Mom Leaves Baby On Bed For One Second, Her Life Changes Forever

Emergency Room

They rushed to get their son to the emergency room as fast as possible. Their baby’s evaluation came out sooner than they expected, but the news was worse than they ever could have imagined.

She sat close to her husband as they looked up at the doctor, listening closely as he explained what was happening to their angel. But as much as she was trying to pay attention to what he was saying, all she could hear was a loud buzzing inside her head because of how worried she was.

They Tried For A Year

Taylor and Jeff were over the moon when they welcomed their firstborn, Brian, into the world. They couldn’t be more excited about their family finally growing.

They tried to get pregnant for over a year before they finally got pregnant with Brian. They were so grateful that it finally happened. Soon enough, Brian was born and it made for a happy occasion, but soon, it would turn tearful.

Many Children

Taylor and Jeff were set on having a big family. Since before their marriage, they had always discussed having multiple children that would fill the home.

They had decided together that they wanted to have five to six children. Despite the prospect presenting a chaotic reality, they were ready to face it head-on.

Everything They Wanted 

They were married for a year when Taylor and Jeff fell pregnant with their first child. He was the most gorgeous boy they have ever seen. Brian was their everything.

Brian was everything they had ever wanted. He was the perfect son. He was active and he always had a bright smile on his face. He had the intelligence and baby charm to make any parent proud. But soon, everything would change for them. 

Bright Sunday

One bright and sunny Sunday afternoon, it happened. Jeff was working on a passion project downstairs while Taylor was spending time with Brian in their bedroom.

Brian had been very active that day and Taylor knew that she had to put him down for a nap, otherwise he would be cranky by nighttime. She fed him and bathed him before setting him down on her bed. She turned away for one second, and that was when it happened.

A Soft Thud 

She had turned away for one second, looking for a diaper, when she heard a soft thud on the carpet. She turned around and found Brian on the floor. He had a look of confusion on his face before he burst into loud sobs.

Taylor ran towards him, checking if he’d hit his head. She rubbed the bump while lulling Brian until he stopped crying. But just then, she did the worst thing she could’ve done at that moment.

Better Judgement 

She comforted him until he stopped crying and began smiling and cooing. Jeff ran up the stairs to see what was happening, and she quickly explained the situation.

They put Brian to sleep and against her better judgment, Taylor told herself that her baby boy was okay. But if only she knew what had happened.

He Shrieked 

Later that night, she woke up to the sound of Brian letting out a loud shriek. She jumped up from bed and ran to his crib, finding him crying bitterly. The bump on his head was now bigger than before.

Taylor called Jeff who came running in. He looked down at Brian and dashed for their coats and phones. What if they were too late?

Buzzing In Her Head

They rushed to get their son to the emergency room as fast as possible. Their baby’s evaluation came out sooner than they expected, but the news was worse than they ever could have imagined.

She sat close to her husband as they looked up at the doctor, listening closely as he explained what was happening to their angel. But as much as she was trying to pay attention to what he was saying, all she could hear was a loud buzzing inside her head because of how worried she was.

The Results 

She was hoping that the doctor would say that his injury was just a simple bump and that he would be fine, but the news was far worse than that.

The doctor looked down at the MRI report in his hands, “Brian fractured his skull and has bled half of his entire blood volume into his brain,” he said. Although he continued speaking, the pain within Taylor muted everything around her.

The Best Thing In Their Lives

The days after the visit to the hospital were the worst for Taylor and Jeff. They’d worked so hard to build everything they had, and with Brian, all the struggle had felt worthwhile. 

He was the best thing in their life, and now they weren’t sure if he would be alright. They’d checked Brian into the hospital before leaving, and with each second that passed, the grueling pain of not being by his side ate them alive. 

The Hospital 

A week passed with Brian still in the hospital. Taylor and Jeff would spend as much time with him, only leaving for brief showers and work. The reality was that their son’s condition kept them on edge. 

The hospital was still running its scans and discerning the best treatment path for Brian. But each time Taylor would ask if her son would be fine, they gave the worst answer. 

Dread 

“We are doing everything we can,” the doctors said. But these words only made the dread coursing through Taylor’s veins double.

When the final report on Brian’s health returned, she wasn’t sure if her baby would make it. She wasn’t sure if he’d be paralyzed either physically or mentally. She broke down while considering all these possibilities. As a mom, what could she do?

Heartbreaking

After helping Taylor and Jeff get acclimated to his treatment regimen, the hospital discharged Brian. They included a new diet, physical therapy, and several activities that would help his mind stay active.

But although Taylor and Jeff, with the help of their families, would do all they could to help their beloved son recover, he’d sadly succumb to his condition. Taylor knew what she needed to do. 

Their First

Broken by the loss of her son, Taylor knew she had to share her story. Perhaps she could prevent other moms from going through the hell she’d been through. Her story gained traction on social media, and many people came to grieve with her family. 

With time, the pain of losing Brian would let off, although she still misses him with each passing second. Although she and Jeff would have the big family they always talked about, they’d never forget the little boy who was their first.