Ever since Even broke his elbow earlier this year, he's avoided flying on Daddy's feet. But last night, he decided it would be a good idea to fly off the top bunk. Okay, he jumped, and he landed on his feet. But he fell forward and caught himself with his hands, thereby causing a greenstick fracture. That means half his bone is broken and the other half is bent, like when you bend a green stick (hence the name).
Of course, we thought he was overreacting again so we, once again, gave him some Motrin and sent him to bed. It didn't swell much this time but I knew when he was still crying this morning, that something was definitely wrong. So, Jeff and Evan spent the morning in the ER watching Nickelodean... but not getting a cast. Grrr! They don't do that there - at the hospital - with the doctors. So I have to call tomorrow and make an appointment with his orthopedist. What six year old has an orthopedist? LOL
5 comments:
Oh, no!!! Poor kid! I hope it heals quickly...and stays healed. ;-)
Oh no!! That sounds like a horrible fracture. I hope a simple cast will do the trick. Poor guy. Bunk beds are so scary. They look so cool, but are so scary once you realize what those crazy kids are going to do with them!! Happy healing Evan!
poor evan and poor mama!!!
You can borrow my copy of TBCPE if the library doesn't get one in for you. It doesn't take long to read with the kids. Only 8 chapters. I'll bring it Monday.
Oh no, poor guy!!!! I hope it heals quickly!
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