Desert Rat Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Great news today! He did break the radius and a small bone in the wrist in each arm. The doctor had a bad experience with the wrist bones and wanted to cast him all the way up to his arm pits. When he saw the look of shock and horror on my face, with tears starting to form, he consulted with the doctor who work only with hands. Verdict: Short arm casts for 6 weeks! After the threat of full arm casts, I was giddy. :001_smile: He has learned to eat and use the bathroom. We did good getting a shower this morning. I washed his hair in the sink first, then wrapped up his arms and stared at the ceiling while he showered. My ceiling needs to be dusted! ;) He should be fine. I should be fine. With this situation at least. All the other stuff with in-laws and our only vehicle needing repairs and my dh's job and my dad's estate? Well, we're going to pretend that stuff isn't happening and deal with it later. I'll take this victory and enjoy it. Here's a picture of a happy boy in casts. He picked one black and one green going for the camo effect. He feels so much better with the permanent casts on! He says it doesn't hurt nearly as much now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 He does look pretty happy. Here's hoping the 6 weeks go quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 So glad to hear it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Great update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfatherslily Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Yay! I didn't comment on your other post, but I felt so bad for both of you! I'm glad to hear that it will just be a tiny bit easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Yay! He's a cutie! Here's to a speedy 6 weeks! :001_smile::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Oh thank God! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest inoubliable Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Fantastic update! Hope that the six weeks go by quickly for you both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Glad for the happy update! May the six weeks whiz on by.:grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I was thinking about you today! And then I got a call the ds12 had hurt his finger, so now I'm waiting on a call from the doctor on what the x-ray showed. Ds12 was pretty upset at himself (he was supposed to be doing school work; instead he and ds13 were horsing around) and I told him about your boy. He sends your boy sympathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swirl Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 BIG :grouphug: for you and your DS!! On July 26th my DS broke his radius and ulna- but it was just in one wrist. At urgent care they put it in a two-part splint up to his shoulder. (They were really scared about that radius break too.) But when we went to the Dr. a few days later, they took the top part of the splint off and he only wore the bottom part in a sling for 5 more weeks. The Dr. did tell us that a radius break can be a problem. He said that about one in twenty people will need surgery to correct problems in that area. He was supposed to get a cast for the last 5 weeks, but when we went back, the Dr. just put it into a brace instead. DS was thrilled, but I was really uncomfortable with that. He finally got his brace taken off Oct. 3, but he's still not totally back to normal. It's been a LONG two months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I'm glad it's not as bad as you feared! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniper Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I am so happy for you guys!!!! Is it bad that I just made all three of my boys look at the photo and tell them to take it easy?!!!! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Oh, great news!!! Just reading your post yesterday made me sick to my stomach! I'm so happy for both your sakes'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghee Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I'm so happy they didn't cast him in a long cast! Tell him, from a mom who has had many casts through her home, his color choices are awesome! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 A plucky attitude cuts the grief in half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NittanyJen Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Awwww! So glad he was able to get the less cumbersome casting! Here's hoping for a rapid recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Great news! Thanks for updating us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 It's nice to see him smiling. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 I was thinking about you today! And then I got a call the ds12 had hurt his finger, so now I'm waiting on a call from the doctor on what the x-ray showed. Ds12 was pretty upset at himself (he was supposed to be doing school work; instead he and ds13 were horsing around) and I told him about your boy. He sends your boy sympathy. I hope his finger is okay! Yikes! Mine was told no tricks. When I reminded him AFTER the accident, he said I only told his brother. :glare: I am so happy for you guys!!!! Is it bad that I just made all three of my boys look at the photo and tell them to take it easy?!!!! ;) Heck! Print it out and put it on the fridge. :tongue_smilie: The poor boy in Nevada who is in double casts for doing bike tricks his momma told him not to. My brother told him, "Well, if you're gonna be dumb, you better be tough." Ha! It's nice to see him smiling. :001_smile: It really is! And thanks to everyone who commented. I am very happy he's gonna be okay. Thanks for giving me a safe place to vent and for all the hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 It is great to see him smiling! I love the black and green! Here's to the six weeks flying by! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I hope his finger is okay! Yikes! Mine was told no tricks. When I reminded him AFTER the accident, he said I only told his brother. :glare: It's fractured, but it isn't a bad fracture. Boys! I am glad that your boy got short casts. I hope that he heals quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Gre… Here's a picture of a happy boy in casts. He picked one black and one green going for the camo effect. He feels so much better with the permanent casts on! He says it doesn't hurt nearly as much now. Glad to hear the good news. I am so happy for you guys!!!! Is it bad that I just made all three of my boys look at the photo and tell them to take it easy?!!!! ;) Be sure to tell them about the personal hygiene difficulties with 2 arms out of commission! That alone would motivate me to be safe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Great news today! He did break the radius and a small bone in the wrist in each arm. The doctor had a bad experience with the wrist bones and wanted to cast him all the way up to his arm pits. When he saw the look of shock and horror on my face, with tears starting to form, he consulted with the doctor who work only with hands. Verdict: Short arm casts for 6 weeks! After the threat of full arm casts, I was giddy. :001_smile:He has learned to eat and use the bathroom. We did good getting a shower this morning. I washed his hair in the sink first, then wrapped up his arms and stared at the ceiling while he showered. My ceiling needs to be dusted! ;) He should be fine. I should be fine. With this situation at least. All the other stuff with in-laws and our only vehicle needing repairs and my dh's job and my dad's estate? Well, we're going to pretend that stuff isn't happening and deal with it later. I'll take this victory and enjoy it. Here's a picture of a happy boy in casts. He picked one black and one green going for the camo effect. He feels so much better with the permanent casts on! He says it doesn't hurt nearly as much now. :party: He is a doll face too. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live2Ride Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 He looks quite happy with this arrangement! Here's to praying it goes very smoothly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpoy85 Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 glad for the update! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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