First Broken Bone

It's official...one of my boys has incurred their first sports-related broken bone. James broke his middle finger & possibly the pointer one on his left hand while playing football with a neighbor on Sunday.

Monday he told the Doctor that he was hoping for a cast. 15 minutes after being splinted and wrapped, he was singing a different tune. His hand now not only hurt, but was itchy, sweaty and uncomfortable - not to mention his buddies were splashing in a pool that he was no longer allowed to play in.

Wednesday, it was off to the Orthopedic Doctor for further evaluation. They decided he did not need a cast, but would have to remain splinted/wrapped for 2½-3 weeks. He is doing a great job keeping his wrap on now that he knows that reinjuring it could result in the possibility of surgery and 6 weeks in a cast.

The journey begins...I love that I have active children. I love that they enjoy spending afternoons throwing a ball around or swinging a bat. Right this second, I love that our first break was a relatively minor one.