Well today was cast day. Karen our orthotist was very caring and made sure that she used ample padding. It was touch and go in the beginning, she fussed when the sock was going on her arm, and I thought we were in for a rough time. But she seemed to settle down and we got it done. In the end, she was quite the superstar.
We headed home, stopping at the grocery store for the requested treat: Pink Muffin. I managed to find some mini cupcakes with sprinkles and they did the trick. All the way home she was in good spirits.
When we arrived home, she told us she didn't want her cast on anymore. We managed to get dinner on the table and Summer fed herself a few awkward bites. She did very well with her slice of bread though. Ann our OT gave us some foamies to put on the ends of utensils and they worked very well for a good grip.
After supper, Summer went to watch her 'show' 'Little Bear' while we cleaned up from dinner. she called to me while I was a the sink, and again said "Mommy, I don't want my cast" - Don looked in on her....
Lo and behold, she had yanked it off....
After spending 2 hours this afternoon at the Ortho Lab getting it ON... we were pretty deflated.
So... We took advantage of the cast removal, and put her in the bath....
We managed to insert her hand and some padding in so that it didn't fall off... as a stop gap, until tomorrow.
Gee.... not really looking forward to the re-casting. I guess it takes more than 5 adults to outsmart at 3.5 year old.
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