Tuesday evening, BB fractured his left femur in what can only be described as a freak accident. While DH and I were eating dinner while sitting on the couch, BB took a flying leap onto the couch. DH grabbed him to keep him from colliding with my plate and fork. Somehow the angle of BB's body, the position of the couch cushion, and the way that DH grabbed BB resulted in BB's accident.We spent Tuesday evening through Thursday morning at the hospital. BB is in a body cast for the next 6 weeks. He cannot sit up, walk, bathe, etc. This is hard for anyone to do, but especially hard for a previously very active 2-year-old.
DH, of course, feels terrible about the accident, as do I. Since BB is only 2, the ER staff reported it to the police, who in turn contacted DFACS. So between the ER staff, the 2 cops, 1 police detective and the DFACS social worker, DH and I felt like the world's worst parents. As a teacher, I know that any accident with a minor is cause for concern. But seeing how we have never had to take BB to the ER or the doctor for an injury before makes me feel like they overreacted.
To make a long story short, please keep BB, DH, and I in your prayers over the next six weeks. I don't know how often I will be posting, but I will try to keep everyone in the loop. If I don't comment on your blog posts, it's not that I don't care. I am just trying to do only what has to be done, at least this first week or so.
That poor boy. He looked so pitiful in that hospital bed. I know this is going to be tough and I know that DH must feel terrible.
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We will keep ALL of you in our prayers. Having a 2-year-old myself, I can only imagaine how difficult this will be! (Owen broke his arm when he was 1 1/2, but what you have is certainly rougher!) Hope you find peace amongst this trying time and enjoy the time at home. To everything there is a season...
ReplyDeleteOh my! I hope he heals fast and doesn't drive you too nuts in the process!
ReplyDeleteOh my! We will be praying for you. Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteYou are two of the best parents in the world! I can only say that this is one of those things that will "work together for good" whether to have you praying for other parents who find themselves in unusual circumstances or for children who are hurting for whatever reason. You will be able to comfort others with the comfort that God gives you and He will be faithful! God bless you. We love you. Miss Danna
ReplyDeletePoor little baby. He looks so sweet. I hope these weeks pass quickly for you guys. We're praying for you!
ReplyDeleteOh, Heather! I am so sorry. Poor little kid. I can see how that could happen though with a energetic two-year-old boy. I have one myself!
ReplyDeleteI'll keep you guys in my prayers and hope that the next six weeks pass quickly for you!
Oh your poor precious little boy. I know how quickly these things happen and how awful it makes you feel. My youngest got a concussion once just falling against a piece of furniture and I just felt awful.
ReplyDeleteWe try to protect them as best as we can but you just don't know what they're going to do next. I sometimes wondered if my then two year old dare-devil would ever make it to see three. That kid would turn your hair grey. He is now 15 and so far so good. I'll be praying for you all!
Oh my goodness - poor thing! I feel so bad for you - not only because your baby is hurt, but I can't imagine how much worse it must feel to have cops and all the other people involved. I will keep you in my prayers - stay strong... God is with you always.
ReplyDeleteOh Heather! I am so sorry about what happened. When I was 7 years old I broke my femur and had to wear a body cast, so I can totally relate to what your little guy is going through. My prayers are with you and your family!
ReplyDeletePoor BB. I'm so sorry that you guys have to go through this. Lots of movies, PBS, reading, and sitting, huh? I'll say prayers!
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