Just before my lunch break was over today I got a text from Jon saying that Ethan had fallen from a wagon in the backyard at daycare. He had stopped crying, but was not really moving his shoulder. I immediately called Jon and asked him to go over there and pick him up and take him to see Dr.
Metsch his doctor. Jon was able to leave pretty quickly and take him over to get looked at. I called back after school at 2:15 and they had just finished being looked at by Dr.
Metsch. Ethan was able to move his arm well, but there was some swelling and when he extended his arms out it really hurt and he began to cry. Dr.
Metsch then sent Jon & E to get an x-ray. I waited nervously at work wondering what the outcome would be. Jon called me about an hour later and let me know, that in fact, Ethan had a fractured collar bone. My poor baby! I have never broken a bone before, so I don't even know what type of pain he is in. He was given a sling that he has to wear for at least a week. Dr.
Metsch said when he begins to move it without pain that he does not have to wear the sling anymore; however his collar bone will not fully heal for 6 weeks! I am taking off work tomorrow to be with him and Jon is taking off Friday. I feel so bad for my little boy. He has been sitting on the couch watching Snoopy Come Home since I've been home. My concerns are that he is very active and will want to do more than what he can do. Also, getting him into his shirts, a car seat, or him going to the restroom are going to be hard for him. So it has been a very eventful afternoon for our little guy. He is such a trooper though, and I know will be okay.
A side note: Ethan was very happy when the doctor gave him his sling because it had Snoopy on it! One of his new favorite characters. He was happy to put it on.
Just before my lunch break was over today I got a text from Jon saying that Ethan had fallen from a wagon in the backyard at daycare. He had stopped crying, but was not really moving his shoulder. I immediately called Jon and asked him to go over there and pick him up and take him to see Dr. Metsch his doctor. Jon was able to leave pretty quickly and take him over to get looked at. I called back after school at 2:15 and they had just finished being looked at by Dr. Metsch. Ethan was able to move his arm well, but there was some swelling and when he extended his arms out it really hurt and he began to cry. Dr. Metsch then sent Jon & E to get an x-ray. I waited nervously at work wondering what the outcome would be. Jon called me about an hour later and let me know, that in fact, Ethan had a fractured collar bone. My poor baby! I have never broken a bone before, so I don't even know what type of pain he is in. He was given a sling that he has to wear for at least a week. Dr. Metsch said when he begins to move it without pain that he does not have to wear the sling anymore; however his collar bone will not fully heal for 6 weeks! I am taking off work tomorrow to be with him and Jon is taking off Friday. I feel so bad for my little boy. He has been sitting on the couch watching Snoopy Come Home since I've been home. My concerns are that he is very active and will want to do more than what he can do. Also, getting him into his shirts, a car seat, or him going to the restroom are going to be hard for him. So it has been a very eventful afternoon for our little guy. He is such a trooper though, and I know will be okay.
5 comments:
awwwww!! Poor little guy!!! My heart goes out to you guys. I'm sure lost of hugs and kisses will go a long way to making him feel better.
oh, and yeah for Snoopy!!!! A beloved character that most kids don't know about anymore.
Oh no, how sad!!! Glad he doesn't look to sad or upset. Hope it heals quickly. This reminds me of Jason when he was like in 1st grade and had a broken collar bone. Poor Ja was in so much pain and had to wear a series of braces. Maybe uncle Ja should talk to Ethan about his experience since he knows the pain.
When Julia broke her leg one of her little friends bought her "The Boo Boo Book", it is so perfect for any young child with a serious injury. It helps explain their boo boo and how it will get better. I wish we lived closer so I could loan it to you!
About the kids gift exchange: On Christmas Day Joanna and I will both being giving to Jess and Ethan only (since my kids already give to Joanna's kids on Christmas Eve, and they give to us, it's just silly for us to draw names and give to each other twice)Wierd and confusing, I know, I'm sorry. Basically, if you would like Ethan to give it is up to do what you want to do. I would suggest giving a small gift to my kids as a family and a small gift to Joanna's kids as a family (ie: a book, puzzle, movie, something they can share) Is that still confusing??? I know this isn't really fair for you, if you have a better idea I'm totally open to hearing it! Call me or email me if you still have questions.
Oh poor Ethan! He sure looked brave in that picture you posted. I guess Santa will have to be extra generous this year! Can't wait to give him some extra love from Poppa Mark!
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