*Shame* I must win the award for most neglectful mother today! :

[ss_storm]

it's not your fault hun, he probably stashed it in his cheek like a squirrel! Hope your nipple is ok..ouch! Don't beat yourself up too much, main thing is you are both alright.

[Tuesday's Child]

Don't be hard on yourself willow. I only check DD's mouth after meals, if she'll let me. He's fine and you're fine (sorry about the sore nipple, I hope its not the same side that was blocked the other day)

ETA - Besides you have two sons that made it to their teens so you can't be that negligent

[willow5]

Thank you everyone for your kind words it does make me feel a bit better, although I still have a mini heart attack every now and then when I think about it!

Don't be hard on yourself willow. I only check DD's mouth after meals, if she'll let me. He's fine and you're fine (sorry about the sore nipple, I hope its not the same side that was blocked the other day)

ETA - Besides you have two sons that made it to their teens so you can't be that negligent

Hannah, thanks and no it was the other side, I am a Libran so it's all about balance I guess lol yes the other two did make it haha so maybe there's hope for DS3 yet

[Kazmar]

aw hun Not neglectful at all Lucky he was a smart boy and didn't swollow it

[Enchanted]

You weren't to know and I am sure it won't be the last thing he sticks in his mouth!

They have super vision and can see things we usually don't!! He is fine and that's all that matters Xx

[~ Zarava Flutterby ~]

hun the cheeky little buggers are very efficient when it comes to hiding things in their mouth.. DD2 (also roughly 9mths) was chewing on a piece of apple almost the same size easily for 20min AFTER i thought she had finished.. i was like OMG what's in there.. get it out out out... oh thank god only apple but still it could have gotten stuck.. i was horrified i didn't know.

Take comfort in knowing it must be a trick of theirs.

[Just Me]

Oh I really don't enjoy this stage where they stick everything in their mouths. It's not easy. I can completely understand why you couldn't see it either - it is skin coloured to start with and if your little guy is like my kids, they clench their jaws closed if you try and look inside their mouths.

It must have been an incredibly scary experience for you. I'm so glad that it wasn't that serious and you are both okay.

Go easy on yourself, it could have happened to anyone of us

[Jewel]

I'm glad everything is okay. Try not to be so hard on yourself.