I can't sleep. D fell off her bike today and got a chip fracture in her elbow. We spent the evening in the ER. I was convinced that it was just a deep, nasty scrape, but the x-rays showed something more. Bummer. They gave us some tylenol with codeine to give her, but I am afraid to- I had a TERRIBLE reaction to codeine when I was younger (dry heaves for 8 hours), so I don't want to risk making her sick on top of everything else. We've settled for ibuprofen for now- I might be willing to give her the other stuff if she has just eaten a meal or something. We're supposed to see an orthopedist tomorrow to follow-up. Right now she just has a sling...
So, I am exhausted, but can't get my brain to shut off. I came downstairs to watch some TV for a while. My almost-16-year-old cat is also on pain meds, since she had three teeth extracted today. That whole thing was dramatic enough, so when D had the bike accident tonight, that was just too much.
Oh yeah, and H is leaving for Very Distant Country on Monday.
And did I mention that it's D's left elbow (and that she is left-handed?)
11 comments:
CRRRAAAPPP!
I get the whole same hand thing. When I had the cysts on my wrist, it was my left wrist and I am left handed!
I hope things settle down soon and I hope you get some rest.
Ow. I hope D gets taken care of and feels better soon. And that her mommy gets some sleep.
Ouch! I hope D's elbow heals soon, and that life slows down a bit to give you a chance to rest.
(o) poor D! Hope things get better soon.
Man, I almost think it's harder to watch your kid suffer than to feel pain yourself. The medium Little Jogger is hurtin' right now, and I'd love to be able to just suck his pain into my body. I hope D gets better soon.
Ow, ow, ow! Hope D and Kitty are better soon and that you get some rest!
Well that's just a big old load of sucky news. Man.
Poor D. :(
Poor D :( I hope she recovers quickly... Big hug to you...
Poor D. And poor you for having a lot to deal with right before H takes off.
Ouch! I hope she is feeling better soon!
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