so we're sitting here waiting ...

RachelCA29

My husband and I (and Colin) are currently waiting to see the orthopedic specialist for his broken humerus bone. We were 30 minutes early for our appointment but there is a sign in the waiting room that says plan for your visit to take up to 3 hours ... *sigh* I don't think I packed enough diapers for this trip and it's not a very breast feeding friendly room (there are teenage boys with hockey injuries everywhere).
The wait isn't the worst part. Someone just came out after their appointment and was sent to get x-rays done, then told to come back and book an appointment for 2 weeks to be reviewed. My newborn has been body wrapped in tensor bandages since birth. He gets so hot and wiggles his hurt arm out almost hourly. We can't wait another 2 weeks to actually get a recommendation for treatment. We need a solution for everyone's comfort.
I'm so nervous and dejected right now
/end rant

Stess22

How frustrating!

I don't really have any advice bc I have never been in that situation but I can totally understand your nerves - i always think the worst!

But keep in mind everyone is there for a different reason and you don't know why they are waiting the 2 weeks for that person... I would share your concerns with the health care provider when you are seen

Best of luck!

lavendergiraffes

No advice but wishing you good luck!

RachelCA29

The doctor saw us for 60 seconds and sent us for an xray. Luckily they said to come back right away and let them know we are back, so I think it will get reviewed today. We're just waiting for the x-ray now. Luckily this waiting room is a bit more private and quiet so I could actually BF Colin before he was fully awake and fussy from being undressed. I don't know why I thought this would be a quick appointment. Lol.

RachelCA29

Update: yay! It only took 2.5 hours but we finished. The xray techs were awesome and we were back to the specialist quickly (everything was at the children's hospital).
His arm has already healed so much in 11 days. We have to keep it wrapped for just one more week and then follow up appointment is in 2 weeks. I just hope it isn't too hot because he gets so sweaty under there we have to rewrap him and sponge bathe him everyday as it is. Humidity would not help that ...