AmyontheFarm Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 My son fell 10 feet off the straw wagon the morning and landed on his elbow and hip. An ambulance took him in to the hospital. They have done X-rays and are sending him for a CAT scan on his hip next. He isn't in a lot of pain only if he moves or tries to weight bear. THe mommy in me thinks there is something wrong with his eyes. He tried to watch a youtube video on my iPad and his eyes started going funky and he said he felt nauseous. We don't think he hit his head and they have checked his eyes and said everything is fine. But the mommy sense is not calm right now. We could use your prayers. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Make them check his head also. Think of the potential damage like shaken-baby syndrome. You don't have to strike your head on the ground for damage. Just the brain rattling in the skull can lead to swelling and damage. If the doctors start to blow you off, Push for tests! It can be as simple as a small concussion, or something much worse. Either way, follow your instincts and get testing done now! Article on concussions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 :grouphug: praying. And listen to Tap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only me Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Yes push for a concussion test. My dd didn't fall far but they said the jarring of her head gave her the concussion. She had no bumps etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 :grouphug: Can't offer any medical advice here, but can offer :grouphug: , prayers, and general wishes that all goes well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne115 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Praying for you and your son. I hope he feels better soon. Suzanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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trulycrabby Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Is he on opiate painkillers? They could change his pupils and make him nauseous. If not, or even if he is and you ate still suspicious, have him tested for concussion. I hope he feels better very soon! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooCow Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Sending prayers your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I agree with everyone else -- that was a bad fall, and could have shaken things around in his head. I would insist on a CT scan. Praying that he's OK!!!!! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmom4 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Praying!!! ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™ Elise in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 :grouphug: Prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethel Mertz Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Prayers ongoing. Push for concussion testing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Praying for a quick recovery for your son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 :grouphug: prayers :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Praying, Amy!!! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyontheFarm Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share Posted July 22, 2014 Ok, we are home. Chris has a fractured elbow, a fractured pelvis and a fractured growth plate between the "cup and ball" of the hip joint. We see a dr at the fracture specialist at 5:45am, they didn't think he would need any sort of surgery but the surgeon will make the final decision tomorrow. CCAC will be bringing a wheelchair tomorrow. He is now settled in bed with a Tylenol 3 for the next few hours. Thank you everyone for your continued prayers. My parents are just arriving so I'll pop back on later. Bye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodland Mist Academy Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Did they do the CT scan on his head? Please keep waking him to check and make sure he's OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Goodness, poor guy! So glad he is home and you have family support. I hope you hear good things tomorrow. How is he feeling? FWIW, Tylenol 3 makes me horrifically nauseous, by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmom4 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I'm surprised they sent him home from the hospital! Hope you all have a good night! Elise in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyontheFarm Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share Posted July 22, 2014 Apparently, Tylenol 3's make him WIDE AWAKE! At least he isn't in pain and is laughing with his sister right now. No scan of his head, by the time we left he was tracking better. My Aunt who is nurse has me checking on him every 15-20 minutes for the next few hours which won't be a problem because he is chatting up a storm (like normal) and is teasing his sisters. He never blacked out and hasn't slept at all today. We are wondering if he wasn't tracking right earlier because about 20 minutes before I noticed it, they had him get up to weight bear (which he couldn't) and when he laid down he broke out in a cold sweat. My aunt thinks this was shock and isn't surprised that he wouldn't be able to track properly, she figures he was still in shock. That being said, she has ordered us to call 911 immediately and have him taken to the children's hospital if he even thinks he might throw up or doesn't anything funky. Why is it so draining to be sitting in a hospital all day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Apparently, Tylenol 3's make him WIDE AWAKE! At least he isn't in pain and is laughing with his sister right now. No scan of his head, by the time we left he was tracking better. My Aunt who is nurse has me checking on him every 15-20 minutes for the next few hours which won't be a problem because he is chatting up a storm (like normal) and is teasing his sisters. He never blacked out and hasn't slept at all today. We are wondering if he wasn't tracking right earlier because about 20 minutes before I noticed it, they had him get up to weight bear (which he couldn't) and when he laid down he broke out in a cold sweat. My aunt thinks this was shock and isn't surprised that he wouldn't be able to track properly, she figures he was still in shock. That being said, she has ordered us to call 911 immediately and have him taken to the children's hospital if he even thinks he might throw up or doesn't anything funky. Why is it so draining to be sitting in a hospital all day?Oh, Amy! That poor kid! Poor you! It is so draining bc you had adrenaline pumping through you throughout this whole ordeal. You're gonna need to crash soon. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 :grouphug: Poor kiddo and poor momma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
displace Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 :(. Hope he heals well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowing Brook Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 OH no I hope he heals up fast. That must have been so scary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammi K Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Ouch! Hope he heals quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 I hope he heals quickly and you guys have a restful night. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 How is he feeling now, Amy! I hope he's still feeling fine, and I hope he's not too sore in the morning. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1GirlTwinBoys Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 How scary! Hopefully he will feel much better soon and no further issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*LC Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Sounds like he is doing great considering all the breaks. Praying no surgery is needed and that no head issues develop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emzhengjiu Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Praying for him and for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: I am sorry, keep us posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 I hope he will be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 How is he feeling today, Amy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyontheFarm Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 Hi there! This morning we went to the fracture clinic at 5:45am and we were back home by 7:40am. The dr was great. Chris has a fracture in his elbow, one in his pelvis and one in the "cup" part of the hip joint. Tylenol 2 seem to work better and don't give him the "WIDE AWAKE and absorbing every sounds, motion, smell" overload experience. So, that is good. The CCAC (Community Care Access Center) will be coming today to assess Chris and help select what equipment he'll need (wheelchair, bathing stool, bed bars so he can pull himself up, etc) the wheelchair ramp is being built by friends overseen by a contractor friend who does this for a living. My friend came and helped arrange furniture so he can move around better with the wheelchair. Because my son was part of the Children's Rehab Centre in our area, they will most likely take over his Physio therapy since they used to do it when he was younger. The CCAC will also coordinate with the Rehab Centre for his schooling. Since, I'm homeschooling, I'm going to ask that they lend me a white board for him to use. Everything else in the classroom, I can move upstairs (books, laptop, manipulatives, supplies) but the glass white board is mounted to the wall and I can't bring it upstairs. My son fractured his right elbow and he is right handed. So, I handed him the ipad and he is doing some Hands on Algebra on the ipad for math right now. Yes, I'm the mean mom who makes her kid do some schoolwork the day after an accident, but it's his own fault, he said he was bored. LOL Today is my birthday. Someone stated that it wasn't really much of a birthday and I told them it was a fantastic birthday. My son is alive, he is not paralyzed, and he will walk and return to his normal in a little under 2 months. It's a great birthday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Happy Birthday! Praying your son gets better very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grover Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 youch, poor kiddo. I hope he bounces back quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzymom Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Poor kiddo! I am glad you are receiving so much support locally, and I hope he heals quickly! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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