I Totalled My Car For Paying Attention To My Baby!

[chechinmipo]

I was headed to my job to give a coworker something for her pet. My job is about 5 minutes from my house. Well on my way back home right about 2 blocks away from my house I hit a car. I just know I was looking at my baby and next thing I knew I hit the car infront of me, my air bag poped out, my car was smoking and it was bad. The passengers of the woman I hit got down and the first thing they wanted to do was hit me. My car got the worst part the hood and the whole front were deformed. I felt so guilty because I should have been paying attention. I am now seriously considering to never drive with my baby for my safety and for that of the other drivers. I feel so guilty and irresposible. My car is no issue but the whole incedent is. I just can't believe I caused this. Needless to say I was terrified and the sound of the impact was incredible. I had never been in a wreck before. I am such an idiot.

[christelnpeawee]

I hope everyone was ok. I'm really sorry for your accident. Sometimes I have my baby in a pet tote when I'm in the car, maybe that would help.

[cheryl000]

Don't be so hard on yourself. This is why they're called "accidents." When something like this happens, I always think, "Well, life could always be worse." At least everyone is healthy and no one got sent to the hospital. We're human so we live and we learn.
One of the most dangerous things is to have a pet in your lap while you drive or in the front seat. I always try to keep them in the back. There is even a net you can buy for an SUV to keep them in the back.
Please don't be so hard on yourself. Today my yorkie fell through a hole in the cart and caught her head (I wrote about it in another post.) I feel guilty about it but at least she's not hurt and by posting on here you're spreading awareness.

[rnnw62]

I agree don't be so hard on yourself! I don't know a person
alive that drives that doesn't at one point or another take
their focus away from the road for a second every now and
then. Sorry, to hear about the damage to your car but at
least no one was hurt.

[chechinmipo]

Originally Posted by cheryl000

Don't be so hard on yourself. This is why they're called "accidents." When something like this happens, I always think, "Well, life could always be worse." At least everyone is healthy and no one got sent to the hospital. We're human so we live and we learn.
One of the most dangerous things is to have a pet in your lap while you drive or in the front seat. I always try to keep them in the back. There is even a net you can buy for an SUV to keep them in the back.
Please don't be so hard on yourself. Today my yorkie fell through a hole in the cart and caught her head (I wrote about it in another post.) I feel guilty about it but at least she's not hurt and by posting on here you're spreading awareness.

Yes I read your thread and am glad everything turn out fine. I just feel that when driving I should have payed attention to the car infront instead of my baby. I really feel I put others lives in the air because of me being irresponsible , I even wonder if I deserve the priviledge to be driving any more. I need to think things over and wake upand smell the coffee. I am not the smartest cookie I guess because something like this is just unacceptable.

[chechinmipo]

What makes me the most upset is that I am now taking the priviledge away from my baby , she really enjoys the car, when it was really my fault. Better to be on the safe side though and not jepardize anyone or my baby if I can't be mature and handle both. I feel so .... I just can't explain.

[cheryl000]

You sound like a smart person who just made a mistake. I can tell you are responsible and love your yorkie and you were probably just checking on her to make sure she wasn't getting herself into trouble. It only takes a second for things to happen. I think there are little car seats you can buy for the puppy. Driving is up to you, but it might take a little while to get back behind the wheel.
When I was 16 I was driving my dad's truck with my little 14 year old sister. She had taken off her seatbelt and we were fighting over the radio because she had changed the station on me. Well, the road was slick because it had just started raining and I took the bend too quick. Being a new driver I turned the wheel and hit the break at the same time, so the car slid. My sister's forehead went through the windshield and they had to pick tons of glass out of her face. Like all 14 year olds all they care about are their looks and she had to go to school with her face messed up. I was hard on myself. But now I'm closer with her and I know how to drive better. You're only not smart if you dont learn from your mistakes. So give your yorkie a hug one more time because everything will be okay.

Originally Posted by chechinmipo

Yes I read your thread and am glad everything turn out fine. I just feel that when driving I should have payed attention to the car infront instead of my baby. I really feel I put others lives in the air because of me being irresponsible , I even wonder if I deserve the priviledge to be driving any more. I need to think things over and wake upand smell the coffee. I am not the smartest cookie I guess because something like this is just unacceptable.

[cheryl000]

Originally Posted by chechinmipo

What makes me the most upset is that I am now taking the priviledge away from my baby , she really enjoys the car, when it was really my fault. Better to be on the safe side though and not jepardize anyone or my baby if I can't be mature and handle both. I feel so .... I just can't explain.

No problem. Just have someone else drive sometimes and you hold her or put her in the puppyseat. There are other fun places to take the puppy. Like the dog park, or a petco/petsmart. My dog Bailey LOVES to bark at the other dogs.

[chechinmipo]

Originally Posted by cheryl000

No problem. Just have someone else drive sometimes and you hold her or put her in the puppyseat. There are other fun places to take the puppy. Like the dog park, or a petco/petsmart. My dog Bailey LOVES to bark at the other dogs.

Thanks to everyone for the conforting words. The sad part is that I am not that young. I am 22 and this kind of behavior is unacceptable.

[cheryl000]

Originally Posted by chechinmipo

Thanks to everyone for the conforting words. The sad part is that I am not that young. I am 22 and this kind of behavior is unacceptable.

What you did could have happened to anyone at any age. You didn't know better. It takes a mature person to come here and say what you did so others don't make the same mistake.
You should go get some sleep. It's late here and we've had a long day.

[jenstals]

Focus on the positives in that nobody was seriously hurt!! I am sure in the same situation I would be feeling some of the same things, but remember, we learn from our mistakes!! As long as your baby is properly restrained, and you now know how important it is to keep your eyes on the road, you can both learn to drive/ride together! It is the same thing when you have a new human baby. You want to keep looking at them, but you just cant. You have to learn that they are ok Forgive yourself! You made a mistake!!!!

[red98vett]

OMG I'm SO GLAD you're both ok !!! I easily could do the same thing as I'm always looking and talking to mine when they ride - The car can be replaced - you cannot !!

[bubbles4blossom]

Originally Posted by cheryl000

Don't be so hard on yourself. This is why they're called "accidents." When something like this happens, I always think, "Well, life could always be worse." At least everyone is healthy and no one got sent to the hospital. We're human so we live and we learn.
One of the most dangerous things is to have a pet in your lap while you drive or in the front seat. I always try to keep them in the back. There is even a net you can buy for an SUV to keep them in the back.
Please don't be so hard on yourself. Today my yorkie fell through a hole in the cart and caught her head (I wrote about it in another post.) I feel guilty about it but at least she's not hurt and by posting on here you're spreading awareness.

Very nicely said.We all need to learn from what happens to others.I have learned a lot from all of you and hopefully we all have prevented at least 1 accident from happing to our babys.Thank you or the heads up on what can happen in the car.I am glad Everyone is ok.

Heather

[rrosenberry]

DOnt be so hard on yourself...it happens, every second... Luckily... that is my job! I work an an auto body shop,,, You are NOT alone,, you should see some of the crashes here,, most are things that happen in a second, of someone not paying attention. You will drive again, you will be fine, You are just upset and mad at youself. You and your baby are fine, that is ALL that matters. Cars can be replaced!

[Fran42478]

I agree, do not be so hard on yourself...Thank goodness you and Ruby are ok...Maybe consider one of these...

http://www.pettails.com/petcarseat.html

XoXoXo
Fran and Sammi