Bad Day

Last Wednesday Britton had a bad experience. A neighborhood dog decided to come into the yard and hang out. The kids really liked this dog because he was so big and fun to play with. Britton decided to play fetch with him. This big dog, which we named Giant, got so excited when Britton started throwing a ball for him. Unfortunately Giant got a bit too excited and just couldn't contain himself. Britton wasn't throwing the ball fast enough for him so he jumped on top of Britton, knocking him down. When he fell down he landed wrong and this is what his leg looked like.

(Not for the squeamish)

Here is Britton in the ER, patiently waiting for the doctor.

While in the ER they did a couple x-rays. It was a nice clean break in his femur! TOTALLY GROSS!! I REALLY DO NOT like these kinds of injuries! If legs, arms, fingers, toes, etc. are bending the wrong way, I get sick instantly. I didn't see what his leg even looked like till they cut his shorts off of him in the ER. I'd never make a good ER nurse!! Britton was such a stud though! Never even hardly cried the whole time. And I'm so grateful that Rowdy was home that day. He stays pretty calm in these situations. Me, I just get real sick real fast! But after sitting for a few hours in the ER, the doctor finally made it in to evaluate the situation. Surgery definitely had to be done but not until noon the next day! I just about fell out of my chair! I wanted Britton's leg fixed right at that moment, no waiting till the next day! But it had to wait till the next day because they had to order the pins for his leg. WHAT!! This is a hospital! They shouldn't have to put someone on hold because they have to order parts!!! But that's how it was. So Britton had to stay in the hospital that night. Thank goodness for MORPHINE and a great DAD to help him get through the night. The next day around noon they took him in for surgery. He was pretty nervous until they gave him a relaxer. He was happier than a little lark in the springtime! I think they should give the parents a bit of that happy juice. After an hour and a half went by, the doctor came in and described how easy everything went and that Britton was doing pretty good.

Soon after they wheeled him back into his room. It took awhile for him to snap out of the sleepiness. I had to take a few pictures of him before all the morphine wore off.

And this is gonna be his new buddy for a little while.

All in all this hasn't been totally terrible for Britton. He has had quite a few visitors who always seem to bring fun things for him to play with while he takes up space on the couch! Thanks everyone for coming to see Britton and for all the fun things you've all given him!

We finally got to bring him home yesterday afternoon. He's learning to use his walker and hopefully soon the crutches. He loves throwing orders out to everyone. And his sisters love it because he's confined to the couch for a while!!

Watch out for those big dogs!!