Max was playing in the tree yesterday, swinging from a branch, when the branch snapped and down he went. He came inside crying, but not hysterically, but as soon as I saw his collar bone, I knew it was trouble. It actually didn't break it, it just bent it really good. I went to the doctor for a figure 8 sling, but after informing me that that was what he needed, he came to tell me he didn't have one his size, and sent me home with a sling that was useless and told me to go see an orthopedic surgeon. Well, in the mean time he was in quite a bit of pain because he kept using it. I wrapped it in a bandage, to keep his shoulder back, and immobile. As long as he doesn't use it too much, he's okay. He keeps telling us we are treating him like a baby because we won't let him jump on the tramp or ride his bike (one handed?) or run (what if he trips and can't catch his fall.) I hope we make it through the next three weeks with his arm immobile. We just barely paid off his last useless visit to the hospital...ughhhh!
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poor kid! he's just determined to keep life interesting...and pay those doctors summer vacations huh? i bet keeping him still is fun...hope he's better soon!
What a bruise!!!!! Wow, that's something he can brag about for quite a while!
Britt
yikes! I hate those useless visits! I have many a story of going to the hospital for what I thought was something that turned out to be nothing and a huge bill later! Makes me Angry....
Wow, if he wasn't smiling I might just have to run up there and take care of my little man. Sad thing is he probably doesn't even know that I adore him. I am glad it was only his collar bone. Yikes. Boys will be boys! Just no more injuries no matter how cool they are.
Max;
I am soooo sorry that you got hurt! You are an awesome kid though to keep on smiling through all that. We love you so much and hope you are all better soon so you can come see us!
Hey Max. I can't believe that bruise. I bet it hurt!!!! Shh - if you are smart you can milk this for a couple weeks and have everyone wait on you - bring you drinks and food while you are watching all those movies. This really could be a good deal for you. This could be our little secret so don't tell any one. Love you man! Yaiya
Ouch!!!! Good luck with that!
Oh my gosh Max!! That looks like it hurt! Im sorry bud! Keep on smiling, hopefully it will go by fast! love ya
WOW!!! Get that kid into cylcing-with the collar bone injury he's half way to being a pro!!!
This looks so, so sad! What a trooper! I can't believe he just wants to go do all the things he used to. My girls would be whining and milking it for all the sympathy they could get!
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