We were told to be at the hospital at 7 am. We were up before 6 am to prepare and get there on time.
Then, we waited... and waited, and waited. (First Waiting Room) He was able to watch some cartoons while we waited...we were here until around 9.
The second waiting room had only a small television and a few chairs. We didn't stay here long... maybe 20 mins or so and then the nurse, the anesthesiologist, and orthopedist all came in to ask the same questions basically, and then we were taken into the next room...
Here, we waited even longer... it was near 1 p. before Andrew's adventure really began. Once they put him under it went really quick. Around the third-fourth hour of waiting Andrew said spontaneously, "Mami, this adventure stinks!" It caught me off guard, but I had to laugh and tell him that I agreed with him!
We go for a follow up appointment in 10 days. He has his first cast. He will most likely get a replacement when he visits the doctor's office. The doctor believes he will be casted for about 3 weeks. It was a closed fusion, and a "grade 2" fracture on/near the growth plate. The doctor seems confident that it will heal back with no problem.
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Oh my goodness! He looks GREEN. Did the anesthesia make him sick? Sounds like a loooong day!
Thanks for the update on Andrew. I've been praying for him (and you, too!). Hope the healing goes well--and quickly!
We're praying he heals quickly and without too much pain...Isn't it awful to see you little one in pain? It breaks my heart!
I know I don't know you, but I stumbled across your blog while researching adopting from Colombia. I havev loved reading your posts, but also wanted to get more info on the 50 state challenge. I wasn't sure what it was but I live in Oklahoma and would love to join in prayer or find others to do so. I just didn't know exactly what it was for. Thanks so much!
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