I had hoped my first post after our family visit and wedding would have been about all of the fun we had visiting and playing and sunning and seeing a wedding and staying at a wonderful resort. Unfortunately, Isabel decided to make our lives a bit more interesting yesterday. She fell down some stairs (leading to our basement) and then refused to put any weight on her right leg or foot. We decided an ER visit was needed since the fall occured after 5 pm and we couldn't visit our doctor's office. Friends came and stayed with the other kids for a while and then my sister-in-law and her husband came so that our friends could get home. We are very thankful for all of them!
They took X-rays of Isabel's lower leg and didn't see anything glaring so they X-rayed her femur, hip, and foot. After analyzing all of the X-rays, Isabel was diagnosed with a "suspected" right tibia fracture. We were told a few times that the doctor "really thinks" there is a fracture, but they obviously couldn't say they were 100% sure. So, they put a splint on her leg, and we are following up with an orthopedist on Friday morning. If she needs a cast, I'm hoping we can get a waterproof one!
As far as her demeanor, she's been a pretty good trooper. She really doesn't express much discomfort except when she tries to put pressure on her leg. I don't think she's in a lot of pain except when she does that. She's learning how to manuever a bit, even with the splint on. My main problem is guilt--feeling like I should have/could have done something to stop it. The kids are also continuing to act like 6 and 4 year olds. So, Pierce cried and cried when I told him he couldn't stay and play at the pool after swim lessons. Madelyn pouted and said she wasn't having any fun. I guess I really want to pout, too, but I'm trying not to.
So, if you don't mind, please pray for Isabel--for quick healing/better answers from the orthopedist on Friday, that it's not more serious than they expect, and that if she needs a new cast, it can be waterproof (This will make our summer much easier!).
Here's the trooper finishing her smile:
They took X-rays of Isabel's lower leg and didn't see anything glaring so they X-rayed her femur, hip, and foot. After analyzing all of the X-rays, Isabel was diagnosed with a "suspected" right tibia fracture. We were told a few times that the doctor "really thinks" there is a fracture, but they obviously couldn't say they were 100% sure. So, they put a splint on her leg, and we are following up with an orthopedist on Friday morning. If she needs a cast, I'm hoping we can get a waterproof one!
As far as her demeanor, she's been a pretty good trooper. She really doesn't express much discomfort except when she tries to put pressure on her leg. I don't think she's in a lot of pain except when she does that. She's learning how to manuever a bit, even with the splint on. My main problem is guilt--feeling like I should have/could have done something to stop it. The kids are also continuing to act like 6 and 4 year olds. So, Pierce cried and cried when I told him he couldn't stay and play at the pool after swim lessons. Madelyn pouted and said she wasn't having any fun. I guess I really want to pout, too, but I'm trying not to.
So, if you don't mind, please pray for Isabel--for quick healing/better answers from the orthopedist on Friday, that it's not more serious than they expect, and that if she needs a new cast, it can be waterproof (This will make our summer much easier!).
Here's the trooper finishing her smile:
1 comment:
hugs and love to you, dear... don't feel guilty...kids fall...even in situations that we "think" we should have been there to help them avoid it... we have had 3 (eek) ER visits with K...all because of these sort of situations... the bottom line is that she is FINE (even if her leg is a little banged up :)) and P & M will learn patience and humility when it comes to the things they REALLY want to do but can't right not until things get figured out with their little sister... :) it's a good lesson for them.... :)
keep your head up...and go ahead and pout... :) when your baby is hurt, you hurt, too... :) and, it's ok to feel that... :) prayers and awesome wishes for Miss I... :)
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