Car accident last night

Oh Sophie that must have been scary!

Very.

I am glad to hear that you and the
kids are alright. Hopefully they get the van fixed up for you asap! --?

Jenn
-DS Feb'92
-DD Feb'97
-34 weeks!


Thanks

"Donna" wrote in message
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"Sophie" wrote in message
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Geez what a pain.

I was leaving base about 5:30 pm to get the kids dinner (Dylan's away,
didn't feel like cooking). I passed one accident, didn't know the car in
front of me was stopping (as opposed to slowing down) for an accident in
front of us and I hit him.

Oh my goodness, Sophie. I am so sorry for your trouble! I trust you're
ok
today?

Donna


Yep had my ultrasound today and everything is fine

Sophie,
I'm so sorry to hear of your accident, I really am, your poor
babies must have been startled to say the least. Thankfully, you, the
baby and the kids are all okay. Good luck with the insurance stuff, and
try and take it easy. I'll be picking up my ordered "pregnancy seat
belt" this week, after that lady posted here with the link to that poor
little girl I'm a little scared.

I have to admit I didn't read that thread but will find it now. I was asked
by a million people if i had my seatbelt on, did I have it under my stomach,
etc...I don't remember honestly where I had it placed but I have no red
marks or bruises on my stomach or chest from it.

I have a question for you regarding your kid's car seats... I know with
the infant seats, even a low impact accident requires replacement of the
seat and base all together, is that the same with other car seats made
for older children? and because of that, will insurance cover these
costs since they are damages related to the accident?

Nic

You know I actually thought about that - since the carseats have been in an
accident, do I need new ones? I think I'll call my insurance company back
and ask. Lewis is in a convertible carseat facing forward, and the other 2
in booster seats that are just the base to make them taller (they have the
seatbelt across their lap and the shoulder one in front of them).

Sophie wrote:
You know I actually thought about that - since the carseats have
been in an accident, do I need new ones? I think I'll call my
insurance company back and ask. Lewis is in a convertible carseat
facing forward, and the other 2 in booster seats that are just the
base to make them taller (they have the seatbelt across their lap
and the shoulder one in front of them).

The insurance company told me I should replace mine even though we had a
very slow crash. When a woman backed into the van last year while it was
parked and Vernon and Aurora were sleeping, they also wanted me to replace
them, and the van wasn't even moving at the time.

I have spare seats because Aurora has moved from a convertible to a booster
and Julian is really too big for a booster at all any more (52" tall and 75
lbs., he scarcely fits in one any longer), though, so I don't need to go out
and buy new ones.
--
Be well, Barbara
Mom to Sin (Vernon, 2), Misery (Aurora, 4), and the Rising Son (Julian, 6)

Aurora (in the bathroom with her dad)--"It looks like an elephant, Daddy."
Me (later)--"You should feel flattered."

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On Tue, 18 May 2004 08:20:51 -0400, Sophie wrote:

So that's my excitement I could have done without - lol.

Yikes Sophie! That is not a good thing to go through, thank goodness you
all came out fine. Take it easy!

--
-- I
mommy to DS (22m)
mommy to two tiny angels (28 Oct 2003 & 17 Feb 2004)
guardian of DH (33)

Sophie wrote:
I have to admit I told
my friend today I'm glad it was jsut an honest accident, I wasn't
playing with the radio, applying lipstick, etc...Lol.

I said after the accident that I don't think cell phones are distracting at
all compared to children. So I think driving with children in the car should
be illegal g!

Well Dylan's car is here (at his work) but it's stick shift, which
I can drive but don't like. Plus if they'll give us a rental,
heck, I'll take it.

Yeah, I would, too. We just made the decision not to pay for rental coverage
because we have a spare vehicle anyway.

Now it's just the hassle of getting everything done.

Man, that's what I've been going through. They've promised me my van back by
Friday (and I absolutely *have* to have it by then because that's my day to
take Julian and his friend to piano lessons) and maybe sooner, but I've been
without it since Monday and it's driving me a bit nuts. We have 4-5 kids to
transport at a time quite often, since my nanny brings her 3yo with her
every day and then does all the drop-offs and pick-ups from school. Julian
has a friend come home with him a couple of time a week, so with my three,
my nanny's one, and one amigo, the minivan is definitely a necessity! In
order to make it possible for us to do all the drop-offs/pick-ups, I've had
to arrange my schedule so that I don't need to be in the office during any
of those times so that Judy can either leave the little boys here while she
gets the others or I can go pick them up myself.
--
Be well, Barbara
Mom to Sin (Vernon, 2), Misery (Aurora, 4), and the Rising Son (Julian, 6)

Aurora (in the bathroom with her dad)--"It looks like an elephant, Daddy."
Me (later)--"You should feel flattered."

All opinions expressed in this post are well-reasoned and insightful.
Needless to say, they are not those of my Internet Service Provider, its
other subscribers or lackeys. Anyone who says otherwise is itchin' for a
fight. -- with apologies to Michael Feldman

On Tue, 18 May 2004 08:20:51 -0400, "Sophie"
wrote:
So that's my excitement I could have done without - lol.

Sophie
#4 due July 7, 2004

I'm glad you're all okay, and you're at least resting some today!

Nan

"Sophie" wrote and I snipped:
the other 2
in booster seats that are just the base to make them taller (they have the
seatbelt across their lap and the shoulder one in front of them).

So, these are backless boosters? That's what my kids use. (Only cost about
$25.) And you saw something negative about them on Dateline? Do you
remember what it was?

Also, sorry to hear about your accident. I hope all continues to be well
with you and your children.

Thanks,
-Patty, mom to Corinne (6y) and Nathan (nearly 4y)
and stepmom to Victoria (14y)

"Sophie" wrote in message
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So that's my excitement I could have done without - lol.

Sophie
#4 due July 7, 2004

Oh goodness. Glad you are ok!
--
JennP.

mom to Matthew 10/11/00
EDD #2 10/24/04
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So glad you're okay, Sophie! Wow, what a scare.

Hugs,
Sue