He should be tired. Instead, he's rolling, kicking, flipping, refusing to lie still. Then he gets cold and dives into my blanket like a soccer tackle. His hard little head smacked right into my nose.
My brain went blank. I scrambled to the bathroom β still straight, not broken. But it's been a week and the ache is still there.
What I learned: go to the ER if there's unstoppable bleeding, bruising around both eyes, clear fluid from the nose, or visible deformity. A broken nose feels swollen and tender. The best window for treatment is 3-7 days post-injury β after swelling goes down, before the bone heals.
Have you ever been injured by your own child? Raise your hand. I can't believe mine is the only one with this kind of force.