The pics below chronicle the journey from ER to hard cast (6 days). Carter twisted and broke his elbow (on carpet!) while we were in Austin visiting Grandpa and GrandmaJo. Thankfully, Nana works for Dell Children's Hospital and we got VIP treatment :).
The soft or hard cast does not slow this boy down. He is just as active as ever and has not complained once. He was very brave for his doctors in Dallas and would grimace his face when they moved his arm but never cried. He is enjoying the special attention and getting to go to "ms Kathy's office" instead of playground time at school.
I love his bravery and innocence of this first broken bone experience. Of course I hope there are no more broken bones, but I think I know better with this crazy active little boy!
ER in Austin
Dr. Gottschallk and Saturday setting the soft cast
An hour after getting home and he was playing 1handed as if nothing happened!
We have to wrap it up for bath
And we're supposed to keep him off his feet?!?! One handed basketball on top of a bucket:
He loves our visits to the nursing home and participated in 1 handed stretches/exercises
Even helped me vacuum and mop
A little break with helmet for protection of course
Dallas children's with soft cast off awaiting Dr Ho to look at X-rays
After a confirmation that its broken we head to the casting room. Carter got to pick his own cast....he chose red to match his shirt
There you have it. The cutest little cast I've ever seen. He won't let anyone sign it bc he wants it to stay red. My little fashionisto.
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