A not so wonderful ending to a a good day,Rhiannon breaks her leg

13 years ago

Well we went to a neighboring town and went and saw Santa Claus and got our treat bags. The kids had such a great time and were so excited. After words in the small town they have a free skate in the community building. We got skates for everyone, mama included and went skating. We had a blast, it was funny watching the 2 and 3 year old skating and smiling at Santa. Well Rhiannon our oldest went skating over to her dad and fell down tripping over her feet and landed on her skate. The poor girl was fussing and crying like crazy and by the time we got home it was numb and she couldn't put any pressure on it. So I dropped off the hubby and kids and took her to the ER. And darned it if she didn't have a spiral break of her tibia in her leg. The poor thing is in such pain, with only tylenol and advil to take. Please keep us in your prayers, it is the worst thing in the world when your baby is hurting and there is nothing you can do.

A hurting mama

Stacie

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danihoney
13 years ago
Oh no, poor baby. BIG (but gentle) cyber hugs to your little one. And to mommy too. I hope she's feeling better in the morning.
dotmom
13 years ago
I'm so sorry. It is so hard when your baby is hurting. I pray she heals fast.
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bonnie_il
13 years ago
Poor little one. Its hard to have to watch your little ones hurt and know you can't do anything about it.
Prayers that the pain ends quickly and that she heals fast.
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13 years ago
So sad. Sorry she is hurting.
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williamsburgjane
13 years ago
I am so sorry to hear Rhiannon is hurting. They cann't give her anything stronger for pain? Hope she soon feels lots better. Jane
trishaw
13 years ago
I read this on FB and just cried. Poor little thing! How are you holding up? Just breaks my heart to know she is hurting. Can they not give her something stronger for a day or two?

Trish
glenda_al
13 years ago
Oh that makes me sad! Poor baby!
susan_on
13 years ago
Poor little thing.. I'm so sorry. I hate when kids are sick or injured.
jannie
13 years ago
I'm so sorry. Hope she heals up fast. I never broke any bones, but my sister broke her right arm three times. My daughter fell while roller blading and broke her finger. Kids heal quickly. I'll pray for Rhiannon.
donna_oh
13 years ago
Aww, poor baby. Hope her pain goes away soon! Did she get a colored cast? Kids love those!

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susanjf_gw
13 years ago
gosh! what a time to have a break..

dd2 had a stress fracture, and attended the freshman dance in a cast...one of the funny/cute pix i have...
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13 years ago
Poor Rhiannan. I hope her pain subsides quickly. I'm sending a gentle teddy bear hug her way.

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dirtundermyfingers
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13 years ago
They said that they wanted to wait until Thursday to cast it, to make sure that all the swelling is down. They gave her tylenol with codeine and advil to fight the pain, but it isn't helping. We have her hunkered down in the recliner with all her babies, blankies and pillows on it. We have the leg up and ice on it. She can't get up and move at all, the only time she has left the chair since we got home is to be lifted and taken to the bathroom and it is very painful, and she cries terrible every time we get her up. It is the worse thing, it just breaks my heart. My mom came and got the boys so Dan and I could get some sleep, we got 2 hours each last night and am shot. But won't let it ruin Christmas.

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mariend
13 years ago
Sending hugs and good thoughts to her. Maybe if you ask her what color does she want for her cast will distract her--well for a minute! When I broke my arm many years ago, I kept ice packs on it and the swelling really went down and it healed very nice.
country_sunshine
13 years ago
Awww Bless her heart... I will lift her up for quick healing and not much hurting while she heals... just remember... you are being refined by our Creator.. and when you do, it takes the edge off.. and makes things a little bit better...

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Pieonear
13 years ago
Oh I sure hate to hear that. Hopefully the pain will let up when they get her casted. When it rains it pours, doesn't it. Hugs
linda_in_iowa
13 years ago
I am surprised they did not keep her in the hospital. If she continues to be in so much pain, please call your doctor on Monday. When I worked in an ER in CA, they transferred kids with spiral fractures to a children's hospital and sent them by helicopter.
danihoney
13 years ago
Oh my, I didn't realize they sent her home without casting her! I couldn't take that. The poor little thing. Thursday is too far away! Please call her doctor. I can't believe they allow her to be in so much pain.
jemdandy
13 years ago
If the leg is swollen, or still swelling, its not good to put on a permanent cast. If the leg swells more under a cast, it can cut off circulation; When the swelling subsides, a cast will be too loose and has to be redone. However, I think that a temporary splint could be helpful. A splint can limit movement in the fracture area. Any movement there sends a shot of pain to the patient. However, a splint must be constructed to allow for swelling and should be easily removed and reapplied.
jel48
13 years ago
Poor baby. I'm so sorry to hear about her broken leg.
dirtundermyfingers
Original Author
13 years ago
Great news, took our 3rd ER trip last night and they finally gave her a pain med that would let her sleep. She slept clear through the night. Also found out because of our care, the ice on constantly and having it elevated, there is no swelling and it is aligned great. So will call the Ortho at 8 and see if he can get her in today to cast it. Here is hoping for a pretty pink cast. We told her last night maybe Santa will even sign it, that brought a big smile to her face.

Please say a prayer for our family this week, so far it has helped us.

Stacie
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13 years ago
Oh Stacie, I am so glad to hear things are looking up for Rhiannon. I continue to send positive thoughts to all of your family. You too of course.

Please keep us posted.

Cheers,
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joyfulguy
13 years ago
It's good to hear that things are improving some.

I wondered whether some splints might help, perhaps held in position by a tensor bandage wound around a stick to hold it to the leg.

I guess that your feeling of being somewhat beleagured by problems the other day is now something of a distant memory? - And by that comment I don't mean to disparage them, just to suggest that sometimes when things appear a certain way to us, something may happen that shifts our perspective somewhat.

Good wishes to you and yours for the coming days: I'm pleased that your young ones, and you, were having a good time the other day, before the fall.

And may you have a pleasant, worthwhile Christmas.

Good wishes also for the New Year: I hope that it brings some improvements in your situation, as you work your way through the different issues.

ole joyful

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