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I was following a client to a birth today, got flustered trying to figure out what exit to get off on (in stop and go traffic), and rear ended a bus. My car is completely demolished. I am in so much pain. And I missed the birth of one of my favorite client's baby. What a yucky day.
Good news: I'm OK and baby is OK.
I've been so emotional since I got home. My husband keeps trying to tell me that I just need to go to bed, but I'm so upset. But I keep having emotional mood swings. I keep freaking out with all of the "what if's" even though I know it's such a waste of time and energy. The minute I got home and saw my kids, I burst into tears. I'm so glad I was alone in the car and that they didn't get hurt.
But I'm also upset because of the financial situation I just put our family in. We were already trying so hard to be creative in figuring out a way for us to have a home birth, and now I have no idea how that can happen We are going to have to buy another car. We might be able to get away with just using public transit for a short time, but we have to have something by June (my next round of births is in June).
I'm so sad and so mad at myself. This really was a yucky no-good terrible bad day. I think I'm gonna go watch a chick flick and cry myself to sleep.
Oh no Didn't you have insurance? I am SO glad you and baby are okay.
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Oh no Didn't you have insurance? I am SO glad you and baby are okay.
We just had liability to cover the other guy. We have barely been making all of our bills each month the past few years thanks to our student loans, so we had to reduce to a smaller plan on insurance. Glad I don't have to pay for the Marta bus repairs (I doubt they need much), but we are out of a car now.
OH my GOSH! That's horrible! i know you must be feeling upset at yourself and worrying about finances, but you really have to look at it in a different perspective. YOU AND YOUR BABY ARE OK!! God forbid something serious happened to both of you. it's a blessing in disguise. Just rest, mama! You had a very hectic day. The last thing you want is to go in for contractions caused by stressed... Pls take care of yourself
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Oh man. I am so incredibly sorry. My BP was up just reading this. I was in a fender bender at nine weeks and I was an emotional wreck about it. Thankfully I was fine and my car was too but I just kept bawling and feeling like a mess from hormones and the adrenaline of it all. I'm sure this was horrible for you and especially while headed to an important event and hitting a bus that might have had lots of other people to "watch.". I really feel for you and I'm sorry about the car. Hugs
So glad to hear you and baby are okay! I'm sorry you had such a crummy day! And I hope you don't place too much blame on yourself, things happen and we learn to cope... I'm sure things will work out and I will pray that you are still able to get your home birth!
I'm so sorry! It sucks you missed the birth of your client's baby and your car is totalled. I'm thrilled though that you and your baby are fine!! That's the most important thing!!
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Oh my gosh! I am sooo glad you and the baby weren't hurt. Hang in there and everything will work out. Stress never helps anything, easier said than done, I know.
I'm sorry! Car accidents shake us all up. Don't be too hard on yourself. So glad to hear you and the baby are ok. Try to do something nice for yourself this weekend to take your mind off of it, if you can .
Oh sweetie, you sound like you're still in shock. You need to rest up and take it easy for a few days. Try not to worry overly about finances...I say overly because I know it's impossible not to worry at all...I'm sure your husband is thankful you and the baby are fine and you shouldn't blame yourself for "putting your family in that position"...it was an accident, after all.
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We are going to have to buy another car. We might be able to get away with just using public transit for a short time, but we have to have something by June (my next round of births is in June). 
I am SO glad you and baby are okay.
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