I wouldn't say we are over protective parents, but some would. I don't let Summer wear necklaces - she might hang her self. I don't leave her along with small objects she might choke on. She is never left unsupervised - except maybe when I take a shower. OK - yes, we are over-protective. But no one would blame us.
So, on occasion there are times when you think - Let's lengthen the apron strings a little and let her 'have fun' - and then, it backfires.
Sunday was an imperfect end to an otherwise normal weekend. We attended a birthday party for one of Summer's little friends at a gymnastics club. Summer was jumping on the trampoline - under the supervision of the 'teachers', and landed on her leg (the GOOD one) funny. She cried and cried, and normally she shakes is off and that is that, but she continued to cry and would not weight bear on her leg.
So off to emerg we go.
Several Xrays and 3 hours later (yes - only 3 hours!), the Dr. suspected a buckle fracture in her tibia. He was not 100% sure, so he said we need wait until Monday. He splinted her leg and sent us home for the night. Judging by the discomfort Summer was in over night, will be very surprised if it is not broken.
Considering just a few weeks ago we were saying No Way - to a 'therapeutic' casting of her right leg - I am wondering if this is a slap in the face by Karma.
We'll see the Orthopod today at 12:30 and find out what is next.
Cross your fingers for us...
Oh no! Poor Summer. We're wishing her a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteDon't feel bad! You gotta let the kiddies play on the trampolines! Kids break themselves all the time (please refer to one mister Graeme Bunton). She'll be right, even though it hurts now, it's nobodies fault and whilst Summer is a special little girl, she's gotta bounce and laugh and fall over too. Draw a wombat on her cast for me. X
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear it- Love from Irene and I and Maddie and Will too- Here's to a super fast recovery.
ReplyDeleteBummer! Keep us informed. And big hugs from us.
ReplyDeleteOh no! I hope she is okay and is not in too much discomfert. Poor Summer, keep us posted!
ReplyDeleteLove Jen, Steve and Chase
ohhh man sounds just like our Sydney..... if theres a time and something is going to happen its to our Syddy!!! dressers falling on heads 17 stitches... falling off new wooden swingset and breaking our fall by rolling down the rock climbing wall part of the swing... black and blue from head to toe that girl is.... and just think I almost named her "Grace" lol kinda ironic!!
ReplyDeletePlease let us know how she's doing.... we wish we could be closer!! lots of love to you and yours!! Morison family !! <3
kids are going to get bumped and bruised, and bones break and fracture... it's kids being kids. But still, it's heartbreaking when it happens and you want to do everything you can to take away the pain for them.
ReplyDeleteMy heart breaks for her too! Love you all!
Heather