Emergency

 

Aslm,

Ever wonder what will happen if you get sick at home and you alone with your kids. I had to find out the hard way. A few years ago, I got sick at home and Ahmed had left for work. It was just Ebrahim and myself at home. Ebrahim was 3 years old at the time and the period cramps hit me bad that day. I was in so much pain, I was curled up in a foetal position on the floor with my 3-year old patting my back. He placed a blanket on top of me and said mom what can I do? I remember asking him to pass me my cell and dialing Ahmed’s number. After that I do not remember much, the next thing I do remember is that Ahmed came home and Ebrahim ran to say that Mommy is sick. The next few hours were a blur and when I do come to my senses, Ahmed is home chilling with Ebrahim as if nothing had happened.

From that day onwards, I have tried to as much as possible to prep both my boys for what to do if either Ahmed or I get sick when we alone at home. An easy way was to paste the numbers of my emergency contacts on the wall. It had to be a place that they boys can see easily. Another easy way is to use the emergency call option on your phone. You can pre-program it with the relevant numbers, I have taught the boys how to access and who to call. But one of the most important things I had to teach them is to remain calm and think.

I know it is a lot to place on these little souls, but it could save you one day.

Khuda-hafiz

Ayesha