So, S. fractured a bone in his foot this weekend while we were visiting his brother and his wife in Austin. S.'s foot has been bothering him for awhile, but he thought it was just muscle pain, but when walking out to the car to go to church yesterday, his foot popped, and he could no longer put any weight on it. We went to an urgent care clinic, and they determined that he fractured his 5th metatarsal and sent him home with a boot and crutches, and told him to go see an orthopedist. At the doctor's office, N. kept saying "doctor fix daddy's foot" and "daddy need band-aid"--I only wish it was that simple. This afternoon, we saw an orthopedist and basically were told that we could either get a cast put on it and it might heal in 6 weeks(about 50% of cases heal on their own and the other 50% require surgery) or he could have surgery and have a screw put into it, and be better in 6 weeks. Right now we're leaning towards having the surgery, since we've got to get him up and moving asap for his work(downtown dallas is not too conducive to crutches, etc), our move to our new house(more on that another time), and this little baby that's coming soon.
Honestly, I wish it would just go away or get fixed immediately, probably for more selfish reasons. I was already feeling stressed about the next couple of months and how I was going to get everything done--closing on our house, packing, moving into our house, getting settled, getting ready for this baby, and the prospect of taking care of two kids. Now, S.'s foot makes everything harder, and we're trying to figure out how he's going to get around at work and also get to and from work since right now he parks 1/3rd of a mile away. He can't help at all with N. right now, and sometimes I just need a break, but now I'm having to take care of both of them. It's crazy how you go from happy to somewhat depressed about life overnight. All the happy things especially moving into our first home now don't feel so happy, b/c now we're worried about how to move and get settled. I know I need to snap out of it and have faith, but life is currently feeling a tad bit bleak.
Thanks so much Maile! You are so sweet. As far as a playdate, we're pretty busy this week with doctor's appts and possible surgery and helping S. around the house, so another week would be better for us to play. Thanks so much for thinking of us and praying for us--it really lifts me up to know that I have a friend like you.
ReplyDeleteOh no! That's not good! Good luck to you guys!!! We'll be hoping that things go as easy and smoothly as possible!
ReplyDeleteIm so sorry to hear about S's foot! Man, you are amazing for being able to deal with the little (really big) things right now! Let me know if I can help in any way!
ReplyDeleteThat's why you have friends and family! You know we're here to help with whatever whenever!! Bring Noah over every day if you need to. I know Mannix and Slade would love the company!
ReplyDeleteI hope the foot get's better fast! Everything will be okay. I'm so sorry you have to go through all of this.
Please let me help.
I hate it that he hurt his foot! I know life can be frustrating at times, but hang in there girl, you will get through this. I can understand what you must be feeling especially being pregnant. I know you are in good hands there with the girls around you. I wish I were there to help! You know if we were Shaun would totally be Steven's chauffeur to work! As far as what you are feeling, I can relate ( teeth issues). Just know that we are thinking and praying for ya'll.
ReplyDeletep.s. yeah posting a comment finally worked! it wouldnt' let me for the longest time.
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