Got his blue arm this morning! Bubbles will help!
We love a waterproof cast!
Running around with Gpa Mike!Caleb had his first major booboo! He fell off a bench at the farmer's market, and unfortunately I didn't know he was hurt right away. We headed straight home, and he seemed to be doing fine eating and playing with his toys. I noticed he wasn't putting pressure on his left arm though. After talking with the doc, we decided to watch it for a day or so since there was no swelling or bruising. Well, a week goes by and he still complains about his hand! So we got an x-ray and sure enough... he had a buckle fracture in his radius. Basically, that means his radius is a little bent. They referred us to the orthopedic people, and they want him in a cast for 2 weeks! So... it looks worse than what it is, but I'm so thankful I followed my gut. Obviously, he seems to be adjusting well to his cast which we call his "blue arm." When I ask him if he likes his blue arm, he says "Yes!" :) Thank you, Lord, for keeping Caleb safe! We'll keep you updated on how it heals.
P.S. Have to say thank you to Uncle Dominic for the awesome pictures with Gpa Mike!
3 comments:
Aww..poor Caleb. Looks like he's managing pretty well. I'm sure it was probably harder on you than Caleb. Avery at 15 mo fell off the couch and broke her wrist...it too was just "bent" and she only needed a brace. I cried when she was getting her x-ray. Luckily kids heal quickly.
Lauren
Thanks, Lauren! I think it was harder on me... I felt so bad and blamed myself! Since then I have been reassured by stories like yours that this happens a lot and I'm not the only mom this has happened too. :)
Glad the little tike is going to be ok, I remember Robin falling from her bunkbead and breaking her arm, Tragic at the time but it all healed up and she made some friends because of the attention to the cast;
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