Nikki and I finally experienced what it's like to have a child with a broken bone.
On Tuesday at about 2:00 I got a call from Nikki saying that Brayden fell down at recess and had been in the Nurses office for the past hour complaining about his ankle. I went to pick him up and brought him to Timberline to have Fitz take a look. We saw no swelling and Brayden did not complain to his pokes and prods. We concluded that he must have a sprain since he would not even attempt to stand on it. (I carried him everywhere). Any bump to his right leg brought crying and tears.
Brayden laid on the couch at Timberline while I worked the Volleyball game until Nikki could pick him up at about 6:00. He slept in our bed without any complaints all night long, but in the morning - any touch or movement caused him to cry once again. Off to the doctor for x-rays.
The poor guy had a spiral break in his right tibia and miraculously did not break his fibula. Apparently in an adult that's not possible, but for a child - the bones are still soft enough.
We made an appointment to get a cast and Brayden thought he was cured to the point of asking the doctor "can I walk out of here?" The doctor said he could try, so he hopped off the doctor's table to instant pain. Needless to say, we still carry him, but he has learned how to "scoot" around the house (picture below) and has tried to take a few steps. He's gotten to be rather fast. He has had a number of friends and family sign his cast as well. Brayden appreciates all of your concerns.
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Well, it's about time, girl! Tol is "the man" for doing that triathalon and all, but GEEZ was I getting tired of that post!!! :) Great to see all the fun updates. Love the night of marshmellows and star gazing! Poor Brayden. Remember, no hangers - rulers work better for itching! No advice for those dumb down low itches though - hate those!! SO glad you posted again - Yay!!!
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