Son fractured wrist!

[Janet]

My son fractured his wrist this morning in P.E. class. I had to take him to the emergency room and have x-rays done. The radiologist wasn't in, but the Dr. in charge found a fracture. The radiologist will call me in the morning with a complete report and if he needs to go in and have a cast put on.

The first thing the school nurse said when she called was "Janet, Rick's been hurt." Talk about sending me into a panic mode. I think there could have been an easier way to start off, but it's done and overwith now. He is suppose to stay home tomorrow until we find out if it is a complete break or a fracture.

A mother's job is never done...LOL I took him out for ice cream afterwards and he said he had the best mom.........that's me!!! Man, I love that kid!!!

Awww, your poor son.. I am a physical education teacher and cringe everytime one of my students falls or gets hurts.. Just a couple of weeks ago we had a 2nd grader pass out and had a minor seizure... Its scary but we are well trained in dealing with emergencies.. I am sending good thoughts of ice cream to your son

[Passionfruition]

Aww, what a big scare for you! I hope he gets better soon! That's so sweet that he said he had the best mom....he's right!

[DianaB]

I've had phone calls from the school too and they can be scary. I'm glad that your son is alright. That's so sweet that he thinks that he has the "best Mom"!!!! Of course you are, right behind me!!!!!

[Forgivenmom5]

Hope he doesn't have much pain tonite Janet. At least they found you when it happened. When Bobby broke his wrist I was out with the girls buying school shoes and of course left my cell at home. He was at the hospital for an hour before I got there and they couldn't even give him anything for pain till I got there. He still jokes with me about leaving him sittting there, I wasn't such a good Mom that time. I hope it is not a bad break and he heals quickly.

[magnolia]

Aw Janet, so sorry to hear that Taylor fractured his wrist last summer 3 weeks before we were to leave for Panama City to play in a world series baseball tournament!! His was what they call a "greenstick" fracture - doctor put him in a removable cast with instructions not to remove it except for showering until she rechecked him 3 days before we left. He was in his cast a total of 5 weeks. Hope you hear great news tomorrow!!! Will be thinking of you both.

[Gina]

Originally Posted by DianaB

I've had phone calls from the school too and they can be scary. I'm glad that your son is alright. That's so sweet that he thinks that he has the "best Mom"!!!! Of course you are, right behind me!!!!!

Awww Janet! the joys of motherhood. I hope Rick is feeling better tonight, and sometimes they say its better to have a break than a fracuture, who knows! Good luck tomorrow, keep us posted. And as Diana mentioned above you two are right behind me!!! HEHEHE

[AngieDoogles]

Originally Posted by Gina

Awww Janet! the joys of motherhood. I hope Rick is feeling better tonight, and sometimes they say its better to have a break than a fracuture, who knows! Good luck tomorrow, keep us posted. And as Diana mentioned above you two are right behind me!!! HEHEHE

Uh oh! Are we going to have a "I'm the better mother" war? lol.

Janet, you have such a sweet son. I agree that you are an amazing mother. It's wonderful that the two of you spend so much time together with the puppies and doing chores and such. I hope he heals quickly and is not in a lot of pain. Sorry that you were so frightened. I guess that's something that just comes with motherhood...

[Gina]

Originally Posted by AngieDoogles

Uh oh! Are we going to have a "I'm the better mother" war? lol.

Janet, you have such a sweet son. I agree that you are an amazing mother. It's wonderful that the two of you spend so much time together with the puppies and doing chores and such. I hope he heals quickly and is not in a lot of pain. Sorry that you were so frightened. I guess that's something that just comes with motherhood...

Angie LMAO....

[AngieDoogles]

Originally Posted by Gina

Angie LMAO....

lol, I'm only a puppy mommy, but maybe I could be in the running, too. I've cleaned up poop and vomit, paid for vet bills, spent hours playing tug-o-war, I cuddle with my son every morning and night and random times in between, I've taught him to behave and do tricks, lol. Can I be #1 Mommy, too??

[Marilyn]

Janet, so sorry to hear about Rick and your scare. People just don't think sometimes, but you would think a trained professional would do better. Hope Rick heals quickly and that this does not put a crimp in his summer plans.

OH, and Janet, Rick has an awesome Mom, however, about the best Mom, part, I think we are all tied for that position ladies. Except you, Angie. Sorry but as much as you mother your dog, it just does not qualify. In time, after school is finished, perhaps you can aspire to join the Best Mom club.

[Tink]

I hope it's a simple break that's easy to fix. I've been incredibly lucky in that none of my kids has ever broken a bone. Thank GOD they took after their father rather than Me on that one. LOL

I hope he doesn't have to have a cast, or after 6 weeks he's gonna have one funky tan!

[Emmsmom]

Originally Posted by AngieDoogles

lol, I'm only a puppy mommy, but maybe I could be in the running, too. I've cleaned up poop and vomit, paid for vet bills, spent hours playing tug-o-war, I cuddle with my son every morning and night and random times in between, I've taught him to behave and do tricks, lol. Can I be #1 Mommy, too??

I have to agree with Marilyn on this one too. Mothering a puppy isn't the same as being a mom to your child.

Janet, I hope you son is felling better soon!

[Mandy]

Janet, im sorry about your scare, and Rick getting hurt! Hope he heals quickly, and wont be in to much pain! Poor kid, its tough to see your child in pain.
Please keep us posted on what the Dr. said. My thoughts are with you guys!

[Janet]

That is so funny Tink!! We were just talking about if he has to have a cast what a funky tan he is going to have...LOL

I'm still waiting on the Dr. to call back. When I called them this morning, the Dr was still making rounds at the hospital, but the nurse said she'd call me as soon as they heard anything from the radiologist.

The Tylenol is helping with the pain. He says it hurts a little when he moves his fingers. I know there are so many people needing Drs. and all, but I sure wish they would hurry and call.

As soon as we find out, you know I'll be posting.

Oh and one more thing.....I know I'm not the best Mom and probably never will be, but as long as my sweet young man thinks so....that's all that matters to me.