freddie Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Just got back from fracture clinic, with my brave son, who slipped up while pulling his sister along on her sledge, and thought he'd hurt himself......... The nurses asked about pain relief... what pain relief???? And when had this happened?.............. yesterday He's buckled his left arm a bit, proper cast due on next Monday/Tuesday... he's most annoyed at..... not being able to cut up his food!!!!! The staff offered to call family services for him.... BAD Parent!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 oh my word hope he is ok cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 - oh dear! My sister is in hospital after slipping on ice and breaking her leg - still waiting for it to be pinned. They don't usually get snow and ice on the Blackpool coast - not used to walking in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 ouch poor love!!! I hope he's not in too much pain, have they said what he's actually done to it?? In fracture clinic he'll get a funky coloured cast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Aww poor kid, bless him, I hope hes ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Ouch! all these breakages and sprains are making me wince!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Not in this house. The door is barricaded to stop anyone going out. I they can't go out they can't get hurt. Now where did I put that cotton wool? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyfeet Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 I've just (ahem) 'borrowed' a humungus roll of bubble wrap from work to lag 3 sides of my hen house, but am now reconsidering wrapping myself head to toe in it after reading about everyone's mishaps on here. Get well wishes to all. Fred - if your son asks they will do him a cast in his football team colours. Dawn x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickweed Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 I am mostly house- bound at the moment due to the weather. Ten years ago I fractuured my spine following a fairly minor fall on a wet floor. It took me nearly 2 years to recover and I retired from work (nursing) earlier than planned. The thought of falling on the ice fills me with dread. Fortunately I have family to help with the chickens and shopping etc. All I can say is take care out there, but enjoy it if you can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy chickens! Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Oh dear, hope he mends quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 do you think they would give me a funky purple cast but not have to go through the breakage..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Just got back from fracture clinic, with my brave son, who slipped up while pulling his sister along on her sledge, and thought he'd hurt himself.........The nurses asked about pain relief... what pain relief???? And when had this happened?.............. yesterday He's buckled his left arm a bit, proper cast due on next Monday/Tuesday... he's most annoyed at..... not being able to cut up his food!!!!! The staff offered to call family services for him.... BAD Parent!! You are not a bad parent Freddie..........how long before he's back on his board? That will be his next worry Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smanners Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Just had plaster cast removed from right arm today Nothing to do with ice though tripped down stairs before Christmas and fractured/dislocated my thumb Wishing all those with breaks,sprains bruises etc a speedy recovery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Ouch . Speedy recovery to all those with breaks/dislocations/etc . I think you all need to order Yaktracks in case the snow's still here when you venture forth once more . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Hope your son feels better soon Freddie. No broken bones here but my back is giving me immense gyp after too much snow shovelling. A visit to the chiropractor will be necessary - once I can get there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Sorry to hear about your son's broken arm Freddie, I hope he feels better soon. My DD broke her arm at lunch on her last day of primary school, then went on to play her flute in the leavers assembly and shake hands a number of times when she received various certificates from the chair of governors. Later that day at A&E we found out that she had broken it at lunchtime play when another child had jumped on top of her .... BAD PARENT here too To make things worse I worked at the school and she was brought to me as they were worried about her, I said she was fine She spent all her summer holiday in plaster she was not happy Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 That reminds me of when my sister broke her wrist. Mum didn't think it was broken and we were waiting for my brother to come back from France, so we picked him up and then they went to A&E the next day, once Sarah's wrist had swollen up. At one stage my Mum was known by name by the A & E staff!!! My Dad is currently in hospital as he's fractured his pelvis and hip and chipped the ball joint. He's now been in hospital for nearly 2 weeks and hopefully going to Frenchay hospital to have a 'Young persons' hip replacement. Originally they wanted to use metal plate to realign it and secure it. Although with a hip replacement he will recover quicker. Although Mum is slightly worried that we might need to buy an automatic car as it will be easier for him to drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 That sounds nasty Liz - I hope he's soon on the mend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 That sounds nasty Liz - I hope he's soon on the mend. He's ok, he's not in that much pain now, just taking a couple of paracetamol everyday, the bruising has gone down nicely too! He was more annoyed that he wasted 5 days paid leave... He's currently confined to his bed, with a nice view of the snow from the eighth floor in traction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted January 9, 2010 Author Share Posted January 9, 2010 Dear son is fine, a bit fed up, but hasn't been in much pain all through, so he tells me! my lot are trained not to winge tho'....... unless there's blood in quantity, or something sticking out that shouldn't be visible, there's not much tea and sympathy!! He's not going to be able to go windsurfing for a month, which is really his biggest problem, as he needs to stay fit for the Squad.... Swiss ball then! I've lost my log carrier, my snow clearer, my car s"Ooops, word censored!"er offer....... hell!! So here's to a speedy fix!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Oh my goodness! What a bunch! Liz, your poor dad!, Freddie, hope your son gets his funky plaster soon and isn't too grumpy about missing out on surfing. I twisted my knee skiing over the Christmas holiday: I heard it "pop" when I fell, and thought, "yuk, that didn't feel very nice". It hurt like mad, but I put a brave face on it, (mainly because I didn't fancy the prospect of Christmas day in a Bulgarian hospital ), so put up with it, and lounged by the pool for the rest of the holiday instead! Its still not right, so reluctantly, nagged by my lovely new fella, I made a Dr's appointment for last Wednesday, only to have to cancel due to being snowed in. I WILL have to re-make the appointment, as it still is painful and slightly swollen, but am going to be surrounded no doubt, by other people who at least had the good fortune to NOT spend an awful lot of money to damage themselves in the snow.... I could have done it so much more cheaply here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Dad's hopefully being fixed tomorrow as he went up to Bristol Royal Infirmary hospital this afternoon and is hopefully coming back Friday or Saturday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Glad to hear he's on the mend Liz. My sister might be out of hospital at the weekend as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy chickens! Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 YS fell over on ice at weekend resulting in a 4 hour wait at a & e then 7 stitches. my disc has now given me excruciating sciatica can't get comfy to use even laptop much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted January 11, 2010 Author Share Posted January 11, 2010 He's now sporting a vicious PINK plaster.... I dared him, and he did!!! Till Feb 1st!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
