Oh brother! Christian hurt himself bad

[minkydog]

Yesterday evening he came walking down the hall with his blanket and must have gotten his feet tangled. He came crashing down the stairs so hard I thought a truck had hit the house. He got up and walked off, but later he wouldn't bear weight on his leg so we took him to the ER. The verdict: a fractured rib, greenstick fracture at rt elbow and ....he fractured his left hip! He's only 15 yrs old. They transferred me and him to the children's hospital and he had the hip pinned this morning. Thankfully, he's sleeping off the anesthesia but it may take awhile--when he had sinus surgery a few years ago it took him about 14 HOURS to wake up.

Of course, I've been up since yesterday. I did get about 45 min rest when DH came this a.m. Unfortunately, he's sick as a dog so I called a friend to come get him. He has severe vertigo and can't drive. I can't handle both of them.

And you know what, this will really rip your shorts. DH called his sister this morning to tell her what happened and that he could not go down there(400 miles) this week for a visit as planned. His idiot sister was actually more upset that he couldn't go Christmas sight-seeing with her than she was that Christian JUST HAD HIP SURGERY. She really thought it would be okay for DH to ditch us for the week. I can't even print what *my* thoughts are, but DH is livid.

I"ll post updates later as I have them. I understand that PT is going to get him up this afternoon--he's going to have to be looking more alive than he is right now, that's for sure.

 

[okeydokey]

Oh no, I'm so sorry this is happening to your family. Sending good thoughts your way.

As for the SIL, .

 

[PatsMom]

I am so sorry to hear about Christian. I hope he recovers well. What a tough time for your! Especially with the holidays coming.

Your sister in law needs a slap up side the head to wake her up to the real world!

 

[Eeyore'sthebest]

I'm so sorry to hear about Christian. I hope he has a very speedy recovery. Please keep up posted.

We'll keep him and your entire family in our thoughts and prayers.

And no nice words for your SIL so I'll take the high road there.

 

[cepmom]

Oh wow! I am so sorry!! How awful for Christian and you too. My prayers with you all for a speedy recovery

 

[robinb]

Oh no! Poor Christian . Pixie dust heading your way for a speedy recovery.

 

[jen0610]

To you and Christian.

Your SIL needs to take a long walk on a short pier.

 

[Liberty Belle]

Yesterday evening he came walking down the hall with his blanket and must have gotten his feet tangled. He came crashing down the stairs so hard I thought a truck had hit the house. He got up and walked off, but later he wouldn't bear weight on his leg so we took him to the ER. The verdict: a fractured rib, greenstick fracture at rt elbow and ....he fractured his left hip! He's only 15 yrs old. They transferred me and him to the children's hospital and he had the hip pinned this morning. Thankfully, he's sleeping off the anesthesia but it may take awhile--when he had sinus surgery a few years ago it took him about 14 HOURS to wake up.

Of course, I've been up since yesterday. I did get about 45 min rest when DH came this a.m. Unfortunately, he's sick as a dog so I called a friend to come get him. He has severe vertigo and can't drive. I can't handle both of them.

And you know what, this will really rip your shorts. DH called his sister this morning to tell her what happened and that he could not go down there(400 miles) this week for a visit as planned. His idiot sister was actually more upset that he couldn't go Christmas sight-seeing with her than she was that Christian JUST HAD HIP SURGERY. She really thought it would be okay for DH to ditch us for the week. I can't even print what *my* thoughts are, but DH is livid.

I"ll post updates later as I have them. I understand that PT is going to get him up this afternoon--he's going to have to be looking more alive than he is right now, that's for sure.

Oh no! Does he tolerate pain medication ok? Poor guy.

I've been away from the boards for a while. I guess this means he did not get into the group home you guys were looking at?

I hope there are some people around who can help you out. Shame on DH's sister.

 

[RadioFanatic]

To you:

To your stupid SIL:

 

[LuvOrlando]

I am so sorry to hear this happened to your son, what a terrible injury and what a horrible fright for you & your husband. My thoughts are with you all

 

[snowywhite89]

 

[pixiewings71]

 

[minkydog]

Oh no! Does he tolerate pain medication ok? Poor guy.

I've been away from the boards for a while. I guess this means he did not get into the group home you guys were looking at?

I hope there are some people around who can help you out. Shame on DH's sister.

No, we haven't had any further movement on the group home. We have a meeting scheduled with the social workers to help find resources for our immediate needs. We don't have any family here, but we have a few friends.
The funny thing is, my siblings live anywhere from300 to2000 miles away and I can guarantee you every single one of them will offer to fly or drive down here to help out.

 

[minkydog]

Here's a bit of good news: Medicaid approved a hospital bed, a bedside commode and a reclining wheelchair. Dh is goingto get the kids to clear out the dining room and we'll set it up as a bedroom for Christian. That way we won't have to be hauling him up and down the stairs for 4-6 weeks.

 

[Liberty Belle]

No, we haven't had any further movement on the group home. We have a meeting scheduled with the social workers to help find resources for our immediate needs. We don't have any family here, but we have a few friends.
The funny thing is, my siblings live anywhere from300 to2000 miles away and I can guarantee you every single one of them will offer to fly or drive down here to help out.

I hope it happens soon for you.

Does SIL have children? I can't imagine anyone voluntarily leaving their child who is going through surjery and has broken bones! What is wrong with her?!

 

[krcit]

Oh no!! That poor kid. I hope he recovers quickly and that you can get some rest.

 

[olwyngdh]

OMG, the poor kid! And poor Mom!! Hip surgery is a long time healing. When my husband broke his hip in Iraq, it was a month before he got out of the hospitals, and about a year of physical therapy before he was back to normal. He is a bit older than your son though Gentle hugs and prayers for all of you.

(and the SiL? Long walk, short pier, only answer)

 

[luvmarypoppins]

So sorry to hear of Christians fall Minky.

Sending lots of thoughts and prayers for healing. You are such a great mom!!

Will Samuel be able to help too when you get home? I am glad you are getting the services set up too.

Hang in there!

 

[Hannathy]

Oh how awful! He's darn lucky he didn't break his neck if he fell that hard!
Now speaking as a nurse and a mother once he wakes up fully and is stable YOU must go somewhere and get some rest while he is in the hospital being cared for by the medical staff!!! Once you bring him home you will be on 24 hours a day especially if you DH is sick and you for your sake and his you can't afford to start it in a deficit. I know you will want to be there but now is when you will have the opportunity to get some sleep not later.

I am trying to hope that your SIL just didn't grasp what your DH was telling her about your son and hasn't realized how serious it is? otherwise she needs someone to pop her balloon and let her know the world doesn't revolve around her! and a few other words that can't be said here or in polite company.

keeping you in my thoughts and prayers for everything to stay on course and go as smooth as possible.

Now get some rest before he comes home!

 

[stinkerbelle's mom]

OMG so very sorry. Hope things get better and Christian recovers nicely.