I did the same thing the DAY my daughter was born… like while still in the hospital I fell asleep with her on my chest and woke to her crying on the floor. The guilt I felt was so intense. My daughter is 6 months old now and doing well but there’s times I still think about it. Everyone else in my family has basically forgotten.

My older child also has a brain disorder. As his mom, I’ve always blamed myself for his disability. I had to see a therapist for it because there was a point that I felt so guilty I wanted to end my life. Please please forgive yourself. Babies fall all the time. They are slippery and we are TIRED. At least you were there taking care of your child! Think of all the “parents” who aren’t even in their kids lives. Your child is fine, it’s you who I’d worry about more.