Huntly mum thanks "amazing" emergency responders who helped injured baby
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A HUNTLY mum has thanked two “amazing” emergency responders who took care of her seven-month-old baby after he broke his leg.
Louise Middleton was holding her son Leo on February 17 when she tripped and fell, landing on top of his leg.
Paige Fletcher, of Elgin Station, and Cath Robertson, of Buckie Ambulance Station, attended the scene to treat the pair.
Describing the incident, Louise said: “I was carrying Leo in my arms to the car. I got out the front door and, for some reason, I tripped. I just kept thinking ‘protect his head, protect his head’.
“I twisted to take the fall so Leo's head wouldn't hit the step but in doing so I must have landed on his leg as I pulled him away from the step.
"He was crying and I was in shock. I came back inside, checked him over and I noticed a small scrape on his left knee but nothing else.”
Louise said she called her husband, Ross, who was at work. He quickly headed home after hearing what had happened.
A trip to the hospital was in order for Louise and young Leo, where they received great care.
She added: “When Catherine and Paige arrived they checked over Leo and gave him some Calpol.
"It was decided that a trip to Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital would be in order as Leo was sore around his leg when touched.
"Leo was in his car seat while I was fastened into the bed so I could see him.
“Paige and Cath were amazing and took care of us both while on the way to Aberdeen, even seeing if they could meet a paramedic to give me an anti-sickness jab.
“Upon arrival the ladies were fantastic. They booked Leo in and made sure we were settled before they left. I can't thank them enough.
“They were both so caring and understanding and I couldn't have asked for any more from them.
"Leo unfortunately broke his leg – it is a femur break. The staff at the hospital were also amazing and really looked after us."
Six weeks on from the incident, Leo is doing well, with his cast now off.
