5 November 2012
This morning I had a very unfortunate incident While munching on left over roast beef (I know what a pig) I can look back and laugh at it now And tell you my tale with some relief
Thank goodness hubby was here Laid up in his state of "incapacity" I thought I was a goner today Despite his first aid tenacity
The lump of beef got wedged in my throat I was no longer able to swallow I fell to the floor banging upstairs In the hope the noise he would follow
Air was still getting to my lungs But I was doubled up on the floor The lump wouldn't budge Still I banged more and more
Eventually he came to my rescue. (After shouting what is it?) Shocked at what lay before him Little Erin was crying By now I thought my chances were slim
Banging on my back was pointless (I think he secretly enjoyed it) Now it was getting hard to breathe Tears running down my face This isn't the way I wanted to leave
He tried the Heimlich manoeuvre At first it didn't succeed But on the second attempt at it That lump of beef had to concede
It took us a while to recover The 'what ifs' running through our heads I held my baby girl close While we cuddled on the bed
So although I had a terrible fright I want you all to know Make sure you learn basic first aid As you have to act FAST not slow.
The Unfortunate Incident With Left Over Roast Beef • Opuss № I