Thursday night (10-27) I got out of class around 6:45. I went with some friends to the library to watch a movie for my online ethics class. The movie ended around 8:15 and I got on the road. 20 minutes into the drive, I was almost to Davis. Traffic began slowing due to what looked like a construction zone ahead. I began breaking to slow down when all of a sudden a car hit my right rear side and sent me spinning and crashing into the barrier. I could see cars and cars passing by me, fearing they would hit me as I was now stalled on the FREEWAY! I instantly began crying hysterical and just prayed for my baby! Another car stopped and I could hear the ladies yelling to me to pull my car off to the side. Finally I got my car to start and I pulled off to the shoulder. The ladies were kind enough to call 911 and stay there until the ambulance arrived. I also used their phone to call Derek, who luckily was only 5 minutes away. Soon I was being assisted out of my car with a neck brace onto a stretcher. Derek was there within minutes which put some anxiety at ease. I was transported to UC Davis Med Center. When we got there, I was swarmed by doctors.… A good 15 of them! Within 20 minutes they striped my clothes & jewelry, put in an IV, took blood, performed TWO ultrasounds, hooked a monitor to make sure I wasn't contracting, and took an X-ray of my upper back and neck. Not only was the pain overwhelming, I laid there worried to death about the unknown while a neck brace way too big dug into my skin. Long story... I am okay & so is baby!
After the ER, we were admitted to Labor and Delivery for the rest of the night and the whole next day. I never imagined staying in Labor and Delivery at 23 weeks. I am so grateful that the baby is doing great, safe inside of me & the worst is just some aches and pains. Derek was there instantly when I needed him which makes me love him even more and more. He spent hours holding my hand and made sure my parents were up to date on all that was happening. The next morning my parents arrived from Donner Lake and took care of me too.
The night I got home from the hospital I thanked God for being there. When life shows you how powerful it is; it puts everything into perspective. Who cares about the little things we stress about, why waste time with drama and fighting. That night could have ended very differently and it taught me to be grateful for all that I have.
Almost a week later, I am doing better. Emotionally I having a tough time dealing with thought of what could have happen and replaying the whole night in my head. I am grateful for the great care at UC Davis and for my husband, sister in law, in laws and parents! They were all there as soon as I needed them!
Car accidents are scary enough but when your pregnant and it happens it makes it so much worse. I am so lucky that we are both okay and I thank GOD every night for protecting us both. Looks like we'll be spending the next few weeks… & months.. Not only figuring out nursery stuff but buying a new car and dealing with insurances!
