
I didn't freak out about the whole thing until Kendall was back in her high chair eating her last nugget (chopped up VERY SMALL.) At that point I had an entirely different perspective on the training that I've at times I've found boring and repetitive. Boring and repetitive means you know it. And you'll likely be able to use it. Correctly. First time. Right now that's something that I'm very grateful for.
I love my baby girl.
Jonathan
